JP2014023831A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a player's interest in a game by performing an effective variable display of patterns.SOLUTION: A game machine is regulated so that a first stop display position, in which a first pattern is stopped and displayed, and a second stop display position, in which a second pattern is stopped and displayed, are located side by side. A CPU for display control displays small either the first pattern at the first stop display position or the second pattern at the second stop display position when at least either one of the following conditions is met: a first display condition that can variably display the second pattern to be closer toward the first stop display position in a parallel display direction where the first stop display position and the second stop display position are located side by side while displaying the second pattern, and a second display condition that can variably display the second pattern by rotating it with a cross direction intersecting the parallel display direction as a center.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means having a symbol display area for playing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of symbols are displayed side by side.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol change game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed in a plurality of symbol rows (for example, three rows). In the symbol variation game, when a symbol combination of symbols in which a particular row of symbols (two rows) is composed of the same symbol is displayed, a reach effect is performed, and all rows of symbols are composed of the same symbol. When the symbol combination is stopped and displayed, a big hit state is caused (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-266

  However, in such a gaming machine, although the display mode of the symbol variation display is changed for each effect, it is desired to further improve the interest of the game by effectively displaying the symbol variation display. Yes.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by effectively displaying the variation of the symbols. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

  In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes display means having a symbol display area for performing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of symbols are displayed side by side, and a plurality of symbols among the symbol display areas are provided. In a gaming machine in which a big hit game advantageous to the player is generated on condition that a specific combination of symbols is stopped and displayed at the stop display position where the symbols are stopped and displayed, the first symbol of the plurality of symbols is stopped. Display position defining means that is defined so that a first stop display position to be displayed and a second stop display position at which the second symbol is stopped and displayed among a plurality of symbols are adjacent to each other, and the display position defining means Display control means for displaying the first symbol and the second symbol in the symbol display area of the display means based on the definition of the display means, and the display control means includes the second symbol in the symbol display area. The second symbol can be variably displayed so as to approach the first stop display position with respect to the juxtaposed display direction in which the first stop display position and the second stop display position are arranged while displaying the pattern. When at least one of the first display condition and the second display condition that can be variably displayed by rotating the second symbol around the crossing direction intersecting the juxtaposed display direction is satisfied, the first display condition The first display condition is not satisfied, and the first design is more variably displayed than when the second design is variably displayed perpendicular to the side-by-side display direction while displaying the second design in the design display area. The gist is to display at least one of the first symbol at the stop display position and the second symbol at the second stop display position small.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display means includes a display area for displaying an image, the display area includes the symbol display area, and the display position definition The gist is that the first stop display position and the second stop display position are defined in parallel to a vertical direction or a horizontal direction of the display area of the display means.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the display control means is configured such that at least one of the first display condition and the second display condition is satisfied. When the specific condition is established, while displaying the first symbol in the symbol display area, the first symbol is displayed away from the second stop display position with respect to the parallel display direction, and The gist is to display the second symbol larger than the first symbol.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the display control means is at least one of the first display condition and the second display condition. When the condition is established, the gist is to display the second symbol at the second stop display position smaller than the first symbol.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by effectively performing the variable display of symbols.

The front view which shows the front side of a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is individually displayed by the end of the variable game. Is confirmed and stopped. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a loss symbol (a loss display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246] etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol in one row is different from the symbols in the other two rows. The symbol combinations are different symbols (for example, [121] [767]).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the symbols in the left column are shown as the left symbols, the symbols in the right column are shown as the right symbols, and the symbols in the middle column are shown as the middle symbols, respectively.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning port 14 or a second starting winning port 15 serving as a starting means disposed on the game board 10, while a variable game starts. As a result, “1” is subtracted. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) common symbol light emitting units is disposed on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball (ball entering port, first ball entering port) is disposed. Behind the first start winning opening 14, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The first start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, a second start winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball (entrance entrance, second entrance entrance) is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 2). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged. That is, the second start winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10, unlike the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the second start winning opening 15. A gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the variable game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Further, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that is opened and closed by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by an opening operation in which the big winning opening door 17 moves in the depth direction during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that it is easier to win the big prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. It is installed.

  This jackpot game is won after winning the jackpot lottery in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) is given to the big prize opening 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Also, if the probability change state is a probability change big hit, after the big hit game ends, until the next big hit game is awarded regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (indicated as "until next time") Is granted. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going. On the other hand, when a non-probable big hit is made, a probable change state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends.

  The type of jackpot is determined in accordance with a special figure (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each special symbol. 70 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbols that are probable variation jackpots, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to symbols that are non-probable variation jackpots.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the usual game changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is short-opened, while when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable shortening state, the opening / closing blade 16 is Open long. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  Further, when the variable state is given, depending on the type of jackpot, until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as “until next time”), or the predetermined number of times of the variable game is ended. The variable state is provided with the number of times as the upper limit. Specifically, when winning a promising big hit, regardless of the gaming status at the time of the big win lottery, after the big hit game is over, until the next big hit game is awarded (indicated as “until next time”). A short state is given. On the other hand, when winning a non-probable big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is over, the number of times that the predetermined number of fluctuating games will end will be the upper limit. A state is granted.

  Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are played or until the next jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of winning. There is a case.

  Further, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily opened. For this reason, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). The gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 16 is difficult to open. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. The gaming state.

  During the big hit game, in order to make it easier to win the big prize opening 18, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). It is advantageous.

  An effect button 70 that can be operated by the player is disposed below the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect button 70 as the effect operation means is a push button type, and when operated, an operation signal is output to the overall control board 31 (shown in FIG. 2) connected to the effect button 70.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. There are 101 types of special symbols, which are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols and 1 type of lost symbols. In addition, seven types of numbers [1] to [7] are adopted as decoration diagrams, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] as the big hit symbols. It is adopted and corresponds to a specific combination of symbols. In addition, the winning probability for the jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state and 1650/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal winning probability, 16384/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state are defined. Further, the number of prize balls of the game ball is defined as 3 for the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15, and 15 for the big winning opening 18, respectively. The short opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is a mode in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. Each of the modes is defined such that the open state is maintained until 5496 ms elapses after the opening. In addition, 10 balls are defined as the upper limit number of winnings that is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, the jackpot game is “10 s” as the opening time, “25 s” as the maximum time of each round game, and “2 s” as the interval time between each round (inter-round interval), “15 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds, and “15 s” is set as the ending time. In each round game, “1 time” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 18 and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. In addition, the predetermined number of times to which the variable state is given corresponds to 30 times regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 controls the display control board 32 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as the display control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the display mode (design, various background images, characters, characters) Control the display image etc.).

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes random number extraction processing for extracting various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach (reach state) when determining a loss, and is a reach determination random number (reach execution determination random number). It is determined from the possible values.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

  In addition, an effect button 70 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a, and an operation signal can be input from the effect button 70. That is, the overall control CPU 31a can detect that the effect button 70 has been operated.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a sets the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 15 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the reserved storage number. To a predetermined storage area. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c smaller than “0”. A hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger is executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 is controlled so that the number of reserved memories is decremented by “1” and the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) is displayed. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination of the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game in the low probability state in the non-probability change state and in the high probability state in the probability change state.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the big hit fluctuation for executing the big game that is a big hit Execute the process. In the big hit time variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c and, based on the special figure distribution random number value, displays the special symbol display device. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and displayed at 12, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a identifies a deviation from the value of the hit determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Perform reach determination. As the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, etc. The probability of determining may be different.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes the reach change. In the reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and reads out the value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value, the deviation reach variation is determined. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes a variation process at the time of the deviation for executing the variation game that causes the variation in deviation. In the variation processing at the time of detachment, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment symbol as a special diagram to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. The numerical value that the random number for hit determination can take is a total of 65536 integers from 0 to 65535. In the uncertain change state, 165 values are set as jackpot determination values, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 165/65536. On the other hand, 1650 values are set as jackpot determination values in the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 1650/65536. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random numbers are 241 integers ranging from 0 to 240.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the 31 central control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning opening 18.

The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability changing state and the variable state by controlling the probability changing flag, the operating flag, or the number of operations.
Specifically, regardless of the type of jackpot, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the jackpot game (sets “0”). This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times as the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times as a number of operation times in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (sets “0”), A change end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, the central control CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 when the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the display control board 32.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a jackpot game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration diagram from the jackpot symbols. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation is designated, the decorative control is selected from the off symbol symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot if a special figure designation command is input at the start of a variable game that is a jackpot. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the jackpot, and the number of variations. The overall control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the opening control command 32a is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of modes can be switched by operating the effect button 70 within a predetermined period. The predetermined period in the present embodiment indicates a state in which the number of reserved memories is “0” and the variable game is not being executed. Moreover, in this embodiment, as a plurality of modes, the display mode of the decoration drawing is different for each, and specifically, the first mode in which the decoration drawing is scrolled and displayed vertically, and the decoration drawing is centered on the vertical axis. A second mode in which rotation and change display is defined.

  Based on the signal from the effect button 70, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the effect button 70 has been operated within a predetermined period. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a reads the currently set mode flag from the overall control RAM 31c and updates it to a different mode flag. Specifically, when the mode flag indicating the first mode is set, the overall control CPU 31a updates the mode flag indicating the second mode. On the other hand, when the mode flag indicating the second mode is set, the overall control CPU 31a updates the mode flag indicating the first mode. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a command indicating the mode set in this way to the display control CPU 32a.

  When this command is input, the display control CPU 32a sets information indicating the mode in the display control RAM 32c. As a result, the display control CPU 32a causes the variable game to be played in a display mode corresponding to the set mode. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that sets the information indicating the mode in this way corresponds to a condition setting unit.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. In the drawing, for the sake of convenience, the decorative drawing indicating [7] is displayed, but in actuality, the decorative drawings of [1] to [7] are variably displayed in a predetermined order. As shown in FIG. 3A, a variable game in which three columns of symbols Z1 to Z3 are displayed is performed in the image display unit GH as a display area where images are displayed. In the image display portion GH, a first symbol display area R1 in which the left symbol Z1 as the first symbol is variably displayed, a second symbol display area R2 in which the middle symbol Z2 as the second symbol is variably displayed, A third symbol display area R3 in which the right symbol Z3 as the third symbol is variably displayed is included. Each of these symbol display areas R1 to R3 is defined so as to be aligned in the horizontal direction H of the image display portion GH. Each of these symbol display areas R1 to R3 is a display area in which each of the symbols Z1 to Z3 is displayed, and is an area in which symbols are displayed at the time of variable display and stop display (at the time of stop display and at the time of fixed stop display). It is. The image display unit GH defines a reserved image display area HR that indicates the number of reserved memories below the first symbol display area R1, and a mode display area MR that indicates a setting mode below the second symbol display area R2. Has been.

  Further, a first stop display position TP1 where the left symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in the first symbol display area R1, a second stop display position TP2 where the middle symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in the second symbol display area R2, and The third symbol display area R3 defines a third stop display position TP3 at which the right symbol Z3 is stopped and displayed. The first stop display position TP1, the second stop display position TP2, and the third stop display position TP3 are defined in parallel with the horizontal direction H of the image display unit GH. Specifically, the vertical axis X1 to X3 and the horizontal axis It is defined at the position where Y1 intersects. That is, the stop display positions TP1 to TP3 are defined in parallel to the horizontal direction H of the image display unit GH. The first stop display position TP1 and the second stop display position TP2 are adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction H of the image display unit GH, and the second stop display position TP2 and the third stop display position TP3 are adjacent to the image display unit. Adjacent to the horizontal direction H of GH. Thus, the horizontal direction H is a parallel display direction in which the respective stop display positions TP1 to TP3 (each symbol display region R1 to R3) are arranged. Each stop display position TP1 to TP3 is a display position where the symbols Z1 to Z3 are temporarily stopped and confirmed and displayed, and is also a position where the symbols Z1 to Z3 can be displayed when the symbols are variably displayed.

  The display control ROM 32b stores the type of image data and the coordinate position of the image data according to the display order. That is, in the present embodiment, the display control ROM 32b in which the symbol display areas R1 to R3 and the stop display positions TP1 to TP3 are defined as described above functions as a display position defining unit.

  The left symbol Z1 will be described on behalf of the symbols Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIG. 3B, the left symbol Z1 includes a symbol image ZG1 and an accompanying image FG1. The design image ZG1 is an image in which numbers are attached to a round background. Further, the accompanying image FG1 is an image that is displayed accompanying the symbol image ZG1 in accordance with the variation of the symbol image ZG1, and is an image that shows a character corresponding to the number of the symbol image ZG1. The left symbol Z1 is controlled to be displayed with the center coordinate ZC1 as a reference. When the stop symbol is displayed temporarily or stopped, the center symbol ZC1 of the left symbol Z1 is displayed at the first stop display position TP1. It will be.

  In such an image display part GH, each symbol Z1 to Z3 will be displayed, but when set to the first mode, in the display mode as shown in FIG. 3 (a) and FIG. 3 (b), When the symbols Z1 to Z3 are displayed and set to the second mode, the symbols Z1 to Z3 are displayed in the display mode as shown in FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d).

  Specifically, when the first mode is set, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the symbols Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed in the vertical direction V (by vertical scrolling). As described above, in the first mode, the symbols Z1 to Z3 are displayed variably from above to below in the vertical direction V of the image display unit GH. For this reason, there is no movement in the horizontal axis direction with each of the symbols Z1 to Z3, and there is little possibility of giving a sense of colliding with each other, so that each symbol Z1 to Z3 is the same size (100% in this embodiment). It is displayed.

  The display control CPU 32a variably displays the symbols Z1 to Z3 based on the image data stored in the display control ROM 32b. In particular, in this case, the display control CPU 32a reads image data for displaying the symbols Z1 to Z3 from the display control ROM 32b, and images the symbols Z1 to Z3 without enlarging or reducing the read image data. It is displayed on the display unit GH. In this way, when the display control CPU 32a is set to the first mode, when displaying the middle symbol Z2 in the second symbol display area R2 and variably displaying in the vertical direction V, the symbols Z1 to Z3 are displayed. Display in the same size.

  On the other hand, when the second mode is set, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D, the display is variably displayed by rotating around the vertical axes X1 to X3. Thus, in 2nd mode, each symbol Z1-Z3 rotates centering on the vertical axis | shafts X1-X3. For this reason, although there is no movement in the horizontal axis direction with each of the symbols Z1 to Z3, there is a risk of giving a feeling of colliding with each other. Therefore, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are displayed in the same size, and the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a smaller size (95% in this embodiment) than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. In the present embodiment, the symbols Z1 to Z3 are displayed using the same type of image data regardless of the set mode. Therefore, the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 in the second mode are the same size as the symbols Z1 to Z3 in the first mode, and the middle symbol Z2 in the second mode is the same as the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 in the second mode. The size is smaller than the symbols Z1 to Z3 in one mode.

  In addition, the stop display positions TP1 to TP3 that are the reference for the variable display of the symbols Z1 to Z3 in the second mode are the same as the stop display positions that are the reference for the temporary stop display of the symbols Z1 to Z3 in the first mode. And on the horizontal axis Y1. For this reason, it is possible to display an appropriate size without causing the medium symbol to be displayed too small.

  In this case, the display control CPU 32a reads the image data for displaying the symbols Z1 to Z3 from the display control ROM 32b, and displays the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 on the image display unit without enlarging or reducing the read image data. Display on GH. On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a reduces the read image data at a predetermined ratio while maintaining the aspect ratio with respect to the horizontal direction H and the vertical direction V around the center coordinate ZC2 of the middle symbol Z2. The middle symbol Z2 is displayed on the image display unit GH. Then, the display control CPU 32a displays the middle symbol Z2 in a variable manner by rotating the reduced central coordinate ZC2 of the middle symbol Z2 so as to coincide with the second stop display position TP2.

  In this way, the display control CPU 32a displays the middle symbol Z2 smaller than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 when the display condition (second display condition) that the second mode is set is satisfied. In particular, when the left symbol Z1 is stopped at the first stop display position TP1 and the right symbol Z3 is stopped at the third stop display position TP3, the display control CPU 32a displays the middle symbol Z2 in the second symbol display area R2. While being continuously displayed, the middle symbol Z2 is rotated by rotating the middle symbol Z2, and the middle symbol Z2 is displayed smaller than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. The vertical axes X1 to X3 are defined along the intersecting direction intersecting the horizontal direction H.

  In addition, when the variable display of symbols is started, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the second symbol display region R2 is centered on the second stop display position TP2 while being centered. The symbol Z2 is enlarged and displayed. The middle symbol Z2 is gradually enlarged from the size of 95% of the left and right symbols Z1, Z3, and finally displayed in the size of 140% of the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. In the present embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is enlarged when the variable display starts, but when a predetermined time elapses, the size (95%) smaller than the same left and right symbols Z1, Z3 as before the variable display starts. Thus, the display is variably displayed by being rotated about the vertical axis X2.

  On the other hand, while the left symbol Z1 is displayed in the first symbol display region R1 and the right symbol Z3 is displayed in the third symbol display region R3, the second symbol display region R2 (second stop display position TP2) with respect to the horizontal direction H. The left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 are displayed so as to move away from each other. In this case, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are the same size as before the symbol variation display is started. The stop display positions TP1 'and TP3' of the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 are arranged at positions where the horizontal axis Y1 and the vertical axes X1 'and X3' intersect. The vertical axes X1 'and X3' are vertical axes that are moved from the vertical axes X1 and X3 outward by a distance D away from the second symbol display region R2. Therefore, the stop display positions TP1 ', TP2, and TP3' are located on the horizontal axis Y1, and the symbols Z1 to Z3 are continuously displayed side by side in the horizontal direction H.

  In this case, the display control CPU 32a reads the image data for displaying the symbols Z1 to Z3 from the display control ROM 32b, and displays the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 on the image display unit without enlarging or reducing the read image data. Display on GH. On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a reduces and enlarges the read image data at a predetermined ratio while maintaining the aspect ratio with respect to the horizontal direction H and the vertical direction V around the center coordinate ZC2 of the middle symbol Z2. Thus, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed on the image display unit GH. Then, the display control CPU 32a displays the middle symbol Z2 in a variable manner by rotating the reduced central coordinate ZC2 of the middle symbol Z2 so as to coincide with the second stop display position TP2.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a gradually changes (moves) the stop display positions TP1 and TP3 to the outside as the middle symbol Z2 is gradually enlarged, and finally the stop display positions TP1 ′ and TP3. 'Stop display. Thus, the display control CPU 32a displays the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 so as to be away from the second symbol display area R2.

  As described above, when the display condition that the display mode is set to the second mode is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a starts the change display of the symbols (specific conditions are satisfied), and the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are displayed. The middle symbol Z2 is displayed smaller than the first symbol and then gradually enlarged, and finally the middle symbol Z2 is larger than the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3. Further, the display control CPU 32a displays the second symbol display area with respect to the horizontal direction H while continuously displaying the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 in the respective symbol display areas R1, R3 as the middle symbol Z2 is displayed large. The symbols Z1 and Z3 are displayed so as to be away from R2.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4C, after the symbol variation display is started, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are temporarily stopped at the respective stop display positions TP1, TP3, and the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are the same numbers. Yes, may reach reach. In such a case, in the second symbol display area R2, the middle symbol Z2 is smaller than the same left and right symbols Z1, Z3 as before the start of the variable display, with the second stop display position TP2 as the center, and the vertical axis X2 As a result, the image is displayed in a variable manner.

  Then, while the reach state is reached and the normal reach effect with a low jackpot expectation level is being executed, a special effect that develops from the normal reach effect and suggests a type of super reach effect with a high jackpot expectation level may be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4D, in the second symbol display area R2, the middle symbol Z2 that has been variably displayed disappears, and a symbol K that suggests a developing super reach effect is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the reach state is reached, the left symbol Z1 is continued in the first symbol display region R1 and the right symbol Z3 is continued in the third symbol display region R3, as in the case of starting the variable display of symbols. The left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are displayed so as to be away from the second symbol display area R2 with respect to the horizontal direction H. In this case, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are the same size as before the symbol variation display is started. The stop display positions TP1 ′ and TP3 ′ of the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 are positions where the horizontal axis Y1 and the vertical axes X1 ′ and X3 ′ obtained by moving the vertical axes X1 and X3 by the distance D toward the outside intersect. Will be placed. Even when the special effect is being executed, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are temporarily stopped and displayed at the respective stop display positions TP1 ', TP3'.

  Similarly, in this case, the display control CPU 32a reads image data for displaying each of the symbols Z1 to Z3 from the display control ROM 32b, and the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 are not enlarged or reduced. Is displayed on the image display unit GH, and the read image data is reduced and displayed on the image display unit GH as the middle symbol Z2.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a gradually changes the stop display positions TP1 and TP3 to the outside, and finally displays the stop display positions at the stop display positions TP1 'and TP3'. Thus, the display control CPU 32a displays the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 so as to be away from the second symbol display area R2.

  Thus, when the display condition that the display mode is set to the second mode is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a reduces the middle symbol Z2 in comparison with the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. Display. Further, the display control CPU 32a keeps the symbols Z1, Z3 away from the second symbol display area R2 in the horizontal direction H while continuously displaying the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 in the symbol display areas R1, R3. Display. As a result, in the reach state, the middle symbol Z2 can be noticed.

  In addition, when the display condition that the display mode is set to the second mode is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a executes a special effect that is executed before the super-reach effect is developed after entering the reach state. The symbol K is displayed in the second symbol display area. Further, the display control CPU 32a keeps the symbols Z1, Z3 away from the second symbol display area R2 in the horizontal direction H while continuously displaying the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 in the symbol display areas R1, R3. Display. As a result, even when a special effect is executed, the symbol K can be noticed while the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are continuously displayed, and further, the symbol K can be used to hide the middle symbol Z2. The display effect can be executed without a sense of incongruity.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the middle symbol Z2 is variably displayed by rotating the middle symbol Z2 about the vertical axis X2 intersecting the horizontal axis Y1 for displaying the symbols Z1 to Z3 side by side, the second symbol display area R2 (second stop display position TP2) ) Is displayed in a small size. For this reason, when it is easy to visually recognize that the middle symbol Z2 collides with the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3, the middle symbol Z2 that is variably displayed is displayed small. As a result, the effect of changing the display of the middle symbol Z2 is enhanced, and the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 and the middle symbol Z2 are not easily viewed so as to collide with each other. By performing the variable display of Z3 effectively, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) Further, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a size smaller than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. Thereby, a stereoscopic effect can be given as the display position of each of the symbols Z1 to Z3.
(3) Conventionally, by displaying the middle symbol at a high position in the vertical direction, it is possible to give a stereoscopic effect as the display position of each symbol, but the second symbol display while maintaining the aspect ratio of the middle symbol. Considering the display in the area, the medium symbol had to be displayed smaller than necessary. For this reason, the middle symbol cannot be displayed in a sufficiently large size, and there is a possibility that the effect of rendering by the variation display of the middle symbol Z2 may not be improved. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the stop display positions TP1 to TP3 are defined in parallel to the horizontal direction H of the image display unit GH. For this reason, each symbol Z1-Z3 can be displayed efficiently, and the interest with respect to a game can be improved by performing the variable display of a symbol effectively.

  (4) When the middle symbol Z2 is displayed large, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are displayed away from the second symbol display area R2. For this reason, while improving the effect by the change display of the middle symbol Z2, it becomes difficult to visually recognize that the middle symbol Z2 collides with the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3, the excessive effect can be suppressed, and the change display of the symbol is displayed. By performing effectively, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) It is possible to set whether or not the display condition is satisfied according to the player's operation, to provide an effect desired by the player, and to improve the interest in the game.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the symbols Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed by rotating the symbols Z1 to Z3 around the vertical axes X1 to X3 intersecting in the horizontal axis Y1 direction. However, in the second embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is variably displayed so as to approach the first stop display position TP1 and the third stop display position TP3 with respect to the horizontal direction H.

  Specifically, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed at the second stop display position TP2 as shown in FIG. 5 (a) during the variable display before being temporarily stopped, but FIG. 5 (b). As shown in FIG. 2, the display is made to move in the horizontal direction H so as to approach the first stop display position TP1. In this case, the second stop display position TP2L is closer to the first stop display position TP1 by W than the original second stop display position TP2, and the center coordinate ZC2 of the middle symbol Z2 is on the vertical axis X2L from the vertical axis X2 Will be moved to.

  The middle symbol Z2 is displayed so as to move along the horizontal direction H so as to approach the third stop display position TP3, and is displayed at the original second stop display position TP2 as shown in FIG. Is done. Subsequently, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed so as to move in the horizontal direction H so as to approach the third stop display position TP3, as shown in FIG. In this case, the second stop display position TP2R is closer to the third stop display position TP3 by W than the original second stop display position TP2, and the center coordinate ZC2 of the middle symbol Z2 is on the vertical axis X2R from the vertical axis X2 Will be moved to.

  The middle symbol Z2 is displayed so as to move along the horizontal direction H so as to approach the first stop display position TP1, and is displayed at the original second stop display position TP2 as shown in FIG. Is done. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5B, the middle symbol Z2 moves toward the horizontal direction H so as to approach the first stop display position TP1, and is displayed at the second stop display position TP2L.

If the movement of the middle symbol Z2 in the direction of the horizontal axis Y1 is repeated in this way, there is a risk that the middle symbol Z2 may give a feeling that it collides with the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. For this reason, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are displayed in the same size, and the middle symbol Z2 is variably displayed so as to approach the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 as a display condition (first display condition). It is displayed in a size smaller than Z3 (95% in this embodiment).
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (c). In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is moved in the horizontal axis Y1 direction so as to be displayed closer to the left and right symbols Z1, Z3. However, in the third embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed so as to be closer to the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 by enlarging the middle symbol Z2 so as to move from the depth direction to the near side when viewed from the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are temporarily stopped and displayed at the respective stop display positions TP1, TP3 in the symbol display areas R1, R3. . On the other hand, the middle symbol Z2 is variably displayed so as to move in the forward direction from the depth direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the middle symbol Z2 has a size (50%) that is extremely smaller than the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3, and the middle symbol Z2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 6B. As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a size (95%) smaller than the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3. Then, after the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in the size of 95% of the left and right symbols Z1, Z3, the display is erased, and the next symbol, the middle symbol Z2, is extremely smaller than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 ( 50%). By repeating this, the middle symbol Z2 is variably displayed so as to move from the depth direction to the near side.

In this way, the middle symbol Z2 is moved from the depth direction to the front side (Z-axis direction), and is variably displayed. For this reason, the middle symbol Z2 approaches the symbol display regions R1 and R3 (the respective stop display positions TP1 and TP3), and there is a possibility of giving a sense of colliding with each other. Therefore, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 are displayed in the same size, and the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a smaller size (95% in this embodiment) than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is variably displayed by rotating about the vertical axis X2 intersecting the horizontal axis Y1 direction. In the first to third embodiments, the symbol display regions R1 to R3 are displayed side by side in the horizontal axis Y1 direction. However, in the fourth embodiment, the symbol display areas R4 to R6 are displayed side by side in the vertical axis X direction, and the display is changed by rotating around the Z axis direction (depth direction) intersecting the vertical axis direction. To be configured.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the image display unit GH, the first symbol display area R4 in which the upper symbols Z1A and Z1B are displayed as the first symbol, and the middle symbol as the second symbol. A second symbol display area R5 in which Z2 is displayed and a third symbol display area R6 in which lower symbols Z3A and Z3B as third symbols are displayed are arranged side by side in the vertical direction V. In FIG. 6D, the first upper symbol Z1A and the second upper symbol Z1B are displayed in the first symbol display region R4, and the first lower symbol Z3A is displayed in the third symbol display region R6. The second lower symbol Z3B is displayed, and the vertical direction V is the juxtaposed display direction. The symbols Z1A, Z1B, Z2, Z3A, and Z3B are normally variably displayed by moving from the right side to the left side along the horizontal direction H along the horizontal axis Y11 to Y13. On the other hand, when the upper symbol and the lower symbol are once stopped and displayed, and the reach state is reached, the middle symbol rotates around the second stop display position TP2 with the depth direction as an axis.

  Thus, the middle symbol Z2 is rotated around the depth direction. For this reason, the middle symbol Z2 approaches the symbol display regions R4 and R6, and there is a possibility of giving a feeling of colliding with each symbol Z1A, Z1B, Z3A, Z3B. Therefore, the symbols Z1A, Z1B, Z3A, and Z3B are displayed in the same size, and the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a smaller size (95% in this embodiment) than the symbols Z1A, Z1B, Z3A, and Z3B.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, when reaching the reach state, when the special effect is executed, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a size smaller than the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 without being enlarged. For example, the middle symbol Z2 may be enlarged. In other words, the specific condition for enlarging the middle symbol Z2 is not when the variable display of a plurality of symbols is started, but when the reach state is reached or when the normal reach effect is executed, the big hit is greater than the normal reach effect. It may be when it develops into a super reach production with high expectation, or a combination thereof. Of course, the middle symbol Z2 may not be enlarged.

  -In 1st, 4th embodiment, the form which rotates middle symbol Z2 centering | focusing on the direction which cross | intersects with respect to the juxtaposed display direction of each symbol Z1-Z3 is 2nd, 3rd embodiment, middle symbol Z2 Are actually displayed so as to approach the symbol display areas R1, R3, R4, and R6. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination of these may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed with a size of 95% as compared with the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3, but this is not restrictive. For example, it is preferable to display the size of about 80 to 99% so that the middle symbol Z2 is not a remarkably small size and further does not give a sense of colliding with the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3.

  In the above embodiment, the size of the middle symbol Z2 is changed by reducing and enlarging the same image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, reduced image data obtained by reducing the image data and enlargement obtained by enlarging the image data Image data may be stored in advance in the display control ROM 32b.

  In the above embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed smaller than the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 by reducing the image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the left and right symbols Z1 and Z3 are enlarged by enlarging the image data. May be displayed larger than the middle symbol Z2. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

In the above embodiment, the planar image is reduced and enlarged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a stereoscopic image may be reduced and enlarged. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.
In the above embodiment, the same type of symbol is used in the first mode and the second mode, and the size of the symbol is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first mode and the second mode are different. You may change the size of these symbols using different types of symbols.

  In the above embodiment, the mode (display condition) can be changed according to the player's operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mode may be changeable regardless of the player's operation.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is adopted for a variable game that displays three symbols side by side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention is adopted for a variable game that displays two or more symbols side by side. May be. That is, the present invention can be applied to a variable game in which at least a plurality of symbols are displayed side by side, but it is preferable that the present invention is applied to a variable game in which three or more symbols are displayed side by side. Further, for example, the present invention may be applied to a variable game in which a plurality of symbols are arranged and displayed in a matrix, such as three vertically and three horizontally.

  In the above embodiment, the middle symbol Z2 is the final stop symbol, and when various display conditions are satisfied, the middle symbol Z2 is displayed in a small size. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 May be used as the final stop symbol. Also, for example, the left and right symbols Z1, Z3 adjacent to the middle symbol Z2 may be displayed in a small size, and of course, any symbol Z1 to Z3 may be displayed in a small size.

  -In the said embodiment, although each symbol display area R1-R3 where each symbol Z1-Z3 is displayed was comprised so that it might not overlap, it is not restricted to this, For example, even if it comprises so that a part may overlap. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot based on the special figure designation command at the start of the variable game that is a big hit, but is not limited to this, for example, designates a special figure Even if it is not a special figure designation | designated command, what is necessary is just a command which designates the jackpot given.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 are mainly configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 are used as one board. You may integrate these board | substrates, such as comprising. Of course, these substrates may be separate substrates.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the specific condition is satisfied when a variation display of a plurality of symbols is started.

  (B) Operation means that can be operated by a player, and condition setting means for setting whether or not at least one of the first display condition and the second display condition is satisfied according to the operation of the operation means A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and (A).

  GH: Image display section (display area), R1 to R6: Symbol display area, TP1 to TP3, TP1 ′, TP2L, TP2R, TP3 ′: Stop display position (first stop display position, second stop display position), X1 , X1 ′, X2, X2L, X2R, X3, X3 ′... Vertical axis, Y1, Y11 to Y13. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (display means), 18 ... Grand prize opening (special prize opening), 30 ... Main control board, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Central control CPU, 32 ... Display control board, 32a ... Display control CPU (display control means, condition setting means), 32b ... display control ROM (display position defining means), 70 ... effect buttons (effect operation means).

Claims (4)

A display means having a symbol display area for playing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of symbols are displayed side by side is provided, and symbols of a specific combination are stopped and displayed at a stop display position where a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated,
A display that is defined such that a first stop display position where the first symbol of the plurality of symbols is stopped and a second stop display position where the second symbol of the plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed is adjacent to each other. Position defining means;
Display control means for displaying the first symbol and the second symbol in the symbol display area in the display means based on the definition by the display position defining means,
The display control means is directed toward the first stop display position with respect to the juxtaposed display direction in which the first stop display position and the second stop display position are arranged while displaying the second symbol in the symbol display area. A first display condition that allows the second symbol to be variably displayed so as to be closer to each other, and a second display condition that allows the second symbol to be variably displayed by rotating the second symbol around a crossing direction intersecting the parallel display direction. When at least one of them is satisfied, the first display condition and the second display condition are not satisfied, and the second symbol is displayed in the symbol display area while being perpendicular to the parallel display direction. A gaming machine that displays at least one of the first symbol at the first stop display position and the second symbol at the second stop display position smaller than when variably displaying the second symbol. The display means has a display area for displaying an image,
The display area includes the symbol display area,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the display position defining means defines the first stop display position and the second stop display position in parallel to a vertical direction or a horizontal direction of the display area of the display means. Machine.   When at least one of the first display condition and the second display condition is satisfied and the specific condition is satisfied, the display control means displays the first symbol in the symbol display area while displaying the first symbol. The first symbol is displayed so as to be away from the second stop display position with respect to the juxtaposed display direction, and the second symbol is displayed larger than the first symbol. Gaming machine.   The display control means displays the second symbol at the second stop display position smaller than the first symbol when at least one of the first display condition and the second display condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.