JP2016202527A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To diversify display patterns with respect to a game machine displaying identification information by using a light emission member.SOLUTION: In a game machine, a variable display of identification information is performed on the basis of a detection of a game ball and a definite display of the identification information is performed via the variable display. In the game machine, if a display mode of the identification information that is thus definitely displayed is a specific mode, a specific game advantageous to a player becomes possible to be performed. The game machine includes a light emission display for displaying the identification information by a light emission member and display control means for performing a control related to a display of the identification information. Before the definite display of the identification information is performed, a blinking display for blinking the identification information is performed instead of variably displaying the same, and the definite display of the identification information is performed after the blinking display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines, and more particularly to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines such as so-called seven machines, feathers, and rights, and combination type gaming machines (arranged ball gaming machines).

  In the gaming machine, identification information such as symbols is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the starting port, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a specific game advantageous to the player is performed. In such a gaming machine, a gaming machine using a light-emitting display such as a 7-segment display is known as a display for displaying identification information (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-136535 A

  However, a light emitting display such as a 7-segment display is difficult to perform a complicated display as compared with a liquid crystal display. For example, the identification information is temporarily stopped by displaying the fluctuation information before the identification information is stopped and displayed. It is difficult to do. For this reason, the display pattern tends to be simple in a gaming machine including a light emitting display.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to diversify display patterns in a gaming machine that displays identification information using a light-emitting display.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
When the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the detection of the game ball, the confirmation display of the identification information is performed via the variation display, and the display mode of the identification information that is confirmed and displayed is a specific mode. A gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to a player,
A light emitting display for displaying the identification information by a light emitting member;
Display control means for controlling the display of the identification information;
With
The display control means performs blinking display that blinks without changing the identification information before performing confirmation display of the identification information, and performs confirmation display of the identification information after the blinking display. Yes.

  In this manner, by performing blinking display before the confirmation display with the light emitting display, it is possible to easily show that the identification information change display has been completed but is not yet confirmed (temporary stop state). . Thereby, the display pattern of identification information can be diversified in a gaming machine that does not use a liquid crystal display. In addition, the blinking display that repeats light and dark while maintaining the lighting is easy to distinguish from the variable display and the confirmed display, so that it is easy to understand that the temporary stop display of the identification information is performed by the blinking display before the confirmed display. be able to.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The display control means may perform variable display of the identification information without performing confirmation display of the identification display after performing the blinking display.

  As a result, there is a feeling of excitement as to whether or not the display will be confirmed with the display mode in which the identification information is blinking displayed, and a sense of expectation that a new display mode will be established by re-changing the identification information. Can be given to players.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The light emitting display has a plurality of light emitting display portions, and displays the identification information on the plurality of light emitting display portions,
The display control means performs the blinking display on at least one light emitting display section among the plurality of light emitting display sections.

  As described above, by performing blinking display on at least one light emitting display unit among the plurality of light emitting display units, it is possible to diversify the execution mode of the blinking display.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The number of light-emitting display units that perform the blinking display among the plurality of light-emitting display units can be changed.

  In this manner, the display pattern of the identification information can be diversified by changing the number of the light emitting display portions that perform blinking display. The number of light-emitting display units that perform blinking display may be changed during one blinking display, or may be changed every time a plurality of blinking displays are performed. Further, the number of light-emitting display units that perform blinking display may be changed in order (regularly), may be decreased in order, or may be changed randomly (irregularly).

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The position of the light emitting display portion that performs the blinking display among the plurality of light emitting display portions can be changed.

  In this manner, the display pattern of the identification information can be diversified by changing the position of the light emitting display unit that performs blinking display. The position of the light-emitting display unit that performs blinking display may be changed during one blinking display, or may be changed every time a plurality of blinking displays are performed. In addition, the position of the light emitting display unit that performs blinking display may be changed in order (regularly) or may be changed randomly (irregularly).

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The display control means is characterized in that the brightness when the display is the brightest in the blinking display is the same as the brightness of the final display.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the blinking display from being more conspicuous than the change display and the fixed display, and to clarify that the blinking display of the identification information is performed.

  According to the above configuration of the present invention, the display pattern of identification information can be diversified in a gaming machine that does not use a liquid crystal display.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol display apparatus. It is a front view of an effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach aspect of production | presentation symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an effect design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol display effect related process. (A) shows the example which performs blinking display in a background display part, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example which performs blinking display in a symbol display part and a background display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which blinks and displays the 1st display part of a symbol display part, (a) shows the case of complete disengagement, (b) has shown the case of out of reach. (A) shows the example in which the number of blinking displays changes, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example in which the position of blinking display changes.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as gaming machines) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit through a variable display, and a big hit game is started as a trigger. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launching device (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeding device (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launching device. Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. A menu button 8 is provided on the left side, an effect button 9 is provided in the center, and a CR operation unit 10 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the upper plate part 6. The effect button 9 includes a circular chance button 9a and a cross key 9b provided on the left side of the chance button 9a.

  The menu button 8 and the effect button 9 function as input means that can be input by the player, and move downward from the reference position when the player presses and move upward when the press is released. And a push button for returning to the reference position. The menu button 8 and the effect button 9 are each provided with an operation detection switch (not shown) that detects when the player presses the button. As such an operation detection switch, a press detection switch that is turned on when the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is pressed by a predetermined amount, a touch switch that detects that the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is touched, or the like is used. be able to. When the operation of the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is detected, an operation signal indicating that the button operation has been performed is output from the menu button 8 or the effect button 9, and this operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 described later. To do.

  The CR operation unit 10 is used to make a processing request for a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 10a for requesting a return of the prepaid card, And a ball lending button 10c for requesting lending. The CR operation unit 10 is provided with a frequency display unit 10b for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a launching handle 10 is provided for the player to operate the launching device. The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The gaming machine 1 is also provided with speakers 12a to 12d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 12 a to 12 d include upper speakers 12 a and 12 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 12 c and 12 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the gaming area 21, gaming devices such as a central device 24, a movable accessory 26, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, 29, a big winning port 32, and a general winning port 34, 35, 36, 37 are arranged. Has been. In the lowermost part of the game area 21, an out port 47 for discharging game balls from the game area 21 is provided. Inside the out port 47, an out port detection switch 47s (see FIG. 8) for detecting a game ball discharged from the out port 47 is provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a light emitting display provided with a light emitting element is used as the effect display device 25. The effect display device 25 will be described later in detail.

  A movable accessory 26 is provided above the effect display device 25 in the central device 24. The movable accessory 26 is a decorative movable body that can move in the vertical direction, and can appear on the front side of the effect display device 25. The movable accessory 26 is actuated in accordance with the progress of production using, for example, a solenoid.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 24. For this reason, the game ball can be effectively passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 by performing “right-handed” in which the game ball is launched aiming at the right area of the game area 21. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The first start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24, and the second start port 29 is provided on the lower right side of the central device 24. For this reason, by performing “left-handed” in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left side area of the game area 21, the game ball can be effectively entered into the first start port 28, and the right side of the game area 21. By performing “right-handed” to launch the game ball aiming at the area, the game ball can be effectively entered into the second starting port 29.

  The first starting port 28 is a non-variable starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter. Yes. On the other hand, the second starting port 29 is a so-called tulip type and includes a pair of wing piece portions 29a on the left and right sides, and a gap between the upper ends of the pair of wing piece portions 29a serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces 29a are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction, and by this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 29 is connected to the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces 29a. The variable starting port (an aspect of the variable pitching device) whose size changes is used. The second starting port 29 is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening the pair of blade pieces 29a, and a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing the pair of blade pieces 29a ( Including a closed state incapable of entering). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces 29a are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second starting port 29, and the second starting port 29 is a normal electric role. It functions as a prize opening for things.

  Inside the first start port 28, a first start port detection switch 28s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the entry of a game ball is provided. Further, inside the second start port 29, a second start port detection switch 29s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the entry of a game ball and a start port solenoid 29c (for operating the pair of wing piece portions 29a) 8). When the pair of wing piece portions 29a are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 29 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 29 is in a closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). On the other hand, when the pair of wing piece portions 29a are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 29 is larger than usual, and the second start port 29 can enter the game ball. It becomes an open state (2nd aspect) from which property increases. When a game ball enters the first start port 28, that is, the game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 28s, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. The first special symbol starts to change. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 29, that is, when the game ball is detected by the second start port detection switch 29s, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. At the same time, the second special symbol starts changing display. The change display of the special symbol will be described later.

  A large winning opening 32 (one aspect of the variable pitching device) which is a winning opening relating to the special electric accessory is disposed below the second start opening 29. The big winning opening 32 is an open / close plate 32a for opening / closing the big winning opening 32, a big winning opening solenoid 32c (see FIG. 8) for operating the open / close plate 32a, and a large detecting hole for a game ball. It is mainly composed of a winning opening detection switch 32s (see FIG. 8).

  In the lower left area of the gaming area 21, left winning holes 34, 35, 36 are provided, and in the lower right area of the gaming area 21, a right winning opening 37 is provided. Each of these general winning ports is provided with a winning port detection switch (not shown).

  A symbol display device 40 is provided at the lower left of the game area 21 on the game board 20. FIG. 3 shows the symbol display device 40 in an enlarged manner. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display unit 41, a normal symbol hold display unit 42, a first special symbol display unit 43, a second special symbol display unit 44, and a first special symbol hold display unit. 45, a second special symbol hold display unit 46 is provided. The normal symbol display unit 41, the first special symbol display unit 43, and the second special symbol display unit 44 are configured by a 7-segment display, and include the normal symbol hold display unit 42, the first special symbol hold display unit 45, and the second special symbol display unit. Each of the symbol hold display units 46 is composed of two LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display unit 41, a normal symbol variation display and a stop display are performed. The 7-segment display that constitutes the normal symbol display unit 41 can turn on and off each segment, and can adopt a plurality of display modes by combining the turning on and off of each segment.

  In the normal symbol display unit 41, the normal symbol starts to be changed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the normal symbol is stopped or displayed in a display mode in which the normal symbol is hit or missed after a predetermined time. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit display mode, a game per normal symbol in which the second start port 29 operates is performed. In the game per normal symbol, the second start port 29 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second starting port 29 are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second starting port 29 is not in operation (normal gaming state), the first opening time (for example, 0) is set. .5 seconds) is set, and a second opening time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first opening time is set when the opening time extension function is activated (short-time gaming state). ) Is set, the second release pattern (long-time release pattern) is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 and whether or not the second start port 29 is activated. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be successful, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 41 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 41 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. When the normal symbol is not displayed in the normal symbol display unit 41, such as when the normal symbol is being changed, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol success / failure determination and the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed immediately. Rights can be withheld. The normal symbol hold display section 42 displays the number of normal symbol holds, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol actuating gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The normal symbol hold display section 42 is composed of two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining the turning-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display unit 43 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display section 44 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to “first special symbol” or “second special symbol”, and the type of special symbol is not limited. Shall.

  Each special symbol display unit 43, 44 displays a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) by a 7-segment display. The 7-segment display constituting each of the special symbol display units 43 and 44 can turn on and off each segment (light emitting member), and a plurality of combinations can be obtained by combining the turning on and off of each segment (light emitting member). The display mode can be adopted. And in the 1st special symbol display part 43 and the 2nd special symbol display part 44, the specific combination is set as a big hit symbol among the combinations of lighting and extinction in the 7 segment display, respectively. The combination of is out and set as a symbol.

  Based on the game ball entering the first start port 28, the first special symbol display unit 43 starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and a display mode in which the first special symbol is hit or missed after a predetermined time has elapsed. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. Also, based on the game ball entering the second starting port 29, the second special symbol display unit 44 starts displaying the variation of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is hit or missed after a predetermined time. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display mode is performed. In the following, the display mode (stop display mode) when the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed is referred to as “stop symbol”, and the display mode of the win among the stop display modes This is referred to as a “hit symbol”, and the display mode of losing is referred to as “losing symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28 and the game ball enters the second start port 29. A second special symbol determination value (entrance information) to be acquired is provided. The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot game is executed and a variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination value used for the first special symbol, the first symbol determination value used for the symbol determination for determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol, and the reach determination used for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect. 1 reach determination value is included. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined. The second variation pattern determination value used for the variation pattern determination, the second symbol determination value used for the hit symbol determination for determining the stop symbol of the second special symbol, and the reach determination for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect. The second reach determination value used is included. Note that information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening (first start opening, second start opening) is referred to as entry information (also referred to as “acquisition information”).

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28, the first special symbol success / failure determination value, the first variation pattern determination value, the first symbol determination value, and the first reach determination value are acquired. Each determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 RAM. Also, based on the game ball entering the second starting port 29, the second special symbol success / failure determination value, the second variation pattern determination value, the second symbol determination value, and the second reach determination value are acquired. Each determined value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. In addition, as a special symbol determination value (special symbol success / failure determination value, variation pattern determination value, symbol determination value, reach determination value), a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or software using a random number counter by software It can be generated using random numbers.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. Special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) during fluctuation display, big hit game execution, etc., even if a game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 28, second starting port 29) When the determination of success / failure and the special symbol change display cannot be executed immediately, the right of determination of the special symbol's success / failure can be suspended. The first special symbol hold display unit 45 and the second special symbol hold display unit 46 are each composed of two LEDs, and by combining the turning off, lighting and blinking of the two LEDs, the number of holds can be set up to 4 each. Can be displayed. That is, in the special symbol hold display units 45 and 46, the special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired by entering the game balls into the start ports 28 and 29 is stored in a predetermined area (in the RAM of the main control unit 200). A memory display (stored information) indicating that the information is stored in the (holding storage area) is displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start port 28 can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold display unit 45 is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( Number of first special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first variation pattern determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value) stored in the first reserved storage area) ). The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started. The storage of the first special symbol and the reservation and digestion are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second starting port 29 can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the number of second special symbol reservations. The second special symbol hold number displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 46 is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 29 and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( Number of second special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second variation pattern determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value) stored in the second reserved storage area) ). The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. The storing and storing of the second special symbol is performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed, the symbol variable game is finished, and when the stop display time elapses, the next symbol variable game is executable. Then, the presence of one or more special symbol hold satisfies the symbol change game execution condition (symbol change start condition) of the special symbol, and the special symbol hold stored first in the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( Based on the acquired information), a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determination of success / failure, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29. When the judgment value matches the jackpot value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match the jackpot value, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 43 is determined to be a big hit symbol that is a display mode (hit mode) indicating the big hit. . In addition, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be unacceptable, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 43 is determined to be a deviating symbol that is a display mode (displacement mode) indicating the decoupling. Is done. Similarly, when it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol which is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 44 is changed to a big hit symbol which is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit. It is determined. In addition, when it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be out, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 44 is determined to be an out symbol that is a display mode (outside mode) indicating a disconnection. Is done.

  The special symbol is configured to display a variation based on a predetermined variation pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of special symbols, the presence / absence of reach production, and the like. The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by variation pattern determination using a variation pattern determination value from a variation pattern table including one or more variation patterns when the special symbol validity determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared according to the gaming state, and are selected as appropriate according to the gaming state when the special symbol starts to display the variation. In the present embodiment, as a special pattern variation pattern table, a normal variation pattern table used when the gaming state is in the normal gaming state and a short time variation pattern table used when the gaming state is in the short-time gaming state are provided. It has been. Each of these fluctuation pattern tables includes a big hit fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and a outlier fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place. The big hit variation pattern can be selected based on the big hit variation pattern table, and the outbreak variation pattern can be selected based on the outflow variation pattern table. Each variation pattern table stores one or more variation patterns, but the number of variation patterns stored in the variation pattern table may be one or more.

  Note that the deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” without a reach effect and a “reach variation pattern with reach” effect. . The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence / absence of the reach effect is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game balls enter the start ports 28 and 29.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop symbol of first special symbol The determination, the determination of the stop symbol of the second special symbol, the change display and stop display of the first special symbol, the change display and stop display of the second special symbol are configured to be performed by the main control unit 200 described later. .

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. The special winning opening 32 (variable pitching device) is activated when the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display units 43 and 44 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit). The big hit game is started. The jackpot game is executed by the operation of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device.

  Here, the condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. The condition device is configured mainly by a CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 described later, and starts operating when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that is configured mainly by the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 and continuously opens the special winning opening 32. A big hit game (specific game) advantageous to the player is executed by operating the accessory continuous operation device. Note that the jackpot game flag is set to ON while the jackpot game is being executed.

  The big hit game enables a game ball to enter the big prize opening 32 by operating (opening and closing) the big prize opening 32, and a profit (prize ball) is given to the player based on the winning. Therefore, it is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later. In the big hit game, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 32. That is, the winning ball is paid out when the winning ball detection switch 32 s disposed in the winning port 32 detects the game ball.

  When the big hit game is started, the open / close plate 32a is continuously opened and closed, and the big winning opening 32 is in an open state in which a game ball can enter (a state in which a game can be entered) and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter (in a ball) The special prize opening / closing operation for switching to the disabled state is continuously performed a plurality of times. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the opened special winning opening 32 is closed. As a predetermined termination condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 32 reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big prize opening 32 is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). When the game in which the big prize opening 32 is opened is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game (15 rounds in this embodiment) is set. When the grand prize opening 32 is closed and the round game is ended, after the elapse of a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big prize opening 32 is opened and the next round game is started. .

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated to be in an advantageous state (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later). Status "etc.) is started. In the advantageous state in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the special symbol variation game can be advanced under conditions that are more advantageous than the normal state in which these functions are not activated. Here, as advantageous states, (a) a state in which all of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (an electric power support with a certain variation state), (b) the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function Among the probability variation functions, only the probability variation function is activated (the probability variation state without electric support), (c) only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function among the variation time shortening function, the opening time extending function and the probability varying function. Can be exemplified (a state of electric support and a non-probable change state). The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. Further, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”. Hereinafter, the state in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated is also referred to as a “short time state”. Therefore, the above-mentioned (a) “probability change state with electric support” is “probability change state and short time state”, and (c) “non-probability change state with electric support” is simply “time reduction state”.

  As described above, when the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game is finished, the “variable time shortening function” and “opening time extension function” are activated without operating the probability variation function. The “non-probability change state with support” (short-time state) is started. The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 29 is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is a set time in the normal time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 29 is higher than normal (when the opening time extension function is not activated).

  The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches the predetermined number after the big hit game ends. Set as number of times. The non-probable change state (short-time state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) after the big hit game ends. The predetermined number is set as the number of time reductions.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function, the variable time shortening function, and the open time extension function are activated, and the “predictable state with electric support” is started. The A jackpot game started by a probable jackpot game is also referred to as a “probable jackpot game”. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit (determination probability) together with the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function. In other words, the probability fluctuation function is activated to increase the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The probability variation state with the electric support is configured to continue until the next jackpot game is started after the jackpot game ends. That is, both the “probability change state” and the “short time state” are continued until the next big hit game is started.

  When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/100). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol change effect in response to the special symbol change game performed using the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display unit 44. Done. In the symbol variation effect, a predetermined effect based on the variation pattern of the special symbol is performed during the variation display of the special symbol. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display unit 44, an effect symbol consisting of numeric symbols (effect image) ) Fluctuating display effects that change display, reach effects that are performed during the variation display of the effect design, notice effects that indicate in advance the “possibility of the jackpot” and “the contents of effects such as reach effects that will be performed later” It is done. In the symbol variation effect, not only the display effect using the effect display device 25 but also the movable effect using the movable accessory 26, the sound effect using the sound effect output from the speakers 12a to 12d, and the lamp of the frame lamp unit 5c. A lamp effect using, etc. is also performed. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect display unit 25a. In this embodiment, a plurality of effect display units 25a are arranged in a matrix (two-dimensional array) on the effect display device 25, and a total of nine effect display units 25a of 3 horizontal rows × 3 vertical columns are provided. ing. Each effect display unit 25a is provided with a symbol display unit 25b that displays an effect symbol and a background display unit 25e that is a part other than the symbol display unit 25b.

  The symbol display portion 25b of the present embodiment is provided with a first display portion 25c having a 7-segment shape and an arithmetic numeral “7” provided so as to surround the upper side and the right side of the first display portion 25c in front view. A second display unit 25d simulating the shape is provided. In the present embodiment, an LED (light emitting diode) that is a light emitting element is used as a light emitting member that emits light from the first display unit 25c and the second display unit 25d, and each of the seven segments of the first display unit 25c, An LED is provided for each of the second display portions 25d. In this embodiment, among the symbol display portion 25b, the first display portion 25c displays the arithmetic numbers “1” to “6”, and the second display portion 25d displays the arithmetic number “7”. Is displayed. Then, “1” to “6” are sequentially switched and displayed on the first display unit 25c by the light emission control of each LED of the symbol display unit 25b, and then “7” is displayed on the second display unit 25d. By repeating the above, “1” to “7” can be variably displayed.

  In the effect display device 25, a symbol variation effect is displayed in which the effect symbols displayed on the symbol display unit 25b of each effect display unit 25a are variably displayed. In the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 44. That is, the effect display device 25 functions as a symbol display device in the same manner as the first special symbol display unit 43 and the second special symbol display unit 44. Since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually plays a game paying attention to the display contents on the effect display device 25.

  In the symbol variation effect, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts variable display, the effect symbol starts variable display. Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on any of the symbols and the symbol variation effect is finished, the effect symbol is a mode (a hit mode) corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol Alternatively, a result notification effect that is confirmed (stopped) in the off mode) is performed. In the production symbol, the symbol combination of the same three digits becomes a hit mode (specific mode) corresponding to the big hit symbol of the special symbol, and the other symbol combinations become the off mode (non-specific mode) corresponding to the off symbol of the special symbol. . In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of “7”, “7”, and “7” by the second display unit 25d is the hit mode (specific mode).

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 is provided with a total of nine effect display portions 25a of 3 horizontal rows × 3 vertical columns. For this reason, as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 4, the same symbol combination of 3 digits can be established by 8 symbol combination lines (3 in the horizontal direction + 3 in the vertical direction + 2 in the diagonal direction). And, the three-digit same symbol combination (“7”, “7”, “7” in the present embodiment) established in any of the eight symbol combination lines is the hit mode (specific mode). Become.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the reach effect performed by the effect display device 25. In the effect display device 25 of the present embodiment, a reach effect can be executed with a plurality of symbol combination lines. In this embodiment, the symbol combination line on which the reach effect is executed is also referred to as a reach line.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows a case where one reach line is established, FIG. 5 (b) shows a case where two reach lines are established, and FIG. 5 (c) shows seven reach lines. This shows the case where the line is established. In this embodiment, the more the reach lines, the higher the reach reliability. That is, the reach production (one reach line) shown in FIG. 5A has a low reach reliability, and the reach production (two reach lines) shown in FIG. 5B has a medium reach reliability. The reach effect (seven reach lines) shown in FIG. 5C has a high reach reliability. As is clear from the contents shown in the drawings, in this embodiment, the numbers “1” to “6” displayed on the first display unit 25c and the “7” displayed on the second display unit 25d are displayed. Among the numbers, only the number “7” (second display portion 25d) is used to perform the reach effect. This is because the hit mode (specific mode) of this embodiment is the same symbol combination of “7”, “7”, “7” in at least one symbol combination line among the eight symbol combination lines. This is because numbers other than “7” (“1” to “6”) do not constitute a hit mode (specific mode). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the more the number of effect symbols that are variably displayed on each effect symbol display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 is “7”, the more likely it is to reach and the hit mode. The degree of expectation for becoming (specific mode) is also increased. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game while paying attention to whether or not “7” is stopped and displayed on each effect symbol display unit 25a of the effect display device 25, and when “7” is stopped and displayed. Will advance the game while paying attention to the number and position of “7”.

  FIG. 6 shows an effect symbol display mode by the symbol display unit 25b of the effect display unit 25a. In each of the nine effect display units 25a, the plurality of LEDs (light emitting elements) of the first display unit 25c and the second display unit 25d can be individually turned on or off, and the LEDs are turned on in different modes. Therefore, the effect symbols “1” to “7” can be displayed. Moreover, in the symbol display part 25b, LED can be lighted with multiple levels of brightness. The brightness of the plurality of levels of the LED need only be able to distinguish between light and dark by the player's vision, and it is sufficient that the brightness, light intensity, illuminance, and the like are different. In FIG. 6, it is shown that the painted portion is displayed brighter than the shaded portion.

  As shown in FIG. 6, as a display mode that can be executed by the effect display unit 25a of the present embodiment, a normal display in which an LED is lit at a normal brightness (at a normal luminance) and a darker display than a normal display (normal A dimming display in which the LED is lit (with lower brightness than the display) is provided, and the LED can be lit in two levels of brightness. In the effect display unit 25a, it is possible to perform change display and final display of the effect symbol using the normal display of the LED, and it is possible to perform blinking display of the effect symbol using the normal display and the dimming display of the LED. It should be noted that the effect symbol variation display, finalization display, and blinking display in the effect display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 are realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280.

  The variation display of the effect symbol is realized by sequentially changing the display contents of the effect symbol in the normal display (for example, “1” → “2” →... “7” → “1” →...). Further, the final display (stop display) of the effect symbol is realized by performing normal display without changing the display content of the effect symbol (displaying with a constant brightness without changing the effect symbol). The blinking display of the effect symbol is realized by alternately repeating the normal display and the dimming display without changing the display contents of the effect symbol (flashing without changing the effect symbol).

  The blinking display of the effect design is a temporary stop display that indicates that the variation display has been completed but has not yet been confirmed (stop display), and includes both the possibility of the effect design to stop display and the possibility of restarting the change display. It is out. In addition, the blinking display in which the normal display and the dimming display are alternately repeated is different from the blinking display in which the light is turned on and off, and the light and dark can be switched while the lighting is maintained. The brightness when the display is the brightest (the normal display) in the blinking display is the same as the brightness of the variable display or the confirmed display.

  FIG. 7 shows the flow of the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 25. “↓” in FIG. 7A indicates that the effect symbol is variably displayed. FIG. 7B shows an example in which two reach lines are established, and the effect display (final stop symbol) is blinked on the effect display unit 25a located in the center of the effect display device 25. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 7, after the display of variation of the effect symbol is finished, there are cases where the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed through the blinking display of the effect symbol, and where the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed without the blinking display of the effect symbol. is there. In addition, after the blinking display of the effect symbol ends, the effect symbol may be confirmed and displayed, or the effect symbol may resume (revariate) the variable display.

  The change of the effect symbol (effect pattern) and the stop symbol are determined by the sub-control unit 260 based on the change pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. . Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 randomly determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result (determination result) of the special symbol. Then, based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on each effect display unit 25a of the effect display device 25. The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop pattern of is decided at random. Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 stops the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on each effect display unit 25a of the effect display device 25. Determine the design.

  In addition to the above-described symbol variation effect accompanying the special symbol variation display, a jackpot game effect or the like accompanying the progress of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. The RAM data of the payout control unit 230 is held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is determined by the determination program stored in the ROM. . Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s, start port detection switches 28s and 29s, a prize winning port detection switch 32s, and an out port detection switch 47s, and these signals are sent to the main controller 200. Is configured to input. The board output relay board 202 is connected to a normal symbol display unit 41, special symbol display units 43 and 44, a start port solenoid 29c, and a big prize port solenoid 32c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 12a to 12d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. The sub-control unit 260 is connected to speakers 12a to 12d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like corresponding to the progress of the game via the amplifier board 263. Further, the menu button 8 and the effect button 9 (cross key 9b, chance button 9a) are connected to the sub control unit 260 via the effect button board 264, and the operation of the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is detected. Then, an operation signal indicating that these buttons 8 and 9 are operated is input. The sub-control unit 260 receives various commands from the main control unit 200, the menu button 8, and the effect button 9 (cross key 9b, chance button 9a) (such as receiving a variation pattern designation command and inputting an operation signal of the effect button 9). Based on the selection / execution process of lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs and lamps, the selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 12a to 12d, and the execution pattern ( Effect pattern) selection processing, symbol variation effect execution processing based on the execution pattern, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 9 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 9 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the insertion process (S100), the game start process (S200), the normal symbol game process (S300), the normal symbol game process (S400), the special symbol game process (S500), and the big hit game process (S600) are performed. It is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), various switch states are detected, various determination values (random number counters) are updated, prize ball payout control and the like are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol success / failure determination is performed. The normal symbol display unit 41 (see FIG. 3) determines whether the normal symbol is hit and is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, or whether it is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in this embodiment is a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the second start port 29. The probabilities are different, and the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time shortening function) is operating than when the open time extension function (and variable time shortening function) is not operating.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 29 is made into an open state). That is, a game per normal symbol is started. In the normal symbol game processing, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 29 is activated. (Normal game processing). When the second start port 29 is actuated, the pair of blade pieces 29a are opened left and right, and the second start port 29 is opened.

  In the normal symbol game processing (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 29 in the open state has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a specified number of balls have been entered. If it is determined that a prescribed number of balls have entered the second start port 29 in the open state, or if it is determined that the open time of the second start port 29 in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece 29a is closed, and the second starting port 29 is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 10A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a), and when it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: NO). , The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d: NO) ). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501f). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 10A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is set to “0.6 seconds”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), whether or not the second special symbol holding number is zero, that is, whether or not the second special symbol determination value acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 29 is stored. Determination is made (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is zero (S506: NO), whether or not the first special symbol hold number is zero, that is, a game ball to the first start port 28. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol determination value acquired based on the incoming ball is stored (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the number of second special symbol hold is not zero (S506: YES), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special symbol reservation number is not zero, the second special symbol variation display process performs the first special symbol regardless of whether or not the first special symbol reservation number is zero. Priority is given to the variable display process (second special symbol priority variable function). Thus, for example, when both the first special symbol hold count and the second special symbol hold count are not zero, the second special symbol change display based on the second special symbol hold (second special symbol change display processing) The first special symbol variation display (first special symbol variation display process) based on the retention of the first special symbol is performed when the second special symbol retention number becomes zero after that. On the other hand, the first special symbol variation display process is performed when the second special symbol reservation number is zero and the first special symbol reservation number is not zero.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 12 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, a special symbol success / failure determination value (a success / failure determination value acquired when a game ball enters the start port 28, 29) stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is read (S508a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of losing is performed (S508e).

  Next, the variation pattern determination value is acquired, and the symbol determination value (the symbol determination value acquired at the time of entering the game ball into the start ports 28 and 29) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is obtained. Read (S508f).

  Next, the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508g). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern determination value acquired in S508f is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d or S508e. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d and S508e is associated with a variation pattern determination value and a variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination value acquired in S508f is used this time. It is determined as a variation pattern. Also, the special symbol stop symbol is set in the symbol determination table stored in the predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the symbol determination value read in S508f when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, it is determined as a missed symbol. Also in the symbol determination table, similar to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination value is associated with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination value read in S508f is determined as the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed this time. The

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the process of S508g, the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display unit 44 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508h).

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol hold (S508i), and a symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508j). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S508g, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508g. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 10A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), stop time setting processing is performed (S511), and special symbols are stopped and displayed (S512). Then, a symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol stop display time has elapsed. In this case (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display unit 44 is a big hit symbol (FIG. 10B). S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518). The jackpot game start command is provided according to the type of jackpot game. When the sub-control unit 260 receives this command, a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) according to the type of jackpot game is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S526). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529).

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 32 is being opened (S602). As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening 32 is open (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 32 has passed (S603). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 32 has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have been entered). (S604). Whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won in the big winning opening 32 can be determined based on the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening detecting switch 32s.

  As a result, if it is determined that the specified number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 32 (S604: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the predetermined winning number has been won in the large winning opening 32. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the big prize opening 32 has passed (S603: YES), the big prize opening 32 is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the big prize opening 32 is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”. Then, when the number of rounds reaches “15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 32 has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 32 has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 32 has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 32 is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S609). Here, the big hit game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609a), and it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S609b). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S609b: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S609c). As a result, the probability variation function starts operating with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S609d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (S609b: NO), "100" is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S609e).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S609f), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S609g). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609h).

  Next, the symbol variation effect-related processing executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIG. The processing shown in FIG. 15 includes processing executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a), This includes processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a).

  First, it is determined whether or not a symbol variation effect is being performed (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being performed (S700: YES), the process proceeds to the determination process of S707. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation effect is not being performed (S700: NO), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 is received in the processing of S508j and S509j (FIG. 12). (S701).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S701: NO), the symbol variation effect related processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S701: YES), the effect pattern of the effect symbol is set based on the variation pattern designation command included in the symbol variation start command (S702). Then, according to the effect pattern set in S702, the effect display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 performs effect symbol change display (symbol change effect) (S703). The presence / absence of reach effect, the presence / absence of blinking display of the effect symbol, the number and position of the effect display unit 25a when the blinking display is performed, and the presence / absence of re-change of the effect symbol after the blinking display, depending on the effect pattern set in S702 Etc. are determined.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect symbol blinking display is performed (S704). As a result, when it is determined not to perform the blinking display of the effect symbol (S704: NO), after the variable display ends, the fixed display is performed without the blinking display, and the process proceeds to the determination process of S707. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect symbol blinking display is performed (S704: YES), the effect symbol blinking display is performed on the effect display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 in accordance with the effect pattern set in S702 (S705). ).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the effect symbol is resumed (S706). As a result, when it is determined to resume the variable display of the effect symbol (S706: YES), the process returns to the process of S703, and the variable symbol display of the effect symbol is started (S703). On the other hand, if it is determined not to resume the variation display of the effect symbol (S706: NO), whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the process of S513 (FIG. 10A) has been received. Is determined (S707).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S707: NO), the symbol variation effect related processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S707: YES), the effect display unit 25a of the effect display device 25 performs final display (stop display) of the effect symbol (S708).

  In the present embodiment described above, a blinking display is provided as a display pattern of the effect symbol in the effect display device 25 using the light emitting element, and after the variable display of the effect symbol, the blinking display is performed before the fixed display. . By this blinking display before the confirmation display, it is possible to effectively realize the fluctuation display (temporary stop display) of the effect symbol, and it is easy to understand that the change display of the effect symbol is finished but is not yet confirmed. be able to. Thereby, in the gaming machine not using the liquid crystal display device, it is possible to diversify the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect.

  The blinking display that repeats turning on and off is difficult to distinguish from the fluctuation display, while the blinking display repeats light and dark while maintaining the lighting. It is easy to see what is happening.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the effect symbol blinks, the effect symbol variation display can be resumed. This makes it possible to play a thrilling feeling as to whether or not the final symbol combination will be displayed with the symbol combination blinking and the expectation that a new symbol combination will be established by re-changing the production symbol. Can be given to a person.

  Further, in this embodiment, the brightness at which the brightest display (normal display) is displayed in the blinking display of the effect symbols is the same as the brightness of the variable display or the fixed display. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the blinking display from being more conspicuous than the change display and the fixed display, and to clarify that the blinking display is performed.

  Here, the correspondence relationship between the main elements of the present embodiment and the main elements of the present invention will be described. “Detection of a game ball by the start port detection switches 28s and 29s” corresponds to “detection of a game ball”. “Production symbol” corresponds to “Identification information”, “Combination of three-digit same symbol (winning mode)” corresponds to “specific mode”, “Big hit game” corresponds to “specific game”, “Rendering display” The “device 25” corresponds to the “light emitting display”, the “symbol display portion 25b” corresponds to the “light emitting display portion”, the “effect display portion 25a” corresponds to the “identification information display portion”, and the “sub control portion” 260 ”and“ effect display control unit 280 ”correspond to“ display control means ”.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above embodiment, in the effect display device 25, the effect symbol is displayed by the 7-segment display. However, it is only necessary that the identification information can be displayed by a plurality of light emitting members. A dimensionally arranged dot matrix or the like may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the effect symbol (identification information) displayed on the symbol display part 25b of the effect display part 25a was displayed blinking, it is not restricted to this, The display area of an effect symbol (identification information) You may make it perform blinking display using display areas other than. For example, a light emitting member may be provided in the background display unit 25e of the effect display unit 25a, and the blinking display may be performed using the background display unit 25e. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16A, blinking display may be performed using only the background display unit 25e, and as shown in FIG. 16B, using the symbol display unit 25b and the background display unit 25e. The blinking display may be performed. In addition, as a light emitting member provided in the background display part 25e, LED (light emitting diode) which is a light emitting element can be used like the symbol display part 25b of the said Example.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the example which performs blinking display by the 2nd display part 25d imitating the shape of the arithmetic number "7" among the symbol display parts 25b which comprise the effect display part 25a (FIG.7 (b)). Reference) is shown, but the blinking display can also be performed on the first display portion 25c having a 7-segment shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, at the temporary stop display stage after the variable display is completed, a number other than “7” is displayed on the symbol display unit 25b in any of the nine effect display units 25a, that is, When any one of “1” to “6” is displayed on one display unit 25c, the effect design (any one of “1” to “6”) displayed on the first display unit 25c is blinked. Can be displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17 (a), all the effects are displayed when all the effect display sections 25a are temporarily stopped and displayed in a completely out-of-range display (a symbol combination not including “7”). An effect design (any one of “1” to “6”) is blinked and displayed on the first display unit 25c of the display unit 25a. In this way, when the effect symbols are completely out of place and are temporarily stopped and displayed, all the effect symbols are displayed in a blinking manner, so that a sense of expectation for re-change (such as reach development) of the effect symbols can be enhanced.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17B, the final stop symbol after the reach is established (in FIG. 17B, the effect symbol of the effect display unit 25a located in the center) is a number other than “7” (in FIG. 17B, “ 6 ”), and the temporary stop display is made after reaching out of reach, the effect symbol of the final stop symbol is blinked. As described above, when the effect symbol is out of reach and the temporary stop display is performed, the final stop symbol is displayed in a blinking manner, thereby increasing the expectation for further reach development (such as SP reach development).

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated the example (refer FIG.7 (b)) which performs the blink display of an effect symbol by the effect display part 25a located in the center of the effect display apparatus 25, as shown to Fig.18 (a). The number of effect display units 25a that perform blinking display may be changed, and the position of the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display may be changed as shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18A, the number of effect display portions 25a that perform blinking display is 1 (middle stage right) → 2 (middle stage right + middle stage center) → 3 places (middle stage right + middle stage center + middle stage left) The order is changed. In this way, by changing the number of effect display units 25a that perform blinking display among the plurality of effect display units 25a, it is possible to diversify the effect patterns of the effect symbols. In addition, by using the effect display device 25 in which a plurality of effect display units 25a are arranged in a matrix, the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display can be increased or decreased two-dimensionally. Can be diversified more effectively.

  The number of effect display portions 25a that perform blinking display may be changed during one blinking display, or may be changed every time a plurality of blinking displays are performed. Further, the number of effect display units 25a that perform blinking display may be changed in order (regularly) as shown in FIG. 18A, or may be changed randomly (irregularly). Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, the number of blinking displays may be changed in the effect display unit 25a related to the reach effect, or the effect display unit 25a not related to the reach effect, for example, nine effect displays The second display portion 25d of the symbol display portion 25b displaying “7” at a position off the reach line in the portion 25a, and “1” to “6” among the nine effect display portions 25a are displayed. The number of blinking displays may be changed on the first display unit 25c of the symbol display unit 25b.

  In addition, the number of effect display units 25a that perform blinking display may be associated with the notice effect. For example, by performing blinking display on the effect display unit 25a, a notice effect that preliminarily indicates “the possibility of a big hit” or “the possibility of executing a reach effect with a low appearance frequency” is performed, and the effect display unit 25a The reliability of the notice effect can be changed based on the number of blinking indications performed at Specifically, when the number of blinking displays is one, the reliability of the notice effect is low, and when the number of blinking displays is two, the reliability of the notice effect is medium, When the number of blinking displays is three or more, it can be shown that the reliability of the notice effect is high.

  In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that performs a pseudo continuous variation effect in which a variation display and a stop display (unit variation of the effect symbol) are performed a plurality of times during one special symbol game, the effect display unit 25a that performs a blinking display is provided. Based on the number, you may make it perform the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the number of times of the pseudo | simulation continuous in the pseudo continuous variation effect to be performed. In this case, the number of effect display units 25a that perform blinking display and the number of pseudo-continuations need only be related, and the number of effect display units 25a that perform blinking display and the number of pseudo-continuations do not necessarily match. Good.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18B, the position of the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display is changed in the order of the middle left side → the middle center → the middle right side. Thus, the effect pattern of the effect symbol can be diversified by changing the position of the effect display part 25a that performs blinking display among the plurality of effect display parts 25a. Further, by using the effect display device 25 in which a plurality of effect display parts 25a are arranged in a matrix, the position of the effect display part 25a that performs blinking display can be changed two-dimensionally, and the effect pattern of the effect symbol Can be diversified more effectively.

  The position of the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display can be arbitrarily set. The position of the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display may be changed during one blinking display, or may be changed every time a plurality of blinking displays are performed. Further, the position of the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display may be changed in order (regularly) as shown in FIG. 18B, or may be changed randomly (irregularly). Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the blinking display position may be changed on the effect display unit 25a related to the reach effect, or the blinking display position may be changed on the effect display unit 25a not related to the reach effect. Also good.

  In addition, the position of the effect display unit 25a that performs blinking display may be associated with the notice effect. For example, by performing blinking display on the effect display unit 25a, a notice effect that preliminarily indicates “the possibility of a big hit” or “the possibility of executing a reach effect with a low appearance frequency” is performed, and the effect display unit 25a The reliability of the notice effect can be changed on the basis of the position of the blinking display performed in the above. Specifically, when the blinking display position is performed in the effect display unit 25a located in the periphery of the effect display device 25, it indicates that the reliability of the notice effect is low, and the position of the blinking display is that of the effect display device 25. When performed in the effect display unit 25a located in the center, it can be shown that the reliability of the notice effect is high. Alternatively, the position of blinking display is associated with the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probable big hit, etc.) and the type of reach production (normal reach, special reach, etc.), and the blinking display is performed on the production display unit 25a at a specific position. It is possible to perform a notice effect that informs that there is a high probability that a big hit will occur or a specific type of reach effect.

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated the example which blinks and displays the effect symbol displayed on the effect display apparatus 25, it is not limited to this but is displayed on the special symbol display parts 43 and 44 comprised by a 7 segment display. The special symbol may be displayed in a blinking manner after the variable display, and then the final symbol (stop display). In this case, only the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display units 43 and 44 may be blinked, and the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display units 43 and 44 and the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 25 may be displayed. It may be blinked. When only the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 43 and 44 are blinked, a liquid crystal display device may be used as the effect display device 25.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the example which uses LED as a light emitting member for displaying a production | presentation symbol was shown, it is not limited to LED, You may use the light emission tube etc. which light-emit by the light bulb which has a filament, or discharge.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 25 ... Effect display apparatus (light emission display), 25a ... Effect display part (identification information display part), 25b ... Symbol display part (light emission display part), 25e ... Background display part, 200 ... Main control part 260, sub-control units (display control means), 280 ... production display control units (display control means).

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When the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the detection of the game ball, the confirmation display of the identification information is performed via the variation display, and the display mode of the identification information that is confirmed and displayed is a specific mode. A gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to a player,
A light emitting display for displaying the identification information by a light emitting member;
Display control means for controlling the display of the identification information;
With
The display control means performs blinking display that blinks without changing the identification information before performing confirmation display of the identification information, and performs confirmation display of the identification information after the blinking display. To play. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit may perform variable display of the identification information without performing confirmation display of the identification display after performing the blinking display. The light emitting display has a plurality of light emitting display portions, and displays the identification information on the plurality of light emitting display portions,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit performs the blinking display on at least one light emitting display unit among the plurality of light emitting display units. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the number of light-emitting display units that perform the blinking display among the plurality of light-emitting display units is changeable. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a position of the light emitting display unit that performs the blinking display among the plurality of light emitting display units is changeable. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display control means has the same brightness as that of the final display when the display is the brightest in the blinking display. .

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