JP2009000575A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including a display means, reducing game player's feeling of fatigue to the utmost, and remarkably improving interest. <P>SOLUTION: A game board 8 of a pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation hole 11 and a big prize hole 12, and a special pattern display device 20 having a display part 20B is built in the central part of the game board 8. In a display device 20, a visual mode based on one presentation display system determined from a plurality of presentation display systems can be delivered during a predetermined period of time in the process of a game. The presentation display systems include a combination of a predetermined presentation display mode and a subsequent special presentation display mode, and while the predetermined presentation mode is delivered, a visual mode based on a plurality of voice patterns is sequentially delivered from a speaker. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine including a variable display device having a display unit that can display a variety of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known. In this type of gaming machine, various gaming states (for example, jackpot states) are derived according to the display symbols (stop symbols) when the variable display is stopped on the display unit. Further, as the previous stage of the jackpot state, an effect display mode such as a reach game state is derived.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been known an effect display mode that can be switched from a predetermined display mode to an advanced display mode with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot. In general, the timing for switching to the advanced display mode is often set for each type of gaming machine.

  Therefore, when the player approaches the above timing, the player wishes to be switched to the advanced display mode and watches the display unit. However, when a game is played for a long time, the effect display mode as described above is derived many times, so that the player must watch the display unit each time. Therefore, there is a possibility that the visual fatigue for the player may increase. Furthermore, when approaching the above-mentioned timing, the concentration is remarkably concentrated on the consciousness, so that not only the eyes get tired but also the feeling of mental fatigue increases, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the feeling of fatigue for a player as much as possible in a gaming machine equipped with display means, and to dramatically improve the interest. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can handle the above.

  Means effective for achieving the above object will be described below. In addition, the operation | movement etc. are demonstrated as needed.

Means 1. Display means for recognizing a gaming state according to a visual aspect, and sound generating means for deriving an auditory aspect, wherein the display means is determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. A gaming machine configured to be capable of deriving a visual aspect based on one effect display system,
The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a special effect display mode subsequent thereto,
The game machine characterized in that the sound generation means is capable of deriving an auditory aspect based on a plurality of sound patterns sequentially while the predetermined effect aspect is being derived.

  According to the means 1, the game state is recognized by the visual means on the display means, and the auditory aspect is derived by the sound generating means. Further, the display means derives a visual aspect based on one effect display system determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a subsequent special effect display mode, and when a special effect display mode is derived, it is expected that something desirable will happen to the player. It becomes possible to play a game. Now, in the sound generation means, an auditory aspect based on a plurality of sound patterns can be sequentially derived while the predetermined effect aspect is being derived. For this reason, even if one sound pattern that is emitted when the predetermined effect mode is derived is not desirable for the player, when the next sound pattern is desirable for the player, for example, derivation of the sound pattern May cause a special effect display mode. In this case, the player can expect the derivation of the special effect display mode through the sound pattern even when the predetermined effect mode is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which tends to have to pay attention to the display mode, the assisting effect by the derivation of the auditory mode relaxes the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so that the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the plurality of voice patterns are distinguishable from each other.

  According to the means 2, since the plurality of sound patterns are distinguishable from each other, the above-described operational effect is more easily achieved.

Means 3. Display means for recognizing a gaming state according to a visual aspect, and sound generating means for deriving an auditory aspect, wherein the display means is determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. A gaming machine configured to be capable of deriving a visual aspect based on one effect display system,
The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a subsequent special effect display mode, and a plurality of types of the special effect display modes are prepared.
When the special effect display mode is derived, the sound generation means derives a special special sound pattern corresponding to the special effect display mode, and while the predetermined effect mode is derived, An amusement machine, wherein an auditory aspect based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns including a predetermined sound pattern related to a sound pattern can be sequentially derived.

  It should be noted that “related” means that, for a player, one predetermined voice pattern and a special voice pattern are of the same series, the same kind, or consistent. It only needs to be relevant to the extent that it can be recognized that it has some kind of connection.

  According to the means 3, the game state is recognized by the visual means on the display means, and the auditory aspect is derived by the sound generating means. Further, the display means derives a visual aspect based on one effect display system determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a subsequent special effect display mode, and when a special effect display mode is derived, it is expected that something desirable will happen to the player. It becomes possible to play a game. Further, since a plurality of types of special effect display modes are prepared, variations of the derived special effect display modes can be enjoyed. Now, in the sound generation means, when the special effect display mode is derived, a special special sound pattern corresponding to the special effect display mode is derived. On the other hand, while the predetermined effect mode is derived, auditory modes based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns are sequentially derived, and the predetermined sound pattern related to the special sound pattern is included therein. Therefore, even if the predetermined sound pattern issued when the predetermined effect mode is derived is not related to the special effect display mode, the special sound pattern to be generated next is connected to the special effect display mode. It can happen that it is related to an audio pattern. In this case, the player can expect the derivation of the special effect display mode through the predetermined sound pattern even when the predetermined effect mode is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which tends to have to pay attention to the display mode, the assisting effect by the derivation of the auditory mode relaxes the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so that the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced.

Means 4. Display means for recognizing a gaming state according to a visual aspect, and sound generating means for deriving an auditory aspect, wherein the display means is determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. A gaming machine configured to be capable of deriving a visual aspect based on one effect display system,
The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a subsequent special effect display mode, and a plurality of types of the special effect display modes are prepared.
When the special effect display mode is derived, the sound generation means derives a specific special sound pattern corresponding to the special effect display mode and, while the predetermined effect mode is derived, The auditory aspect based on the predetermined sound pattern can be sequentially derived, and the predetermined sound pattern of the last section from which the predetermined effect aspect is derived is a predetermined sound pattern related to the special sound pattern. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 4, when the special effect display mode is derived in the sound generation unit, a special special sound pattern corresponding to the special effect display mode is derived. On the other hand, while the predetermined effect mode is derived, auditory modes based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns are sequentially derived. Further, the predetermined sound pattern in the last section from which the predetermined effect mode is derived is a predetermined sound pattern related to the special sound pattern. For this reason, the player can expect the derivation of the special effect display mode through the predetermined sound pattern even when the predetermined effect mode is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which tends to have to pay attention to the display mode, the assisting effect by the derivation of the auditory mode relaxes the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so that the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to predict a special sound pattern that may be derived next, and thus a special effect display mode, based on a predetermined sound pattern that is emitted at that time. As a result, the above-described effects can be achieved more reliably.

Means 5. Display means for recognizing a gaming state according to a visual aspect, and sound generating means for deriving an auditory aspect, wherein the display means is determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. A gaming machine configured to be capable of deriving a visual aspect based on one effect display system,
The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a subsequent special effect display mode, and a plurality of types of the special effect display modes are prepared.
The sound generation means can sequentially derive an auditory aspect based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns while the predetermined effect form is derived, and when the special effect display aspect is derived, the predetermined effect aspect is derived. A gaming machine characterized in that a special sound pattern related to a predetermined sound pattern in the last section from which a production mode is derived is derived.

  According to the means 5, the sound generation means sequentially derives an auditory aspect based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns while the predetermined effect aspect is being derived. When the special effect display mode is derived, a special sound pattern related to the predetermined sound pattern of the last section from which the predetermined effect mode is derived is derived. For this reason, the player can expect the derivation of the special effect display mode through the predetermined sound pattern even when the predetermined effect mode is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which tends to have to pay attention to the display mode, the assisting effect by the derivation of the auditory mode relaxes the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so that the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to predict a special sound pattern that may be derived next, and thus a special effect display mode, based on a predetermined sound pattern that is emitted at that time. As a result, the above-described effects can be achieved more reliably.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5, wherein the plurality of special sound patterns are distinguishable from each other.

  According to the means 6, since the plurality of special sound patterns are distinguishable from each other, it is easy to distinguish each special effect display mode. Also, the predetermined sound patterns related to each special sound pattern can be easily distinguished from each other.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 6, wherein the plurality of predetermined sound patterns are distinguishable from each other.

  According to the means 7, since the plurality of types of predetermined sound patterns are distinguishable from each other, it is easier to predict the special effect display mode.

  Means 8. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the effect display system includes only a predetermined effect display mode.

  According to the means 8, when the predetermined effect display mode is derived, it is possible to predict to some extent whether or not the special effect display mode is derived based on the predetermined sound pattern. For this reason, the duty of concentration by visual recognition is alleviated, so that the effect of reducing physical and mental fatigue for the player becomes more remarkable.

Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 8, characterized in that an end of the predetermined voice pattern is set to be predictable to a player.
Here, “predictable” is also replaced with words such as “can be grasped”, “guessable”, “estimable”, “recognizable”, and in other words, the sound pattern is switched in units of a predetermined measure. For example, it is only necessary that the player has a property of capturing the timing of switching the voice pattern.

  According to the means 9, since the end point can be predicted from when the predetermined sound pattern is emitted, it is easy to predict the timing at which the predetermined effect display mode is switched to the special effect display mode. Therefore, in combination with the above-described effects, the tiredness caused by meaningless force or excessive concentration in the vicinity of the switching timing hardly occurs. As a result, the effect that physical and mental fatigue can be reduced becomes more remarkable.

  Means 9. A special game state advantageous to the player can be derived at least when the display means has a specific display mode, and a plurality of types of reach patterns are provided in the previous stage of the specific display mode. 9. The means according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the display means is configured to be able to derive a reach gaming state based on one reach pattern selected from the above, and the effect display mode includes a reach pattern. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 9, a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player is derived at least when the display means is in a specific display mode, and a plurality of types of reach are provided in the previous stage of the specific display mode. Based on one reach pattern selected from the patterns, the reach gaming state is derived in the display means. In such a gaming machine, since the effect display mode includes a reach pattern, when the player enjoys the most exciting effect display mode, the above-described effects are exhibited.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the special effect display mode is more expansive than the predetermined effect display mode.

  According to the means 10, the special effect display mode is more expansive than the predetermined effect display mode, so that the player can enjoy the game while expecting a more desirable state. The term “development” mainly refers to a property that is desirable for the player, or that is close to an advantageous state, or that has a higher possibility.

Means 11. A special game advantageous to a player when a display means for recognizing a game state by a visual aspect and a sound generation means capable of deriving an auditory aspect at least in a specific display form in the display means It is configured to be able to derive the state, and in the previous stage to become the specific display mode, the display means derives the reach gaming state based on one reach pattern selected from a plurality of types of reach patterns. A gaming machine configured to be possible,
The plurality of types of reach patterns include a combination of a predetermined reach pattern and a subsequent advanced reach pattern,
The game machine characterized in that the sound generation means is capable of deriving an auditory aspect based on a plurality of sound patterns sequentially while the predetermined reach pattern is being derived.

  According to the means 11, the game state is recognized by the visual means on the display means, and the auditory aspect is derived by the sound generating means. Also, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is derived when at least the display means has a specific display mode. Further, in the previous stage of the specific display mode, the reach gaming state is derived by the display means based on one reach pattern selected from a plurality of types of reach patterns. Now, the plurality of types of reach patterns include a combination of a predetermined reach pattern and a subsequent extended reach pattern. Therefore, when the advanced reach pattern is derived, it is possible to play a game while greatly expecting a specific display mode in the display means. The sound generation means sequentially derives an auditory aspect based on a plurality of sound patterns while a predetermined reach pattern is derived. For this reason, even if one voice pattern that is emitted when a predetermined reach pattern is derived is undesirable for the player, if the next voice pattern is desired for the player, for example, It can happen that derivation leads to a switch to an advanced reach pattern. In this case, even if a predetermined reach pattern is derived, the player can expect to derive the advanced reach pattern through the voice pattern. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which had a tendency to pay attention to the reach pattern, the assisting effect by deriving the auditory aspect alleviates the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced.

  Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the plurality of voice patterns are distinguishable from each other.

  According to the means 12, since the plurality of sound patterns are distinguishable from each other, the above-described operation and effect are more easily achieved.

Means 13. A special game advantageous to a player when a display means for recognizing a game state by a visual aspect and a sound generation means capable of deriving an auditory aspect at least in a specific display form in the display means It is configured to be able to derive the state, and in the previous stage to become the specific display mode, the display means derives the reach gaming state based on one reach pattern selected from a plurality of types of reach patterns. A gaming machine configured to be possible,
The plurality of types of reach patterns include a combination of a predetermined reach pattern and a subsequent extended type reach pattern, and a plurality of types of the extended type reach pattern are prepared,
The voice generating means derives a special special voice pattern corresponding to the advanced reach pattern when the advanced reach pattern is derived, and while the predetermined reach pattern is derived, An amusement machine characterized in that an auditory aspect based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns including a predetermined sound pattern related to a special sound pattern can be sequentially derived.

  It should be noted that “related” means that, for a player, one predetermined voice pattern and a special voice pattern are of the same series, the same kind, or consistent. It only needs to be relevant to the extent that it can be recognized that it has some kind of connection.

  According to the means 13, the plurality of types of reach patterns include a combination of a predetermined reach pattern and a subsequent advanced reach pattern, and a plurality of types of advanced reach patterns are prepared. You can enjoy variations of advanced reach patterns. Now, in the sound generation means, when the advanced reach pattern is derived, a unique special speech pattern corresponding to the evolved reach pattern is derived. On the other hand, while a predetermined reach pattern is derived, auditory modes based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns including a predetermined sound pattern related to the special sound pattern are sequentially derived. Therefore, even if the predetermined voice pattern emitted when the predetermined reach pattern is derived is not related to the advanced reach pattern, the predetermined voice pattern to be emitted next is linked to the advanced reach pattern. It can happen that it is related to a special voice pattern. In this case, the player can expect to derive the advanced reach pattern through the predetermined voice pattern even when the predetermined reach pattern is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which had a tendency to pay attention to the reach pattern, the assisting effect by deriving the auditory aspect alleviates the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced.

Means 14. A special game advantageous to a player when a display means for recognizing a game state by a visual aspect and a sound generation means capable of deriving an auditory aspect at least in a specific display form in the display means It is configured to be able to derive the state, and in the previous stage to become the specific display mode, the display means derives the reach gaming state based on one reach pattern selected from a plurality of types of reach patterns. A gaming machine configured to be possible,
The plurality of types of reach patterns include a combination of a predetermined reach pattern and a subsequent extended reach pattern, and a plurality of types of the extended reach pattern are prepared, and the sound generating means includes: When an advanced reach pattern is derived, a specific special speech pattern corresponding to the advanced reach pattern is derived, and an auditory based on a plurality of predetermined speech patterns is derived while the predetermined reach pattern is being derived. A gaming machine, wherein modes can be sequentially derived, and the predetermined voice pattern of the last section from which the predetermined reach pattern is derived is a predetermined voice pattern related to the special voice pattern.

  According to the means 14, when the advanced reach pattern is derived, the sound generation means derives a special special speech pattern corresponding to the advanced reach pattern. On the other hand, while a predetermined reach pattern is derived, auditory modes based on a plurality of predetermined sound patterns are sequentially derived. The predetermined voice pattern in the last section from which the predetermined reach pattern is derived is a predetermined voice pattern related to the special voice pattern. For this reason, the player can expect to derive the advanced reach pattern through the predetermined voice pattern even when the predetermined reach pattern is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which tends to have to pay attention to the display mode, the assisting effect by the derivation of the auditory mode relaxes the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so that the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to predict a special speech pattern that may be derived next, and thus an advanced reach pattern, based on a predetermined speech pattern that is emitted at that time. As a result, the above-described effects can be achieved more reliably.

Means 15. A special game advantageous to a player when a display means for recognizing a game state by a visual aspect and a sound generation means capable of deriving an auditory aspect at least in a specific display form in the display means It is configured to be able to derive the state, and in the previous stage to become the specific display mode, the display means derives the reach gaming state based on one reach pattern selected from a plurality of types of reach patterns. A gaming machine configured to be possible,
The plurality of types of reach patterns include a combination of a predetermined reach pattern and a subsequent extended reach pattern, and a plurality of types of the extended reach pattern are prepared, and the sound generating means includes: While the predetermined reach pattern is derived, an auditory aspect based on a plurality of predetermined speech patterns can be sequentially derived. When the evolved reach pattern is derived, the predetermined reach pattern is derived. A special voice pattern related to the predetermined voice pattern of the last section is derived.

  According to the means 15, the sound generation means sequentially derives the auditory mode based on the plurality of predetermined sound patterns while the predetermined reach pattern is derived. When the advanced reach pattern is derived, a special speech pattern related to the predetermined speech pattern in the last section from which the predetermined reach pattern is derived is derived. For this reason, the player can expect to derive the advanced reach pattern through the predetermined voice pattern even when the predetermined reach pattern is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present. Also, unlike the prior art, which had a tendency to pay attention to the reach pattern, the assisting effect by deriving the auditory aspect alleviates the sense of concentration due to visual recognition, so the physical for the player, Mental fatigue can be reduced. Furthermore, it is possible to predict a special speech pattern that may be derived next, and thus an advanced reach pattern, based on a predetermined speech pattern that is emitted at that time. As a result, the above-described effects can be achieved more reliably.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 13 to 15, wherein the plurality of special sound patterns are distinguishable from each other.

  According to the means 16, since the plurality of special sound patterns are distinguishable from each other, each advanced reach pattern can be easily distinguished. Also, the predetermined sound patterns related to each special sound pattern can be easily distinguished from each other.

  Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 13 to 16, wherein the plurality of predetermined sound patterns are distinguishable from each other.

  According to the means 17, since the plurality of types of predetermined speech patterns are distinguishable from each other, it is easier to predict the evolved reach pattern.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 11 to 17, wherein the reach game state includes a game that includes only a predetermined reach pattern.

  According to the means 18, since the predetermined reach pattern is derived, it is possible to predict to some extent whether or not the advanced reach pattern is derived based on the predetermined speech pattern. For this reason, the duty of concentration by visual recognition is alleviated, so that the effect of reducing physical and mental fatigue for the player becomes more remarkable.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein the display device is a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.

  Means 20. In any one of the means 1 to 19, a “tactile aspect” is used instead of or in addition to the “auditory aspect”, and “tactile aspect deriving means (for example, a vibrator) is used instead of or in addition to the“ sound generation means ”. And a “tactile pattern” instead of or in addition to the “voice pattern”.

  Means 21. In any one of means 1 to 20, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. The identification information that is variably displayed on the main display unit of the variable display device is required to be confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball) according to the winning number , Including writing to a magnetic card).

  Means 22. In any one of means 1 to 20, the gaming machine is a revolving type gaming machine. Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type game machine, “a discriminating information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically Is provided with variable display means for confirming and stopping the display of the identification information after the reel has been rotated), and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-type game machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state. In the case of a rotating type gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (pseudo). A display device that can display identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as a variable display device. In this case, the variable display device is installed in a main body box that defines a gaming machine main body.

  Means 23. In any one of means 1 to 20, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. In particular, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine is “variable display of an identification information string (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) consisting of a plurality of identification information”. In this case, a variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the reel is rotated is provided, and the variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, and using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of variation of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (in pseudo correspondence). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying identification information may be regarded as the variable display device here.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) is embodied as a gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at the front thereof. The front frame 3 is mounted so as to be openable and closable at one side of the outer frame 2. A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed, and an upper plate 5 for storing a game ball B (see FIG. 2) below the glass door frame 4 is Similarly, lower trays 6 for storing the game balls B are provided at positions below the tray 5.

  A handle 7 as an operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 6 on the front side of the front frame 3, and the handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown). A game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (in the back of the glass door frame 4 and inside the outer frame 2). A game ball B is fired toward the top of the board 8. The game ball launcher is controlled by a launch control board 140 (see FIG. 3).

  Furthermore, in the front frame 3 (side the upper plate 5), a speaker constituting sound generating means for sounding various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state by sound. 9 is buried. The speaker 9 is controlled by a sound control board 130 (see FIG. 3).

  Now, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 8 is provided with an inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10b, and the game ball B launched by the game ball launching device is along the inner rail 10a and the outer rail 10b. To the upper part of the game board 8.

  At the lower part of the game board 8, there are provided an operation port 11 and a prize winning port 12. The operating port 11 includes a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 13 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 14 is provided in the back of the big prize opening 12, a V zone 15 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 16 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). That is, when the game ball B wins the big winning opening 12, the game ball B is distributed by the seesaw 14 so as to roll to either the V zone 15 or the winning path 16, and either the V zone 15 or the winning path 16 is allocated. It is the structure which is derived | led-out through.

  A shutter 17 that opens and closes the big prize opening 12 is provided in front of the big prize opening 12. The shutter 17 is actuated by a large winning opening solenoid 18 provided on the side of the large winning opening 12. Specifically, when the big prize opening solenoid 18 is in an excited state, the shutter 17 tilts substantially horizontally and the big prize opening 12 is opened. In addition, when the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.

  Furthermore, a seesaw solenoid 19 is provided at one side of the special winning opening 12. Normally, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in a non-excited state, and the seesaw 14 in this state is inclined toward the V zone 15. That is, the inclination is such that the game ball B passes through the V zone 15. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 19 is energized, the seesaw 14 is inclined so that the game ball B passes through the winning path 16. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball B passes through the V zone 15 in the open state of the shutter 17, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in an excited state, and when the shutter 17 is closed, The seesaw solenoid 19 is configured to be in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device 20 as a display means and a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 8. The special symbol display device 20 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, and includes a substantially rectangular display unit 20B (see FIG. 6) having a diagonal line length of about 7 inches. A resin center frame 20A is disposed around the display unit 20B.

  The display unit 20B includes a substantially rectangular main display unit 20a, and a plurality of symbol rows K1 to K3 can be displayed on the main display unit 20a. In the present embodiment, these symbol strings include three symbol strings (identification information strings) including a left symbol string K1, a middle symbol string K2, and a right symbol string K3 (see FIG. 5A). However, the number of symbol rows is not limited to three, and other symbol rows may be displayed.

  Further, on the display unit 20B (main display unit 20a) of the special symbol display device 20, the symbol variation display of each symbol row K1 to K3 (in the present embodiment, based on the winning of the game ball B to the operation port 11). , Scroll fluctuation display) is performed. In addition, when a new game ball B wins the operating port 11 during this variation display, the corresponding variation display is performed after the end of the variation display performed at that time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to four. However, the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to this.

  Above the display unit 20B, hold lamps 24a, 24b, 24c, and 24d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the number of times that the symbol variation display as described above is held are incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 24a to 24d is the same as the maximum holding number described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 24a to 24d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided on the center frame 20A. The normal symbol display device 31 has four holding lamps 32 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 33 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions. In addition, a pair of passing gates 34 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 20, and the normal symbol display device 31 is activated when the game ball B passes through the passing gate 34. ing. The normal symbol display device 31 in the present embodiment variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 33 to display segments. When the number stops at a predetermined value (“7” in the present embodiment), the blade 13 of the working port 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. The normal symbol display device 31 can store up to four times the number of passes of the game ball B through the passage gate 34, and displays the number of holds on the hold lamp 32. Therefore, even when the game ball B passes through the passing gate 34 in a state where the four holding lamps 32 are lit, the game ball B is not counted. In addition, as long as the holding lamp 32 is lit, the normal symbol display device 31 operates as many times as the number of holdings even if the game ball B does not pass through the passing gate 34.

  Furthermore, other various production lamps and electrical decoration members (not shown) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (light-off, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, illumination members, etc. (hereinafter simply referred to as “lamps”) can be appropriately changed according to the progress of the game. These lamps are controlled by a lamp control board 120 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the game board 8 includes various switches such as a through switch 40 for detecting the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation, a switch 41 for the operating port, a switch 42 for the V zone, a count switch 43, and the like. Each sensor is attached. The through switch 40 detects the passing of the game ball B through the passing gate 34, and the operating port switch 41 detects the winning of the gaming ball B into the operating port 11, and the V zone switch 42. Is for detecting a winning in the V zone 15 of the game ball B in the big winning opening 12, and the count switch 43 is for detecting a winning in the big winning opening 12 of the game ball B.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 18 and 19, the special symbol display device 20, the hold lamps 24a to 24d, the speaker 9, the normal symbol display device 31 (hold lamp 32) based on the detection results of the switches 40 to 43. In addition, a control device (main board) 50 is provided to drive and control the 7-segment display unit 33), the blades 13 and the like.

  The main board 50 is used for main control, and includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, symbol random number area, stop symbol area, and the like. The main board 50 is mounted in a sealed state in a board box (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The RAM also includes a random number counter for determining occurrence of a jackpot state as a special gaming state described later. The random number counter is updated by one count every 2 ms, for example, within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “299”) by random number update processing. In the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins the operating port 11 and is detected by the operating port switch 41 (except for the maximum number of times of holding), the value of the random number counter is a predetermined value, for example, In the case of “7”, a big hit state is generated.

  The CPU, ROM and RAM are connected to each other via a bus line. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the bus line is also connected to the interface 50a of the main board 50. The interface 50a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110 and other devices via connectors and cables. It is connected. The interface 50a is connected to various sensors such as the operation port switch 41 via a connector and a cable. That is, the main board 50 receives a winning signal or the like from the operation port switch 41 or the like via the interface 50a, and also to the display control board 110 or other input / output devices (including other control boards) via the interface 50a. Various operation commands such as control data are output to control various actuators such as solenoids and control boards.

  In the present embodiment, various display controls in the display unit 20B of the special symbol display device 20 are configured not to be performed on the main substrate 50 that performs the main control, but mainly on the display control substrate 110 of the special symbol display device 20. Has been. The display control board 110 is incorporated in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in the present embodiment, lighting and blinking control of various (production) lamps is mainly performed in the lamp control board 120, and control of sound emitted from the speaker 9 is mainly performed in the sound control board 130. Done. Further, the launch control of the game ball B in the game ball launching apparatus is also performed on the launch control board 140 instead of the main board 50.

  Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 that performs display control in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control board 110 has various game states (based on the interface 61 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 50, the control program stored in the program ROM 62, and various information). CPU 63 for generating screen configuration information of a display image displayed in normal fluctuation, reach effect, jackpot notification, etc., work RAM 64 for temporarily storing processing results in CPU 63, and screen configuration information generated by CPU 63 And a VDP 67 that generates display images in various gaming states by taking out image data from the image data ROM 66 based on the screen configuration information stored in the video RAM 65 and writing the data in the screen configuration information. I have. The generated display image is output to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20B.

  The interface 61 receives a command (command) transmitted from the main board 50. These commands are stored in a command buffer area (not shown) provided in the work RAM 64 by the CPU 63.

  The CPU 63 operates according to a control program stored in the program ROM 62. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and stored in the work RAM 64. By executing the task, screen configuration information of a display image displayed in various game states (normal fluctuation, reach production, jackpot notification, etc.) is generated in the work RAM 64, and this screen configuration information is written in the video RAM 65. The screen configuration information is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC) of the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20B.

  The work RAM 64 includes a command buffer area for storing commands from the main board 50, a task buffer area for storing generated tasks, and image configuration information (design images at the time of normal fluctuation or reach state). And a sprite chain area (not shown) in which various pieces of information are stored in order to collectively write in the video RAM 65.

  The video RAM 65 is a memory that stores the image configuration information and the display image data generated by the VDP 67. The video RAM 65 is provided with a first frame memory 65a and a second frame memory 65b, which are storage areas for mainly storing display image data for one screen displayed on the display unit 20B. The configuration information and the display image data generated by the VDP 67 can be stored alternately.

  The image data ROM 66 is a memory that stores various image data such as symbols and background images displayed on the display unit 20B. The image data includes various kinds of information necessary for generating, for example, a design, a background image, and the like that define a shape, size, pattern, color scheme, color tone, and the like.

  The VDP 67 is an image data processor that performs image generation processing of a display image. That is, the VDP 67 reads the image data stored in the image data ROM 66 based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 65, and writes the information included in the image data in the image configuration information, thereby displaying the display unit. A display image that can be displayed on 20B is generated. Then, the generated display image is output to the display unit 20B.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 67 has an interface 67a for receiving various commands and data sent from the CPU 63, and an image stored in the video RAM 65 based on the various commands and data sent from the interface 67a. An image generation unit 67b that reads configuration information and generates a display image based on the image configuration information, and a palette RAM 67c that stores color information of the display image.

  The image generation unit 67b that receives various commands and data from the interface 67a reads the image configuration information stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b of the video RAM 65. Based on the image configuration information, image data is read from the image data ROM 66, and various information included in the image data is written into the image configuration information. At the same time, color information corresponding to the image data is acquired from the palette RAM 67c and written into the image configuration information. As a result, a display image with a color scheme based on the color information is generated.

  At the same time, the image generation unit 67b reads display image data stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b to which the writing is not performed, and outputs the data to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20B. At this time, display image data is output as RGB signals, and based on the RGB signals, the color tone (color, saturation, luminance, contrast, etc.) is controlled and displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20B. Further, new image configuration information is written in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b in which display image data is output and no data is stored. The display image generated by the image generation unit 67b is composed of a plurality of layers for patterns and background images, and these are superimposed to generate mainly a display image for one screen.

  The palette RAM 67c holds a plurality of types of color palettes in which a plurality of types of color information is set, and gives a color palette according to the color information included in the image data to the image generation unit 67b. Here, giving a color palette means giving the storage address of the color palette stored in the palette RAM 67c to the image generation unit 67b, for example. Note that the color information is determined by a blending ratio obtained by combining basic color information of primary colors such as red (R), green (G), and blue (B).

  Here, in the display unit 20B of the special symbol display device 20, the configuration of the display image displayed during the gaming state and the like will be specifically described, and the jackpot state, the reach state, the disengaged state, etc. based on the display mode. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), a background image representing the scenery in the forest is displayed on the main display portion 20a of the display portion 20B of the special symbol display device 20, and each symbol is positioned in front of it. Columns K1 to K3 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 5 etc., each symbol row | line | column K1-K3 is comprised by the symbol 70A-70I and the off symbol 70J as a plurality of types and some identification information, respectively. Each of the symbols 70A to 70I excluding the off symbol 70J is composed of a combination of various fruit and leaf pictures and the numbers "1" to "9" (of course, various symbols, various characters only, or numerals) Or a combination of characters and letters may be used as a design). These symbols 70A to 70I are arranged in descending order for the left symbol row 21 and basically in ascending order for the middle and right symbol rows 22 and 23, respectively. These symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> I can be any one of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  Further, the off symbol 70J is configured by a “acorn” mark, and is basically disposed between the symbols 70A to 70I. Furthermore, the off symbol 70K does not become a jackpot symbol as the name suggests, and can only be a off symbol. However, the symbol “4” 70D is arranged between the symbols “1” and “9” 70A, 70I instead of the dismissal symbol 70J. With such an arrangement, so-called double reach of “1” and “9” can be generated, and a jackpot symbol to be described later can be evenly generated between even and odd numbers.

  In each of the symbol rows K1 to K3, the displayed symbols 70A to 70J are displayed as if they move from top to bottom. In each of the symbol columns K1 to K3, the arrangement order of the symbols 70A to 70J is randomly changed to be displayed in a variable manner, the number of symbols 70A to 70J is appropriately increased or decreased, and a plurality of the same symbols are displayed in one symbol column. Or the change display mode of the symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J, for example, scroll change display, replacement change display, or the like may be changed as appropriate.

  Now, as described above, the symbols 70A to 70J of the symbol rows K1 to K3 variably displayed are stopped and displayed on the big hit lines L1 to L5 of the main display portion 20a after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, one of the jackpot symbols, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and displayed on the jackpot lines L1 to L5. The stop symbol is a symbol that is displayed when each symbol row K1 to K3 has stopped symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row K1, the right symbol row K3, and the middle symbol row K2.

  Next, the jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player will be described. FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a screen when a big hit state occurs in the main display unit 20a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after passing the reach gaming state (reach state) from the normal gaming state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows K1 to K3 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 70A to 70I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbols 70A to 70I is a jackpot. There may be a combination of the symbols 70A to 70I when arranged along the lines L1 to L5. The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot lines L1 to L5 are configured by the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines L1, L2, and L3 and the two diagonal lines L4 and L5 (referred to as five lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls. (For example, in FIG. 5C, symbols 70G of “7”, “7”, and “7” are stopped and displayed on the lower line L3).

  In this embodiment, once a big hit state occurs, after the grand prize opening 12 is opened, (1) 10 game balls B win the big prize opening 12, and (2) about 29.5 seconds have elapsed. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 12 is closed. This open / close cycle of the big prize opening 12 is repeated a maximum of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times: 16 rounds) in which the game ball B wins the V zone 15.

  The reach state means a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the jackpot state may not be reached). As shown in FIG. 5B, the reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the right symbol row K3 stops on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol of the left symbol row K1. It is.

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row K2 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows K1 and K3 and will be in a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”). Furthermore, after the symbol variation of the middle symbol row K2 is temporarily stopped (after stopping), all symbol rows (or some symbol rows) are fluctuated, and thereafter the symbols 70A to 70J of all symbol rows K1 to 23 are changed. The case of stopping (also referred to as re-variation reach or full rotation reach) is also included.

  In the above reach state, various reach patterns are set as reach patterns constituting the effect display system in addition to “normal reach” in which the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 are simply scrolled in the same manner as in the normal variation. Yes. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”, “special reach”, and “premium reach”. When the “super reach” effect is performed, the expectation value (the jackpot expectation value) at which the jackpot state occurs is set to be higher than that in the case of “normal reach”. Further, when the “special reach” effect is performed, the jackpot expectation value is set higher than that in the “super reach” case. Furthermore, “Premium Reach” is positioned as a reach that is rarely seen, and is configured so that a jackpot state can occur with a very high probability when the reach production is performed. .

  These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. More specifically, the reach type determination counter CV is also updated by a random number update process within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “999”), for example, every 2 ms, and a reach gaming state is derived. Sometimes, the value of the reach type determination counter CV is read and a reach effect is performed based on the value. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, as "Super Reach", "Sleech Reach", "Mono" is produced by displaying "Slow Reach" and "Squirrel" whose symbols change slowly. “MONMONGA REACH” is set in which an effect is produced by displaying “”. Furthermore, as “Special Reach”, “Super Long Slow Reach” whose symbols change more slowly than “Slow Reach”, and “Squirrel Group” are displayed. "Monomon Special Reach" is set, which is produced by displaying as if " As “Premium Reach”, “Squirrel Monga Reach” is set in which “Risu” and “Momomon” are displayed.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the above-described “super reach” and “special reach” effects are performed, first, a “normal reach” effect that constitutes a predetermined reach pattern and a predetermined effect display mode is performed. After that, an advanced reach pattern, a “reach reach” effect that constitutes a special effect display mode, a “monmon reach” effect, and the like are executed at a predetermined timing.

  In addition, each reach has different appearance probabilities (probability of actual performance) at the time of outreach and at the time of jackpot. More specifically, in the case of a big hit, the probability that the “special reach” or “super reach” effect is executed is set high, and the probability that the “normal reach” effect is executed is set very low. On the other hand, at the time of detachment reach, the probability that the effect of “normal reach” is executed is set very high.

  The expected value of jackpots is also set differently depending on the types of “super reach” and “special reach”. For example, in the case of “Super Reach”, the expected value of the jackpot is set higher when the “Lith Reach” effect is executed than when the “Slow Reach” effect is executed. The expected value of jackpot is set higher when the production is executed. Furthermore, even in the case of “Special Reach”, the expected value of jackpot is set higher when the “Risu Special Reach” effect is executed, compared to the case where the “Super Long Slow Reach” effect is executed. The expected value of jackpot is set higher when the production of “Monmon Special Reach” is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the display unit 20B includes not only the main display unit 20a on which the symbols 70A to 70J described above are variably displayed, but also a sub display unit 20b. . More specifically, the display unit 20B has a substantially rectangular wide screen, and the length of the diagonal line is set to about 7 inches. The main display portion 20a is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, the length of the diagonal line is set to about 6 inches, and is provided at a substantially central position of the display portion 20B. And the part remove | excluding the main display part 20a from the display part 20B becomes the subdisplay part 20b. Further, the sub display unit 20b includes a display area CS that can display a squirrel RC (see FIG. 8A) and a non-display area NS where a display target is not displayed. In addition, a black image is always displayed in the non-display area NS of the sub display portion 20b, and a black image is normally displayed in the display area CS as in the non-display area NS. The squirrel RC is displayed in the display area CS only when an effect such as “Risch Reach” is performed.

  Further, a portion of the sub display portion 20b excluding the display area CS is covered with the center frame 20A. The center frame 20A in the present embodiment has a wood grain pattern so that a sense of unity is given when a forest background image is displayed on the main display portion 20a. With such a configuration, for the player, the main display section 20a is arranged inside the center frame 20A, and a display screen for securing the display area CS of the sub display section 20b is installed separately from the main display section 20a. It is visible as if it were. In the center frame 20A, a portion corresponding to the display area CS is provided with a transparent window, and the squirrel RC displayed in the display area CS is visible through the window. ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a pair of opening / closing members OP having branches and leaves as motifs are provided on the upper portion of the center frame 20A. The opening / closing member OP is pivotally supported by an opening / closing member solenoid (not shown) and is normally maintained in a closed state so as to be substantially straight (see FIGS. 5B and 5C, etc.). ). Further, when the solenoid is energized, the opening / closing member OP is opened downward as shown in FIG. The opening / closing member OP is controlled to be opened / closed only when an effect such as “Monoga Reach” described later is performed.

  However, such a configuration is only for deriving an auxiliary effect for exciting the display effect, and there is no problem even if the auxiliary display unit 20b and the opening / closing member OP are not provided.

  Next, the main operation of each control unit in the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described.

  First, the control process when the main board 50 recognizes that the game ball B has won the operation port 11 based on the detection signal from the operation port switch 41 will be described.

  When the main board 50 detects that the game ball B has won the operation port 11, the main board 50 detects that the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d (for example, two holding lamps 24a and 24b until then). When the two hold lamps are turned on, the third hold lamp 24c) is turned on, and the value of the hold counter is incremented by "1". However, the case where all the holding lamps 24a to 24d are lit is excluded.

  Further, the main board 50 stores the values of the counters such as the internal random number counter, the jackpot symbol counter, the missed reach symbol counter, the missed symbol counter, the reach type determination counter CV and the like in each random number area. Then, the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned off at a predetermined timing, the value of the holding counter is decremented, and the symbol variation is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.

  At this time, the main board 50 outputs (transmits) a command as a command to the lamp control board 120, the voice control board 130, and the like, in addition to the display control board 110 of the special symbol display device 20, in the case of the change. The command includes (1) time information indicating that symbols 70A to 70J are to be confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time from the start of variation, pattern information including variation patterns represented by each reach pattern, and (2) any Symbol information indicating whether the symbols 70A to 70J are fixedly displayed is included. Here, the symbol information includes jackpot symbols, missed reach symbols, missed symbols, which are determined based on the above-described internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, missed reach symbol counter, missed symbol counter, etc. It is.

  The command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, and is sequentially transmitted to the display control board 110 and the like sequentially. Of the command consisting of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating what information will be transmitted from now on. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the first command transmitted is pattern information. In this case, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) is to be transmitted, and the second byte is pattern code information such as “00” and “01”. It is comprised by. Here, the pattern code information such as “00”, “01”, and the like is time information that suggests the content such as “10 seconds” or “30 seconds” as the symbol variation time. It consists of information suggesting a fluctuation pattern such as executing a fluctuation pattern (or any one of fluctuation pattern groups).

  Subsequently, the symbol information is transmitted. That is, in the case where the symbols of the three symbol sequences K1 to K3 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, first, the symbol information that is the second command transmitted following the pattern information. The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol string K1 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information suggesting a symbol to be confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the symbol information that is the third command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the right symbol column K3 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of suggested pattern code information. In addition, as symbol information that is the fourth command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that symbol information of the middle symbol string K2 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests. In this way, three pieces of display information related to the confirmed symbol are transmitted continuously. In other words, when the symbol changes once, data having a 2-byte structure is transmitted byte by byte, so that a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.

  In the above embodiment, symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol columns K1 to K3 is transmitted. For example, when eight symbols need to be confirmed and displayed, Even if the number of symbols is changed as appropriate, such as 1 × 2 + 8 × 2 = 18 times of data transmission, it can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, commands (a group of commands) are output not only to the display control board 110 but also to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 in synchronization ( In the strict sense, they need not be at the same time). Of course, it is desirable that the command output at this time corresponds to the command output to the display control board 110 (in some cases, it may not correspond). On the other hand, the display control board 110 that has received a group of commands related to symbol variation (a group of data sent during one symbol variation) displays a display image (main display) displayed on the display unit 20B of the special symbol display device 20. A background image and a design image in the unit 20a, and a character image in the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b).

  Further, the display control board 110 starts design variation based on the command and performs various effects based on the variation pattern until the variation is stopped. As the production, for example, reach production is mainly cited.

  That is, based on the pattern information among the above commands, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variation patterns with reference to the table, and produces an effect based on the determined pattern. Is executed for the number of seconds of the time data set separately from the start of the change to the final display. Thereafter, the CPU on the main board 50 side outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a timing corresponding to the predetermined time based on the timer that the main board 50 has.

  On the other hand, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 displays the symbol according to the symbol information in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time from the temporary stop (when the variation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, the symbols 70A to 70J are displayed to be confirmed and stopped in synchronization with the outputted confirmation command. Similarly, the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the sound control board 130 also confirm and stop the lamp effect and the sound effect at the timing.

  In the present embodiment, with respect to the variation pattern, effects other than the reach effect are also controlled after being included in the variation pattern information in the same manner as described above. The effects other than the reach effect include effects such as slip change, re-change, reach notice, super reach notice, and jackpot notice. Here, the “notice” only needs to be able to suggest that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the effect, or the effect that the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by the effect. Therefore, there is no problem even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur (suggestion). Thus, in the present embodiment, main control is performed by the main board 50, display control is performed by the display control board 110 based on a command from the main board 50, and lamp control is performed by the lamp control board 120. The voice control is controlled by the voice control board 130. As a result, the burden on the main board 50 is reduced.

  Next, the contents of display control executed by the display control board 110 in the present embodiment will be described. When a command is output from the main board 50 to the display control board 110 to change the symbol, the display control board 110 starts the symbol fluctuation. At the time of the change, as described above, the displayed symbols 70A to 70J are displayed as if they are moving from top to bottom. Then, the symbols 70A to 70J corresponding to the symbol sequences K1 to K3 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol row K1, the right symbol row K3, and the middle symbol row K2. Here, in the present embodiment, since so-called five lines are employed, three symbols 70A to 70J are displayed for each symbol row K1 to K3, and then fixed and stopped. That is, a total of nine symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J are displayed on the main display unit 20 a in a fixed stop display.

  By the way, the reach state may occur until the symbols 70A to 70J of all symbols K1 to K3 are confirmed and stopped. Depending on the commands, the above-mentioned “normal reach”, “super reach”, “special reach” may occur. "Premium reach" may be performed.

  Here, the representative display modes of “Risu Special Reach” and “Monomon Special Reach”, which are representative “Special Reach”, include “Risreach” production, “Monomon Reach” production and “Normal Reach” production which are the previous stages. explain.

  First, an effect display mode of “Risu Special Reach” will be described based on FIGS. That is, when the command output to the display control board 110 to perform the symbol variation includes information indicating that the “risk special reach” effect is performed, the processing contents performed on the display control board 110 side Detailed description. In this case, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 starts the variation of the symbols 70A to 70J of the symbol rows K1 to K3.

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, first, after the symbol fluctuation speed of the left symbol row K1 is made slower than the fluctuation speed until then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the predetermined symbols 70A to 70J are changed. (In the figure, the symbol “7G” of “7” is stopped and displayed in the lower row). Subsequently, as with the left symbol row K1, the symbol fluctuation rate of the right symbol row K2 is slowed down and then stopped (in the figure, as in the left symbol row K1, the symbol “7G” in the lower row is stopped and displayed. ) At this time (the middle symbol row K2 is still fluctuating), the reach state occurs. After this timing, the CPU 63 performs the following control.

That is, the scroll fluctuation display is executed for the middle symbol row K2 for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, this corresponds to the effect of normal reach. (Note that if the command output to the display control board 110 includes information indicating that the “normal reach” effect is to be performed, the symbol 70A of the middle symbol row K2 is displayed at a predetermined timing after the effect is performed. ˜70J is stopped and displayed.)
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8A, at a predetermined development timing, the CPU 63 displays the squirrel RC in the display area CS of the sub display unit 20b, and the squirrel RC looks as if the squirrel RC looks from the house window. Display control that looks like you are peeping. Next, control such as swinging the symbols 70A to 70J and the background is performed in a state where the squirrel RC is displayed in the display area CS (of course, such control may not be performed).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, display control is performed as if the squirrel RC moves. More specifically, display control is performed as if the squirrel RC jumped out of the house and moved continuously from the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b displayed until then to the main display unit 20a. In addition, during this period of movement, a part of the squirrel RC is displayed on both the sub display unit 20b and the main display unit 20a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, as if the squirrel RC displayed on the main display unit 20a is desperately trying to stop the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 that is still changing. An effect display is performed. In this case, when the winning symbols 70A to 70I approach, display control may be performed such that the fluctuation speed of the symbols 70A to 70J is further reduced or the squirrel RC becomes a more desperate expression. . In the present embodiment, this corresponds to the effect of lith reach (super reach). (Note that if the command output to the display control board 110 includes information indicating that a “reach reach” effect is to be performed, then after the effect is performed, the symbol 70A in the middle symbol row K2 at a predetermined timing. ˜70J is stopped and displayed.)
Thereafter, the effect display is performed as if the squirrel RC is desperately trying to stop the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 that is still changing, and at the predetermined development timing, the sub-display unit A large number of squirrels (hereinafter referred to as “squirrel group RCS”) are displayed in the display area CS of 20b, and display control is performed such that the squirrel group RCS looks into the face from the window of the house.

  Next, as in the case where the single squirrel RC has moved, as shown in FIG. 9A, display control is performed as if the squirrel group RCS has moved. More specifically, display control is performed as if the squirrel group RCS jumped out of the house and moved continuously from the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b displayed until then to the main display unit 20a. In addition, during this period of movement, a part of the squirrel group RCS is displayed on both the secondary display unit 20b (display area CS) and the main display unit 20a. That is, some of the squirrel groups RCS are displayed, and the remaining some are displayed on the main display unit 20a.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9B, the squirrel group RCS displayed on the main display unit 20a is desperate for the symbols 70A to 70J in the middle symbol row K2 that is still changing together with the squirrel RC that has been displayed so far. The effect is displayed as if it is going to be stopped. After that, the middle symbol row K2 is displayed in a fixed stop manner with predetermined symbols 70A to 70J. In this way, an effect display of “Risu Special Reach” is derived.

  Next, based on FIGS. 10 to 11, an effect display mode of “MONMONGA SPECIAL REACH” will be described. That is, when the command output to the display control board 110 to perform the symbol variation includes information indicating that the “mon monga special reach” effect is included, the processing contents performed on the display control board 110 side Detailed description. Also in this case, as described above, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 starts the variation of the symbols 70A to 70J of the symbol rows K1 to K3, and after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, The right symbol row K2 is stopped at the same symbols 70A to 70J as the left symbol row K1 on the predetermined jackpot lines L1 to L5. At this time (the middle symbol row K2 is still changing), the reach state occurs. At this timing, the CPU 63 performs the following control.

That is, the scroll fluctuation display is executed for the middle symbol row K2 for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, this corresponds to the effect of normal reach. (Note that if the command output to the display control board 110 includes information indicating that the “normal reach” effect is to be performed, the symbol 70A of the middle symbol row K2 is displayed at a predetermined timing after the effect is performed. ˜70J is stopped and displayed.)
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10A, at a predetermined development timing, the CPU 63 controls an opening / closing member solenoid (not shown) to open the opening / closing member OP. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 10B, display control is performed as if Mon MC is flying from the top of the main display portion 20a to the bottom and from the back of the screen to the front side of the screen.

The monkey MC displayed on the main display portion 20a is controlled to be moved and displayed on the upper left portion or the lower right portion of the main display portion 20a. As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the Mon MC moves to the upper left, for example, the following display effects are performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the effect display is performed as if the monkey MC displayed in the upper left portion jumps to the predetermined symbols 70A to 70I of the middle symbol row K2 where the high-speed fluctuation is occurring. In the present embodiment, this corresponds to the production of “Monomon Reach” (super reach). (Note that if the command output to the display control board 110 includes information indicating that the “MONMONA REACH” effect is to be performed, the symbol in the middle symbol row K2 at a predetermined timing after the effect is performed. 70A to 70J are stopped and displayed, and in this case, after that, the MC is displayed as if it flies to the back of the screen as shown in FIG.
After that, after Mon jumps to the predetermined symbols 70A to 70I, the symbols 70A to 70J in the middle symbol row K2 once suspended are displayed again at a predetermined development timing as shown in FIG. 11C. At the same time, an effect display is made as if MC climbed the symbols 70A to 70J. Thereafter, the middle symbol row K2 is displayed in a fixed stop manner with predetermined symbols 70A to 70J. Thus, in the display control board 110, display control of the display unit 20B is executed in accordance with the command output from the main board 50.

  In the present embodiment, not only the display control board 110 but also the voice control board 130 performs voice control according to the command from the main board 50. That is, the voice control board 130 is for controlling the voice (for example, a melody) emitted from the speaker 9 in response to a command output from the main board 50, and includes a ROM, a CPU, a RAM, and the like. Yes. The ROM stores a predetermined voice control program, melody data, and the like in advance, and the CPU executes various processes according to the ROM control program and the like.

  Here, the melody data (speech pattern) stored in the ROM will be described. In this embodiment, a normal reach pattern, the above three types of super reach patterns, and three types of special reach patterns corresponding thereto are prepared. Each reach pattern has a unique melody that can be distinguished from each other. Data is associated.

  More specifically, when normal reach (only) is executed as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), a melody related to “slow reach” is first emitted along with the normal reach production on the display unit 20B. It is done. More specifically, the CPU of the audio control board 130 controls to generate “melody A1” at the timing t0 that is the reach generation timing. Then, in the stage before the first development timing t1, the “melody A1” is stopped along with the stop of the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2.

  Further, referring to “slow-type” super reach (slow reach) and special reach (super long throw reach), when the slow reach is derived, first, as shown in FIG. As in the case of being derived, the display unit 20B derives the normal reach effect and controls to generate “melody A1” during this time. Then, after the timing t1, which is the first development timing, the display unit 20B performs control so that a slow reach effect that is a super reach is derived and “melody A2” corresponding to the slow reach is emitted. Further, when the ultra long slow reach is derived, as shown in FIG. 13D, after the timing t2 which is the next development timing, the display unit 20B derives the ultra long slow reach effect as the special reach, Control is performed to emit “melody A3” corresponding to the ultra-long slow reach.

  Furthermore, referring to “Risch-type” super reach (risch reach) and special reach (risk special reach), when the reach reach is derived, only the normal reach is derived first as shown in FIG. 13 (e). As in the case, the display unit 20B derives the normal reach effect and controls to generate “melody A1” during this period. Then, after the timing t1, which is the first development timing, the display unit 20B continues to derive the normal reach effect while controlling to emit the “squirrel” “melody B1”. At this point, the player can expect that a “squirrel-based” super-reach effect will be performed based on the melody that is generated, although a normal reach effect is being performed on the display unit 20B. Then, after the timing t2, which is the next development timing, the display unit 20B derives the reach reach effect, and controls to generate “melody B2” during this time.

  When the squirrel special reach is derived, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), the squirrel special reach effect as the special reach is derived at the display unit 20B after the timing t3 which is the next development timing, and Control is performed to emit “Melody B3” corresponding to the special reach.

  In addition, referring to “Monomon-related” super-reach (Monomon Reach) and Special Reach (Monomon Special Reach), when the Monamon Reach is derived, as shown in FIG. As in the case of being derived, the display unit 20B derives the normal reach effect and controls to generate “melody A1” during this time. Then, after the timing t1, which is the first development timing, the display unit 20B continues to derive the normal reach effect while controlling to emit the “squirrel” “melody B1”. Further, after the timing t2, which is the next development timing, the display unit 20B still controls the control unit so as to emit “melody C1” of “monmon type” while the normal reach effect is still derived. At this point in time, the player can expect a “Monomon-kei” super-reach effect to be performed based on the melody that is generated, although a normal reach effect is being performed on the display unit 20B. Then, after the timing t3, which is the next development timing, the display unit 20B derives the peach reach effect and controls to emit “melody C2” during this period.

  Further, when the special reach is derived from Monmon, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), after the timing t4, which is the next development timing, the special reach effect is derived from the display unit 20B. Control is performed so that the melody emits “melody C3” corresponding to the special reach. Note that description of premium reach is omitted here (a melody peculiar to premium reach may be emitted).

  Here, in this embodiment, “melody A1”, “melody A2”, and “melody A3” have the same melody and have strong relationships with each other such that the octave becomes higher in order. Therefore, if the listener (player) listens to “Melody A1”, the slow system of “Melody A2” and “Melody A3” (slow reach, ultra-long slow reach) is associated with the bag. Similarly, “Melody B1”, “Melody B2”, and “Melody B3” are strongly related to each other. If the listener (player) listens to “Melody B1”, “Melody B2” and “Melody B3” The squirrel-type advanced reach (slow reach, ultra-long slow reach) is reminiscent of cocoons. Furthermore, “Melody C1”, “Melody C2”, and “Melody C3” are also strongly related to each other, so that the listener (player) can hear “Melody C2” and “Melody C3”. The evolutionary reach of Nomonga (Monmonga Reach, Mongamon Special Reach) is designed to be associated with Samurai.

  In addition, “slow system” “melody A1”, “melody A2”, “melody A3”, “squirrel system” “melody B1”, “melody B2”, “melody B3”, “monmon system” “melody C1”, “melody C2” “Melody C3” has uniqueness (uniqueness) and can be distinguished from the player. For example, “melody A1 to A3”, “melody B1 to B3”, and “melody C1 to C3” are configured by completely different songs.

  On the other hand, “melody A1”, “melody B1”, and “melody C1” issued in response to the normal reach production can be clearly grasped in the section (switching point), and there is no sense of incongruity even when there is switching. ing.

  Furthermore, each development timing is set so as to correspond to a break of each melody (for example, when the melody A is a partial phrase of a song, the end of the melody A is a predetermined bar segment).

  Under such a configuration, according to the present embodiment, when the reach gaming state is reached, first, a “normal reach” effect is performed on the display unit 20B. At this time, “melody A1” is first emitted from the speaker 9. When the slow reach effect is derived, the melody to be emitted is switched to “melody A2” at the timing t1, which is the first development timing. In addition, when the normal reach effect is continued after the timing t1, the squirrel system is switched to “melody B1”. In the present embodiment, at this point, it is clear that it will develop into a super-reach or special reach production of “squirrel system” or “monmon system” (see FIGS. 13E to 13H). Although the player is still performing the normal reach effect on the display unit 20B, the player can grasp that the advanced effect is performed based on the melody that is emitted, and can be excited and play the game. Moreover, since it is clear that it develops, there is no need to concentrate on the display unit 20B meaninglessly as the development timing approaches. For this reason, unlike the prior art that may cause a feeling of fatigue visually and mentally due to repeated concentration, problems such as an increase in fatigue due to repeated concentration can be suppressed.

  Further, when the reach reach effect is derived, the melody to be emitted is switched to “melody B2” at timing t2, which is the next development timing. In addition, when the normal reach effect is continued after the timing t2, it is switched to “Melody C1” of “Monomon”. In this embodiment, at this point, it is clear that it will develop into a super-reach or special reach production of “Monomon” (see FIGS. 13 (g) and 13 (h)). In the part 20B, although the normal reach effect is still being performed, it is possible to grasp that the highly anticipated development effect is performed based on the melody that is emitted, and it is possible to play the game with excitement. Moreover, since it is clear that it develops similarly to the above, it is possible to further suppress problems such as an increase in fatigue due to repeated concentration.

  Furthermore, since it is possible to predict what series of reach can be developed from the stage where the “normal reach” effect is actually derived in the display unit 20B, the game is further interesting and much more exciting. Improvements can be made.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the advanced reach of “squirrel system” and “monmon system” is derived in relation to the display area CS and the opening / closing member OP different from the main display part 20a. Further, when the “melody B1” or “melody C1” is emitted, the development can be predicted to some extent. Therefore, even when the part other than the main display unit 20a is visually recognized, the derivation of the advanced reach pattern can be recognized. As a result, it will be even more interesting.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, when only the “normal reach” effect is performed without development, only the “melody A1” is generated, but the “normal reach” effect is performed. Even in the case of only “Melody B1”, “Melody C1” or the like may be generated in a pseudo manner. Further, “melody D1” peculiar to normal reach may be emitted.

  (B) In the above embodiment, when a slow-type advanced reach is derived, “melody A2” follows “melody A1”, “melody B2” follows “melody B1”, and “melody C1”. "Melody C2" is issued after each of the "Melody B2" or "Melody B1" is issued after the "Melody A1" when the specific condition is satisfied. Nevertheless, a “slow reach” effect may be derived. By comprising in this way, a player will be surprised at the production aspect which made such an intention, and a fun will increase further.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the concepts of “special reach” and “premium reach” are set, but such reach may be omitted. In other words, the present invention can be applied to a configuration in which “normal reach” and “super reach” are set as reach patterns.

  (D) It can also be applied when there is no concept of “normal reach” production. For example, as soon as the reach state starts, “Risach Reach” may be produced and “Melody B2” may be emitted. In this case, a configuration may be considered in which “melody B3” is emitted when “Risk Special Reach” is produced, and “melody C2” is emitted when switching to “Monmon Reach”.

  (E) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a tactile pattern deriving unit such as a vibrator is installed in the handle 7 or the like, and a tactile pattern is derived instead of or in addition to the sound pattern. It is good.

  (F) Regarding the relevance of “Melody A1”, “Melody A2”, “Melody A3”, etc., in the above embodiment, the melody is of the same type, and the relevance is achieved by configuring the octave in order. However, it is also possible to provide relevance by other settings. For example, a configuration in which harmonies are added in order, a configuration in which the pace is changed in order (faster or slower), or a configuration in which the same song is switched in units of predetermined bars may be used. However, the timbre may be switched between songs of the same type, the same type or similar (for example, switching from a male voice to a female voice).

  (G) The voice is not limited to a melody. For example, it may be a cry of an animal such as a dog, a sound of a musical instrument, a sound of a vehicle, a percussion sound, a signal sound, or the like.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, the switching of the reach pattern to the advanced type is realized. However, instead of or in addition to the reach pattern, the switching of the notice pattern to the advanced type can be realized.

  (I) It does not have to be of the 5-line type as in the above embodiment. For example, a so-called two-line type (for example, one having upper and lower horizontal jackpot lines) or three-line type (for example, one having upper, middle and lower horizontal jackpot lines) may be used.

  (J) As the special symbol display device 20, other than the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used.

  (K) The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. Further, it can be applied to a pachinko machine without a display unit (for example, a type in which a variable prize device such as a large feather or an accessory such as a croon is mounted, or a type in which many so-called tulips are mounted). In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as alepatches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and game machines in which pachinko machines and slot machines are integrated. 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. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is 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 large amount of game balls are paid out.

  (L) In the above embodiment, three symbol rows K1, K2, and K3 of the left, middle, and right are employed as the symbol rows. However, the symbol rows are constituted by two or less symbol rows or four or more symbol rows. Also good. Also, the stop order is not limited to that of the above embodiment.

  (M) In the above embodiment, for example, from the state where the slow reach effect is derived, the development timing at which the ultra long slow reach effect is derived, the normal reach effect is derived, and “melody B1” is emitted. Although the same timing t2 is set as the development timing at which the reach reach effect is derived from the state, it is not necessarily the same. Similarly, the monmon reach effect is derived from the development timing at which the squirrel special reach effect is derived from the state in which the reach reach effect is derived and the state in which the normal reach effect is derived and “melody C1” is emitted. The development timing is the same timing t3, but it is not necessarily the same.

  (N) Further, the time from timing t0 to timing t1, the time from timing t1 to timing t2, the time from timing t2 to timing t3, and the time from timing t3 to timing t4 are not necessarily the same. It can be set as appropriate.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine mainly showing a game board. It is a block diagram which shows electrical structures, such as a display control board. It is a block diagram which shows electrical structures, such as VDP. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the symbol in a display part, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the symbol at the time of reach, (c) is a symbol at the time of jackpot state occurrence It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of. It is a front view which shows the structure of a display part. It is a front view which shows the relationship between a display part and a center frame. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a reach reach state generating. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a squirrel special reach state. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a peach reach state generation | occurrence | production. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a MONMON REACH and a MONMON special reach state. It is a chart for demonstrating the structure of a reach classification determination counter. It is a timing chart explaining the relationship between the melody pattern and the reach production pattern in various reach game states.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 8 ... Game board, 9 ... Speaker which comprises audio | voice generation means, 11 ... Operation opening, 12 ... Grand prize opening, 20 ... Display means, Special symbol display apparatus as a variable display apparatus, 20B ... Display part 20a ... main display unit, 20b ... sub-display unit, 50 ... main board, 63 ... CPU of display control board, 110 ... display control board, 130 ... voice control board, K1 ... left symbol row, K2 ... middle symbol row, K3 ... right pattern row, B ... game ball as a game medium.

Claims (1)

Display means for recognizing the gaming state in a visual manner;
Audio generating means for deriving an auditory aspect, wherein the display means is configured to be able to derive a visual aspect based on one effect display system determined from a plurality of effect display systems in a predetermined period during the game. A gaming machine,
The effect display system includes a combination of a predetermined effect display mode and a special effect display mode subsequent thereto,
The game machine characterized in that the sound generation means is capable of deriving an auditory aspect based on a plurality of sound patterns sequentially while the predetermined effect aspect is being derived.

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