JP2008279299A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase the variable display to meet expectation for the transit to an advantageous game state out of the variable displays making up a linked performance. <P>SOLUTION: When the generation of the jackpot is defined upon the winning of a starter prize, the linked display is so arranged as to follow the variable display involved in the generation of the jackpot, and all of the variable displays on standby at the moment and all of reservation lamps 8a-8d are flashed during the execution of the variable display associated with the appearance of the linked display (state in Fig.11(f)) to make players hard to visually recognize the number of reserved balls. The players can not simply check the standby frequency of the variable displays during the variable displays associated with the appearance of the linked display to make it hard to specify the variable display which meets expectation for the generation of the jackpot from the standby frequency of the variable display. This process enables the players to feel expectations for the transit to an advantageous game over more than once of variable display in which the linked display appears. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  In recent years, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various images are displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device to improve the interest of the game. Generally, a variable display game is played on the display device. In the variable display game, for example, three symbols are displayed horizontally or vertically in the effective display area, or a total of nine symbols are displayed in a 3 × 3 cell, and the symbols displayed based on predetermined game conditions are scrolled. When the scroll stops (at a predetermined stop position), a big hit is generated when the stop symbols have a predetermined combination. Also, during the scrolling of symbols, etc., an entertainment effect (for example, reach display) that suggests in advance that a gaming state (for example, a special gaming state after a big hit) is likely to be advantageous to the player with a higher probability than normal times. Etc.) have been made to give players a sense of expectation for an advantageous game.

  Here, a game machine that performs an effect of continuously executing a specific effect over a plurality of variable displays (hereinafter referred to as a “continuous effect”) is known as an interesting effect pattern. In general, when a transition to an advantageous gaming state is confirmed at the time of starting winning, the continuous effect is performed by adding a specific effect to a variable display that is waiting before the determination. By this continuous effect, the player is provided with an interest of approaching a game that is advantageous in stages over a plurality of variation displays instead of one variation display. For the specific effects constituting the continuous effect, various modes such as displaying a specific display (for example, reach display) on the display device or outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker are used.

JP 2002-360859 A

  However, in gaming machines that perform continuous effects for variable displays that have been waiting before the transition to an advantageous gaming state is established, the length of continuous effects is limited to the number of standby times for variable display at the start winning prize. Is done. In general, the number of times of waiting for the variable display is always displayed by a plurality of lamps or the like provided at positions that are visible to the player, so if the player visually recognizes the number of times of waiting for the variable display at the start of the continuous production, It is easy for the player to detect a change display that causes the player to have an expectation as a trigger for the occurrence of the joint effect. In this case, the player expects a transition to an advantageous gaming state limited to a specific change display during the continuous performance, and expects a transition to an advantageous gaming state step by step through the continuous performance. There was a problem that the interest of games was reduced.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and a gaming machine capable of increasing a variable display that is expected to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state among the variable displays constituting the continuous effect. It is intended to provide.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a display device that displays identification information, a detection means that detects establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. A lottery means for performing a lottery, a selection means for selecting a mode of dynamic display of the identification information displayed on the display device based on a lottery result by the lottery means, and the selection means selected by the selection means A change execution means for causing the display device to perform the dynamic display in a dynamic display mode, and a derivation of a predetermined lottery result by the lottery means changes from the first state to a second state advantageous to the player. When the predetermined lottery result is derived, a predetermined display result is displayed on the dynamic display and a predetermined game value is given to the player by the variable winning means. In the gaming machine, the standby number storage means for storing the number of standby times of the dynamic display by the display device, and the standby number stored by the standby number storage means are predetermined in a plurality of types set for each number of times. Standby number display means for displaying on the number display section, display information storage means for storing display information corresponding to the plurality of types displayed on the number display section by the standby number display means, and the display information storage means The number-of-times display update means for controlling the number-of-waits display means based on the display information stored by the step, and updating the mode of the number-of-times display unit to a mode corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the number-of-waits storage unit; A gaming state for determining whether or not to change the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition detected by the detecting means Based on the determination by the determination means and the game state determination means, the number display change means for changing the aspect of the number display section to a specific aspect different from the plurality of kinds of aspects, and the number display change means The mode of the number display unit changed to a specific mode includes a plurality of dynamic displays continuously performed before the transition to the specific gaming state, including at least one dynamic display on standby. And a number-of-times display returning means for returning to any one of the plurality of types after the operation is continued.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detecting means during the execution of the dynamic display, the number of standby times of the dynamic display based on the establishment of the start condition is stored in the wait number storage. The information is stored in the means and displayed on the number display section by the number display means. The display information storage means stores display information corresponding to a plurality of types displayed on the number display section by the number display means, and the number of times is updated when the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage means is updated. The mode of the number display unit of the display unit is updated to a mode corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage unit by the number display update unit. Since the mode of the number display unit is updated to a plurality of types set for each standby number, the player visually recognizes the number of standbys for dynamic display based on the mode of the number display unit.

  Here, when it is determined by the determination by the gaming state determination means that the gaming state is to be changed to a specific gaming state, the mode of the number display unit is different from the plurality of types of modes set for each waiting number of times. The number of times is changed by the number display changing means. The state changed to a specific mode is continued over a plurality of dynamic displays continuously performed before the transition to a specific gaming state including at least one dynamic display that is on standby, and then returned to the count display. The mode is restored to the mode corresponding to the number of waiting times by the means. For the player, during the period in which the mode of the number display unit is changed by the number display change unit, it is difficult to visually recognize the standby number based on the mode of the number display unit.

In addition, the state where it is difficult to visually recognize the number of times of standby means a state where the visibility of the number of times of standby is reduced based on the mode of the number of times display unit, and the number of times of waiting cannot be visually recognized only by looking at the number of times display unit. It also includes a state where the number of standby times can be recognized by continuing to visually recognize the number of times display portion. In addition, the state where it is difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times includes a state where the number of standby times cannot be visually recognized at all.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit is configured to perform dynamic display including a state in which the mode of the number display unit is changed to a specific mode by the number display change unit. Therefore, the display device displays the predetermined continuous information with higher probability than the dynamic display performed by updating the mode of the number display unit to the mode corresponding to the waiting number by the number display update unit. is there.
The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the change execution means displays the continuous information on the display device after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the dynamic display. The frequency display changing means changes the mode of the frequency display unit to the specific mode before starting display of the relay information in the dynamic display in which the relay information is displayed by the variation executing unit. It is.
The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the waiting number display means includes a transparent or translucent cover member that forms the number display part on one side; A first light emitter disposed on the back surface side of the number display portion in the cover member, and the display information storage means corresponds to a light emission pattern that causes the first light emitter to emit light in a plurality of types. The number display update means controls the first light emitter to update the aspect of the number display section to an aspect corresponding to the standby number, and the number display change means. Includes a second light emitter provided separately from the first light emitter, and causes the second light emitter to emit light in substantially the same manner regardless of the number of standby times stored by the standby number storage means. The mode of the number display part is It is intended to vary the constant aspect.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the mode of the number display unit in which the number of times of waiting for dynamic display is displayed by the number of times display means is a plurality of movements performed continuously before the transition to a specific gaming state. Over the general display, it is changed to a specific mode other than a plurality of types of modes for displaying the number of standby times. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the gameability of transitioning to a specific gaming state after the dynamic display in which the number of waiting times becomes difficult to visually recognize is performed multiple times, and it is difficult to visually recognize the number of waiting times. There is an effect that it is possible to expect a transition to an advantageous gaming state by continuous production by dynamic display in the state.

In addition, the mode of the number display unit is provided by the number display change unit over a plurality of dynamic displays continuously performed before the transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player including the dynamic display on standby. It is changed to a specific mode, and it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the number of standby times. In this state, the player recognizes the start of the continuous effect, while it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times of the dynamic display that was on standby at the start of the continuous effect. Therefore, since the dynamic display that triggered the occurrence of the continuous effect becomes difficult to be detected based on the number of standby times, the player is identified for each dynamic display in which the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize. There is an effect that it is possible to expect the transition to the gaming state of the game, and to increase the number of objects of dynamic display that expect the transition to the advantageous gaming state by the continuous effect.
According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the number of times for the dynamic display in which the number of standby times is changed to a specific mode by the number of times display changing means. Predetermined continuous information is displayed with higher probability than the dynamic display performed by the display update means updated to the mode corresponding to the number of standby times. For this reason, the connection information is likely to be displayed for a plurality of dynamic displays performed continuously in a state where the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, the continuous display is continuously displayed for a plurality of dynamic displays, so that the number of times display portion can be visually confirmed that the standby performance is difficult to visually recognize for the player. Can be suggested without. Therefore, during the game, while the player's consciousness is directed to the display device indicating the provision of a predetermined game value by the appearance of a predetermined display result, it can be suggested during the execution period of the continuous effect, Further, it is possible to make it difficult to detect the dynamic display that triggered the generation of the continuous effect by making it difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times.
According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the number display changing means specifies the aspect of the number display unit before starting the display of the relay information. To change. For this reason, when the continuous information is displayed on the display device in the dynamic display in which the mode of the number display unit is changed to a specific mode, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the standby number. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the player from confirming the number of standbys after visually confirming the connection information and perceiving the dynamic display that triggered the generation of the connection effect.
According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first light emitter is controlled by the number display updating means and the number of standby times is displayed on the number display unit. Is displayed, and the mode of the number display unit is changed to a specific mode by a second light emitter different from the first light emitter used for displaying the number of standby times. Therefore, the display control of the number of standby times can be made the same as the conventional control, the scale of the design change can be reduced, and there is an effect that it is difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for the third kind pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment. Around the game board 1, there are provided a plurality of winning holes 2 through which five to fifteen balls are paid out when a ball wins. In the center of the game board 1, a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) 3 for displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is provided.

  The display screen of the LCD 3 is divided into three in the vertical direction. In each of the three divided display areas, a plurality of variable symbols 10 are scrolled in the horizontal direction from the right to the left, and the variable display is performed. The variable symbol 10 includes a main symbol 10a composed of characters imitating creatures such as “turtle” and “dugong” and numbers “0” to “9” defined for each character, and a circle. Two types of sub-design 10b to be displayed are set (see FIG. 4A). During the variable display, the main symbol 10a is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower display areas in the order of the numbers, and the main symbol 10a and the sub symbol 10b are alternately displayed one by one in order. A symbol reel with a series of variable symbols 10 is virtually formed. When a certain time elapses after the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation stops in the order of the upper stage, the lower stage, and the middle stage, and a total of nine fluctuation symbols 10 are stopped and displayed on each stage of the display screen of the LCD 3. At the time of this stop, for example, “3, 3, 3”, “6, 6, 6”, etc. on a total of five hit lines 11 indicated by left, middle and right vertical lines and diagonal lines When three main symbols 10a with the same number are arranged (when it is a predetermined combination), it is a big hit.

  Above the LCD 3, a normal symbol display device 6 composed of two LEDs 6 a and 6 b with normal symbols “O” and “X” displayed on the surface is disposed. In this normal symbol display device 6, when the ball that has been driven into the game area passes through the gates 7 arranged on both sides of the LCD 3, the fluctuations in which the LEDs 6 a and 6 b of “◯” and “×” are alternately lit. Display is performed. When such a change display ends with the “◯” LED 6a, the ordinary electric accessory 4 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  Also, a symbol operating port (first type starting port, ordinary electric accessory) 4 is provided below the LCD 3, and when the ball wins the symbol operating port 4, the starting condition is established and The variation display on the LCD 3 is started. In addition, when the ball newly wins the symbol operating port 4 during the fluctuation display on the LCD 3, the fluctuation display acquired by the winning cannot be started immediately, so that the fluctuation display during execution ends. Wait (hold) until. The waiting variation display is continuously performed after completion of the variation display being executed. The maximum number of variable displays that can be waited for is determined for each model of the pachinko machine P. In the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the maximum number of standby times for variable display (the number of reserved balls) is set to four. On the upper side of the LCD 3, a holding display device 8 composed of four holding lamps 8a to 8d is provided, and the number of held balls is indicated to the player by the holding display device 8 (see FIG. 11). Details of the display of the number of balls held by the hold display device 8 will be described later.

  Below the symbol operating port 4 is a plate that forms an open state and a closed state of the specific winning port 5 (large winning port) and a solenoid (not shown) that opens and closes the specific winning port 5 by driving the plate back and forth. ) Is provided. The specific winning a prize opening 5 is a predetermined time (eg, for example) so that when the display result after fluctuation of the LCD 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations described above, the ball becomes a big hit and the ball is easy to win. It is a winning opening that is opened (until 30 seconds have passed or 10 balls have won).

  A V zone 5a is provided in the specific winning opening 5, and when the ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 5 is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 5 is opened again for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of balls win the specific winning opening 5). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 5 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a so-called predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  Note that a state in which a predetermined game value is given in the third type pachinko gaming machine (special game state) is specified when the display result after the change of the LCD 3 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations. It means that the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball wins into the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened, a large winning opening provided separately from the specific winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the hold display device 8 that displays the number of held balls will be described. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the hold display device 8 taken along the line IIa-IIa in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the LEDs 82 and 83 constituting the hold display device 8. In FIG. 2 (a), in order to make the drawing easy to understand, only the main members among the members constituting the hold display device 8 are displayed and a part thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the hold display device 8 includes four hold lamps 8 a to 8 d arranged in the left-right direction on the upper side of the LCD 3. The four holding lamps 8a to 8d are divided into a total of four regions by two regions having a substantially rectangular shape in front view on the center side and two regions having a substantially triangular shape in front view on the left and right sides (number display section). The number of reserved balls is indicated by the lighting state of each of the divided areas. As shown in FIG. 2A, the hold display device 8 includes a cover member 81 having a portion protruding toward the front side of the pachinko machine P (game board 1) (lower side in FIG. 2A). The four holding LEDs 82 built in the cover member 81, four auxiliary LEDs 83 arranged one by one on the right side of each holding LED 82, and the elements including the holding LEDs 82 and the auxiliary LEDs 83 are unitized. And a substrate 84 to be supported.

  The cover member 81 is a member for displaying the number of reserved balls by diffusing and transmitting light emitted from the LEDs 82 and 83. The cover member 81 is formed so that four portions protrude to the front side, and four holding lamps 8a to 8d are formed by the protruding regions. Two LEDs 82 and 83 are assigned to each projecting portion on the inner surface side of the cover member 81 (upper side in FIG. 2A).

  The cover member 81 is made of a white translucent resin material (for example, polycarbonate or acrylic), and a large number of undulations are formed on the inner surface facing the LEDs 82 and 83. The light emitted from the LEDs 82 and 83 due to this undulation is refracted and diffused over a wide range, and when it passes through the cover member 81, the protruding portions forming the holding lamps 8a to 8d are caused to emit light substantially uniformly.

  The eight LEDs 82 and 83 built in the inner surface of the cover member 81 are so-called chip LEDs in which three diodes that emit light in three colors of red, green, and blue are combined and integrated. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the LEDs 82 and 83 are provided with three types of LEDs (elements) 91 to 93 having different emission colors on one surface formed in a rectangular box shape. Six terminals 94 connected to the LEDs 91 to 93 are projected from both ends. By controlling the passing currents of the LEDs 91 to 93 via the terminals 94, various colors including white can be produced by variously combining the light emission states of the three types of LEDs 91 to 93.

  The eight LEDs 82 and 83 are arranged on the left side of the inner surface of the cover member 81 in each of the holding lamps 8a to 8d, and are arranged on the right side of the holding lamps 8a to 8d. And an auxiliary LED 83. The hold LED 82 is lit in red for the number of balls to be held in order from the left side (see FIG. 11), and the player who plays the game has the hold lamps 8a to 8d turned on by turning on the hold LED 82. By confirming the number, the current number of reserved balls can be confirmed.

  The auxiliary LED 83 is for concealing the number of reserved balls displayed by the reserved LED 82 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the reserved ball. The auxiliary LED 83 is normally turned off, and all of the four auxiliary LEDs 83 continue to emit light of three colors of red, green, and blue from the start to the end of the change display satisfying a certain condition. Are combined to produce a rainbow-colored flashing state. Specifically, in the blinking state, the lighting timing of the LEDs 91 to 93 is shifted, and blinking is performed so that the LEDs 91 to 93 of two or more colors are lit in duplicate. Depending on the combination of the LEDs 91 to 93 that are emitting light among the LEDs 91 to 93, the holding lamps 8a to 8d emit light while changing to different colors, and as a result, the holding lamps 8a to 8d emit rainbow colors. The number of lighting of the holding lamps 8a to 8d that are lit in red and indicate the number of balls to be held becomes difficult to visually recognize when the auxiliary LED 83 emits rainbow light.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. As shown in FIG. On the main control board C of the pachinko machine P, an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit is mounted. The MPU 21 includes a ROM 22 for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. A certain RAM 23 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 23 includes a holding ball counter 23a, an internal random number counter 23b, a reach random number counter 23c, a continuous effect random number counter 23d, a jackpot symbol counter 23e, a lose symbol counter 23f, an effect execution area 23g, and an effect execution 1 To 4 memories 23h to 23k and a counter buffer 23l.

  The reserved ball counter 23a is a counter that stores the number of waiting times for variable display (the number of held balls). The value of the holding ball counter 23a is “0” when the fluctuation display is not performed on the LCD 3 or when the fluctuation display is performed but there is no fluctuation display on hold, and the fluctuation display on hold is one time. In this case, “1”,..., “4” if the pending change display is four times. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the maximum number of standby times for variable display is 4, so the value of the holding ball counter 23a changes in the range of “0” to “4”. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is counted up when a ball that has won the symbol operating port 4 is detected by the first type start port switch 27 (see S23 in FIG. 6), and the countdown starts the variable display. Sometimes (see S30 in FIG. 6).

  Here, the backup voltage is supplied to the MPU 21 even when the power is cut off. Therefore, even if the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 23 of the MPU 21 is retained (backed up). Therefore, the value of the reserved ball counter 23a (the number of held balls) provided in the RAM 23 is continuously held even at the time of a power failure, and the change display for the remaining number of held balls can be continued after the power failure is resolved. The RAM 23 also stores the number of prize balls to be paid out, and the remaining prize balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved.

  The internal random number counter 23b is a counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot, and is updated by incrementing one by one within a range of “0 to 599” by a counter update process (see S14 in FIG. 5) described later. After reaching the maximum value (i.e., 599), it is reset back to "0". The value of the internal random number counter 23b is acquired when a ball driven into the front of the game board 1 wins the symbol operating port 4 and is detected by a first type starting port switch 27 described later (at the time of starting winning). When the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at this time is “7” or “315”, the occurrence of the jackpot is determined.

  When the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed, a stop symbol command (command) indicating a combination of symbols (jackpot symbol) that is a jackpot is transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D, which will be described later. Based on the stop symbol command, the display result after the change of the LCD 3 is set to a symbol combination that is a big hit. The lottery for determining whether or not to give a predetermined game value (special game state) to the player is performed at the time of starting winning to acquire the value of the internal random number counter 23b. This is performed in the process of S51 in the display command determination process described later based on the value (see FIG. 7). If the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning in the confirmation is a value that generates a jackpot, the lottery result giving a predetermined game value is derived (winning).

  The reach random number counter 23c is a counter for determining occurrence of losing reach. It is determined based on the value of the reach random number counter 23c whether the reach display is made to be lost after the reach display is made to appear in the middle of the variable display, or whether the reach display is to be a normal lose that does not make the reach display appear. The value of the reach random number counter 23c is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 11” by a counter update process (see S14 in FIG. 5) described later, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 11). It is returned to “0” again.

  The value of the reach random number counter 23c is acquired at the time of starting winning, similarly to the value of the internal random number counter 23b. The value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the acquired reach random number When the value of the counter 23c is “7”, occurrence of losing reach is determined. When losing reach occurs, the losing reach symbol (combination of symbols constituting the losing reach) stored in the counter buffer 23l described later is set as the stop symbol command (see S55 in FIG. 8), and the losing reach design changes. Appears as a later display result.

  Here, the reach display means that the combination of the variable symbols 10 (main symbols 10a) displayed in the upper and lower display areas that stop first after the variable symbol display on the LCD 3 is started satisfies the jackpot condition. This is a display that suggests that the player is expected to win a combination of jackpot symbols depending on the display result of the middle variation symbol 10 in which the variation display continues. It is. For the entertainment effect, a predetermined symbol represented by reach display appears on the display screen of the LCD 3 during the variable display, a specific sound is output from the speaker 29, or an operation handle (not shown) is vibrated. This is an effect that causes the player to expect that the display result after the variable display will be a big hit with the display different from the normal. As a form of this entertainment production, a specific display such as a reach display is continuously (repeatedly) displayed on the variable display multiple times before the big hit occurs in order to gradually increase the player's expectation. There is a continuous production to make.

  The continuous effect random number counter 23d is a counter for determining whether or not to display the continuous display that constitutes a part of the continuous effect in the middle of the variable display. The continuous effect is a variation that is performed before the variation display that generates the jackpot by continuously displaying the continuous display on each variation display in the multiple variation display that is performed continuously before the occurrence of the jackpot It is an effect that suggests the occurrence of a jackpot to the player in advance from the display.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the continuous display which comprises the continuous production set to the pachinko machine P is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the LCD 3 in the variable display with the continuous display. FIG. 4A is a diagram exemplifying the display screen of the LCD 3 before the start of change, and FIG. 4B is a display of “background flashing” set as continuous display after the start of change. FIG. 4 (c) shows a state immediately after FIG. 4 (b).

  Prior to the start of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 4A, the variable symbol 10 composed of a plurality of main symbols 10a and sub symbols 10b is in a stopped state after the variable display. When the variable display accompanied by the display of “background flashing” is executed, the main symbol 10a and the sub symbol 10b start moving to the left and the variable display is started. When the time has elapsed, the background 3a on the display screen of the LCD 3 emits white light (the brightness of the LCD 3 is increased) (the state of FIG. 4B), and the background 3a has the same color as when the fluctuation is stopped (in this embodiment) It becomes a blinking state in which the state (light blue) (the state of FIG. 4C) is alternately switched. Such a blinking state is recovered after continuing for 0.5 seconds, and when this blinking state is accompanied by a variable display, a continuous display appears. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the occurrence of a jackpot is suggested by the continuous effect by repeating the display of “background flashing”. Note that in the variable display without the “background blinking” display, the variable display is performed without the state of FIG. 4B, that is, without the background 3a emitting light.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the continuous display execution condition and the like will be described. The continuous effect random number counter 23d is updated by incrementing one by one within the range from “0” to “255” by the counter updating process (see S14 in FIG. 5), and again after reaching the maximum value (ie, 255). Returned to "0". The value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d is acquired at the time of starting winning similarly to the value of the internal random number counter 23b and the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the same starting winning is a value that generates a big hit. If there is no continuous display random number counter 23d and the variable display started when the value is “7”, it is assumed that the continuous display execution lottery (selection) constituting the continuous effect is won. The appearance of the display is confirmed.

  The jackpot symbol counter 23e is a counter for determining a jackpot symbol (special symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the LCD 3 when the jackpot is won. The jackpot symbol counter 23e is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 44” by a counter update process (see S14 in FIG. 5) to be described later, and again after reaching the maximum value (that is, 44). Returned to "0". The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23e is acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the internal random number counter 23b and the reach random number counter 23c. A combination of the variation symbols 10 that are stopped and displayed with respect to the variation display to be generated is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23e. Specifically, this determination is performed by using a table (jackpot) that does not show values indicating combinations of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols) corresponding to the value of jackpot symbol counter 23e stored simultaneously in the execution execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k. This is performed by determining the value based on the symbol counter 23e and the variation symbol 10) and setting it as a stop symbol command (see S52 in FIG. 8).

  The lost symbol counter 23f is a counter for determining a symbol combination (lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the LCD 3 in the event of a loss. The lost symbol counter 23f is composed of three symbol counters in which each counter is associated with a symbol displayed in the upper, middle and lower stages of the LCD 3. The lost symbol counter 23f is updated by adding 1 from the number “0” to the number of the variable symbols 10 constituting the symbol reels of each stage by a later-described lost symbol counter update process (see S16 in FIG. 5), to the maximum value. After reaching, it is returned to “0” again. In addition, when the lower symbol counter reaches the maximum value, the middle symbol counter is incremented by 1 and updated, and when the middle symbol counter reaches the maximum value, the upper symbol counter is incremented by one. ing. When the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a jackpot, and the value of the reach random number counter 23c is not a value that generates a loss reach, the variable display stop symbol is the LCD3 according to the value of the loss symbol counter 23f. This is performed by setting the value of the lost symbol counter 23f to the stop symbol command (see S57 in FIG. 8).

  The effect execution area 23g displays the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, the jackpot symbol counter 23e, and the loss symbol counter 23f for the variable display being executed on the LCD 3 as data for variable display ( This is an area for storing as variable display information). In the effect execution area 23g, when the variable display is not being executed on the LCD 3, and there is a variable display on hold when the value of the held ball counter 23a is “1” or more, the first of the variable displays on hold is first. The data of the variable display stored in the effect execution 1 memory 23h that has been written is written (see S31 in FIG. 6).

  The effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k variably display the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, the jackpot symbol counter 23e, and the lost symbol counter 23f for the pending variation display. It is memory which memorizes as data. Writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is executed at the time of starting winning. In addition, since the maximum number of standby times for variable display in this embodiment is four, four effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k are provided. When there are pending data in these four effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k, the data is written and used in the effect execution area 23g for each change display.

  In addition, the writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is performed for the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a. That is, when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1”, the effect execution 1 memory 23h, when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “2”, the effect execution 2 memory 23i,... When the value of the counter 23a is “4”, the data of the variable display is written in the effect execution 4 memory 23k (see S25 in FIG. 6).

  The counter buffer 23l is an area for temporarily storing the value of the counter being updated. The values of the counters 23b to 23f described above are written and stored in the counter buffer 23l every time they are updated. The Further, when the value of the losing symbol counter 23f is updated by a losing symbol counter update process (see S16 in FIG. 5) to be described later, when the value (count value) indicates a combination of symbols constituting the losing reach, The count value is stored as a value to be used when losing reach occurs. Specifically, the upper symbol counter and the lower symbol counter constituting the lost symbol counter 23f are a combination of count values for stopping and displaying the same symbol on one line, and a symbol different from the symbol is displayed in the middle (For example, when the combination of the upper, middle and lower symbols is “767”, “151”, etc.), the count value of the lost symbol counter 23f constitutes the lost reach. It is stored in the counter buffer 23l as a value indicating the combination of symbols.

  The MPU 21 incorporating the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 is connected to an input / output port 25 via a bus line. These are connected to the display control board D for performing control such as the above-described symbol variation display, the first type start port switch 27, and other input / output devices 30.

  The first type start port switch 27 is a switch for detecting a winning ball in the symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4, and is provided in the vicinity of the symbol operating port 4. When a ball is detected by the first type start port switch 27, the payout motor 26 is driven under the control of the payout control board H, and five prize balls are paid out. In addition, when a ball is detected by the first type start port switch 27, the value of the internal random number counter 23b or the like is acquired, and the acquired value is indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a as the data of fluctuation display. Execution 1-4 are written and stored in memories 23h-23k.

  The display control board D includes an MPU 31 as a one-chip microcomputer, a video RAM 34, a character ROM 35, an image controller 36, an input / output port 37, an output port 38, and the like. One input / output port 37 is connected to the input / output port 25 of the main control board C and the sound lamp control board L, and the other input / output port 37 is connected to the MPU 31 via a bus line. . The image controller 36 is connected to the input of the output port 38, and the LCD 3 is connected to the output of the output port 37.

  The MPU 31 of the display control board D is for controlling the (variation) display of the LCD 3 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C, and includes a ROM 32 and a RAM 33. The ROM 32 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 31 and fixed value data. The program of the flowchart of FIG. 9 is stored in the ROM 32 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 33 is a memory that stores work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the MPU 31, and includes a holding ball counter 33a, a continuous flag 33b, and an effect execution area 33c.

  The holding ball counter 33a is a counter for storing the number of standby times of the variable display (the number of holding balls) and controlling the lighting of the holding lamps 8a to 8d via the sound lamp control board L. The holding ball counter 33a is incremented by “1” when the display control board D receives the start winning command transmitted from the main control board C at the start winning (see S73 in FIG. 9), and starts the variable display. Sometimes "1" is subtracted (see S76 in FIG. 9). When the value of the holding ball counter 33a is updated, the display control board D transmits a lighting command with the value of the holding ball counter 33a added to the voice lamp control board L, and the voice lamp control board L sends the lighting command. The lighting state of the holding LED 82 is updated in accordance with the instruction, and the lighting number of the holding lamps 8a to 8d is made to coincide with the number of the holding balls. Since the value of the holding ball counter 33a of the display control board D changes in the range of “0” to “4” in synchronization with the holding ball counter 23a of the main control board C, the display control is not necessarily performed. It is not necessary to provide the circuit board D, and the value of the holding ball counter 23a of the main control circuit board C may be received every time when starting winning and starting fluctuation.

  The continuous flag 33b is a flag provided to recognize that the continuous effect is being executed. The continuous flag 33b is turned on when a display command indicating the appearance of the continuous display is received from the main control board C (see S80 in FIG. 9). When the connection flag 33b is turned on, a blinking start command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L, and the sound lamp control board L blinks all four auxiliary LEDs 83 according to the instruction of the blinking start command. With the flashing of the auxiliary LED 83, all of the holding lamps 8a to 8d are in a flashing state, which makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the holding ball number. While this continuous flag 33b is on, that is, while the display command received when the continuous flag 33b is on indicates the appearance of the continuous display and the continuous effect is continued, the hold is continued. The blinking state of the lamps 8a to 8d is continued.

  If the display command received from the main control board C does not indicate the appearance of the continuous display when the continuous flag 33b is on, the continuous flag 33b is turned off (see S83 in FIG. 9). When the connection flag 33b is turned off, a blinking end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L, and the blinking state of the hold lamps 8a to 8d (auxiliary LED 83) is finished by the control of the sound lamp control board L, and the number of held balls Is easily visible.

  When the continuous flag 33b is turned on and the variation stops and the value of the holding ball counter 33a is “0”, there is no variation display continuously performed after the variation is stopped, and the continuous effect is not continued. In this case, the connection flag 33b is turned off (see S90 in FIG. 9), and a blinking end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L, and the blinking states of the holding lamps 8a to 8d are finished.

  When the display command transmitted from the main control board C is received, the effect execution area 33c is for storing data relating to the variation pattern and the stop symbol added to the display command. When the display control board D receives the display command, the data regarding the variation pattern and the stop symbol added to the display command are written in the effect execution area 33c (see S75 in FIG. 9), and the variation display is performed according to the written data. Is done.

  The video RAM 34 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the LCD 3, and the display content of the LCD 3 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 34. The character ROM 35 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the LCD 3. The image controller 36 adjusts the timings of the MPU 31, the video RAM 34, and the output port 37 to intervene in reading and writing data. Is displayed.

  The sound lamp control board L performs sound control of sound effects output from the speaker 29 and lighting control of the hold LED 82, the auxiliary LED 83, and other various lamps 28 constituting the hold lamps 8a to 8d. The sound lamp control board L is controlled by a command transmitted from the display control board D. The LCD 3 controlled by the display control board D, the lamp 28 and the speaker controlled by the sound lamp control board L. 29 and the like are synchronized and a variable display and various effects are executed.

  The sound lamp control board L is provided with an MPU 41 as a one-chip microcomputer, and the MPU 41 controls the lamp 28, the speaker 29, and the like based on a control command transmitted from the display control board D. . The MPU 41 includes a ROM 42 and a RAM 43, and various control programs executed by the MPU 41 and fixed value data are stored in the ROM 42. Information (display information) corresponding to the program of the flowchart of FIG. 10 and the lighting patterns of the holding lamps 8a to 8d shown in FIG. 11 is stored in the ROM 42 as information necessary for control. The RAM 43 is a memory that stores work data and flags used when the MPU 41 executes various programs.

  Next, each process executed by the pachinko machine P configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C of the pachinko machine P. In the main processing, initialization processing (S11) such as restoration when there is backup data, initialization of each value such as RAM and I / O, and setting of each interrupt such as a timer interrupt is executed. After that, the processes from S12 to S17 are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game.

  In the start winning variation start process (S12), it is confirmed whether or not the ball has won the symbol operation port (first type start port) 4 and the content of the variation display is set. A display command for starting the variable display is transmitted to the display control board D. Details of the start winning variation start process (S12) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S13), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made. Here, the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the LCD 3 at the time of the big jackpot and a predetermined time after the special game ends. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine P. If it is determined that it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern representing the type classified according to the variation display mode such as the presence or absence of reach display has ended. This process is performed by determining whether the time set for each variation pattern has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has ended, a confirmation command, which is one of the control commands, is output to the display control board D in order to stop and check the fluctuation, and this process ends. When the confirmation control board D inputs the confirmation command, the display control board D stops and displays (determines) the fluctuation display on the LCD 3.

  In the counter update process (S14), the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, and the jackpot symbol counter 23e are updated. In the jackpot process (S15), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is successful. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, the process is skipped and the process is terminated. In the opening process of the specific winning opening 5, the specific winning opening 5 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or 10 balls have won) so that the ball can easily win. If the ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific prize opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established, and after the specific prize opening 5 is closed, the specific prize opening 5 is held again for a predetermined time (or 10 balls). Open until you win. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning award 5 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds).

  In the lost symbol counter update process (S16), the value of the lost symbol counter 23f is updated. Thereafter, the lost symbol counter update process (S16) is repeatedly executed for the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S12 arrives. Since each process of S12 to S15 needs to be executed periodically, in the process of S17, an elapsed time from the previous execution of the process of S12 is checked (S17). As a result of the check, if a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S12 (S17: Yes), the process proceeds to S12. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S17: No), the process proceeds to S16, and the lost symbol counter update process (S16) is repeated. Here, since the execution time of each process of S12-S15 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S12 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the lost symbol counter update process (S16) using the remaining time, the value of the lost symbol counter 23f can be updated at random.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the start winning variation start process (S12) executed in the main process (see FIG. 5) of the main control board C. In this start winning variation start process (S12), the presence / absence of the start winning is confirmed and the display mode of the variation display is selected, and the variation display with the selected display mode is displayed on the LCD 3 via the display control board D. This is the process to be performed.

  In the start winning variation start process (S12), first, it is confirmed whether or not the first type start port switch 27 has detected a ball (S21). If a sphere is detected (S21: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the retained sphere counter 23a is equal to or greater than “4” (S22). If the value is less than “4” (S22: No), the variable display data is not stored for the maximum number of standby times, and therefore, after adding “1” to the value of the reserved ball counter 23a (S23), A start winning command to which the value of the retained ball counter 23a after the addition is added is transmitted to the display control board D (S24).

  The start winning command is composed of data of 2 bytes, and is composed of data of the first byte indicating the occurrence of the start winning prize and data of the second byte indicating the value of the holding ball counter 23a from “1” to “4”. The In the transmission of the command from the main control board C, the command is once written in a transmission buffer of the main control board C (not shown), and is transmitted byte by byte to the display control board D in the writing order.

  After the process of S24, the value of the holding ball counter 23a indicates the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, the jackpot symbol counter 23e, and the lose symbol counter 23f as data for variable display. The performance execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k are written and stored (S25), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the internal random number counter 23b is "7", which is one of the values for generating a big hit (S26).

  If the value of the internal random number counter 23b in the process of S26 is a value “7” that generates a jackpot (S26: Yes), the data of the variable display stored in the effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k is rewritten, and the jackpot The effect execution memory rewriting process for displaying the continuous display in the variable display for generating the change and the variable display in the standby state is executed (S27, see FIG. 7), and the process proceeds to S28. On the other hand, if the value of the internal random number counter 23b is a value other than “7” in the process of S26 (S26: No), the effect execution memory rewriting process (S27) is skipped and the process proceeds to S28.

  Here, there are two kinds of values “7” and “315” that cause the value of the internal random number counter 23b to generate a big hit. Data is rewritten, and the continuous display appears in the variable display that generates a big hit and the variable display in standby. Therefore, when a jackpot occurs, the continuous display is not always displayed, so that the player can expect a jackpot even if there is no continuous display. it can.

  If the first type start port switch 27 does not detect a ball in the process of S21 (S21: No), it is not when the start winning is established, and the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is “4” in the process of S22. If it is above (S22: Yes), since the data of the variable display for the maximum number of standby times is stored, the process of S23 to S27 is skipped and the process proceeds to S28.

  In the processing from S28, first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is “1” or more (S28). If it is “1” or more (S28: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not it is in a variable display or a jackpot (in a special gaming state where a predetermined gaming value is given) (S29). If the fluctuation display is not being performed and the big hit is not being made (S29: No), “1” is subtracted from the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S30), and the fluctuation for executing the presentation stored in the presentation execution 1 memory 23h. The display data is written in the effect execution area 23g (S31).

  Next, the variable display data stored in the production execution 2 to 4 memories 23i to 23k are shifted one by one to the production execution 1 to 3 memories 23h to 23j (S32). Further, a display command determination process is performed for selecting the display mode of the change command such as the change pattern and the stop symbol based on the data written in the effect execution area 23g and determining the content of the display command (S33, see FIG. 8). The display command determined by the display command determination process (S33) is transmitted to the display control board D (S34), and the start winning variation start process (S12) is terminated. When the display control board D receives the display command transmitted based on the process of S34 in the command reception process shown in FIG. 9, the display control board D executes each process for controlling the display of the LCD 3.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the holding ball counter 23a is less than “1”, that is, “0” in the process of S28 (S28: No), and the variable display or the big hit is being performed in the process of S29. Is confirmed (S29: Yes), the processing from S30 to S34 is skipped, and the start winning variation start processing (S12) is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the effect execution memory rewriting process (S27) executed in the start winning change start process (S12) will be described. In the effect execution memory rewriting process (S27), when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning is a value “7” that generates a big hit, the change display data is rewritten at that time and the waiting change This is a process of making the continuous display appear in all of the displays.

  In the effect execution memory rewriting process (S27), first, the value of the holding ball counter 23a is saved (S41), and the continuous effect random numbers stored in the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 23a. The value of the counter 23d is rewritten to “7” which is a value for displaying the continuous display (S42). A continuous display always appears in the variable display that generates a big hit by this first rewriting.

  Next, "1" is subtracted from the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S43), and if the value of the holding ball counter 23a after the subtraction is less than "1" (that is, "0") (S44: No), a big hit occurs Since there is no fluctuation display during standby executed before, the value of the reserved ball counter 23a saved in the process of S41 is restored (S45), and this effect execution memory rewriting process (S27) is ended.

  In the processing of S44, if the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1” or more (S44: Yes), there are one or more waiting variation displays that are performed before the variation display that generates the current jackpot. In this case, the process proceeds to S42, and the data stored in the production execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is displayed so that the continuous display is displayed on the standby display that is performed before the jackpot display. Rewrite (S42).

  After the processing of S42, the value of the holding ball counter 23a is again decremented by “1” (S43), and the processing of S42 to S44 is repeated until the value of the holding ball counter 23a becomes “0”. When the subtracted value of the retained ball counter 23a becomes “0” (S44: No), the value of the retained ball counter 23a saved in the process of S41 is restored (S45), and this effect execution memory rewriting process is performed. (S27) ends.

  As described above, in the effect execution memory rewriting process (S27), when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning is the value “7” that generates a jackpot, that is, at the time of starting winning that generates a jackpot, S42 The continuous execution random number counter 23d stored in the execution execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k corresponding to all of the fluctuation display that generates a big hit by the processing and the fluctuation display that is waiting at the time of starting winning is stored continuously. The value is rewritten to “7”, which is a value that causes the display to appear. For this reason, a continuous display appears for all of the change display that generates a jackpot and the change display that is waiting before that. Therefore, when the performance execution memory rewriting process (S27) is executed in a state where there are one or more variable displays in standby, the continuous display appears before the big hit occurs, and the variable display that generates the big hit thereafter continues. Since the relay display appears, the relay display continuously appears over a plurality of variable displays, and after that, it becomes a big hit and transitions to the special game state. Therefore, the expectation for the special gaming state can be continuously held by the appearance of the continuous display that appears over a plurality of dynamic displays.

  In addition, when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning is a value that generates a big hit (FIG. 6, S26: Yes), the effect execution 1 to 4 memory 23h corresponding to all of the waiting variation displays It is not necessary to rewrite the data stored in .about.23k to display the continuous display, and rewrite the data for at least one of the waiting variation displays to be executed immediately before the variation display that generates a big hit. It is good also as what makes a joint display appear. Although the number of continuous display that appears continuously before the big hit occurs is reduced, the appearance of the continuous display that appears over multiple dynamic displays will give the player a sense of expectation for the special gaming state Can do.

  Further, when it is confirmed that the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of winning a start is a value that generates a jackpot (FIG. 6, S26: Yes), the data of the variable display is rewritten in the process immediately thereafter. It is not necessary to make the continuous display appear, and when selecting the variable display mode in the display command determining process shown in S33 of FIG. 6, does the standby variable display data include data that generates a big hit? It is also possible to control whether or not to display the continuous display so that the continuous display is displayed when the jackpot data is included in the confirmation.

  In addition, when winning a lottery that generates a jackpot, the winning for the jackpot lottery is temporarily stored, and whether or not there is a variation display in the standby state, whether or not there is a continuous display of the variation display. It is also possible to execute a variable display that generates a big hit after executing. In addition, as a variation pattern for the variation display that generates a jackpot, the variation is performed again after the display result of two or more loses accompanied by the appearance of the continuous display is virtually displayed in one variation display. The temporary variation display may be performed a plurality of times, and the player may have an impression as if the continuous display has appeared over a plurality of variation displays. In other words, it is sufficient if the display mode of the variable display is selected so that the continuous display can be easily displayed over a plurality of variable displays before the jackpot is generated. By increasing the frequency of the continuous display over the target display, it is possible to continuously have an expectation for an advantageous gaming state over a plurality of dynamic displays.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the display command determination process (S33) executed in the start winning variation start process (S12) shown in FIG. The display command is transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D, and is used for designating a stop symbol command for designating a stop symbol after variation display and a variation pattern for variation display. It consists of fluctuation pattern commands. In the display command determination process (S33), a display command indicating the content (display mode) of the variable display is determined based on the data of the variable display acquired at the time of starting winning.

  In the display command determination process (S33), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g is a value that generates a big hit (S51). If the value is a value that generates a jackpot (S51: Yes), it is time to select a variation pattern for a variation display that generates a jackpot. In this case, a value indicating the combination of the variable symbols 10 corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23e stored in the effect execution area 23g is set in the stop symbol command (S52), and further, a reach display is performed before the jackpot. The change pattern command corresponding to the change display to be set is set (S53), and the process proceeds to S59.

  In the process of S51, if the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit (S51: No), whether the value of the reach random number counter 23c stored in the effect execution area 23g is a value that generates a lost reach. It is determined whether or not (S54). If the value is a value that causes a loss reach (S54: Yes), a value indicating a combination of the variable symbols 10 constituting the loss reach stored in the counter buffer 23l is set in the stop symbol command (S55), Further, the variation pattern command corresponding to the lose reach is set as a display command (S56), and the process proceeds to S59.

  When the value of the reach random number counter 23c stored in the effect execution area 23g in the process of S54 is not a value that causes the lose reach (S54: No), the value of the lose symbol counter 23f stored in the effect execution area 23g is set. A stop symbol command is set (S57), and data corresponding to a loss variation display without a reach display is set as a variation pattern command (S58), and the process proceeds to S59.

  In the processing after S59, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g is “7”, which is a value that causes the continuous display to appear (S59). "(S59: Yes), data indicating the appearance of continuous display is added to the display command (S60). In this embodiment, the least significant bit of the variation pattern command constituting the display command is for adding data indicating the appearance of the continuous display, and the continuous display is performed by turning on the least significant bit. When the least significant bit is off, the continuous display is set to be non-appearance. When the display control board D receives a display command, the display control board D recognizes whether or not data indicating the appearance of continuous display is added to the command by the least significant bit of the variation pattern command, and displays the continuous display. When the display is necessary, the display of “background flashing” (see FIG. 4) is displayed as the continuous display after the start of the variable display.

  After the process of S60, the display command determination process (S33) is terminated, and the process returns to the start winning variation start process (S12). In the process of S59, when the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g is not a value that causes the continuous display to appear (S59: No), the process of S60 is skipped and the display command is continued. The display command determination process (S33) is terminated without adding data indicating the appearance of the continuous display. The display control board D recognizes that the display command is a variable display that does not display the continuous display when the data indicating the display of the continuous display is not attached to the display command. Fluctuation display is executed without accompanying (see FIG. 4).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of command reception processing executed by the display control board D. This command reception process is an interrupt process executed when a command is received from the main control board C in the display control board D, and is associated in advance with the command transmitted from the main control board C by this process. Processing is performed on the display control board D.

  In this command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether a start winning command has been received (S71). If the start winning command has been received (S71: Yes), it is the timing when the ball has won the symbol operating port 4, and therefore the value of the holding ball counter 33a is incremented by "1" (S72). Further, a lighting command to which the value of the holding ball counter 33a is added is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S73), and the lighting states of the holding lamps 8a to 8d (hold LED 82) are updated under the control of the sound lamp control board L. If the start winning command has not been received in the processing of S71 (S71: No), the command other than the starting winning command has been received, so the processing of S72 and S73 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S74.

  In the process of S74, it is confirmed whether a display command has been received (S74). If the display command is not received (S74: No), the process from S75 to S85 executed when the display command is received is skipped, and the process proceeds to S86. When reception of the display command is confirmed (S74: Yes), data indicating the stop symbol and the variation pattern added to the display command based on the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command constituting the display command are displayed in the effect execution area 33c. (S75). When the display command is received, it is the timing to start the variable display, so that the value of the holding ball counter 33a is decremented by “1” (S76), and the lighting command to which the value of the subtracted holding ball counter 33a is added. Is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S77), and the sound lamp control board L is caused to update the lighting states of the holding lamps 8a to 8d.

  After the processing of S77, it is confirmed whether or not the received display command indicates the appearance of continuous display (S78). If it indicates the appearance of continuous display (S78: Yes), the continuous flag It is confirmed whether 33b is on (S79). If the continuous flag 33b is not on (S79: No), the continuous flag 33b is turned on (S80), and the fact that the continuous effect is started is stored. Further, a flashing start command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S81), and the hold lamps 8a to 8d are blinked on the sound lamp control board L so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the number of held balls. The display on the LCD 3 is controlled to start the variable display (S85). If the continuous flag 33b is on in the process of S79 (S79: Yes), since the continuous effect is being executed, the processes of S80 and S81 are skipped and the process proceeds to S85.

  In the process of S78, if the received display command does not indicate the appearance of the continuous display (S78: No), it is confirmed whether the continuous flag 33b is on (S82). If the continuous flag 33b is on (S82: Yes), the continuous effect is executed with the previous variation display, and the normal effect without the continuous display is executed from the current variation display. The joint flag 33b is turned off (S83), a blinking end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S84), and the process proceeds to S85. If the continuous flag 33b is OFF in the process of S82 (S82: No), the process of S83 and S84 is skipped and the process proceeds to S85.

  In the process of S86, it is confirmed whether a confirmation command has been received (S86). When reception of the confirmation command is confirmed (S86: Yes), the variable display is stopped and confirmed (S87), and it is confirmed whether the connection flag 33b is on (S88). If the continuous flag 33b is on (S88: Yes), it is further confirmed whether the value of the reserved ball counter 33a is "0" (S89). When the continuous flag 33b is on and the value of the holding ball counter 33a is “0” (S88, S89: Yes), it is at the end of the variable display where the continuous effect is executed. Then, since there is no change display continuously executed thereafter, the relay flag 33b is turned off (S90), a blinking end command is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S91), and the process is performed in S92. Migrate to By the process of S91, the audio lamp control board L ends the blinking state of the holding lamps 8a to 8d based on the blinking end command.

  If the confirmation command is not received in the process of S86 (S86: No), the continuous flag 33b is OFF in the process of S88 (S88: No), and the value of the reserved ball counter 33a is “0” in the process of S89. If it is confirmed that the command is equal to or greater than “1” (S89: No), other processing corresponding to the received command is performed when a command other than the above command is received (S92). The reception process ends.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of command reception processing executed by the sound lamp control board L. This command reception process is an interrupt process executed when a command is received from the display control board C in the sound lamp control board L, and is associated in advance with a command transmitted from the display control board D by this process. Lighting control of the held lamps 8a to 8d is performed by the sound lamp control board L.

  In the command reception process of the sound lamp control board L, first, it is confirmed whether a lighting command is received (S101). If a lighting command is received (S101: Yes), the holding ball counter 33a added to the lighting command is The value is read (S102), and the number of hold LEDs 82 corresponding to the read value of the hold ball counter 33a is turned on (S103, see FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (e)). If the lighting command is not received in the process of S101 (S101: No), the process of S102 and S103 is skipped and the process proceeds to S104.

  In the process of S104, it is confirmed whether a blink start command has been received (S104). If a blink start command has been received (S104: Yes), all four auxiliary LEDs 83 are blinked (S105). 8d is flashed in rainbow to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the number of reserved balls (the state shown in FIG. 11 (f)). This blinking state continues until the process of turning off the auxiliary LED 83 in S107 is performed. If the blink start command is not received in the process of S104 (S104: No), the process of S105 is skipped and the process proceeds to S106.

  In the process of S106, it is confirmed whether or not a blinking end command is received (S106). If a blinking end command is received (S106: Yes), all four auxiliary LEDs 83 are turned off (S107), and the hold lamps 8a to 8 The player is returned from the blinking state of 8d to a state in which the player can easily see the number of reserved balls. If the blink end command is not received in the process of S106 (S106: No), the process of S107 is skipped and the process proceeds to S108. If the blink start command is not received in the process of S106 (S106: No), the process of S105 is skipped and the process proceeds to S106.

  In the process of S108, when a command other than the blink command, the blink start command, and the blink end command is received, other processes corresponding to the received command are performed (S108), and the command reception process is terminated.

  As described above, in the command reception process of the sound lamp control board L, when the lighting command is received, the number of the hold LEDs 82 corresponding to the value of the hold ball counter 33a of the display control board D is turned on by the process of S103. To do. Since the lighting command is transmitted from the display control board D every time the number of held balls is updated, the lighting state of the holding LED 82 can always be turned on by the number corresponding to the number of held balls.

  Further, in the command reception process of the sound lamp control board L, when the blink start command is received, all the four auxiliary LEDs 83 constituting the hold lamps 8a to 8d are blinked, and the blink state is determined by a blink end command. Continue until received. The blinking start command is transmitted from the display control board D at the start of variable display with continuous display, and the blinking end command is transmitted at the end of variable display with continuous display. During the period in which the display is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays (continuous effect execution period), the hold lamps 8a to 8d can be continuously blinked in rainbow colors.

  Next, the game of continuous effect in the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating lighting states of the holding lamps 8a to 8d for each number of holding balls.

  At the start of the game, there is no change display during standby, and the number of held balls is “0”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11A, all the holding lamps 8a to 8d are turned off. When a player plays a game, when a ball wins the symbol operating port 4 (see FIG. 1), a variable display is started, and if there is a winning in the symbol operating port 4 during the execution of the variable display, The number (number of variable display standbys) increases. When the number of held balls increases, the number of held lamps 8a to 8d is turned on by the control of the sound lamp control board L, and the state shown in any of FIGS. 11 (b) to 11 (d). It becomes. On the other hand, when the variable display is finished in a state where one or more of the hold lamps 8a to 8d are lit, one of the rightmost hold lamps among the lighted hold lamps is turned off, and the number of held balls for one time is consumed. Then, the variable display continues.

  Further, at the start of the variable display accompanied by the continuous display, before the “background flashing” as the continuous display appears, as shown in FIG. All the auxiliary LEDs 83 are blinking. For the player, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of held balls based on lighting of the hold LED 82. This blinking state continues while the continuous display is executed over a plurality of variable displays, so that it is difficult for the player to keep track of the number of held balls during the continuous production execution period. Become.

  The continuous display constituting the continuous effect is displayed when the condition that the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g is “7” is satisfied by the process of S59 shown in FIG. Put out. The continuous effect random number counter 23d is updated within the range of “0 to 255”, and a value of “7” is acquired at a probability of 1/256 at the time of starting winning, so that “7” at the starting winning is obtained. The value of “” is acquired continuously, and the continuous display is unlikely to appear continuously in a plurality of variable displays.

  On the other hand, when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of winning the start is a value “7” that generates a big hit (FIG. 6, S26: Yes), the big hit is obtained by the effect execution memory rewriting process (S27). The value of the continuous production random number counter 23d stored in the production execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k corresponding to all of the fluctuation display to be generated and the standby fluctuation display is a value “7 that causes the continuous display to appear. Will be rewritten. For this reason, “background flashing” in which the background 3a of the LCD 3 flashes after the start of the change appears with respect to all of the standby change displays that are performed before the change display that generates the jackpot. After that, when the fluctuation display that generates a big hit is executed, the “background blinking” appears, so the player can visually recognize that the “background blinking” appears in the fluctuation display and the next time. Can expect the transition to jackpot in advance, expecting the appearance of “background flashing”.

  Here, even in a conventional gaming machine, when the occurrence of a jackpot is confirmed at the time of starting winning a prize, a losing reach is displayed on the variable display that is waiting before the confirmation, or a specific character (for example, “dinosaur”) ) Display is performed each time, and there is one that executes a continuous effect. However, in such a gaming machine, the player may know that a specific character or the like constituting the continuous effect is performed up to the number of times of variable display during standby before the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed. . When a specific character that constitutes the continuous effect is displayed on the LCD, the player confirms the number of standby times of the variable display with the hold lamp, and only the last variable display among the variable displays that are waiting at that time. In some cases, the player may expect to play a game, and in this case, the change display in the middle until reaching the last change display becomes digestive for the player, and the display of the change that is expected to be a big hit is reduced. There was a problem that it was.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the holding lamps 8a to 8d flash in rainbow colors during the execution of the variable display accompanied by the appearance of “background flashing” as the continuous display. Since it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved balls, the player cannot easily confirm the number of reserved balls after visually recognizing the appearance of “background flashing”. Thus, the player views the variation display with the expectation that the next variation display after the variation display may be the last variation display in standby. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with expectation on the variable display of each time after the start of the continuous effect, and to have a greater expectation as the variable displays constituting the continuous effect are accumulated. That is, by making it difficult to visually recognize the holding lamps 8a to 8d during the continuous production, it becomes difficult to detect the variation display that has triggered the continuous production, and each variation display during the continuous production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to expect a transition to a specific gaming state, and it is possible to increase the number of variable display targets for which a transition to an advantageous gaming state is expected by the continuous effect.

  In the pachinko machine P, the appearance of “background blinking” as a continuous display is not necessarily displayed, and the blinking of the holding lamps 8a to 8d by blinking the auxiliary LED 83 is the appearance of the continuous display. Also good. Since the player recognizes the appearance of the continuous display when he notices a change in the state of the holding lamps 8a to 8d, the number of held balls is difficult to visually recognize when the continuous display appears. Even without the appearance of “background flashing”, it is possible to increase the number of objects of the variable display that is expected to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state by the continuous effect as in the above-described embodiment.

  Further, the timing of turning off all the four auxiliary LEDs 83 in the process of S107 may be after a certain time has elapsed from the start of the variable display until the “background blinking” appears. In the fluctuation display that returns to the fluctuation display that can visually recognize the number of reserved balls after the "background flashing" appears continuously and it is difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved balls, until the time when "background blinking" appears, The appearance can be expected continuously. Therefore, even in dynamic display without continuous display, the player confirms the end of the state in which it is difficult to visually confirm the number of held balls before the start time of continuous display, and the continuous display is continued. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the expected game.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment described above, the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the holding lamps 8a to 8d disposed on the upper side of the LCD 3, and all the holding lamps 8a to 8d are blinked during the continuous production, and the player Made it difficult to see the number of balls on hold. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, instead of displaying the number of held balls by the holding lamps 8a to 8d, a number display area 101 for displaying the number of held balls is provided on the display screen of the LCD 3, and the display control board D is controlled. By updating the display of the number display area 101, the number of reserved balls is displayed. In the following, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the LCD 3 in the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment. In the upper center of the display screen of the LCD 3, there is provided a number display area 101 in which four white circles are displayed side by side along the left-right direction. The number of reserved balls is displayed by changing to a red circle display for the corresponding number. Since the control of the display control board D is known, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment, the character 102 imitating a flying object moves in the direction of the arrow D from the top of the display screen at the timing when the “background flashing” as the continuous display in the first embodiment appears. Along the screen. Thereafter, the character 102 rises along the direction of the arrow U. Even if the character 102 rises, the circle display area 101 of the LCD 3 is in a state where four circles are erased. For the player, the number of reserved balls cannot be confirmed by deleting the count display area 101. The four circles in the number display area 101 descend from the top of the display screen at the timing when the blinking auxiliary LED 83 in the first embodiment is turned off and the display of the holding lamps 8a to 8d is returned to the normal state. Displayed so that the player can check the number of held balls.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment, the player can check the number of reserved balls during the execution period of the continuous effect after visually recognizing the appearance of the character 102 as the continuous display. Disappear. Therefore, the player can more reliably have the player expect that the next variation display after the variation display may be the last variation display in the standby state, and each variation display after the start of the continuous production. Can play games with high expectations.

  The character 102 as the continuous display is arranged so as to overlap the number display area 101 for displaying the number of reserved balls on the display screen and is hidden so that the number of reserved balls cannot be visually recognized. It is possible to realize a variable display with little discomfort that the player feels when concealing. Furthermore, the number of reserved balls is displayed on the same LCD 3 as that of the display of the variation symbol 10, so that the component configuration can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  Note that the character 102 arranged so as to overlap the number-of-holds display area 101 for displaying the number of reserved balls does not necessarily have to be a flat surface displayed as an image on the display screen. The three-dimensionally formed character may be configured to hide the number display area 101 by driving a motor or a solenoid that moves the character vertically so as to overlap the number display area 101.

  Here, the detection means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later is processing of the first type starting port switch 27 and the main control board C in the above embodiment, and the first type starting port switch 27. Corresponds to the process for confirming whether or not the ball has been detected (the process of S21 in FIG. 6), and the lottery means is provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C in the above embodiment and is updated every 2 ms. This corresponds to the random number counter 23b and the start winning variation start process (the process of S12 in FIG. 5) in which the value of the internal random number counter 23b is acquired at the start winning, and the derivation of a predetermined lottery result by the lottery means is a start winning prize Appearance execution 1 to 4 The value of the internal random number counter 23b written to the memories 23h to 23j is a value of “7” or “315” that generates a big hit. . Further, the selection means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1 corresponds to the display command determination process (the process of S33 in FIG. 6) for selecting a variation display mode such as a variation pattern in the above embodiment. The variable execution means corresponds to the display control board D in the above embodiment, and the variable winning means corresponds to a variable winning device that opens and closes the specific winning opening 5 (large winning opening).

  Further, as the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the number display updating means in the gaming machine 1, the process of lighting the hold LED 82 executed by the sound lamp control board L in the first embodiment (the process of S103 in FIG. 10). As the gaming state determination means, whether the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning in the above embodiment and written in the effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23j is a value “7” that generates a big hit. The process to confirm (the process of S26 of FIG. 6) corresponds. As the number display changing means, the four auxiliary LEDs 83 in the first embodiment, the effect execution memory rewriting process (the process of S27 in FIG. 6), and the effect execution memory rewriting process are used. This corresponds to the process of blinking all (the process of S105 in FIG. 10). The number display return means corresponds to the process of turning off all four blinking auxiliary LEDs 83 in the first embodiment (the process of S107). In the second embodiment, the display control board D for controlling the image displayed in the number display area 101 of the LCD 3 corresponds to the number display update means, the number display change means, and the number display return means. To do.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the number display change means in the gaming machine 1 say “based on the determination of the gaming state determination means ... change to a specific mode” means the determination result of the gaming state determination means The mode of the number display unit is changed when the game state determining means determines that the game state is to be changed to the specific game state. May be changed to a specific mode different from a plurality of types of modes set for each number of times (each number of standby times). In addition, as a plurality of types of modes displayed on the number display unit by the standby number display means, a mode in which each number of standbys is displayed with each number when the number of standbys is displayed with a LCD or a 7-segment diode or the like is displayed. Even in the case where the number of areas having a specific mode in a predetermined section (for example, the number of lamps that are lit in red) or the size is displayed, the display is performed for each waiting number in the section. It may be an embodiment.

  Moreover, as a specific aspect in the number display part changed by the number display change means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1, the aspect is completely different from the plural kinds of aspects set for each number of times. Of course, it may match any of the multiple types of modes, but it can be viewed as a mode different from the multiple types of modes when the player visually recognizes the mode by continuously changing the modes. It is intended to include things. For example, when a mode in which the number of light-emitting bodies (lamps) of a specific color (for example, red) is varied for each number of times is set as a plurality of types of modes, the plurality of types of modes are continuously displayed. A mode in which the number of lamps is changed (a mode in which the increase in lamp lighting is started again from one after the number of lamps is gradually increased to 1, 2, 3, and 4) may be a specific mode.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the auxiliary LED 83 is blinked so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the number of balls held by the holding lamps 8a to 8d. The brightness of the holding LED 82 may be made lower than the brightness of the auxiliary LED 83 or the holding LED 82 may be turned off so that the person cannot visually recognize the number of the holding balls. Further, it is preferable to adjust the blinking speed and lighting color of the auxiliary LED 83 to form a state that cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  In the first embodiment, the auxiliary LED 83 is provided to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the reserved ball number, in addition to the reserved LED 82 for displaying the reserved ball number. However, the auxiliary LED 83 is not necessarily provided. There is no. In the first embodiment, during the blinking period of the auxiliary LED 83, the lighting state is updated to a mode different from the mode in which the number of held balls is displayed, for example, all the four on-hold LEDs 82 are blinked. In the embodiment, the sound lamp control board L may be controlled so that the lighting state of the holding LED 82 corresponds to the number of held balls at the timing when the auxiliary LED 83 that is blinking is turned off.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning is the value “7” that generates a big hit, the performance execution memory rewriting process (see FIG. 7) is executed, and a plurality of times. Through the appearance of continuous display over various fluctuation displays, the player was suggested to transition to a special gaming state based on the occurrence of jackpot. However, the gaming state that suggests transition by the appearance of the continuous display does not necessarily have to be the special gaming state in the above embodiment. Special gaming states that suggest transitions include a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is higher than the normal state, a variation display with normal symbols is a high probability, and the normal electric accessory 4 is in the normal state. Opening for a long time (for example, 3 seconds compared to 0.5 seconds in the normal state) makes it easier to win the symbol operating port 4 than in the normal state, and further reduces the time required for one fluctuation display. Thus, a special game state may be given in a short time period or a combination of the above game states. Further, a transition to another gaming state in which a game value is not given to the player directly by the appearance of the continuous display may be suggested. For example, when the reach display is displayed, that is, when the value of the reach random number counter 23c acquired at the time of winning the start is a value “7” for generating the lose reach in addition to the case where the jackpot is generated, the effect execution memory is rewritten. The processing (see FIG. 7) may be executed, and the transition to the gaming state where the reach display appears and the occurrence of the special gaming state can be expected may be suggested by the appearance of the continuous display.

  Furthermore, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the pattern as identification information in the horizontal direction on the LCD 3, but a predetermined path such as a vertical direction or an L-shape. It may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along the line. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as identification information together with the symbols or separately from the symbols.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. Display device for displaying identification information, detection means for detecting establishment of predetermined start condition, lottery means for performing lottery when the detection means detects establishment of start condition, and lottery result by the lottery means Selecting means for selecting a dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the display device based on the display unit, and performing the dynamic display on the display device in the dynamic display mode selected by the selection unit And a variable winning means for changing from a first state to a second state advantageous to the player on condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and the predetermined lottery result is derived. And a dynamic display by the display device in a gaming machine that causes a predetermined display result to appear in the dynamic display and gives a predetermined game value to the player by the variable winning means. A standby number storage means for storing the number of standby times, a standby number display means for displaying the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage means in a predetermined number of times in a plurality of types set for each number of times, and Display information storage means for storing display information corresponding to the plurality of types displayed on the frequency display section by the standby frequency display means, and the standby frequency display based on the display information stored by the display information storage means Based on the establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means, the number display update means for controlling the means to update the aspect of the number display section to the aspect corresponding to the number of standby times stored in the standby number storage means Based on the determination of the gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous for the player, and the determination of the gaming state determination means The number display change means for changing the aspect of the number display section to a specific aspect different from the plurality of types of aspects, and the aspect of the number display section changed to the specific aspect by the number display change means , Including at least one waiting dynamic display, and continuing for a plurality of dynamic displays continuously performed before the transition to the specific gaming state, and then returning to any one of the plurality of modes A gaming machine 1 comprising a number display return means.

  In the gaming machine 1, the selection means is configured to display the number display unit by the number display update unit for dynamic display including a state in which the mode of the number display unit is changed to a specific mode by the number display change unit. The gaming machine 2 is characterized in that predetermined display information is displayed on the display device with higher probability than the dynamic display performed by updating the mode of the mode to the mode corresponding to the number of standby times.

  According to the gaming machine 2, for the dynamic display in which the standby count is changed to a specific mode by the count display change unit, the dynamic display is performed by updating the mode corresponding to the standby count by the count display update unit. Predetermined connection information is displayed with higher probability than the display. For this reason, the connection information is likely to be displayed for a plurality of dynamic displays performed continuously in a state where the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, the continuous display is continuously displayed for a plurality of dynamic displays, so that the number of times display portion can be visually confirmed that the standby performance is difficult to visually recognize for the player. Can be suggested without. Therefore, during the game, while the player's consciousness is directed to the display device indicating the provision of a predetermined game value by the appearance of a predetermined display result, it can be suggested during the execution period of the continuous effect, Furthermore, by making it difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times, it is possible to make it difficult to perceive the dynamic display that triggered the occurrence of the continuous effect.

  The selection means displays predetermined continuous information on the display device only for dynamic display including a state in which the aspect of the number display unit is changed to a specific aspect by the number display change means, and the number display update means For the dynamic display performed by updating the mode of the number display unit to the mode corresponding to the number of standby times, the continuous information may not be displayed. In the dynamic display in which the relay information is displayed, it is inevitably difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times, so the player is given an opportunity to generate a continuous effect based on the number of standby times of dynamic display. This makes it difficult to detect the dynamic display.

  In addition, the continuous information in the gaming machine 2 means information that can visually recognize the presence or absence of information by visually recognizing dynamic display, and identification information (for example, displayed in a display device different from normal) (for example, Even if it is a character (for example, a large amount of bubbles or a school of fish) that appears in the middle of dynamic display in advance, even if the symbol is normally displayed in red in black) It may be a background (for example, “background flashing” display) displayed on the display device in a different manner as usual.

  In the gaming machine 2, the variation execution means causes the display device to display the connection information after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the dynamic display, and the number of times display change means includes the variation execution The gaming machine 3 is characterized in that the mode of the number-of-times display section is changed to the specific mode before starting display of the relay information in the dynamic display in which the relay information is displayed by means.

  According to the gaming machine 3, the number display change means changes the mode of the number display unit to a specific mode before starting display of the relay information. For this reason, when the continuous information is displayed on the display device in the dynamic display in which the mode of the number display unit is changed to a specific mode, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the standby number. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from confirming the number of standbys after visually confirming the continuous information and detecting the dynamic display that has triggered the generation of the continuous effect.

  Note that “Before starting the display of relay information” means that the display contents of the dynamic display with the display of relay information and the dynamic display without the display of the relay information coincide with the end of the period of progress. In the above embodiment, the state before starting the display of “background blinking” in FIG. 4B as the relay information after the dynamic display is started is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine 2 or 3, the variation executing means is for causing the display device to display the relay information after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the dynamic display, The gaming machine 4 is characterized in that the mode of the number display unit is returned after the display start time of the continuous information in the dynamic display for returning the mode of the number display unit to the plurality of types of modes.

  According to the gaming machine 4, the number display return means returns the mode of the number display unit after the display start time of the continuous information in the dynamic display for returning the mode of the number display unit to a plurality of modes indicating the number of waiting times. Let For this reason, in the dynamic display where the state in which the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize ends, it is possible to make the number of standby times difficult to visually recognize at the time when the display of the continuous information is started. Therefore, even in the dynamic display that does not involve the display of the relay information, the player confirms the end of the state in which it is difficult to visually recognize the waiting number before the display start time of the relay information, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the expected game.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the standby number display means is disposed on the back side of the number display unit in the cover member, and a transparent or translucent cover member that forms the number display unit on one side. The display information storage means stores display information corresponding to a light emission pattern that causes the first light emitter to emit light in a plurality of modes, and the number-of-times display update means includes: The mode of the number display unit is updated to a mode corresponding to the standby number by controlling the first light emitter, and the number display change means is provided separately from the first light emitter. A second light emitter is provided, and the second light emitter is caused to emit light in substantially the same manner regardless of the number of standby times stored by the standby number storage means, and the mode of the number display unit is changed to the specific mode. That Game machine 5, butterflies.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the first light emitter is controlled by the number display update means and the number of standby times is displayed on the number display unit, while the first light emitter used for displaying the number of standby times is different from the first light emitter. The mode of the number display unit is changed to a specific mode by the two light emitters. Therefore, the display control of the number of standby times can be made the same as the conventional control, the scale of the design change can be reduced, and a state where the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize can be generated.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the waiting number display means is a light emitter that emits and displays the waiting number stored in the waiting number storage means in a plurality of types, and the number display change means includes The mode in which the illuminant emits light is different from the plurality of types of modes, and the light is emitted in substantially the same mode regardless of the number of standby times stored by the standby frequency storage means. A gaming machine 6 characterized in that the mode is changed to the specific mode.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the number display changing means causes the light emitting body to emit light in a form different from a plurality of kinds of aspects and changes the aspect of the number display unit to the specific aspect. Compared with the case where a dedicated light emitter or other member is provided for changing to this mode, the cost required for the light emitter can be reduced, and an increase in the cost of the entire gaming machine can be suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the waiting number display means displays the waiting number stored in the waiting number storage means as an image on the number display unit, and the number display change means includes the The gaming machine 7 is characterized in that the number display unit is changed to the specific mode by displaying a specific image superimposed on the front side from the image displaying the standby number in the number display unit. .

  The specific image in the gaming machine 7 includes an object (character) with an image such as a person, an animal, or a symbol displayed in a display area of a display device capable of displaying the image, a pattern or pattern other than the object, etc. Any image having a size that covers an image for displaying the number of standby times may be used. Further, it is preferable to form a number-of-times display section on the display device that displays the identification information, and to make the connection information displayed on the display device described in the gaming machine 2 or the like a specific image in the gaming machine 7. By configuring the display of the number of standby times and the display of identification information on the same display device, while simplifying the component structure and reducing manufacturing costs, the player feels uncomfortable when concealing the display area of the number of standby times It is possible to realize a dynamic display with suppressed.

  The gaming machine 8 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the specific gaming state is a special gaming state in which the predetermined gaming value is given to a player.

  According to the gaming machine 8, it is possible to suggest a transition to a special gaming state by making it difficult to visually recognize the number of waiting times by the number display changing means, and the player can expect to be given a predetermined gaming value and have an interest in gaming. Can be increased. The special gaming state is a gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player.For example, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state or jackpot state in which a game medium having a valuable value such as a ball is given to the player is given. Probability variation state with higher probability than normal state, or time shortening state in which starting condition is made easier than normal state and time required for dynamic display of 1 is shortened and special game state is easily given Is exemplified.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the specific gaming state is a gaming state after the appearance of an expected mode in which the player is expected to give the predetermined gaming value while the dynamic display is being executed. A gaming machine 9 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine 9, by making it difficult to visually recognize the number of waiting times by the number display changing means, the gaming state after the appearance of the expected mode (for example, after the reach display is displayed and the display result of the dynamic display is (Game state until displayed) can be suggested, and the player can be indirectly expected to give a predetermined game value through the appearance of the expected mode. In addition, unlike the provision of a predetermined game value, the expected mode does not directly give a profit to the player. Therefore, a specific game state is limited only when a predetermined game value is given. Compared with the case where it comprises, the interest of the game where the number of waiting times becomes difficult to visually recognize by the number display changing means can be given frequently while suppressing damage of the game hall.

  The gaming machine 10 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the operation gate), the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium spheres) is given.

  The gaming machine 11 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, The game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls when starting the dynamic display of the identification information, and to pay out many balls when a special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 1st example of the present invention. (A) is sectional drawing of the holding | maintenance display apparatus in the IIa-IIa line | wire of FIG. 1, (b) is a perspective view of LED which comprises a holding | maintenance display apparatus. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which illustrated the change display displayed on the display screen of LCD. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. 6 is a flowchart of a start winning variation start process executed in the main process of FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an effect execution memory rewriting process that is executed in the start winning change start process of FIG. 6. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a display command determination process that is executed during the start winning variation start process of FIG. 6. FIG. It is a flowchart of the command reception process performed with the control board for a display. It is a flowchart of the command reception process performed with an audio lamp control board. It is the figure which illustrated the lighting state of the reservation lamp for every number of reservation balls. It is the figure which illustrated the display screen of LCD in 2nd Example.

Explanation of symbols

3 LCD (display device)
8 Hold display device (waiting number display means)
27 Type 1 start port switch (part of detection means)
33 Display control board RAM
33a Reservation ball counter (standby count storage means)
42 ROM (display information storage means) of sound lamp control board
83 Auxiliary LED (part of the number display change means)
C Main control board D Control board for display (variation execution means)
L Audio lamp control board (part of the number display means, part of the number display change means)
P Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

Display device for displaying identification information, detection means for detecting establishment of predetermined start condition, lottery means for performing lottery when the detection means detects establishment of start condition, and lottery result by the lottery means Selecting means for selecting a dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the display device based on the display unit, and performing the dynamic display on the display device in the dynamic display mode selected by the selection unit And a variable winning means for changing from a first state to a second state advantageous to the player on condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and the predetermined lottery result is derived. In a gaming machine that causes a predetermined display result to appear in the dynamic display and gives a predetermined game value to the player by the variable winning means,
Standby number storage means for storing the number of standby times of dynamic display by the display device;
A standby count display means for displaying the standby count stored in the standby count storage means on the predetermined count display section in a plurality of types set for each count;
Display information storage means for storing display information corresponding to the plurality of types displayed on the number-of-times display section by the standby number display means;
The number of times of controlling the standby number display unit based on the display information stored by the display information storage unit and updating the mode of the number display unit to a mode corresponding to the standby number stored in the standby number storage unit Display update means;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not to transition the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means;
Based on the determination of the gaming state determination means, the number of times display change means for changing the aspect of the number of times display unit to a specific aspect different from the plurality of types of aspects
The mode of the number display unit changed to the specific mode by the frequency display changing means is continuously performed before the transition to the specific gaming state, including at least one dynamic display on standby. A gaming machine comprising: a number-of-times display returning means for returning to any one of the plurality of types after continuing for a plurality of times of dynamic display.

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