JP3592346B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like.Noble secondGaming machine having a variable display portion, wherein when a display result of the first variable display portion becomes a predetermined specific display mode, a jackpot control is executed and a predetermined game value can be given. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In this type of gaming machine, a variable display device capable of changing the display state by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information such as numbers and pictures is provided on a generally known game machine. The variable display device is configured to be controlled to stop after being variably started, so that a predetermined game value can be given to the player when the display state becomes a predetermined specific display mode. there were.
[0003]
Also, a gaming machine provided with such a variable display device has two variable display devices as described above, and the display result of variable stop of one of the variable display devices has a specific display mode. In some cases, a predetermined game value is provided to a player.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in a conventional gaming machine having such two variable display devices, the same variable information as the one variable display device is variably displayed on the other variable display device, so that the player can use the variable display device. There is a drawback that the player gets tired of watching the game and loses the freshness, thereby reducing the interest in the game.
[0005]
The present invention has been conceived in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to make the display mode displayed on the two variable display devices have a variety of interesting features, thereby displaying the variable display devices. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the inconvenience that a player gets tired of the displayed display state as much as possible.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a first variable display unit capable of variable display and a variable display capable ofNoble secondGaming machine having a variable display portion, wherein when a display result of the first variable display portion becomes a predetermined specific display mode, a jackpot control is executed and a predetermined game value can be given. And
A jackpot determining means for determining in advance whether or not to generate the jackpot, based on the fact that the ball hits the starting winning opening,
Based on the start winning, the display state is changed from the start of the variable display in the first variable display unit until the display result is derived and displayed, and the display result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is derived. DisplayVariable displayFirst variable display control means for performing control;
The first variable display control meansVariable displayBased on the starting prize that triggered the controlDuring the variable display of the first variable display section.After the predetermined action of the image character as the effect image is displayed on the second variable display unit, the operation result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is derived and displayed.ControlSecond variable display control means for performing
Special game state control means for controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player after the big hit control,
The second variable display control means includes:
When the special game state control means controls the special game state, it corresponds to displaying the predetermined operation of the image character on the second variable display section during the big hit control and then controlling the special game state. The operation result to be displayed is displayed in advance,
When the special game state control unit does not control the special game state, the control unit does not control the special game state after displaying the predetermined operation of the image character on the second variable display unit during the big hit control. A corresponding operation result is displayed in advance.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the first variable display section and the second variable display section are separately provided.
[0007]
[Action]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display is performed by the function of the first variable display section, and the variable display is performed by the function of the second variable display section.,No variable displayThe firstWhen the display result of the variable display unit has a predetermined specific display mode, the jackpot control is executed to give a predetermined game value.
By the function of the jackpot determination means, it is determined in advance whether or not a jackpot is to be generated based on the fact that the ball hits the start winning opening. By the function of the first variable display control means, the display state is changed from the start of the variable display in the first variable display section based on the winning start until the display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result corresponding to the resultVariable displayPerform control. By the function of the second variable display control means, the first variable display control meansVariable displayBased on the starting prize that triggered the controlDuring the variable display of the first variable display sectionAfter the predetermined operation of the image character as the effect image is displayed on the second variable display unit, the operation result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is derived and displayed.ControlPerformBy the operation of the special game state control means, the special game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player after the big hit control. When the special game state control means controls the special game state by the function of the second variable display control means, a predetermined operation of the image character is displayed on the second variable display section during the big hit control, and then the special game state is set. When the special game state control means does not control the special game state, the predetermined operation of the image character is displayed on the second variable display unit during the big hit control. After that, an operation result corresponding to not controlling to the special game state is displayed in advance.
According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the function of the first aspect, the first variable display section and the second variable display section are separately provided.
[0008]
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or the like, and has a variable display device whose display state can be changed. Applicable to general gaming machines.
[0009]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine. The area surrounded by the section rail 2 on the front side of the game board 1 is a game area 3. When the player operates a hit ball operation handle (not shown), pachinko balls are driven one by one into the game area 3 through the section rails 2. A variable display device 4 is provided in the game area 3 so as to variably display a plurality of types of identification information including numerical values and symbols, and to display a predetermined character. The variable display device 4 has a variable display section 5 which is an area for displaying the character. The variable display unit 5 is constituted by an LCD.
[0010]
Side lamps 21 are provided at the left and right ends of the game area. Four LEDs (light emitting diodes) 72a, 72b, 72c, and 72d are provided in a region where the side lamp 21 at the left end is provided. Four LEDs 72e, 72f, 72g, and 72h are provided in the area where the right side lamp 21 is provided. Further, two LEDs 72i and 72j are provided at the left end of the variable display device 4, and two LEDs 72k and 72m are provided at the right end of the variable display device 4. That is, the variable display device 4 is provided with a total of four LEDs 72i to 72m.
[0011]
A start winning port 9 is provided below the variable display device 4, and a start winning ball that has won the start winning port 9 is detected by a start winning ball detector 10. Based on the detection signal of the start winning ball detector 10, the display state of the variable display unit 5 and the lighting state of the LEDs 72a to 72m in the variable display device 4 are simultaneously started to change. At this time, the LEDs 72a to 72m have the LED 72a to 72d as the first block, the LEDs 72e to 72h as the second block, and the LEDs 72i, 72j, 72k, 72m as the third block, and the lighting state changes in each block unit. Let me do. After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the change, the change of the display state of the variable display unit 5 and the lighting state of the LEDs 72a to 72m are stopped.
[0012]
At the time of this stop, if the display result of the variable display unit 5 is the same lighting mode as the LEDs 72a to 72d of the first block, the LEDs 72e to 72h of the second block, and the LEDs 72i to 72m of the third block, the variable winning is achieved. The big hit control is started in which the ball device 11 is opened to bring the first state advantageous to the player. Here, the condition under which the big hit control is started is that the three blocks of the LEDs 72a to 72m have the same lighting mode, and the variable display unit 5 produces an effect until the change of the lighting state of the LEDs 72a to 72m stops. Is performed by character display. The character according to the present invention is a symbol representing a person, animal, treasure box, or other object appearing in the image display.
[0013]
The variable prize ball device 11 is provided with an openable / closable opening / closing plate 12, and the opening / closing plate 12 is normally closed because the solenoid 13 is not excited. Based on the occurrence, the solenoid 13 is excited and the opening / closing plate 12 is opened. The opening / closing plate 12 closes when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls is won, whichever is earlier, and the second opening / closing plate 12 is disadvantageous to the player. State. The total number of winning balls won in the variable winning ball device 11 is displayed by the winning number display 14. Further, if a pachinko ball wins in a specific winning area (V pocket) formed in the variable winning ball device 11, the repetition continuation condition is satisfied, and the first state of the variable winning ball device 11 for that time is ended. After that, the repetitive continuation control for setting the variable winning ball device 11 to the first state again is performed.
[0014]
Passing ports 6a, 6b, 6c are provided in an upper portion of the variable display device 4. Pachinko balls passing through the passing ports 6a, 6b, 6c are guided to a pair of right and left sorting devices 8. You. In the sorting device 8, the sorting device 8 on the left side is constantly rotating in the clockwise direction, and the sorting device 8 on the right side is constantly rotating in the counterclockwise direction. The rotation cycle of the distribution device 8 is, for example, 3.200 seconds. With this sorting device 8, the pachinko balls that have passed through the passage openings 6a, 6b, 6c are sorted to the starting winning opening 9 side or the side away from the starting winning opening 9. If a pachinko ball wins again in the starting winning opening 9 and is detected by the starting winning ball detector 10 while the lighting display state of the LEDs 72a to 72m is changing, the starting winning is stored. The upper limit number of the starting prize memory is set to, for example, "4". The number of the start prize memories is displayed by the start memory display LED7. Then, when the change of the lighting display state of the LEDs 72a to 72m is stopped and the LEDs 72a to 72m can be changed again, the LEDs 72a to 72m are changed again based on the start winning memory.
[0015]
The game area 3 is further provided with normal winning ports 17, 19, 15, a windmill lamp 16, a shoulder lamp 18, a sleeve lamp 20, and a side lamp 21. Reference numeral 23 in the figure denotes a rail decoration lamp.
[0016]
FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are block diagrams showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine.
[0017]
The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine resets a basic circuit 50 including a microcomputer as a main CPU for controlling the gaming machine and a basic circuit 50 and a basic circuit 66 described later when the power is turned on in accordance with a program for controlling various devices. And an initial reset circuit 52 for outputting an initial reset signal PRESET for resetting the clock signal supplied from the basic circuit 50 and for periodically (eg, every 2 msec) applying the reset signal RRESET to the basic circuit 50. A periodic reset circuit 52, a switch circuit 54 connected to each switch and sensor, and for supplying a signal from a switch selected by an applied address signal to the basic circuit 50, and a basic circuit 50 Decodes the address signal given from And an address decoding circuit 51 for providing the 50 or the like. Further, the control circuit of the pachinko game machine includes an LED circuit 55 and an LCD circuit 58 controlled by the basic circuit 50, a motor circuit 56 and a solenoid circuit 57 controlled by the basic circuit 50, and a jackpot information and a variable display device. An information output circuit 59 that outputs valid start information or the like, which is information relating to the number of start winnings used to start changing the display state, to a hall management computer that is a host computer in the game hall. The control circuit includes a sub CPU command output circuit 60 for receiving a control signal from the basic circuit 50 and outputting a command signal to the sub CPU of the basic circuit 66 shown in FIG.
[0018]
The LCD circuit 58 includes a sub CPU, a ROM and a RAM, and causes the LCD 40 constituting the variable display unit 5 to display an image. The LCD circuit 58 performs mutual communication with the basic circuit 50. Since the LCD circuit 58 and the basic circuit 50 communicate with each other, a sound command signal (from a speaker or the like) representing a sound corresponding to the image is sent from the LCD circuit 58 to the basic circuit 50 in accordance with the image display on the LCD 40. When a signal for generating a sound is given, a sound command signal is given from the basic circuit 50 to the sound generation amplifier circuit 70 via the sub CPU command circuit 60 and the basic circuit 66. As a result, synchronization between the display image and the sound on the variable display unit 5 can be easily achieved. The one-way communication from the basic circuit 50 to the LCD circuit 58 may be performed between the LCD circuit 58 and the basic circuit 50.
[0019]
The initial reset signal from the initial reset circuit 53 and the reset signal and clock signal from the periodic reset circuit 52 are output to the sub CPU of the basic circuit 66.
[0020]
The start winning prize ball detector 10 is connected to the switch circuit 54, and a detection signal of the starting winning prize ball is input. Further, a detection signal of a 10-count detector 62 for detecting all winning balls in the variable winning ball device 11 is input to the switch circuit 54. Further, a detection signal of a specific winning ball detector 61 that detects a winning ball that has won a specific winning area in the variable winning ball device 11 is input to the switch circuit 54.
[0021]
The LED circuit 55 is connected with the winning number display 14 constituted by LEDs, the starting winning storage display 7 and the V winning display 65, and based on a detection signal of the 10 count detector 62, a variable winning ball is displayed. The winning number in the device 11 is displayed by the winning number indicator 14, the number of the starting winning memory is displayed by the starting winning memory display 7 based on the detection signal from the starting winning detector 10, and the specific winning ball detector On the basis of the detection signal of 61, the V winning display 65 indicates that fact. The motor 29 for driving the distribution device 8 is connected to the motor circuit 56. The solenoid circuit 57 is connected to a solenoid 13 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 12 of the variable winning ball device 11. Note that the V winning display 65 is an LED display provided in the variable winning ball device. However, the variable display unit 5 may use the display to that effect based on the detection signal of the specific winning ball detector 61. Good.
[0022]
Signals from the sub CPU command output circuit 60, the periodic reset circuit 52, and the initial reset circuit 53 are input to the basic circuit 66. Further, there is provided an address decode circuit 67 for decoding an address signal provided from the basic circuit 66 and providing the decoded signal to the basic circuit 66 and the like. The basic circuit 66 is further connected to an LED circuit 68, a lamp circuit 69, and a sound generation / amplification circuit 70.
[0023]
The LED circuit 68 controls lighting or blinking of the LEDs 72 a to 72 m and other LEDs (for example, the LED of the side lamp 21) based on a command signal from the basic circuit 66. The lighting / flashing control of the LEDs 72a to 72m by the LED circuit 68 is performed based on a command signal by one-way communication from the basic circuit 66, but the lighting / flashing control of the LEDs 72a to 72m is related to the display of occurrence of a big hit. Therefore, it may be performed based on a command signal directly given from the basic circuit 50.
[0024]
The lamp circuit 69 controls lighting or blinking of various lamps based on a command signal from the basic circuit 66. The sound generation and amplification circuit 70 outputs a control signal for generating a sound effect from a speaker or the like based on a command signal from the basic circuit 66. Note that a predetermined direct current from the power supply circuit 71 is supplied to the control circuits in FIGS.
[0025]
The basic circuit 50 includes a ROM and a RAM in which a program for operating the CPU is stored. The basic circuit 50 controls the game control, the variable display unit 5 of the variable display device 4, and the LEDs 72a to 72m. To perform various random counter functions. The random counter includes a random 1 counter, a random 2 counter, and a random 3 counter.
[0026]
The random 1 counter is a random counter for determining a hit or miss when a pachinko ball starts winning. The random 1 counter can take a count value of “0” to “255” at random, and when the count value at the time of starting winning is, for example, “1”, occurrence of a big hit is determined in advance, and according to the determination, Control is performed so that the display result of the variable display unit 5 of the variable display device 4 when the change is stopped has a specific display mode. The probability of occurrence of a big hit in this random 1 counter is 1/256.
[0027]
The random 2 counter is a random counter for determining a symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as a symbol) of a lighting display mode of the LEDs 72a to 72m when a big hit occurs. The random 2 counter can randomly take a count value of "0" to "15", and determines a symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit symbol) of the LEDs 72a to 72m to be a big hit based on the count value at the time of starting winning. I do.
[0028]
The random 3 counter is a random counter for determining the symbols of the LEDs 72a to 72m when no big hit occurs. The random 3 counter can take a count value of “0” to “4095” at random, and based on the count value at the time of starting winning, a symbol other than the big hit symbol of the LEDs 72 a to 72 m (hereinafter, referred to as an off symbol). decide.
[0029]
In the control circuit as described above, the first variable display device is configured by the LEDs 72a to 72m, and the second variable display device including the variable display unit 5 is configured by the second variable display device. The basic circuit 50 and the LED circuit 68 constitute first variable display control means for controlling lighting and blinking of the LEDs 72a to 72m. The basic circuit 50 and the LCD circuit 58 control the character display. Variable display control means is configured.
[0030]
FIG. 4 shows the state of the symbol in each block of the LEDs 72a to 72m when the change is stopped. Referring to FIG. 4, the number shown on the leftmost side is the count value of the random 2 counter. On the right side of each count value, a symbol of one block of the LEDs 72a to 72m (each block of 72a to 72d, 72e to 72h or 72i to 72m) corresponding to the count value is indicated by "O" for lighting display and "OFF" display. Expressed as ●.
[0031]
In one block of LEDs, 16 patterns of “0” to “15” are generated as shown in FIG. For this reason, in the LED of three blocks, if the design of each block is combined, the design of 16 * 16 * 16 = 4096 pattern will arise. If all three blocks have the same design among the 4096 patterns, there are 16 patterns, and the probability of a big hit occurring in the LEDs 72a to 72m is 16/4096 = 1/256. For this reason, the count value that can be taken by the random 1 counter is set to 256 from “0” to “255”.
[0032]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the symbol determination procedure displayed on the LEDs 72a to 72m, including a table summarizing the range and use of the count value of each random counter. FIG. 5A shows a flowchart of the procedure for determining the symbols of the LEDs 72a to 72m, and FIG. 5B shows the table for each random counter.
[0033]
With reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, a procedure for determining the symbols of the LEDs 72a to 72m will be described. First, in step S1, the count value of the random 1 counter (0 to 255) at the time of starting winning of a pachinko ball is extracted. At this time, the count values of the random 2 counter and the random 3 counter are also extracted at the same time as the random 1 counter.
[0034]
If the count value of the random 1 counter is "1" in step S1, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the big hit symbol is determined based on the count value (data) of the random 2 counter (0 to 15).
[0035]
If the count value of the random 1 counter is other than "1" in step S1, the process proceeds to step S3. In step S3, a lost symbol is determined based on the count value (data) of the random 3 counter (0 to 4095). At this time, depending on the count value of the random 3 counter, the determined symbol may coincide with the big hit symbol. In this case, "1" is subtracted from the count value of the three random counters, the big hit symbol is changed to a missing symbol based on the data of the subtraction result, and the missing symbol is displayed on the LEDs 72a to 72m.
[0036]
Note that FIG. 5B shows the range and use of the count value of each random counter, but the description is omitted since it has been made in the above description.
[0037]
FIGS. 6A and 6B show one mode when the display state of the variable display unit 5 in the variable display device 4 changes and when the variable display unit 5 stops. In the variable display section 5, a normal adventure scene in which the hero 5d is adventuring as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) is displayed in a normal state before the start winning. Further, display of message information from a game store, game data information of a game stand such as today or the day before (for example, the number of big hits) and the like may be performed.
[0038]
When there is a winning start, the variable display section 5 switches from the adventure scene to a screen as shown in FIG. 6A and displays a battle scene. Referring to FIG. 6A, a hero character 5d indicating a hero is displayed on the right side of the screen, and a monster character 5e indicating a monster is displayed on the left side of the screen. Above each of the hero character 5d and the monster character 5e, vitality graphs 5f and 5g indicating the vitality of each of the characters 5d and 5e by a bar graph are displayed.
[0039]
In this way, in the display image of the variable display unit 5, a battle scene between the hero character 5d and the monster character 5e in which the opponent's vitality is reduced using weapons or magic is displayed. In this battle, the character who has lost the opponent's vitality first wins. Then, when the hero character 5d wins in this battle, as shown in FIG. 6B, a mode in which the monster character 5e has collapsed and a message "Monster has collapsed!" Are displayed. Alternatively, the LEDs 72a to 72m become a big hit symbol with a slight delay, and a big hit occurs. On the other hand, when the hero character 5d loses, a character state and a message indicating that the hero character 5d has lost are displayed, and at the same time or with a slight delay, the LEDs 72a to 72m come off as symbols.
[0040]
As described above, after the start winning, the character screen appears on the variable display unit 5 and a predetermined game is played before the big hit symbol or the missing symbol is displayed on the LEDs 72a to 72m. The player can enjoy the game without getting tired of the display of the entire variable display device including the LEDs 72a to 72m. In this embodiment, the hero character always wins or loses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a tie is drawn, and the first variable display device wins in the second variable display device. There may be times when it is not known.
[0041]
In this embodiment, the character screen is a battle scene between a hero and a monster. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it. In addition, the type of monster that appears in the battle scene between the hero and the monster is one type. However, the present invention is not limited to this type. May selectively appear as appropriate. In this way, when a weak monster appears, the player can recognize that the probability of occurrence of a big hit at that time is high, and the interest of the game rises. Furthermore, although the vitality of each character is displayed on the above-described character screen, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vitality of each character may not be displayed.
[0042]
Next, the display state of the variable display unit 5 during the big hit control will be described. FIGS. 7A and 7B show one mode of the display mode of the variable display unit 5 in the variable display device 4 during the big hit control.
[0043]
During the big hit control after the big hit occurs, the following display is made on the variable display section 5 of the variable display device 4.
[0044]
During the jackpot control, a predetermined character, such as a hero character 5j as shown in FIG. 7A, adventures a mountain, a cave, or the like according to a predetermined story. During this adventure, various obstacles such as the monster character 5k, rivers and rocks appear as shown in FIG. The hero character 5j overcomes these obstacles and continues the adventure. For example, when the monster character 5k appears, a battle scene similar to the battle scene shown in the first embodiment is developed.
[0045]
Then, during such an adventure, the hero character 5j can find the treasure chest 5m with a predetermined probability as shown in FIG. 7B. The treasure chest 5m is obtained when the hero character 5j wins the battle with the monster character 5k and when the hero character 5j arrives at a predetermined place in the adventure story. Items such as a lucky ring 5n (see FIG. 7 (b)) to which a special game value is given and a devil's ring from which the addition of a special game value is stopped are included in the treasure chest 5m thus obtained. And the item influences the state of the game thereafter.
[0046]
The special game value given by obtaining the lucky ring 5n is as follows.
[0047]
(1) The probability that a big hit occurs after the big hit ends is increased.
(2) On a pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, a passing port through which a pachinko ball passes and a variable display of a normal symbol (for example, a plurality of types of numerical values) in response to the pachinko ball passing through the passing port. Pachinko game additionally provided with a normal symbol variable display portion for performing the following, and a normal electric hand which is an electric hand which is opened for a predetermined time when the symbol in the normal symbol variable display portion is in a predetermined mode when stopped. In the machine, the probability that the ordinary symbol has a predetermined display mode is improved.
[0048]
(3) In the special game value shown in the above (2), the opening time of the ordinary electric winning is made longer than the normal opening time without changing the probability that the ordinary symbol will be in the predetermined stop mode.
[0049]
(4) After the jackpot, allow the player to continue playing with the pachinko gaming machine. In this case, the determination of the execution of the continuation of the game may be automatically performed by the pachinko gaming machine, or the pachinko gaming machine may display only that the player has obtained the lucky ring and make a determination on the gaming side. May be played continuously.
[0050]
As described above, during the big hit control, the character screen appears and a predetermined game is played, and the result of the game greatly affects the game state thereafter, so that the player can use the variable display device 4 even during the big hit. A game can be played happily without getting tired of the display on the variable display section 5.
[0051]
In the present embodiment, the adventure story is executed as the display state of the variable display unit 5 during the big hit control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other games such as horse racing and wheel racing may be used. When such a game is executed, the special game value is provided when the game result is a predetermined result.
[0052]
Further, in the present embodiment, the LEDs 72a to 72m are used as the first variable display device, but instead, a display device such as a 7-segment, dot matrix, or rotating drum may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display device 4 including the variable display unit 5 using an LCD is used as the second variable display device, but instead, a display device such as a plasma display or a CRT is used. You may. Further, the first and second variable display devices may be provided in a device other than the gaming machine such as a front glass, a curtain, an island, and the like.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first variable display portion used when the player determines whether or not a big hit occurs.Besides, the secondIs provided, and the operation result of whether or not the same jackpot as the display result displayed on the first variable display unit occurs on the second variable display unit is displayed by the movement of the image character. By determining whether or not a big hit occurs due to the movement of the image character, it is possible to make the game of the player interesting, and to determine whether the big hit is generated by the player, The player's feelings of excitement due to the movement of the image character displayed on the variable display section of the player and the subsequent results of the movement, uplifting the player's feelings until the big hit and the great expectation of the player's big hit Thereby, the player's willingness to play the game can be maintained and improved.
further,When controlling to the special game state, a predetermined operation of the image character is displayed on the second variable display section during the big hit control, and then an operation result corresponding to the control to the special game state is displayed in advance. When the state is not controlled, a predetermined operation of the image character is displayed on the second variable display section during the big hit control, and then an operation result corresponding to not controlling the special game state is displayed in advance.Therefore, even when the big hit control, which usually makes a simple game operation, is executed, the player has a “excitement” due to the movement of the image character and a great expectation for the subsequent operation result, and the big hit control is executed. Uplifting the feeling of the middle player and special after executing the jackpot controlGame state, The player's willingness to play can be maintained and improved. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine in the amusement arcade can be improved.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the first variable display section and the second variable display section are separately provided, the first variable display section and the second variable display section are provided by the player. The player can concentrate on the second variable display section without being mixed in the field of view of the player, and the player's feeling of excitement and expectation of the game can be further enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board surface of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a pattern of a symbol in each block of the LED when change is stopped.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a symbol determining procedure in an LED, including a table summarizing a range and use of a count value of each random counter.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display mode of a variable display unit in the variable display device.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display mode of a variable display unit in the variable display device during the big hit control.
[Explanation of symbols]
4 is a variable display device, 5 is a variable display unit, 50 and 60 are basic circuits, 58 is an LCD circuit, 68 is an LED circuit, and 72a to 72m are LEDs.

Claims (2)

A first variable display unit capable of variably changing the display, and a variable display available-a second variable display unit, became a particular display mode displaying a result of said first variable display unit is predetermined A gaming machine in which a jackpot control is executed in a case and a predetermined game value can be given,
A jackpot determining means for determining in advance whether or not to generate the jackpot, based on the fact that the ball hits the starting winning opening,
Based on the start winning, the display state is changed from the start of the variable display in the first variable display unit until the display result is derived and displayed, and the display result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is derived. First variable display control means for performing variable display control for displaying,
In the variable display of the by the variable display control means of the first variable display control variable display unit based rather the first to start winning that triggered performed, as effect image on the second display portion Second variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying an operation result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot pre-determining means after displaying a predetermined operation of the image character of
Special game state control means for controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player after the big hit control,
The second variable display control means includes:
When the special game state control means controls the special game state, it corresponds to displaying the predetermined operation of the image character on the second variable display section during the big hit control and then controlling the special game state. The operation result to be displayed is displayed in advance,
When the special game state control unit does not control the special game state, the control unit does not control the special game state after displaying the predetermined operation of the image character on the second variable display unit during the big hit control. A gaming machine characterized in that a corresponding operation result is displayed in advance. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first variable display section and the second variable display section are separately provided .

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