JP2009131670A5 - - Google Patents

Description

Game machine

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine including a main control unit and a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit.

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known.

  In this pachinko machine, according to the fixed display pattern (stop pattern) when variable display is stopped on the variable display device, the “special gaming state (winning state)” that reaches the player's advantageous state after reaching the reach state, the reach A “release reach state” that does not become a special game state after passing through a state, or a “release state” that does not go through a reach state and does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol for generating a special game state, a release reach symbol for generating a release reach, and a release symbol for generating a release state.

  In the pachinko machine as described above, the game situation that changes according to the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating slot, etc.), and is variably displayed from the main board. Various commands are transmitted to the control board of the apparatus. The command includes information on a stop symbol selected according to the game situation on the main board side from the special game symbol (winning symbol), the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol. In addition, the command includes information on a reach pattern when a reach effect is performed, information on notification of a hit, information on a re-change effect, and the like. Furthermore, in the command, information on the symbol variation time (time from the start of variation to the stop display) for each symbol row, information on reach production time, information on various notification times such as hits, information on re-variation time There is also a wide variety of information.

  Then, on the variable display device side based on various commands, the variable display of the symbol is started, the variable display and the effect display related thereto are performed for a predetermined time, and then the selected stop symbol is displayed on the variable display device. Stopped display.

When the a symbol per stop symbol is predetermined as such, "7", "7", "7" (e.g. repdigit symbol), special game state is generated as described above. More specifically, the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the game is opened, a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player by winning the game balls at the big prize opening.

However, the prior art has the following problems. That is, in the conventional, there is a fear complicating the control content.

The present invention was made in view of the above SL illustrated problems such as its purpose, in the gaming machine that includes a display control unit the main control unit, a simplifying of the control contents of the main control unit An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
A main control unit that performs main control;
In a gaming machine comprising a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit,
The display control unit determines at least a display time and a display symbol of a winning symbol, a missed reach symbol, and a missing symbol based on a display control command from the main control unit, and the determined display Fluctuation starting means for starting fluctuation display so as to execute fluctuation display according to time and display pattern, and fluctuation ending means for ending fluctuation display started by the fluctuation starting means,
The display control unit further includes:
When the first display time is determined as the display time by the variation start means, as a display pattern to be selected and executed by the display control unit,
The variation display is started by the variation start means, reach effect display is performed, a detachment symbol is displayed at a timing when a first period shorter than the first display time has elapsed, and then the first display time has elapsed. A first pattern that is confirmed and displayed after swinging;
The fluctuation display is started by the fluctuation start means, the normal fluctuation, which is the fluctuation in which the reach effect display is not performed, is performed, and the deviation occurs at the timing when the second period that is shorter than the first display time and different from the first period has elapsed. A second pattern for displaying a symbol and then displaying the symbol after the first display time has elapsed after starting normal display and performing normal variation again. And

According to the present invention , the control contents can be simplified .

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation state of the symbol sequence in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot alerting | reporting screen in a display part. (A) is a normal reach state in the display unit, (b) is a grip reach state, (c) is a stocking reach state, and (d) is a delivery reach state. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a main board | substrate and a variable display apparatus. It is a table which shows the relationship of the time data and pattern with respect to the pattern code memorize | stored in program ROM of a variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the table AD which shows the relationship of the fluctuation pattern with respect to a count value. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the output timing etc. of the command with respect to progress of time. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the output timing etc. of the command with respect to progress of time. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the output timing etc. of the command with respect to progress of time. It is a table which shows the relationship of the time data with respect to the pattern code memorize | stored in program ROM of the variable display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment, and a fluctuation pattern.

  Means 1. In a gaming machine including a main control unit that performs main control and a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit, the display control unit receives a display control command from the main control unit. Based on a start control means for starting display control until the end, and an end control means for ending display control by the start control means based on a display control command from the main control unit. A gaming machine.

  According to the above means, the display control unit performs display control based on a command from the main control unit that performs main control. In the above means, the start control unit of the display control unit starts display control until the end based on the display control command from the main control unit. In other words, when there is a display control command from the main control unit, display control until the display control unit itself ends is started. Further, the end control means of the display control unit ends the display control by the start control means based on the display control command from the main control unit. For this reason, on the main board side, display control is performed on the display control unit side only by outputting a display control command at the start and end of display control.

  Mean 2. In the means 1, the start control means determines at least a display time based on the display control command, and starts display control in accordance with the determined display time. According to the above means, at least the display time is determined by the start control means based on the display control command, and the display control according to the determined display time is started.

  Means 3. In the means 1 and 2, the start control means determines at least a display symbol based on the display control command, and starts display control according to the determined display symbol. According to the above means, at least a display symbol is determined by the start control unit based on the display control command, and display control according to the determined display symbol is started.

  Means 4. In the means 1, the start control means determines at least a display time and a display symbol based on the display control command, and comprehensively starts display control according to the determined display time and the display symbol. A featured gaming machine. According to the above means, the start control means determines at least the display time and the display symbol based on the display control command, and comprehensively starts display control according to the determined display time and display symbol.

  Means 5. In the means 3 or 4, the start control means also determines a display time based on the display control command and starts display control in accordance with the determined display time, and the display design A game machine, wherein display control according to the display time is adjustable. According to the above means, the start control means also determines the display time based on the display control command, and starts the display control according to the determined display time. Moreover, display control according to display time can be adjusted according to a display design.

  Means 6. The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the start control means temporarily displays a symbol when the determined display time substantially elapses. According to the above means, the symbol is temporarily displayed by the start control means when the determined display time has substantially passed.

  Mean 7 The game machine according to claim 6, wherein when the display symbol satisfies a predetermined condition, the timing for temporarily displaying the symbol is advanced by a predetermined period. According to the above means, when the determined display symbol satisfies the predetermined condition, the time when the symbol is temporarily displayed is advanced by a predetermined period. Accordingly, separate display control can be performed from the temporary display until the display time ends.

  Means 8. In the means 7, when the display symbol satisfies the predetermined condition and a certain condition is satisfied, the start control means executes the first specific display control for the predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by that. According to the above means, when the display symbol satisfies the predetermined condition and a certain condition is satisfied, the first specific display control is performed by the start control means during the predetermined period. Executed.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the first specific display control includes display control for changing the temporarily displayed symbol at least temporarily. According to the above means, display control is performed in which the symbol is changed again from the provisional display until the display time ends, thereby increasing interest.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 7 to 9, when the display symbol satisfies the predetermined condition and a certain condition is not satisfied, the start control means performs the second identification during the predetermined period. A game machine characterized by executing display control. According to the above means, when the display symbol satisfies the predetermined condition and a certain condition is not satisfied, the second specific display control is executed by the start control means during the predetermined period. Is done.

  Means 11. In the means 10, the second specific display control includes a display control that suggests that the temporarily displayed symbol becomes a display symbol as it is. According to the above means, when the second specific display control is executed, the display control is performed to suggest that the temporarily displayed symbol becomes the display symbol as it is, thereby increasing the interest.

  Means 12. In any one of the means 6 to 11, the temporary display includes a pseudo stop display. According to the above means, when the temporary display is performed, the symbol is pseudo-stopped and displayed.

  Means 13. In any one of means 1 to 12, the display control includes a variable display pattern.

  Means 14. In the means 13, the start control means includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of variable display patterns.

  Means 15. In the means 13 or 14, the variation display pattern includes a variation aspect of a symbol.

  Means 16. In the means 15, the change mode of the symbols includes all modes in which there is a probability of change in a stage before the symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Means 17. In the means 15 or 16, the variation display pattern includes an effect mode.

  Means 18. In the means 17, the effect aspect includes a reach effect aspect.

  Means 19. In the means 17 or 18, the effect aspect includes a background effect aspect.

  Means 20. In any one of means 1 to 19, the display symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed.

  Means 21. In any one of means 1 to 20, the start control means starts one of a plurality of display controls in accordance with the determined display time. According to the above means, any of a plurality of display controls corresponding to the determined display time is executed by the start control means. This increases the thickness of the game content.

  Means 22. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein the start control means starts one of a plurality of display controls corresponding to the determined one display time. According to the above means, even in one display time, a plurality of display controls are performed, and the thickness of the game content is increased.

  Means 23. In any one of the means 1 to 22, the main control unit transmits the display control command to the start control unit of the display control unit when a predetermined condition relating to the symbol display is satisfied. A featured gaming machine.

  Means 24. In any one of the means 1 to 23, a display control command from the main control unit for ending the display control by the start control unit is transmitted to the display control unit in synchronization with a timing at which the display control is ended. A gaming machine characterized by being made.

  Means 25. A main control unit that performs main control and a variable display pattern storage unit that stores a variable display pattern having a predetermined display time are provided, and display control based on the variable display pattern is performed based on a command from the main control unit. In a gaming machine comprising a display control unit, the display control unit, based on a display control command from the main control unit, a variation display pattern derivation means for deriving a variation display pattern corresponding to the display control command, Display symbol determining means for determining a display symbol based on a display control command from the main control unit, and adjusting means for adjusting the derived variable display pattern according to the display symbol determined by the display symbol determining means And a display time adjustment unit for adjusting the display time of the variable display pattern when the display design determined by the display design determination means satisfies a predetermined condition. When the display symbol determined by the display symbol determining means satisfies a predetermined condition and the prescribed condition is satisfied, the first specific variable display in the variable display pattern If the display symbol determined by the display symbol determining means satisfies a predetermined condition and the prescribed condition is not satisfied, the second specific variable display pattern is In this case, the displayed symbol is maintained, and the displayed symbol is determined based on the display control command from the main control unit. To play.

  Means 26. The gaming machine according to claim 25, wherein the display control command that causes the variation display pattern to be derived is transmitted to the display control unit when a predetermined condition relating to the variation display of the symbol is satisfied.

  Means 27. In the means 25 or 26, the display control command for determining the display symbol is transmitted to the display control unit in synchronization with the end time of the display time before adjustment. .

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

  As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame and a front frame that is provided at the front of the outer frame and that can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be opened and closed. A game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (the back of the glass door frame, the inside of the outer frame). The game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like. These rails guide the game ball 5 launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and an upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame. On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame, a lower saucer is provided at a position below the upper saucer, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation port 3 and a prize winning port 4. The operation port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 7 is provided in the back of the grand prize winning opening 4, a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 9 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning path 9. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is actuated by a special prize opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special prize opening 4 to open and close the special prize opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is in an excited state, the shutter 11 is inclined substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is energized, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the winning path 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 open, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) (= liquid crystal monitor), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of the left symbol sequence 14, the middle symbol sequence 15, and the right symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. The display unit 13a is provided with a display area constituting a jackpot line in the lower part thereof.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 51 has four holding lamps 52 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 53 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions.

  Further, a pair of passage gates 54 are disposed on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “ 7 "), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning to the operation port 3 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the passage gate 54 up to four times, and the hold lamp 52 displays the hold number. Accordingly, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and as long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 remains in the passing gate 54. Even if it does not pass through, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated as many times as the number of holdings.

  Each symbol row 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols 17A to 17L as identification information, as shown in FIGS. Each of the symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture of a fish or the like on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". The numbers are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, “1” is a picture of “Thailand”, “2” is a picture of “quail”, “3” is a picture of “kappa”, “4” is a picture of flounder, and “5” is a picture of "Purin" picture, "Roku" picture of "Sazae", "Seven" picture of "Girl", "Eight" picture of "Octopus", "Kine" picture of "Fox" , "Ten" is a picture of "whale", "11" is a picture of "bamboo shoot", and "12" is a picture of "crab". These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, symbols 17A to 17L displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotating tables in the sushi restaurant are displayed so as to be rotatable together with the table. In addition, for the convenience of rotation display, in addition to the symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17L unrelated to the jackpot line are displayed on each symbol row 14 to 16. (For example, symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, symbols 17A to 17L that have already been arranged to the jackpot line, and the like). However, it is not limited to such a display mode, and for example, a mode in which one symbol 17A to 17L is displayed in each symbol row 14 to 16 may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display unit 13 a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. . Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a, and notifies the player again when a jackpot state occurs. 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 reaching the reach state. Specifically, when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L displayed is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 17L of the same type are jackpots. There are cases where the combinations of the symbols 17A to 17L when arranged along the line (for example, the symbols 17A of "one", "one", and "one" as shown in the figure). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit (of course, the big hit state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot line is positioned so as to extend in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17B of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped on the same line. 17L is a symbol 17A with “1” attached thereto.

  As described above, in the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit In addition to those that become a state, 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”) are included. Furthermore, in a state where the same types of symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol sequences fluctuate all at once, and thereafter the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol sequences 14 to 16 stop simultaneously ( (Also referred to as full rotation reach).

  Furthermore, in addition to the symbol fluctuations in the symbol rows 14 to 16 described above, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, characters different from the symbols 17A to 17L are displayed on the display unit 13a. As a character in the present embodiment, a sushi restaurant source, GC, is set.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 5, “normal reach (see FIG. 5A)”, “grip reach (see FIG. 5B)”, “purchase reach (see FIG. 5C)”, “Delivery delivery (see FIG. 5D)” is set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. In “Super Reach”, the expected value of jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern. These reach patterns are determined based on a reach type determination counter set on the variable display device 13 side. Note that the processing operations (production contents) and the like of each reach pattern are not characteristic portions of the present embodiment, and thus further description thereof will be omitted.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the operation port 3 during this variation display In the same manner as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the special symbol display device 13, holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are incorporated above the display unit 13a. The number of the hold lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum hold number (in this case, 4). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  In addition to this, various other lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lighting members and the like can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes a through switch 20, an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation. 23 etc. are respectively attached. The through switch 20 detects the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 54, and the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Further, the V zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V zone 8 among the big winning openings 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the big winning opening 4 of the game balls 5.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the special symbol display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. In order to drive and control the blades 6 and the like, a control device (main board) 24 as a main control unit is provided. The control device 24 includes a main control unit including 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 result by the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, a symbol random number area, a stop symbol area, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, there is a mode switching control as one of the controls by the CPU (main board 24). In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) are prepared as game modes (game states). In other words, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300 and a probability change mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that. .

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operation port 3 is increased. , (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbol display device 13 variations of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a, and (5) a big hit probability is higher than that in the normal mode. However, in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these ( Of (1) to (5), only (5) is executed, that is, only that the jackpot probability is increased.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the jackpot state ends, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the determined display symbols 17A to 17L (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is reached are odd numbers ("one", "three", "five", "seven", "nine"). , “11”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, and the confirmed display symbols 17A to 17H (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is entered are even numbers (“2”, In the case of “4”, “6”, “8”, “ten”, “12”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the normal mode. Therefore, it can be said that the values of the symbols 17A to 17L finally finalized are different depending on the types of the symbols 17A to 17L.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is displayed temporarily in a pseudo manner, a re-variation process (re-lottery process) that fluctuates in a state where all the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned is performed again. This is a case in which when all symbols are stopped and displayed, it is a symbol that generates a jackpot state, and as described above, even numbers (“two”, “four”, “six”, “eight” ”,“ Ten ”,“ Twelve ”), and display the variable again to display odd numbers (“ One ”,“ Three ”,“ Five ”,“ Seven ”,“ Nine ”, An apparent chance for the player is given so that an opportunity to be confirmed and displayed with the symbol “11”) is given. This process is executed only when a big hit occurs and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Of course, even when the re-variation process is performed, there may be a case where the final display is performed with an even number of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, not only the main substrate 24 but the control substrate of the variable display device 13 is mainly configured to control various displays on the display unit 13a. Here, the electrical configuration of the variable display device 13 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the variable display device 13 (display control unit) is based on an interface 81 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 24, a control program stored in a program ROM 82, and various information. CPU 83 for generating screen configuration information such as normal fluctuation, reach state and jackpot notification state, work RAM 84 for temporarily storing processing results in CPU 83, and video for storing screen configuration information generated by CPU 83 A RAM 85 and a display unit (liquid crystal monitor) 13a that takes out image data from the image data ROM 86 based on the screen configuration information of the video RAM 85 and displays an image of the entire screen such as normal fluctuation, reach state, jackpot notification state, and the like. Yes.

  The interface 81 receives a command transmitted from the main board 24. These commands are stored in the command buffer area 84 a provided in the work RAM 84 by the CPU 83.

  The CPU 83 operates according to a control program stored in the program RAM 82. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and stored in the work RAM 84. By executing the task, screen configuration information such as normal fluctuation, reach state and jackpot state is generated in the work RAM 84, and this screen configuration information is written in the video RAM 85. The screen configuration information is displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display). Monitor) 13a is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC).

  The work RAM 84 includes a command buffer area 84a for storing commands from the main board 24, a task buffer area 84b for storing generated tasks, and a design image instruction during normal fluctuation or reach state. In addition, a sprite chain region 84c is set in which information is stored in order to write the arrangement position, display priority order, and the like to the video RAM 85 at once.

  The VDP 87 is an image data processor that performs image processing including a so-called spride circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like. That is, based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 85, the image data stored in the image data ROM 86 is called up and an image is generated for display on the screen. This generated image is output to the display unit 13a. The image data ROM 86 stores various images such as so-called background images, images of the symbols 17A to 17L, and character images.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. When the control device (main board 24) detects that the game ball 5 has won the operation port 3 on the basis of the detection signal from the operation port switch 21, the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18a. 18d (for example, the third holding lamp 18c when the two holding lamps 18a and 18b have been turned on until then) is turned on, and the value of the holding counter is incremented by "1". However, the case where the hold lamps 18a to 18d are all lit is excluded.

The control device (main board) 24 stores the values (data) of counters such as an internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, outreach symbol counter, outlier symbol counter and the like in each random number area. Then, at a predetermined timing (when the symbol variation has not been performed so far, promptly, and when the symbol variation or big hit control has been performed until then, the predetermined variation is made after the variation is completed. After a lapse of time (several seconds), the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18d are turned off, 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 24 outputs (transmits) a display command as a display control command to the variable display device 13 in the case of the change. That is, in the above-described means 23 and 26, “when a predetermined condition relating to symbol variation display is satisfied” corresponds to this timing (at the time of symbol variation display start) in the present embodiment. The display command includes (1) time information indicating that the symbols 17A to 17L are fixedly displayed after a predetermined time from the start of variation, display pattern information including variation patterns represented by each reach pattern, and (2) Symbol information indicating which symbols 17A to 17L are to be confirmed and 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 display command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration and is sequentially transmitted to the variable display device 13 side sequentially. Of the display command having a 2-byte configuration, the first byte of the display command is configured by keyword information indicating what information is to be transmitted. 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 display command transmitted first is display pattern information. In this case, the first byte is configured by keyword information indicating that display pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a pattern code such as “01”, “02”, etc. It is composed of information. Here, the pattern code information such as “01”, “02”, and the like is time information suggesting 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).

  Further, the symbol information that is subsequently transmitted is the symbol information. That is, when the symbols of the three symbol rows 14 to 16 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, the display command to be transmitted second after the display pattern information is first. As the symbol information, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol column 14 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information that suggests the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. . As the symbol information that is the third display command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that symbol information in the right symbol column 16 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. At the same time, as the symbol information that is the fourth display command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the middle symbol sequence 15 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests symbols. 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 14 to 16 is transmitted. For example, when nine symbols need to be confirmed and displayed, Even if the number of symbols is appropriately changed, such as 1 × 2 + 9 × 2 = 20 times of data transmission, it can be applied.

  On the other hand, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 that has received a group of display commands (a group of data sent in response to one symbol variation) starts symbol variation based on the command, and first, until the pseudo stop is reached. During this time, various effects based on the variation pattern are performed. As the production, for example, reach production is mainly cited.

  Of the display commands, based on the display pattern information, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variation patterns with reference to a table as shown in FIG. At the same time, an effect based on the determined pattern is executed for the number of seconds of the time data from the start of change to the final display. In the example shown here, the program ROM 82 of the variable display device 13 stores four tables (table A to table D) shown in FIG. 8 in addition to the table shown in FIG. For example, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “01”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “5 seconds”, and the pattern information that the table A in FIG. Variations are performed based on Here, the variable display device 13 has a predetermined random number counter, and the random number counter updates a value every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and takes a value from 0 to CC. When the table A is taken into consideration, the normal variation is executed for 5 seconds regardless of the count value at that time.

  When the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “02”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “10 seconds”, and the pattern information that the table B in FIG. 8 is considered as the variation pattern. Variations are performed based on Here, when table B is taken into consideration, if the count value at that time is 0 or more and less than C1, normal fluctuation is executed, and if C1 or more and less than CC, normal fluctuation plus slip when the right symbol sequence 16 is stopped is performed. Variation processing (temporary high-speed variation) will be executed.

  Further, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “03”, time information that the symbol variation time is “20 seconds” and pattern information that the table C in FIG. 8 is referred to as the variation pattern. Variations are performed based on Here, when the table C is taken into consideration, if the count value at that time is 0 or more and less than C2, the delivery reach process variation is executed, and if it is greater than or equal to C2 and less than C3, the grip reach process variation is executed. When the value is less than C4, the purchase reach process variation plus the slip pattern process of the right symbol sequence 16 is executed. When the value is C4 or more and less than CC, the normal reach process change is executed.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “04”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “30 seconds” and the pattern that the table D in FIG. 8 is referred to as the variation pattern. Variations are performed based on the information. Here, when the table D is taken into consideration, if the count value at that time is 0 or more and less than C5, the delivery reach process variation is executed, and if the count value is C5 or more and less than C6, the grip reach process variation is executed, and C6 When the value is less than C7, the stock reach process variation is executed. When the value is C7 or more and less than C8, the normal reach process variation is executed. Further, when the value is C8 or more and CC or less, the stock reach process variation plus the right symbol column 16 Slip variation processing is executed.

  Here, on the main substrate 24 side, one of the above pattern codes is selected and determined, and output to the variable display device 13. At this time, the pattern code is selected and determined regardless of the fixed symbol. In this case, even when the time information is relatively long (for example, when the pattern code is “03” or “04”) and the confirmed symbol is out of place (a symbol that is neither a jackpot symbol nor a reach symbol) The fluctuation time is “20 seconds” or “30 seconds”. In this case, for example, the reach processing variation that has been selected and decided is performed, and after temporarily stopping display with the reach design, the display is controlled to change again, and as a result, the display is confirmed and displayed as a disengagement design, so as to correspond to a long time. Also good. Conversely, even when the time information is relatively short (for example, when the pattern code is “01” or “02”) and the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a reach symbol, the variation time is “5”. Second "or" 10 seconds ". In this case, there may be a case where the jackpot symbol or the reach symbol is confirmed and displayed without performing a so-called reach effect.

  Of course, an appropriate one of the above pattern codes may be selected and determined based on the symbol (symbol information) to be confirmed and stopped at that time, and output to the variable display device 13. For example, if the confirmed symbol is a completely deviated symbol, “01” or “02” is output as a pattern code in order to consider either table A or table B, assuming that only normal variation is performed. It is good also as such a structure. Also, in this case, if the confirmed symbol is a detachable symbol, a “03” or “04” is output as a pattern code in order to refer to either the table C or D as a reach effect. If the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol, either “03” or “04” may be output as the pattern code in order to take into consideration either table C or D.

  Here, when selecting and determining a suitable one of the above pattern codes based on the symbol to be confirmed and stopped (determined symbol), an effect display such as the timing at which the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed, and fluctuation and re-variation. By appropriately adjusting the time and the like, various variations and effects can be executed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable. For example, if the final symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not to re-variate. If it is determined that re-variation is to be performed, the symbol is displayed several seconds before the final display (for example, 5 seconds before). Is pseudo-stopped, and a re-variation process is performed for several seconds thereafter. If it is determined that no re-variation is to be performed, the symbol is pseudo-stopped several seconds before the final display (for example, five seconds before), and then the symbol is swung (displayed while swinging) for a few seconds. . Further, if the current confirmed symbol is a reach symbol, the symbol is pseudo-stopped several seconds before the confirmed display (for example, five seconds before), and then the swing process is performed for several seconds thereafter. At the same time, if the present confirmed symbol is out of the design, the symbol is pseudo-stopped almost immediately before the confirmation display (for example, one second before), and the subsequent swing process is performed for one second. However, the above example is merely an example, and the stop display timing of the pseudo symbol and the effect display time such as swinging and re-variation can be arbitrarily adjusted on the variable display device 13 side (what is the definite symbol? The same applies even if the pattern code is selected and determined regardless of the case).

  It should be noted that with respect to the above variation pattern, rendition, reach notice, jackpot notice, etc. may be performed as effects other than reach effects and slip changes. 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. Even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur, there is no problem.

  Then, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 pseudo-stops the symbol after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation. As described above, the pseudo-stop timing and the pseudo-stop symbol are determined on the variable display device 13 side regardless of the main board 24.

  After that, the main board 24 is based on the timer of the main board 24 at a timing according to the time information (for example, after “20 seconds” from the start of fluctuation when the time information is “20 seconds”), In response, a confirmation command is output. On the other hand, the CPU 83 causes the symbol corresponding to the symbol information to be confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time from the pseudo stop (when the fluctuation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in synchronization with the outputted confirmation command. Thereafter, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 executes a notification effect for a predetermined time.

  Such a series of flows will be described more specifically according to the timing chart of FIG. This figure shows a case where a jackpot state is generated as a result, where (a) the re-variation process is not executed, and (b) the re-variation process is executed. Assume that a display command is output at timing t0 as shown in FIG. The pattern code of the display pattern information of the display command is “04” (that is, the time information is 30 seconds (t2-t0)), and the symbol information is a jackpot symbol (for example, “seven”, “seven”, “seven”). It is assumed that the symbol information is to be confirmed and displayed in the symbol 17G).

  In this case, based on the display command, the variable display device 13 starts the variation of the symbols and pseudo-stops the symbols 17A to 17L in the order of the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16. Naturally, in this case, since a reach state occurs, after the pseudo stop of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, the variable display device 13 executes a reach effect based on the reach pattern selected and determined in the table D.

  Then, at the timing t1 (the timing t1 is arbitrarily determined on the variable display device 13 side as described above: for example, 5 seconds before timing t2, which will be described later), the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are also pseudo-stopped. Be made. At this time, if the re-variation process is not performed (in the case of FIG. 7A), the same jackpot symbol as the symbol that is confirmed and displayed (for example, the symbol 17G of “seven” “seven” “seven”) is simulated. Stopped display. In this way, if the game is pseudo-stopped with the jackpot symbol, the player may have an impression that the jackpot symbol with the probability variation mode is confirmed and displayed (however, it is not yet confirmed on the control). ). Then, for a predetermined time, the symbols 17A to 17L displayed as pseudo-stop are displayed in a swinging manner. Note that, during the swinging period, a jackpot notification by voice (for example, playing fanfare) may be performed. In this case, the audio control board provided separately may control the audio based on a separate command from the variable display device 13, or set a swing period in advance, and a signal from the main board 24 side. The voice may be controlled based on the above.

  After that, a confirmation command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t2 when a predetermined time based on the time information has elapsed. Further, in synchronization with the timing t2, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbol in a definite manner.

  Thereafter, the variable display device 13 performs the notification effect until the timing t3. For example, when the jackpot is given for the symbol to which the probability variation mode is given, the fact is notified. In addition, when a big win is given for the symbol to which the normal mode is given, the fact is notified on the display unit 13a of the variable display device 13. Moreover, the jackpot notification by voice is also performed in synchronization therewith. In this case, it is possible to perform voice control that continues to the voice at the time of rocking, or to perform different kinds of voice control.

  On the other hand, when the re-variation process is performed and the probability variation mode is given (in the case of FIG. 8B, when the pattern code “04” is transmitted as in the above case), the timing At t1 (for example, 5 seconds before timing t2), the symbol that is displayed differently from the symbol that is displayed definitely (for example, an even symbol such as “2”, “2”, “two” symbol 17B, etc.) is displayed in a pseudo stop manner. The pseudo stop symbol is also arbitrarily determined on the variable display device 13 side. As described above, when the game is pseudo-stopped with the jackpot symbol, the player may have an impression that the symbol has been confirmed and displayed once with the jackpot symbol (however, it has not yet been confirmed and displayed in terms of control). Thereafter, a re-variation process is performed in the variable display device 13. That is, the symbols 17A to 17L displayed in a pseudo stop state are variably displayed in a state where all the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned.

  Thereafter, a final command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t2 when a predetermined time based on the time information has elapsed. Further, in synchronization with the timing t2, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbols (for example, with the symbols 17G of “seven”, “seven” and “seven”).

  Thereafter, the variable display device 13 performs the notification effect until the timing t3. For example, when the jackpot is given for the symbol to which the probability variation mode is given, the fact is notified.

  In the above example, when the re-variation process is performed, the example in which the odd-numbered symbol to which the probability variation mode is given is displayed, but of course, even when the re-variation process is performed, There may be a case where the display is fixedly displayed with an even number of symbols, and as a result, only the normal mode is given. Moreover, even if the pseudo-stop is once performed with an odd number of jackpot symbols, there is no problem even if the re-variation process is executed. Furthermore, even when the pseudo-stop display is performed with an even number of jackpot symbols, only the swinging may be performed and the re-variation process may not be performed.

  In addition, the timing t1 at which the symbol is pseudo-stopped does not have to be uniform, and is basically arbitrarily set on the variable display device 13 side. For example, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed and the re-variation process is not performed, the pseudo-stop display may be performed at a timing immediately before the timing t2 when the fixed display is performed.

  In the timing chart example shown in FIG. 9 described above, the case where the big hit state occurs has been mainly described. Of course, the same control as described above is performed even at times other than the big hit time.

  Further, in the above timing chart example, a configuration has been described in which a change is started at timing t0, and is confirmed and displayed at timing t2. However, in the present embodiment, there are of course a plurality of time information patterns. In this case, it is possible to adjust the pseudo stop timing corresponding to each time information and the effect display time such as swinging and re-variation.

  For example, in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the display command is output at the timing t0, and the pattern code of the display pattern information of the display command is “03” (that is, the time information is 20 seconds). (T5-t0)), and the symbol information is symbol information indicating that it is confirmed and displayed with a detachment symbol (for example, symbols of “seven”, “eight”, and “seven”).

  In this case, based on the display command, the variable display device 13 starts the variation of the symbols and pseudo-stops the symbols 17A to 17L in the order of the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16. Naturally, in this case, since a reach state occurs, after the pseudo stop of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, the variable display device 13 executes a reach effect based on the reach pattern selected and determined in the table C. At this time, in the case of (a), for example, the reach effect based on the normal reach is executed, and in the case of (b), the reach effect based on the reach pattern such as the delivery reach, the grip reach or the purchase reach is executed.

  Then, at timing t4a in the case of (a), at timing t4b in the case of (b) (the timings t4a and t4b are arbitrarily determined on the variable display device 13 side: for example, 5 at timing t5 described later. Before the second or 3 seconds), the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are pseudo-stopped. At this time, processing such as swinging may be performed until timing t5, no processing may be performed, or re-variation processing may be performed (however, control is still not performed). Not confirmed).

  Thereafter, a confirmation command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t5 when a predetermined time based on the time information has elapsed. Further, in synchronization with the timing t5, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbol in a definite manner.

  On the other hand, for example, in FIG. 10C, the display command is output at timing t0, and the pattern code of the display pattern information of the display command is “02” (that is, the time information is 10 seconds (t8). -T0)), and the symbol information is symbol information indicating that the symbol is confirmed and displayed as an outlier symbol (for example, symbols “three”, “four”, and “one”).

  In this case, for example, at a timing t7 (the timing t7 is arbitrarily determined on the variable display device 13 side: for example, 2 seconds before a timing t8 described later), pseudo-stop display is performed with an off symbol. As a result, the player can have the impression that not the jackpot state or even the reach state has occurred (however, it has not yet been confirmed and displayed in terms of control). Then, after that, in the variable display device 13, processing such as swinging may be performed between timings t <b> 7 to t <b> 8, no processing may be performed, or re-variation processing may be performed depending on circumstances. It may be performed.

  Thereafter, a final command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t8 when a predetermined time based on the time information has elapsed. In addition, in synchronization with the timing t8, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbol in a definite manner.

  Thereafter, the variable display device 13 executes the notification effect until the timing t6 or t9. For example, when the jackpot state is reached, a jackpot notification is performed, and when the player is out of reach after reaching the reach state, a notification is made that he was ugly. Furthermore, when it comes off without even reaching the reach state, the display unit 13a of the variable display device 13 notifies that it was unfortunate.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, a group of display commands (a group of data sent in response to one symbol variation) from the main board 24 at the start of variation of the symbols 17A to 17L. The symbol fluctuation display is stopped after a predetermined time, and as a result, the final display is performed with the predetermined symbol. Here, the display command includes (1) display information including time information and a change pattern for displaying the symbols 17A to 17L after a predetermined time from the start of change, and (2) a fixed display with any symbols 17A to 17L. It consists of symbol information on whether or not to make it.

  In this way, even in a configuration in which only one group of display commands is output from the main board 24 at the time of one symbol variation (only two commands are sent at the time of variation start and at the time of confirmation), the variable display device Since the player 13 performs the pseudo stop and various effects control, the player can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable. That is, after the variable display is started, the variable display device 13 displays the pseudo symbol selected and determined by itself according to each game mode on the display unit 13a in a pseudo stop display before the final display. Further, during this time, an effect based on the variation pattern determined based on each of the tables A to D is performed. Further, the variable display device 13 displays various effects such as swinging and re-variation between the time when the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed and the final display. Therefore, various changes and effects can be executed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable by appropriately adjusting the timing at which the pseudo symbol is stopped and the time for effect display such as rocking and re-variation. It becomes possible. As a result, the control content can be significantly simplified without deteriorating interest for the player.

  In addition, as compared with the conventional technique that requires a variety of data related to the stop pattern and the fluctuation pattern with respect to the time information, and it is necessary to control these on the main board side, in this embodiment, one pattern is used. It is only necessary to transmit a group of display commands only at the start of the change. For this reason, in particular, the control contents on the main board 24 side can be significantly simplified.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of time information are prepared, and on the main board 24 side, a period from the start of symbol change to the final display can be arbitrarily set. For this reason, for example, even when the effect display based on the same reach pattern is executed, various variations according to the effect time can be provided, and interesting variations and effects can be executed. In addition, even if the symbol that is confirmed and displayed is out of the design, the player feels that it has been extended by performing a pseudo reach effect, performing a sliding variation, or performing a swing or a re-variation. Variations and productions can be performed without being held. Further, even in this case, as described above, the amount of time information can be remarkably reduced as compared with the conventional case, so that the control contents can be significantly simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol that is pseudo-stopped is displayed in a non-stopped state (swinging state) instead of a complete stopped state. For this reason, some players may realize that at this point in time, they are not completely confirmed and displayed, and the thickness of the game increases. In addition, since the symbol to be pseudo-stopped is displayed in a swinging state, some players may notice that it has not yet been completely displayed at this point, and may expect further fluctuations. The thickness increases. Note that instead of swinging, a vibration or fine movement state may be used. Moreover, it is good also as displaying in a complete stop state.

  Furthermore, the pseudo-stop symbol is displayed in a manner as if the impression is derived as if the pseudo-stop symbol was confirmed and displayed. Therefore, regardless of the nature of the case where the final display is made after that, by changing the period from the start of the change to the pseudo stop as appropriate, the player seems to have a different change time. I can have a good feeling. As a result, it is possible to more reliably suppress a decrease in interest.

  Although not particularly described in detail in the above example, the period from the start of the variable symbol display until the pseudo symbol is displayed in a pseudo stop is the time from the pseudo stop to the final display (that is, a predetermined effect display period). May be longer, shorter, or equivalent. Further, the period of the effect display may be different depending on whether or not the big hit state or reach state occurs. That is, when the big hit state occurs, the period of the predetermined effect display may be lengthened, shortened, or equivalent as compared with the case where it is not. Furthermore, when the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed reach symbol, a dedicated table corresponding to the symbol may be referred to.

  In the above embodiment, four types (a plurality of types) of time data of “5 seconds”, “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, and “30 seconds” are provided. It is good also as comprising only. For example, as time data, it is assumed that the time from the start of change to the fixed display is set to “30 seconds” every time. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the time from the fluctuation start (timing t0) to the fixed display (timing t2) is always constant, but on the variable display device 13 side, effect processing such as pseudo stop timing and swinging is performed. The period can be adjusted. For example, FIG. 11A shows a case where a reach effect is executed and, as a result, a big hit state is not generated, and FIG. 11B shows a case where a reach state is not generated even a reach state is generated. Assume that a display command is output at timing t0 as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the display pattern information of the display command in this case is (a) information indicating that a variation effect based on some reach pattern is performed, and (b) information indicating that a normal variation is performed. Also, the symbol information of the display command includes (a) outreach symbols (for example, “seven”, “six”, “seven” symbols), (b) out of symbol (for example, “three”, “four”, “one” symbols). It is assumed that the information is to be confirmed and displayed.

  Based on the display command, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 starts the change of the symbols and pseudo-stops the symbols 17A to 17L in the order of the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16. Here, in the case of (a), since the reach state occurs, the reach effect based on the reach pattern selected and determined is executed after the pseudo stop of the left and right symbol sequences 14 and 16.

  Then, at the timing t1a, the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are pseudo-stopped. At this time, in the case of (a) in the figure, a pseudo-stop display is performed with a detachable reach symbol, but processing such as swinging may be performed between timings t1a and t2, It is not necessary to perform the operation process. Even when no operation processing is performed, the symbols are displayed in a fixed manner, and thus “predetermined effect display” is performed even in such a case. As a result, the player may have an impression that the reach state has occurred, but has not been confirmed and displayed with the jackpot symbol (however, it has not yet been confirmed and displayed in terms of control). Moreover, it is good also as performing the re-variation process regarding the middle symbol row | line | column 15 again by the variable display apparatus 13 side.

Thereafter, a final command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t2 when a predetermined time based on the time information has elapsed. Further, in synchronization with the timing t2, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbol in a fixed manner. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. As a result, the player can have the impression that not the jackpot state or even the reach state has occurred (however, it has not yet been confirmed and displayed in terms of control). After that, in the variable display device 13, processing such as swinging may be performed between timings t1b and t2, or no processing may be performed, or the re-variation processing as described above. Etc. may be performed. Thereafter, a final command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t2 when a predetermined time based on the time information has elapsed. Further, in synchronization with the timing t2, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbol in a definite manner.

  Thereafter, the variable display device 13 performs the notification effect until the timing t3. For example, when it becomes out of reach through the reach state, it is notified that it was ugly. In addition, when the vehicle has come off without going through the reach state, the display unit 13a of the variable display device 13 notifies the user that it was unfortunate.

  In this way, even if the time information is constant, that is, when the change is started at the timing t0, even if the fixed information is always displayed at the timing t2, the time when the pseudo stop display is performed. In addition, by adjusting the production until the confirmation display after the pseudo stop, it is possible to deal with not only when the big hit state occurs but also when the player reaches or misses. In this case, since the time information is the same every time, the control content related to the time information is significantly simplified.

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Next, a second embodiment that embodies the pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings. However, in the present embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and the following description will mainly focus on the differences.

  In the first embodiment, a pattern code focusing on time data is output on the main board 24 side, and a table (tables A to A) indicating which variation pattern is adopted on the variable display device 13 side. The configuration was determined based on Table D). On the other hand, the present embodiment is characterized in that time data and a variation pattern are uniquely determined in advance on the main substrate 24 side, and a pattern code based on the time data is output to the variable display device 13. In this case, as in the first embodiment, the pattern code may be selected and determined regardless of the fixed symbol, or of course, the pattern code may be determined according to the fixed symbol. In the latter case, for example, when the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed reach symbol, it may be configured such that pattern codes such as “01” and “02” are not selected and determined.

  The CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the time data (the time from the start of change to the final display) and each of the above-described change patterns in consideration of, for example, a table as shown in FIG. In addition, an effect based on the determined pattern is executed for the number of seconds of the time data. In the example shown in FIG. 12, for example, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “01”, the time information that the symbol variation time is set to “5 seconds” and the normal variation is performed as the variation pattern. The variation is executed based on the pattern information. Therefore, when the pattern code “01” is output, the variable display device 13 performs normal fluctuation for 5 seconds.

  When the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “02”, based on the time information that the symbol variation time is “10 seconds” and the pattern information that the variation pattern is normally varied. Variation is performed. Therefore, when the pattern code “02” is output, the variable display device 13 performs normal fluctuation for 10 seconds. In this way, even if a relatively short period of normal fluctuations such as “5 seconds” and “10 seconds” are performed, there is a possibility that the jackpot symbol or the outreach symbol is confirmed and displayed.

  Further, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “06”, based on the time information that the symbol variation time is “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the normal reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variation is performed. Therefore, when the pattern code “06” is output, the variable display device 13 performs normal reach fluctuation for 25 seconds.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “07”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the delivery reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variations are performed on the basis. Accordingly, when the pattern code “07” is output, the reach change on delivery is performed for 25 seconds on the variable display device 13 side.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “08”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the grip reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variations are performed on the basis. Therefore, when the pattern code “08” is output, the grip reach variation is performed for 25 seconds on the variable display device 13 side.

  Furthermore, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “09”, the time information that the symbol variation time is set to “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the purchase reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variations are performed on the basis. Accordingly, when the pattern code “09” is output, the stock reach fluctuation is performed for 25 seconds on the variable display device 13 side.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “FF”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “40 seconds” and the pattern information that the purchase reach variation is performed as the variation pattern Variations are performed on the basis. Therefore, when the pattern code “FF” is output, the variable display device 13 changes the stocking reach for 40 seconds.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, basically the same operational effects as the first embodiment can be obtained. In the present embodiment, not only the time information but also the variation pattern is uniquely determined in advance on the main substrate 24 side. Therefore, unlike the first embodiment, there is no need to provide a table or the like on the variable display device 13 side. In this sense, it is possible to simplify the control content on the variable display device 13 side.

  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, the symbols 17A to 17L are composed of a combination of a picture of fish or the like and a number "1" to "12", which is used as identification information. Anything can be used. For example, it may be a symbol consisting only of numbers or a symbol consisting only of pictures and symbols. Further, the information is not limited to the design, and may be identification information such as lamp light.

  (B) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. Increasing (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbols Of shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a of the display device 13, (5) Of the fact that the expected value of jackpot is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, the jackpot probability is simply increased. It was decided that only what would be done.

  On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3), and (4), (1), (2), (3), (4)), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

  (C) In addition to the one that is continued until the next jackpot time, the probability variation mode is continued until the next jackpot time or until a predetermined number of symbols 17A to 17L are stopped. A thing etc. can also be employ | adopted.

  (D) Further, in addition to or in place of the probability variation mode, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can adopt a time reduction mode (a mode composed of any combination of (1) to (4) in (b) above). . For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a normal mode is given when a big hit is made with an even symbol and a time reduction mode is given when a big win is made with an odd symbol. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type that does not switch the game mode.

  (E) The re-variation process may not be performed.

  (F) As the display device 13, in addition to the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display lamp, or the like may be used.

  (G) It can be embodied in 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. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various gaming machines such as alepatchi, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. belongs to. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a symbol string consisting of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and is caused by the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). As a necessary condition, the fluctuation starts and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

  (H) When the display is temporarily stopped with the odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, 17I, and 17K, when the re-variable display is performed, the final symbols are always displayed with the odd symbols. Good. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is disappointed even though he / she thinks that the big hit state has occurred in the symbol to which the bend probability change mode is given.

  (I) Applying the concept of re-variation, when a predetermined opportunity is generated (winning a single game ball to the operating port 3: turning off one of the holding lamps 18a to 18d) a plurality of times ( For example, it may be configured as if fluctuations are performed twice. For example, assuming that a time of 30 seconds is given as the time information, normal fluctuation (each of which may be reach fluctuation) of 13 seconds may be performed twice during this period. By performing such control, the player can feel as if he / she was able to enjoy the variable display multiple times with a single winning, and can further improve interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Variable display apparatus, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A to 17L ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A main control unit that performs main control;
The gaming machine and a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit,
The display control unit determines at least a display time and a display symbol of a winning symbol, a missed reach symbol, and a missing symbol based on a display control command from the main control unit , and the determined display Fluctuation starting means for starting fluctuation display so as to execute fluctuation display according to time and display pattern, and fluctuation ending means for ending fluctuation display started by the fluctuation starting means,
The display control unit further includes:
When the first display time is determined as the display time by the variation start means, as a display pattern to be selected and executed by the display control unit,
The variation display is started by the variation start means, reach effect display is performed, a detachment symbol is displayed at a timing when a first period shorter than the first display time has elapsed, and then the first display time has elapsed. A first pattern that is confirmed and displayed after swinging;
The fluctuation display is started by the fluctuation start means, the normal fluctuation, which is the fluctuation in which the reach effect display is not performed, is performed, and the deviation occurs at the timing when the second period that is shorter than the first display time and different from the first period has elapsed. A second pattern for displaying a symbol, then starting a variation display again and performing a normal variation, and then displaying the symbol when the first display time elapses. <Br / > A gaming machine characterized by that.