JP2017184997A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with enhanced amusement.SOLUTION: When an introduction presentation is performed in a base monitor 5-1, a screen is vertically split and an increase presentation is performed in which a display area for performing a variation of decorative symbols is increased so that a pseudo monitor 5-2 at a second split is generated. In the base monitor 5-1, a development is made to a long ready-to-win corresponding to a performance of the introduction presentation. In the pseudo monitor 5-2 at the second split, a ready-to-win presentation with a normal ready-to-win is performed and after that the introduction presentation is performed. Further, the increase presentation is performed in which the screen is split and increased, and a pseudo monitor at a third split 5-3 is generated. In the pseudo monitor 5-2 at the second split, a development is made to a super ready-to-win A. In a pseudo monitor 5-4 at a fourth split, decorative symbols to become a big win combination are led out and displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  A gaming machine that performs reach effect display in a plurality of display areas has been proposed in which the size of the display area corresponds to the type of symbols constituting the reach display mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-49403 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the entertainment when the display area increases is insufficient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display in the display area and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a reach effect of long reach, super reach A, or B) suggesting that the advantageous state is achieved;
Introduction effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) capable of executing the introduction effect before execution of the specific effect;
An increase effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) capable of executing an increase effect that increases the display area each time the introduction effect is executed;
The specific effect can be executed in a plurality of display areas increased by the increase effect (for example, FIGS. 14 and 15).
According to such a configuration, when an attention is paid to the execution of the specific effect, the increase effect may be executed, so that the interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the execution period of the introduction effect, the increase effect may be executed (for example, FIG. 12).
According to such a configuration, the player can easily grasp the execution timing of the increase effect, and can enjoy either the specific effect or the increase effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The higher the display area, the higher the proportion controlled to the advantageous state,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display in the second display area increased by the increase effect is based on the variable display in the first display area before the increase effect is executed. You may make it higher than the ratio controlled by a state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect to be controlled to an advantageous state every time an increase effect is executed. In addition, it becomes easy to understand the display area to which attention is paid after the increase effect is executed.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In at least one display area increased by the increase effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect different from other display areas,
In each display area, specific effects are executed simultaneously,
The display results of the variable display in each display area may be derived and displayed in the order in which they are increased by the increase effect (for example, FIGS. 12, 14, and 15).
According to such a configuration, the display result is derived and displayed at each timing in each display area, so that the player is not bored.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
You may make it change the display aspect of the display area notified that it is not controlled to the said advantageous state to the state which is hard to visually recognize after the said increase production is performed.
With such a configuration, it becomes easier to focus on the display area in which variable display is executed.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
In the case where the increase effect is executed, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (for example, a notice effect during reach) in the specific effect executed in the specific display region among the plurality of display regions. Based on the result, it may be determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect in a specific effect executed in a display area other than the specific display area.
According to such a configuration, a predetermined effect can be executed without increasing the control burden.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
A background image that displays a plurality of display areas may change as the increase effect is executed (for example, FIG. 15).
According to such a structure, the production effect of an increase production increases and an interest improves.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The display area increased by the increase effect as viewed from the player may be displayed on the near side of the display area before the increase effect is executed (for example, FIG. 15).
With such a configuration, it becomes easier to focus on the newly increased display area.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows examples, such as various control boards mounted in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a figure which shows random number values MR1-3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to a variable display result. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the production content of multi-monitor reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the contents of variable display in which multi-monitor reach is performed. It is a figure which shows direction operation | movement of an introductory effect. It is a figure which shows the multi-monitor reach production operation. It is a figure which shows the multi-monitor reach production operation of a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol) composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. , The second special symbol) is variably displayed.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. On the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area (“left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display area, which becomes a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, corresponding to the special graphic game. In 5L, 5C, and 5R), decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) that can be identified, are variably displayed. For example, numerals “1” to “8” are attached to the decorative symbols so as to identify each of them.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HL and a second hold display unit 5HR are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The 2nd reservation display part 5HR displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible.

  If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is not satisfied when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, the first limit is set to the upper limit (for example, 4). The special figure hold memory number is incremented by one. The same applies to the number of second special figure reserved memory. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is preferentially executed over the first special figure guarantee. On the other hand, the order of occurrence of the start winning prizes may be stored, and the special game may be executed in the order of occurrence of the start conditions.

  Below the image display device 5, there are provided a normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A that forms a first starting winning port and a normal variable winning ball device 6 </ b> B that forms a second starting winning port. Below the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, there is provided a special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a large winning opening. A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays an image. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control microcomputer. Random Access Memory (RAM) 102 that provides a work area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and updates numeric data that represents random numbers independently of the CPU 103 And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 serving as an interface with other boards and the like.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and other boards And an I / O 125 serving as an input / output interface with the device. Various wirings are connected to the effect control board 12.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the big hit game state (advantageous state), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in the first state (the big prize opening is advantageous). The normal open round in which the upper limit time for the open state is a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 16 rounds. Further, a big hit type of “probability” may be provided. When the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in a first state advantageous to the player (open state of the big prize opening) is determined as a round game in the big hit gaming state. A normal open round that takes time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as two rounds.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability changing state where the big hit probability is higher than the normal state may be controlled. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the control may be performed for a predetermined period (for example, while 100 variable displays are executed) in a short time state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the “non-probability change” jackpot gaming state has ended is a short-time state, but does not become a probability change state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the “probability change” jackpot gaming state has ended is a short-time state and a probability change state.

  In the short-time state, the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than the non-short-time state that is not in the short-time state such as the normal state (the initial setting state in which neither the probability change control nor the short-time control is executed). The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, control that shortens the fluctuation time of a normal symbol in a normal game, control that improves the probability of “per normal” in a general game, and a normal variable winning ball device based on “per normal” The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by the control for increasing the tilt control time of the movable blade piece in 6B and the control for increasing the number of tilts. . Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach mode. (Reach is established). In the present embodiment, normal reach, long reach, super reach A, and super reach B are prepared as reach effects executed when the reach mode is reached. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of divided display areas (pseudo screens, pseudo monitors) are displayed on the image display device 5, and multi-monitor reach for executing reach effects in the plurality of display areas can be executed. It has become. In multi-monitor reach, if a big hit combination is derived and displayed on any of a plurality of pseudo monitors, a big hit is obtained, so that the possibility of a big hit is doubled.

  Further, a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executable. In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. By temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the final determined decorative symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous change) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo combination chance of a special combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases. Thus, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is performed by displaying the pseudo-continuous chance temporarily stopped, and the variable display result is increased as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. The expectation of becoming a “big hit” is enhanced.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream”, there is a possibility that it will be in a reach form, or that reach effect by super reach may be executed A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (pre-read notice). The pre-reading notice indicates that the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on the presentation mode before the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is executed is executed. It is a notice effect that can be notified.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process. A process for controlling the progress of the game is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is a process for determining, for each switch, whether or not each switch is in an on state via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is, for example, a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side may include the random number values MR1 to MR3 shown in FIG.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, if the number of reserved games does not reach the upper limit, the stored figure is stored, or the stored game is displayed using the variable memory display. The result is determined, the variation pattern of the ordinary game is determined, or the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol, thereby deriving the variable display result of the ordinary game. Display is performed, or when the variable display result is a normal figure, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  The command 80XX (H) is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable symbol special display (“XX” is a value corresponding to the variation pattern). ). The command 8A01 (H) is a first start opening winning designation command for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. The command 8A02 (H) is a second start opening winning designation command for designating that the second starting winning is generated due to the game medium entering the second start winning opening. These may be collectively referred to as start opening prize designation commands.

  The command 8CXX (H) is a display result designation command for designating whether or not the jackpot is to be made and the jackpot type, that is, designating a variable display result (“XX” is a value corresponding to the display result). Command 8D01 (H) is a first change start designation command for designating the start of variable display of the first special symbol. Command 8D02 (H) is a second variation start designation command for designating the start of variable display of the second special symbol. These may be collectively referred to as a change start designation command. The command 95XX (H) is a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state (“XX” is a value corresponding to the gaming state).

  Command C1XX (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. Command C2XX (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number designation command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the number of reserved memories. These are collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number designation command.

  The command C4XX (H) is a symbol determination result designation command for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning (“XX” is a value corresponding to the display result). The command C5XX (H) is a variation pattern determination result designation command for designating a variation pattern among the determination results at the time of starting winning (“XX” is a value corresponding to the variation pattern). In addition, commands as shown in FIG. 3 are provided.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101).

  In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and when winning, the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is determined. At the same time, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted, and numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is used as hold data at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start opening set.

  As an example, out of numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 104 or the like, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, and a random for determining a variation pattern Numerical data (see FIG. 5) indicating the numerical value MR3 is extracted.

  When it is a start winning to the first start winning opening, the holding data is set in the first special figure holding storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is a start winning to the first start winning opening, the holding data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 6A stores the holding data of a special figure game that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first starting winning opening and a first starting winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit extracts the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the first starting condition by entering the game ball in association with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening. The reserved number is a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, Memorize until “4”) is reached. Thus, the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result in this special figure game This is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode.

  The second special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 6B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening and the second starting winning has occurred. To do.

  In the start winning determination process, a winning random number determination process is executed. In the winning random number determination process, based on the random values MR1 and MR3 among the extracted random values MR1 to MR3, whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed of the random number value becomes “big hit” and This is a process of determining the variable display variation pattern (see FIG. 9).

  In the present embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special symbol display result as “big hit” by the special symbol normal processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, in the winning random number value determination process, the game ball is extracted at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning port (the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port). Judgment is made as to whether the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number value to be “big hit”, or the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative design is determined (so-called “look ahead”) ). As a result, the special figure display result is “big hit” before the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the special game start condition is established). Or pre-reading that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the predetermined display mode, and performing a pre-reading notice effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the side of the effect control board 12 based on the pre-read result. Can do.

  In the winning random number determination process, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit, tables stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (FIGS. 7 and 8) Based on the gaming state, the special figure display result, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern may be determined.

  FIG. 7A is a special figure display result determination table for determining (determining) a special figure display result based on the random value MR1. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 7A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is only necessary that the determination result of “losing” is assigned depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  FIG. 7B is a jackpot type determination table for determining (determining) the jackpot type based on the random value MR2. In the jackpot type determination table, as shown in FIG. 7B, a special symbol in which a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is variably displayed (fluctuated) in the special game. Is assigned to the big hit type “non-probability change” and “probability change”, depending on whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C are variation pattern determination tables for determining (determining) a variation pattern based on the random value MR3. 8A is a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the time of “big hit”, and FIG. 8B is a loss fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is “lost” and is in a non-short-time state. (Non-time-short state), FIG. 8C shows a loss variation pattern determination table (time-short state) that is used when the state is “lost” and the time-short state. In each variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination only needs to be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. In FIG. 8, a determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the winning random number value determination process, after determining the special figure display result, jackpot type, and variation pattern based on these tables, send start winning command corresponding to the determination result is set to determine the random number value at winning The process ends.

  The start winning time command includes a start opening winning designation command, a special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command. When the start port is “1”, the first start port winning designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command are used as the start winning command. , Send settings. When the start port is “2”, as a start winning command, a second start port winning designation command, a second special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, a variation pattern judgment result designation command, , Send settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 performs the processes of S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one to execute.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. decide. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. Furthermore, the confirmed special symbols (big hit symbol, lost symbol) of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variation pattern specifies the variable display content and variable display time of the decorative design. Further, the special symbol display device 4 may include a process for performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol. After the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 9 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment.

  The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected at the time of “losing”, designates non-reach (does not reach the reach mode), and is a non-reach variation pattern having a special length of the special figure variation time. The fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is selected when “losing”, designates non-reach, and is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for time reduction in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than usual.

  The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is selected when “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PA2-2 is selected when “losing” and is a reach fluctuation pattern designating execution of long reach. The fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is selected when “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA2-4 is selected when “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach B.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, long reach, super reach A, and super reach B are executed via normal reach. That is, in the case of the long reach, the super reach A, and the super reach B, first, the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and the long reach, the super reach A, or the super reach B is developed. In this embodiment, when developing into long reach, super reach A, or super reach B, an introductory effect indicating that the reach is developed is executed. The introductory effect may be to display a predetermined image or character on the image display device 5, or to make the screen shine white and to change the decorative pattern. Or it may be an effect using sound or lamps.

  The variation pattern PA2-5 is selected at the time of “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of multi-monitor reach (multi-monitor reach by two pseudo monitors). The variation pattern PA2-6 is selected at the time of “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of multi-monitor reach (multi-monitor reach by three pseudo monitors). The variation pattern PA2-7 is selected when “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of multi-monitor reach (multi-monitor reach using four pseudo monitors). A multi-monitor reach with five or more pseudo monitors may be provided. When the number of pseudo monitors is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the big hit may be determined.

  The fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is selected at the time of “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is selected at the time of “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern designating execution of long reach. The fluctuation pattern PB1-3 is selected when “big hit” and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The fluctuation patterns PB1-4 are selected at the time of “big hit”, and are reach fluctuation patterns that specify execution of super reach B.

  The fluctuation pattern PB1-5 is selected at the time of “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of multi-monitor reach (multi-monitor reach by two pseudo monitors). The fluctuation pattern PB1-6 is selected at the time of “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of multi-monitor reach (multi-monitor reach by three pseudo monitors). The fluctuation pattern PB1-7 is selected at the time of “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of multi-monitor reach (multi-monitor reach by four pseudo monitors).

  For example, when each reach is executed, the jackpot reliability is higher in the order of multi-monitor reach, super reach B, super reach A, long reach, and normal reach as shown in the determination ratio of FIG.

  Further, as shown by the determination ratio in FIG. 8, in the multi-monitor reach, the larger the number of screens, the higher the big hit reliability. As a result, it can be expected that the larger the number of screens (the greater the later-described increase effect is executed), the larger the hit.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the contents of reach effect executed on each pseudo monitor on each screen in multi-monitor reach. In this embodiment, when multi-monitor reach is executed, the introduction effect is executed on the basic monitor (display area in which variable display is executed before a plurality of pseudo monitors are displayed) and each pseudo monitor. In addition, an increase effect in which the pseudo monitor is increased (divided) is executed. As shown in FIG. 10, long reach is executed in common in the basic monitor. In the variation patterns PA2-5 and PB1-5, the reach effect of super reach A is executed by the pseudo monitor in the second division. In the variation patterns PA2-6 and PB1-6, the reach effect of super reach A is executed by the pseudo monitor in the second division, and the reach effect of super reach B is executed by the pseudo monitor in the third division. -7, PB1-7, the reach production of super reach A is executed by the pseudo monitor of the second division, the reach production of super reach A is executed by the pseudo monitor of the third division, and the pseudo monitor of the fourth division The reach production of Super Reach B is executed. In this way, in this embodiment, since different reach effects can be executed by a plurality of pseudo monitors, the effects become diverse and the interest is improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, since the last divided pseudo monitor is a big hit, the monitor to be noticed after the increase effect is executed becomes easy to understand. Note that another pseudo monitor may be a big hit. In this case, the pseudo monitor displayed later may be more likely to be a big hit.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation process, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer whose initial value is set at the start of variation, and when the timer value after subtraction is not 0, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second In the special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer is 0, the variation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special resulting in the variable symbol display result. The symbol (designated special symbol set in S110) is stopped and displayed, and when the symbol is stopped, symbol transmission designation command transmission is also set, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process of S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is in the on state. If the big hit flag is in the on state, a setting for ending the special game state such as the probability change state or the short time state is performed. For example, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “16” is set as an initial value in the round number counter for counting round games. After that, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command or a gaming state designation command is performed, and the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the big hit flag is in the off state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, when the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, and the subtracted timer value is not “0”, the big hit pre-release processing ends. When the timer value after the subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed, so the process for setting the big prize opening to the open state, the upper limit of the period for setting the big prize opening to the open state (here, , 29 seconds) is set to the game control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game. Based on this, a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (or a partially open state) may be included. When it is determined that it is time to close the grand prize opening, the process for returning the big prize opening to the closed state and the timer value corresponding to the closing period (round game interval period) of the big prize opening are set in the game control process timer And a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the round number counter are executed. If it is determined that it is not time to close the big prize opening, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening is performed, and the big hit opening process is terminated. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done. When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so that the timer value corresponding to the ending waiting time is set in the game control process timer. Set to timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed. When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, the closed state is maintained. finish. If it is 0, a process for setting the big prize opening to the open state, a process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period for setting the big prize opening to the open state, etc. are executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The jackpot end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the big hit ending process is terminated as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed, so the states of the hour / hour flag, hour / hour counter, probability change flag, etc. are set according to the jackpot type stored in the jackpot type buffer.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the time reduction flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The display of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Then, after setting to interrupt permission, the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after the various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer are read, the read effect control commands are read out. Settings and control corresponding to are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Then, any one of the following processes of S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a change start designation command or the like from the main board 11 is received. It is out. When a variation start designation command or the like is received and it is determined that variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern determined in S171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, Various effects are controlled during variable display of decorative designs. For example, by performing variable display of decorative symbols, displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5, or outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the audio control board 13 Various effect control is performed during variable display, such as outputting sound effects and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. . The value of the effect control process flag is updated to “3” in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer becoming 0 and the variable display time elapses.

  The variable display stop process in S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop process includes a process of determining whether the variable display result notified by the display result designation command is “big hit” or “lost”. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, while when the variable display result is “lost”, the effect process flag is cleared. The value is initialized to “0”.

  The special figure waiting process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command received before that is “probable change”. Or, if it is “non-probable change”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6”. If the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state and the big hit type specified by the display result designation command received before that is “surprise”, the value of the effect process flag is set to “5”. Update to "". Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The processing at the time of short-opening of the big winning opening in S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this special winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the “surprise” jackpot gaming state, and performs various effect controls based on the set contents. Also, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The special winning opening normal opening process of S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and various kinds of effects based on the setting contents. Perform production control. Also, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and performs various effect controls based on the setting contents. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  Subsequently, the multi-monitor reach of this embodiment will be described. Here, a multi-monitor reach that displays four pseudo monitors will be described as an example. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing the contents of variable display of the fluctuation pattern PB1-7, which is a fluctuation pattern for executing multi-monitor reach for displaying four pseudo monitors.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the variation (variable display) starts, the variation of the decorative symbols is executed on the basic monitor (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5). Then, symbols with the same numbers stop in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and reach is established. Then, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, a reach effect of normal reach in which the decorative symbol scrolls is executed.

  Thereafter, an introductory effect indicating that normal reach is developed is executed. At this time, in the image display device 5, an increase effect is performed in which the display area where the screen is divided and the decoration pattern is changed is increased, and a second-division pseudo monitor is generated. In the basic monitor where the normal reach was originally performed, the long reach is developed in response to the introduction effect being performed. In the increased second-division pseudo monitor, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed.

  In the second divided pseudo monitor, after that, an introduction effect indicating that the normal reach develops is executed, and an increase effect is executed in which the display area where the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative pattern is increased is executed. A simulated eye monitor is generated. In the pseudo monitor of the second division, the super reach A is developed in response to the introduction effect being executed. In the increased number of pseudo monitors in the third division, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed.

  In the pseudo monitor in the third division, after that, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach develops is executed, and an increase effect is executed in which the display area where the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative pattern is increased is executed. A simulated eye monitor is generated. The pseudo monitor in the third division develops into super reach A in response to the introduction effect being executed. In the increased fourth-division pseudo monitor, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed.

  On the monitors other than the fourth-division pseudo monitor, after the introduction effect is executed and the reach is developed, decorative patterns that are combinations of loses are sequentially derived and displayed after a predetermined period. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the monitor in which the variable display result is lost changes the display mode such as decorative symbols on the monitor to a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize, for example, by blacking out. By doing so, it becomes easier to focus on a monitor that is still changing. The method of changing the display mode of the decorative design or the like on the lost monitor to a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize is arbitrary, and the size of the monitor may be reduced or covered with a shield.

  In the pseudo monitor in the fourth division, after that, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach is developed is executed, and the super reach B is developed. In the fourth-division pseudo monitor, after that, a decorative symbol that is a combination of jackpots is derived and displayed after a predetermined period.

  As described above, in the multi-monitor reach of this embodiment, at least one increased pseudo monitor can execute a reach effect different from other monitors, and each monitor executes a reach effect simultaneously. Then, the display results are sequentially derived and displayed in the order of increase due to the increase effect. Thereby, compared with the case where a reach | attainment effect is performed one by one, it is possible to suppress the production delay. Also, it can be noted which monitor is the big hit. Further, since the display result is derived and displayed at each timing on each monitor, the player is not bored.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation in the image display device 5 for an introduction effect. FIG. 13A shows a state in which the variable display result is derived and displayed. After that, based on the occurrence of the start winning prize and the stored data that has already been stored, as shown in FIG. 13B, variable display of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach A is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13C, the symbols of the same number (here, “6”) are stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and reach is established. In the decorative symbol display area 5 </ b> C, the reach effect of the normal reach in which the decorative symbols scroll is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13D, an introduction effect is performed in which the image display device 5 shines and the decorative symbol is temporarily invisible. After that, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation in the image display device 5 when variable display of the fluctuation pattern PB1-7, which is a fluctuation pattern for executing multi-monitor reach for displaying four pseudo monitors, is executed. In this case, when the introduction effect is executed on the first basic monitor, the effect operation is as shown in FIGS.

  When the multi-monitor reach is executed, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the introduction effect is executed, the screen is divided into upper and lower parts as shown in FIG. An increase effect in which the display area for executing is increased is executed, and a pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division is generated. The basic monitor 5-1 develops into a long reach in response to the introduction effect being executed.

  In the pseudo monitor 5-2 of the second division, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed, and then the introduction effect is executed as shown in FIG. And as shown in FIG.14 (C), the increase production which a screen divides | segments and increases is performed, and the pseudo | simulation monitor of the 3rd division 5-3 is produced | generated. The pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division develops to super reach A. In the pseudo monitor 5-3 of the third division, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed. On the basic monitor 5-1, a decorative symbol that is a combination of the loss is derived and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14D, the introduction effect is executed on the pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division. And as shown in FIG.14 (E), the increase production which a screen divides and increases is performed, and the 4th division | segmentation 5-4 pseudo monitor is produced | generated. The pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division develops to super reach A. In the pseudo monitor 5-4 of the fourth division, for example, a reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed. On the pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division, a decorative symbol that is a combination of the loss is derived and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14F, the introduction effect is executed in the pseudo monitor 5-4 in the fourth division, and the super-reach B is developed as shown in FIG.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 14H, on the pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division, a decorative symbol that is a combination of losing is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. On the monitor 5-4, a decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, and the normal size image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (J) (the monitor that has won the jackpot is displayed in the normal size). It will be notified that it will be a big hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 14D to 14I, the monitors 5-1 to 5-3 other than the pseudo monitor in the fourth division are blacked out after the decorative symbols that are combinations of the losing are derived and displayed. By doing so, it becomes easier to focus on a monitor that is still changing. It may be controlled to reduce the size of the monitor from which the display result is derived and displayed, and to increase the size of the monitor that is changing. Further, by deleting the derived and displayed decorative design from the monitor, it is possible to notify the player that the change of the monitor has ended.

  Thus, in this embodiment, at the timing when the introduction effect is executed, an increase effect that increases the pseudo monitor can be executed, and a reach effect can be executed on the increased plurality of monitors. Thereby, when attention is paid to the development of reach due to the introductory effect, an increasing effect may be executed, so that the effect can be given unexpectedness and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by executing the reach effect on a plurality of monitors, it is possible to achieve an effect that increases the possibility of a big hit. In addition, the player can easily grasp the execution timing of the increase effect, and can enjoy whether the reach development or the increase effect is executed by the introduction effect.

  In addition, at the timing when the introductory effect is executed, it is possible to execute an increasing effect that increases the pseudo monitor, but the timing at which the introductory effect is executed does not have to be completely coincident and increases at a timing corresponding to the introductory effect. It is only necessary that the production is executed. For example, the increase effect may be executed at the start timing of the introduction effect, during the execution of the introduction effect, at the end of the introduction effect, or the like. In addition, the execution timing of the increase effect may be determined as any one of a plurality of types. Moreover, you may output exclusive BGM according to the execution timing of an increase production. By doing in this way, when a monitor increases by increase production, it is not necessary to output BGM by each monitor, and a player is not confused.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Further, changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display area of the image display device 5 is divided to increase the pseudo monitor. However, the image display device 5 has a smaller basic size than the image display device 5. After displaying the monitor 5-1, the pseudo display may be displayed on the image display device 5 in order to increase the pseudo monitor.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a multi-monitor reach effect operation in a modified example in which pseudo monitors are sequentially displayed. In this modification, when the multi-monitor reach of the variation pattern PB1-7 is executed, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the introduction effect is executed, as shown in FIG. The basic monitor 5-1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the long reach is developed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), an increase effect in which the second divided pseudo monitor 5-2 is newly displayed is executed. At this time, it may be displayed so as to be divided and derived from the basic monitor 5-1 on which the introduction effect has been executed, from the second pseudo monitor 5-2. In this way, it is possible to execute an increase effect such that a pseudo monitor is newly divided and increased from the monitor on which the introduction effect is executed in response to the introduction effect.

  Thereafter, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 14, the introduction effect and the reach effect are executed on each monitor. 14 (A) to 14 (J) correspond to the effects shown in FIGS. 15 (B) to 15 (I), description thereof will be omitted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the newly displayed pseudo monitor is displayed larger than the split / derivation source monitor, and the split / derivation source monitor is reduced and overlapped to display the split / derivation source. Is displayed on the near side when viewed from the player. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to pay attention to the newly increased monitor, and it is possible to enhance the effect of multi-monitor reach in a way of showing depth. Even in this case, it is preferable to be able to visually recognize the display result of the back monitor as viewed from the player. The monitor that is the display result of the loss may not be visible.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the display color of the background BG in the image display device 5 that displays each of the monitors 5-1 to 5-4 changes each time the number of monitors increases. By doing in this way, the production | generation linked | linked with the number of monitors can be performed, and the production effect of an increase production and multi-monitor reach increases. Note that, instead of changing the display color of the background BG, the display mode of the image displayed on the background BG may be changed. In addition to changing the display mode of the background BG every time the number of monitors increases, the display mode of the frame portion of each monitor may be changed. For example, the display color of the frame portion of each monitor may be changed to the same color as the background BG.

  In the case where multi-monitor reach is executed, in the case of determining the presence / absence of a predetermined effect (such as a notice effect during reach) and the effect mode in the reach effect, the presence / absence of the predetermined effect and the effect mode in each of the plurality of monitors are determined Instead of this, the presence / absence of the predetermined effect and the effect mode on a specific monitor may be determined, and the determination result may be reflected on all monitors. In this case, the same predetermined effect may be executed on all monitors, or the predetermined effect is executed only on a specific monitor (for example, the last increased monitor), and an image corresponding to the result of the predetermined effect is displayed. The effect may be reflected on other monitors. In this way, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect on each monitor without increasing the control burden. Moreover, the result of a predetermined effect can be reflected on each monitor. The same determination method may be adopted for the notice effect during variable display.

  In the above-described embodiment or modification, an effect that encourages the increase effect to be executed may be executed. For example, in a modified example, an effect may be executed such that the increase source monitor is swung.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, multi-monitor reach is executed by a single image display device 5, but a plurality of display devices are physically provided, and a plurality of display devices are used. Reach may be executed. For example, a movable sub display device may be provided, and each time an increase effect is executed, a multi-monitor reach that allows a sub display device to appear and execute a reach effect on the sub display device may be executable. In addition, the increased pseudo monitor may be displayed on the nearer layer by using a multi-layer structure display device in which transmissive liquid layer devices are stacked in the depth direction. By doing in this way, the effect display with a depth can be performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, the execution pattern and the production | generation aspect of multi-monitor reach were determined by determining a fluctuation pattern by the main board | substrate 11, but the fluctuation pattern and fluctuation | variation determined by the main board | substrate 11 were determined. Based on the time, the presence / absence of multi-monitor reach and the production mode may be determined on the production control board 12 side.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice as the stop symbol notice is executed in the “medium” ornament symbol display area 5C. However, in the two or more ornament symbol display areas 5C, it becomes the stop symbol notice. A prefetch notice may be executed. For example, a specific image may be displayed instead of the character image in the decorative symbols that stop in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the case of the above embodiment, attention can be paid to whether or not the decorative symbol that stops at a specific symbol sequence changes, and the interest is improved. On the other hand, in this modification, attention can be paid to whether or not the decorative symbol that stops in each symbol row changes, and the interest is improved.

  In other effects, the character image in the decorative design may be changed to a specific image. For example, when a variable display effect of “pseudo-run” is executed, when the decorative design is temporarily stopped, a character image of the decorative design is displayed as a specific image (for example, “NEXT”) indicating that the “pseudo-run” is executed. It may be replaced with a character image and temporarily stopped. In addition to this, the character image of the decorative pattern is replaced with the character image of “change” to notify either “hold change” or “active change” as the specific image, and the mode of the hold display or active display is changed. An effect to be performed may be executed. Furthermore, although the example of a character image was shown as a specific image, you may use the image containing the character which is not displayed by normal variable display.

  In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of specific images are provided, but a single specific image may be provided. In addition, an effect using the specific image is executed in the next variable display after the stop symbol notice is executed, but such an effect is not necessarily executed. Further, the suggestion effect may not be executed.

  Operation means (for example, buttons, direction keys, stick controllers, etc.) that can be operated by the player and detection means for detecting the player's operation are provided, and an effect image on the image display device 5 is displayed according to the player's operation and operation. You may make it perform productions, such as changing. Note that the effect may be executed only on a specific monitor (for example, the last increased monitor).

  When the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”, the probability of being a big hit after the big hit gaming state may be a small hit that is not changed. When a small hit is made, the game is controlled to a small hit gaming state in which the big prize opening is opened twice in substantially the same opening mode (for example, an opening time of 0.5 seconds) as when the big hit is made. As a result, the player cannot specify whether it was a small hit or a sudden big hit from the open mode of the big hit game. Also, when a small hit is made, the gaming state is not controlled to the time-saving state. As a result, when the big winning opening is controlled to the open state twice with a small win, it is possible to give the player an impression as if a sudden big hit has occurred. In other words, the small hit can be used as a so-called false big hit that is a sudden big hit.

  In the above embodiment, when the first start winning port designation command is received in the low base state, or when the second start winning port designation command is received in the high base state, the pre-reading notice by the holding notice effect is executed. However, regardless of the received start prize designation command, the pre-reading notice by the hold notice effect is executed only when the gaming state is either the low base state or the high base state. Good.

  Only one type of out-of-order symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. . Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above-described embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio, etc., the same applies to the probability) may include 0%. In other words, the ratio and probability may be between 0 and 100%.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, etc., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. By notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced (a plurality of variation patterns can be formed in combination). it can).

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-side, but the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the pre-reading determination is performed on the sub-side. You may do it.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various rendering operations including, etc. can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine having a decorative symbol variation display section.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display in a display area and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Specific production execution means capable of executing a specific production that suggests that the advantageous state is achieved;
An introductory effect execution means capable of executing the introductory effect before execution of the specific effect;
An increase effect execution means capable of executing an increase effect for increasing the display area each time the introduction effect is executed,
A gaming machine, wherein a specific effect can be executed in a plurality of display areas increased by the increase effect.

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