JP4353730B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko game machine or the like. Specifically, a display area in which multiple types of identification information that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner.MultipleOn the condition that the variable display device has and the game ball that has been thrown into the game area has entered the start area.KnowledgeFluctuation control that derives and displays the display result after starting the display of fluctuation of other information, Executable in parallel in each of the plurality of display areasFluctuation control means,Table in any of the plurality of display areasThe present invention relates to a ball game machine that can be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result becomes a specific display result.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  What is conventionally known as this type of ball game machine is, for example, a display area that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified.MultipleOn the condition that the variable display device has and the game ball that has been thrown into the game area has entered the start area.KnowledgeFluctuation control that derives and displays the display result after starting the display of fluctuation of other information, Executable in parallel in each of the plurality of display areasFluctuation control means,Table in any of the plurality of display areasThere are some which can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result becomes the specific display result.
[0003]
In such a ball game machine, for example, the display area of the variable display device is divided into an upper and lower first divided screen area and a second divided screen area, so that the first division is made in accordance with the winning in the starting area. Even when the identification information is variably displayed in the screen area, when the winning area is further won, the identification information can be variably displayed in the second divided screen area in accordance with the winning in the starting area. There was what was constituted in this way (for example, refer to patent documents 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2003-19280 A (page 4)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a ball game machine as described above, the display area of one variable display device is divided to form a plurality of display areas, so that the player may be controlled to a specific gaming state. Even if a game effect such as the occurrence of a reach state with a sense of expectation, the appearance of a character, or a notice effect is performed, the player will miss the game effect unless he / she pays attention to all the divided display areas. There was an inconvenience, and further, an inconvenience that the user had missed the moment of hitting the jackpot and could not feel the big hit.
[0006]
Also, since the player was gazing at all of the divided display areas, even if he did not miss the game effects, the game effects are performed in a narrow display area obtained by dividing the display area of one variable display device. It has been impossible to provide the player with a game effect with an impact that makes full use of the display area of the variable display device, and it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that does not cause the player to feel a loss and can improve the interest of the game effect.
[0008]
[Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects]
  (1) Display area capable of variably displaying (for example, variable display, update display, etc.) a plurality of types of identification information (for example, 12 numbers of special symbols “0” to “11”, etc.)For example, the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, etc.)MultipleA variable display device (for example, refer to the variable display device 8 etc.) and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball, a game ball, a hit ball, etc.) thrown into the game area (for example, the game area 6 etc.) For example, on the condition that it has entered the start winning opening 14 etc.)KnowledgeFluctuation control (for example, control for performing fluctuation display, etc.) for deriving and displaying a display result (for example, refer to a special symbol fixed stop symbol, etc.) after starting the fluctuation display of other information., Executable in parallel in each of the plurality of display areasVariation control means (for example, see SA07, SA09 in FIG. 4, SG05, SG06 in FIG. 10, game control microcomputer 53, production control microcomputer 81, etc.),Table in any of the plurality of display areasA ball game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific game state (for example, jackpot) that is advantageous to the player when the display result is a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol). There,
  On condition that the game ball has entered the starting area,The variation control is performed by the variation control means.A variation pattern (for example, see variation pattern, jackpot notice, etc.) for specifying a variation display mode in the display area (for example, a display mode in variation display)., From multiple types of variation patternsFluctuation pattern lottery means for lottery (see, for example, SD02 to SD05 in FIG. 7);
  in frontWritingNumber display areaRegionalAmong them, a predetermined variation display mode (for example, a display mode such as reach variation, reach tilt variation, etc. at the time of reach occurrence, FIG. 13) that can increase the expectation that the player will be controlled to the specific gaming state. Etc.)Indicated AreaIdentifyDisplay area identificationMeans (for example, refer to SI02 to SI07 in FIG. 12);
  SaidDisplay area identificationSpecified by meansIndicated AreaThe otherIndicated AreaThe display further includes enlarged display control means (for example, refer to SI08 to SI11 in FIG. 12, etc.) for performing enlarged display control (for example, see FIG. 16C).,
  Each of the plurality of display areas is a variable area in which the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed according to a predetermined order (for example, a special symbol “0 → 1 → 2 → 3 →... → 11 → 0 →...”). A combination of identification information as a display result,
  The plurality of types of variation patterns are identification information that has not yet been derived in one variation region among the plurality of variation regions and has already been derived in a variation region other than the one variation region. A reach variation pattern (for example, refer to the variation pattern in FIG. 13), which is a reach variation display mode (for example, refer to a reach symbol, etc.) that satisfies the condition that the derived identification information is a combination of the specific display results,
  The display area specifying means includes
    Among the plurality of display areas, the reach variation display mode is used, and the identification information within a predetermined order range with respect to the already-derived identification information (for example, ± with respect to the special symbol constituting the reach variation symbol) 2), a special design that falls within a range of ± 3) is specified in a range of reach variation display mode in which the one variation region is variably displayed.
    Out-of-range reach variation display mode in which the identification information variably displayed in the one variation region is out of the predetermined order range with respect to the already derived identification information (for example, a special that constitutes a reach variation pattern) Specified that it was out of the range of ± 2, ± 3, etc.)
  The enlarged display control means includes:
    The enlarged display control is performed for the display area that is the reach reach variation display mode specified by the display area specifying means,
    When it is determined that the display area has become the out-of-range reach variation display mode, the enlarged display control is terminated (see, for example, SK02 and SK05 in FIG. 15)..
[0009]
  According to the above configuration, StrangeBy dynamic control meansDoubleEach number display areaStrangeDynamic control can be performed in parallel. As a result, it is possible to more quickly process the variation control performed on the condition that the vehicle enters the start area, and the chance that the display result of the identification information focused by the player is derived and displayed per unit time is increased. Since efficiency is achieved, it is possible to improve the rate of entering a specific gaming state. Also, StrangeBy dynamic control meanspluralEven when the variation control is performed in each display area,Display area identificationIt becomes a predetermined variation display mode that gives a sense of expectation by means.Indicated AreaCan be specified and enlargedly displayed by the enlarged display control means. Accordingly, it is possible to appeal to the player that the variation display mode has become the predetermined variation display mode by making use of the display area of the variation display device, and the variation display device when the predetermined variation display mode is obtained. It is possible to provide the player with a game effect having an impact that makes full use of the display area, and to improve the interest of the game.
[0013]
  Also, display area identificationBy meansRihanIn-reach reach fluctuation display modeDisplay areaCan be specified and enlargedly displayed by the enlarged display control means. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the player that the range reach variation display mode has been achieved, and to provide the player with an impact reach effect that makes full use of the display area of the variation display device. , You can improve the fun of the game.
[0015]
  Also, display area identificationBy meansFor the display area that was in the range reach display modeOuter reach change display modeWhat becameIdentify and enlarge display controlTheEndFinishCan. As a result, the in-range reach variation display mode can be displayed in an enlarged manner, and when the out-of-range reach variation display mode is entered, the enlarged display can be terminated and displayed in a reduced size. Since it is possible to provide a player with an impact reach effect that makes full use of the display area, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.
[0018]
  (2) in frontChangeThe dynamic control means includes the plurality ofIndicated AreaOne ofInWhen the display result is the specific display result (for example, when the display mode of the third variation area 9c in FIG. 22 (i) is a big hit symbol).In a display area in which variation control is performed using the variation patternDisplay resultsSpecialAfter the specific gaming state controlled by the fixed display result is completed, the variation control to be derived and displayed is performed (for example, SD01, SD06, SD07, SD12 in FIG. 7, first, first in FIG. 22 (i)). The display result of the variable display of the second and fourth variable areas 9a, 9b, 9d is derived and displayed after the big hit game is completed).
[0019]
  According to the above configuration, after the specific gaming state ends,In the display area where fluctuation control was performed using the fluctuation patternThe display result can be derived and displayed. As a result, it is possible to fully enjoy the game effect in the specific game state while holding a sense of expectation that the display result of the identification information that is still under the variable control when being controlled to the specific game state may become the specific display result. Therefore, it is possible to add value to the game effect in the specific game state and improve the interest of the game.
  (3)  A plurality of types of identification information (for example, 12 numbers of special symbols “0” to “11”, etc.) that can be individually identified can be displayed in a variable manner (for example, variable display, update display, etc.). A variation display device having a plurality of first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, etc. (see, for example, the variation display apparatus 8, etc.) and a game ball thrown into the game area (for example, the game area 6, etc.) The display result (for example, a special symbol of the special symbol) is started after the display of the variation of the identification information is started on the condition that the pachinko ball (game ball, hit ball, etc.) has entered the start area (for example, the start winning opening 14). Fluctuation control means (for example, control for performing fluctuation display, etc.) for deriving and displaying a fixed stop symbol or the like) can be executed in parallel in each of the plurality of display areas (for example, SA07, FIG. 4). SA 9, SG05 and SG06 in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 53, the production control microcomputer 81, etc.), and the display result in any of the plurality of display areas is a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) Etc.) is a ball and ball game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific game state (for example, jackpot) that is advantageous to the player,
  On the condition that the game ball has entered the start area, a variation pattern for specifying a variation display mode (for example, a display mode in variation display) in the display region where the variation control is performed by the variation control unit (for example, display mode) Variation pattern, jackpot notice, etc.), a variation pattern lottery means (for example, see SD02 to SD05 in FIG. 7) for lottery from a plurality of types of variation patterns;
  Among the plurality of display areas, a predetermined variation display mode (for example, reach variation, reach variation variation, etc. at the time of reach occurrence, etc.) that can increase the expectation that the player will be controlled to the specific gaming state. Display area specifying means (for example, refer to SI02 to SI07 in FIG. 12, etc.)
  The display area specified by the display area specifying means is enlarged and displayed (for example, see FIG. 16C, etc.) for the display area specified by the display area specifying means (for example, SI08 in FIG. 12). To SI11 etc.),
  Each of the plurality of display areas has a plurality of variable areas for variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and derives and displays a combination of identification information as a display result,
  The plurality of types of variation patterns are identification information that has not yet been derived in one variation region among the plurality of variation regions and has already been derived in a variation region other than the one variation region. A reach variation pattern (for example, refer to the variation pattern in FIG. 13), which is a reach variation display mode (for example, refer to a reach symbol, etc.) that satisfies the condition that the derived identification information is a combination of the specific display results,
  When the display result in any one of the plurality of display areas is the specific display result (for example, the display mode of the third fluctuation area 9c in FIG. 22 (i) is a big hit symbol) Variation control for deriving and displaying the display result in the display area where variation control is performed using the reach variation pattern after the specific gaming state controlled by the specific display result is completed (For example, SD01, SD06, SD07, SD09, SD12 in FIG. 7 and the display results of the variable display in the first, second, and fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9d in FIG. 22 (i) are displayed after the big hit game ends. Derivation display etc.).
  According to the above-described configuration, variation control can be performed in parallel in each of the plurality of display areas by the variation control means. As a result, it is possible to more quickly process the variation control performed on the condition that the vehicle enters the start area, and the chance that the display result of the identification information focused by the player is derived and displayed per unit time is increased. Since efficiency is achieved, it is possible to improve the rate of entering a specific gaming state. Further, even when variation control is performed in each of the plurality of display regions by the variation control means, the display region specifying means displays a display region that has a predetermined variation display mode that gives a sense of expectation, and enlargement display control The display can be enlarged by means. Accordingly, it is possible to appeal to the player that the variation display mode has become the predetermined variation display mode by making use of the display area of the variation display device, and the variation display device when the predetermined variation display mode is obtained. It is possible to provide the player with a game effect having an impact that makes full use of the display area, and to improve the interest of the game.
[0021]
  Also,After the specific gaming state is over,In the display area where fluctuation control was performed using the reach fluctuation patternThe display result can be derived and displayed. As a result, it is possible to fully enjoy the game effect in the specific game state while holding a sense of expectation that the display result of the identification information that is still under the variable control when being controlled to the specific game state may become the specific display result. Therefore, it is possible to add value to the game effect in the specific game state and improve the interest of the game.
  (4)  In each of the plurality of variation areas, the plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed according to a predetermined order (for example, a special symbol “0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → ... → 11 → 0 → ...”),
  The display area specifying means has the reach variation display mode among the plurality of display areas, and the identification information within the predetermined order range (for example, the reach variation symbol, for example) Specify a display area that has a reach variation display mode within a range in which a special symbol that is within a range of ± 2, ± 3 with respect to the special symbol to be configured is variably displayed in the one fluctuation region,
  The enlarged display control means performs the enlarged display control on the display area in the range reach variation display mode specified by the display area specifying means.
  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to specify the display area that is in the range reach variation display mode by the display area specifying means and display the enlarged display by the enlarged display control means. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the player that the range reach variation display mode has been achieved, and to provide the player with an impact reach effect that makes full use of the display area of the variation display device. , You can improve the fun of the game.
  (5)  The display area specifying means includes the identification information that is variably displayed in the one change area for the display area in the range reach change display mode specified by the display area specifying means. On the other hand, it is specified that the out-of-range reach variation display mode that is out of the predetermined order range (for example, a special symbol out of the range of ± 2, ± 3 with respect to the special symbol constituting the reach variation symbol). ,
  The enlarged display control means ends the enlarged display control when it is specified that the display area has become the out-of-range reach variation display mode (for example, see SK02, SK05, etc. in FIG. 15).
  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to specify that the display area that has been in the range reach fluctuation display mode has been changed to the out-of-range reach fluctuation display mode by the display area specifying unit, and the enlarged display control can be terminated. As a result, the in-range reach variation display mode can be displayed in an enlarged manner, and when the out-of-range reach variation display mode is entered, the enlarged display can be terminated and displayed in a reduced size. Since it is possible to provide a player with an impact reach effect that makes full use of the display area, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.
  (6)  The predetermined variation display mode is determined in a plurality of types (for example, see FIG. 13 etc.),
  Expectation level at which the display result becomes the specific display result (for example, the ratio selected in SE04 when the determination is made a big hit in SE02 in FIG. 8 and the ratio selected when the determination is made to be out of place) Priority data (for example, priority level) indicating the priority specified by the display area specifying means for each type of the predetermined variable display mode is stored in proportion to the reliability calculated from Priority level data storage means (see, for example, FIG. 13) is further provided.
  The display area specifying unit specifies a display area in a variable display mode having a high priority among the plurality of display areas based on the priority order data stored in the priority order data storage unit (for example, (See SI07 in FIG. 12).
  According to the above-described configuration, even when the predetermined variation display mode is simultaneously displayed in two or more display areas, the display area specifying unit is configured according to the priority order data stored in proportion to the degree of expectation. It is possible to specify a display area that has a high-priority variable display mode. Thereby, it is possible to appeal to the player that the variation display mode with a high expectation as a specific display result has been achieved, and to give the player a game effect with an impact that makes full use of the display area of the variation display device. Can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved.
  (7)  The display area specifying means specifies the display area that has become the reach variation display mode among the plurality of display areas,
  The enlarged display control means performs the enlarged display control for the display area specified by the display area specifying means at a timing when the reach variation display mode is set.
  According to the above configuration, it is possible to specify the display area at the timing that becomes the reach variation display mode when the reach is generated by the display area specifying means, and to display the enlarged display by the enlarged display control means. This makes it possible to appeal to the player the display area when reaching the reach variation display mode, and to notify the player of the start of an impact reach effect that makes full use of the display area of the variation display device. Can improve the interest of the game.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a display area in which a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner.MultipleOn the condition that the variable display device has and the game ball that has been thrown into the game area has entered the start area.KnowledgeFluctuation control that derives and displays the display result after starting the display of fluctuation of other information, Executable in parallel in each of the plurality of display areasFluctuation control means,Table in any of the plurality of display areasThe present invention can be applied to any ball game machine that can be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result becomes the specific display result.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the rear of the glass door frame 2. A hitting ball supply tray 10 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. Under the hitting ball supply tray 10, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 10 and an operation knob 5 for a player to operate the hitting balls. When the player operates the operation knob 5, the hit balls stored in the hit ball supply tray 10 can be discharged one by one. The fired hit ball is guided into the game area 7 by the guide rail 29. A valve-like backflow prevention member 30 is provided at the exit portion from the guide rail 29 to the game area 7.
[0024]
In the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 is provided for variably displaying special symbols as examples of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The fluctuation display device 8 is provided with a fluctuation display unit 9 made of a liquid crystal display. The variable display unit 9 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and is configured by other image display type display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), an FED (Field Emission Display), a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), and a dot matrix. May be.
[0025]
Further, below the variable display device 8, a starting winning combination 15 having a starting winning opening (starting opening) 14 and a variable winning ball that is in an open state in which a hitting ball can be won by tilting the opening / closing plate 20. A device 19 is provided. In addition, as a general winning opening, a winning opening 24 is provided at the lower left and right of the variable display device 8. Further, a passing gate 11 into which a hit ball can enter is provided at the lower left and right of the variable display device 8. Reference numeral 26 denotes an out port for collecting the hit ball as an out ball when the hit ball does not win the winning port 24 or the variable winning ball apparatus 19, and 25 is a decorative lamp.
[0026]
On the outer periphery of the game area 7, there are provided game effect lamps 28 a to 28 c, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when the prize ball is paid out, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the ball is out. Speakers 27 for generating a sound effect such as a stereo sound are provided on the left and right sides.
[0027]
The variable display unit 9 is capable of variable display (also referred to as update display or variable display) of a plurality of types of special symbols constituting identification information including numbers, characters other than numbers, figures, patterns, etc. Fluctuating display is possible in which other images such as the background can be displayed as moving images or still images. Here, the plurality of types of special symbols refer to a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, and the identification information or a combination of the identification information means hit and miss. In addition to the special symbol variation display effect, the variation display unit 9 can also hold display for notifying the special symbol variation display count and a regular symbol variation display.
[0028]
The variation display unit 9 includes a plurality of first variation regions 9a, second variation regions 9b, third variation regions 9c, and fourth variation regions 9d that can form a display region for variably displaying special symbols. In the fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, the special symbol variation display can be executed in parallel. In addition, the variable display unit 9 has a reserved memory display area 9e capable of forming a display area in which a reserved memory display is lit to notify the number of times that the variable symbol is displayed. Is configured to be able to notify the number of times each is performed in each of the plurality of variable regions.
[0029]
Further, the fluctuation display portion 9 is formed with a normal fluctuation area 9f for variably displaying the normal symbol, and the gate passing memory lighting display for informing the number of times of fluctuation display of the normal symbol performed in the normal fluctuation area 9f. A gate passing memory indicator 13 is provided. In the normal fluctuation region 9f, normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information such as graphics can be displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol may be any symbol that can be distinguished from the special symbol in some form.
[0030]
In addition, a start opening switch 17 for detecting a winning ball, which is a winning game ball, is provided in the passage of the start winning opening 14 arranged in the game area 7, and a game ball is detected by the start opening switch 17. In such a case, control for displaying the number of reserved memories is performed, and control for starting variation display of special symbols for each detected game ball is performed. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is variably displayed in the first to fourth variable areas, or when the special symbol cannot be immediately variably displayed, such as when controlled to the big hit state. In addition, when a hit ball further enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 17, “4” or “20” is stored in the storage buffer as the upper limit of the storage number according to the gaming state. A random number extracted from a predetermined random counter (see FIG. 3) is stored in the storage buffer when the hit ball has passed, and the stored number is displayed by the number of lighting display in the hold storage display area 9e. Then, every time the special symbol variation display using the stored random number is started, the lighting display number is decreased by one.
[0031]
The passage of the passage gate 11 is provided with a gate switch 12 that detects a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 11. When the gate switch 12 detects a game ball, the on-hold storage display area 9e is turned on. The control for displaying the gate passing memory number of the gate passing memory display 13 is performed similarly to the display number, and the control for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed.
[0032]
The normal variation area 9f displays a variety of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information such as numbers. When the display result of the variable display becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, “◯”), it becomes “winning” and is provided in the starter electric accessory 15 constituting the start winning opening 14. The pair of left and right movable pieces thus opened is opened once, and the hitting ball is easier to start and win for a predetermined time.
[0033]
On the condition that the hit ball has won the start winning opening 14, the special symbol is displayed in the variable region (for example, any one of the first to fourth variable regions 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, 9 d) where the variable display is not performed. The variable display is started sequentially. The variable display is performed by scrolling the special symbol from the top to the bottom in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a number from “0” to “11”. Note that the variable display may be started simultaneously in the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d, and the variable display may be started again at the same time after all the variable displays are completed.
[0034]
When a specific display result (for example, “333”) is displayed as a special display result of the special symbol in any of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d. It is also called “hit” and the gaming state shifts to a specific gaming state (hit state). In the specific game state, the opening / closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is opened and the large winning opening is opened. Thereby, it is controlled to the 1st state advantageous for the player who can make a hit ball win a big winning opening. The opening / closing plate 20 is driven by a solenoid 21.
[0035]
A count switch 22 that detects a hit ball that has won a prize in the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is provided inside the large winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 19. The special winning opening is divided into a specific winning area and a normal winning area, and a V count switch 23 for detecting a V winning is provided in the specific winning area. The winning ball that has won the specific winning area is detected by the V count switch 23 and then detected by the count switch 22. On the other hand, a normal winning ball won in the normal winning area is detected only by the count switch 22 in the big winning opening. Each time a winning ball won in the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is detected by the count switch 22, 15 prize balls are paid out.
[0036]
The first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is either when the number of hit balls that have entered the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. When the earlier condition is established, the process is temporarily terminated and the opening / closing plate 20 is closed. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is controlled to a 2nd state unfavorable for the player who cannot win a hit ball. Then, on the condition that the hit ball that entered during the period in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state has specifically won in the specific winning area and has been detected by the V count switch 23, the variable winning at that time After the first state of the ball device 19 is finished and becomes the second state, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again, and repeated continuation control is performed to place the variable winning ball device 19 in the first state. The upper limit number of executions of this repeated continuation control is set to 16 times, for example. In the repeated continuation control, the state in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state is called a round. When the upper limit number of executions of the repeated continuation control is 16, the variable winning ball apparatus 19 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.
[0037]
When the display result of the variable display unit 9 is a special combination of identification information (for example, when an odd number of “777” is displayed; hereinafter, also referred to as “probable big hit symbol”), “probable big hit” is given. The probability of winning a big hit is higher than the normal gaming state. That is, the special game state is a probability fluctuation state that is more advantageous for the player. The normal gaming state in the present embodiment refers to a gaming state other than the specific gaming state and the probability variation state. The special game state refers to a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high (a big hit is likely to occur). Further, in this probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal variation region 9f becomes a winning symbol is increased. The control to the probability variation state is performed by a game control microcomputer 53 described later.
[0038]
The special gaming state is given when the display result of the fluctuation display unit 9 is a big hit symbol by the probability variation symbol of the big hit symbol, compared to when the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol other than the probability variation symbol. Any value can be added as long as the added value increases. Therefore, the special game state includes a variable time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “short time control”) in which the time from the start of the variable display in the variable display unit 9 and the normal variable region 9f until the display result is displayed is reduced. Also referred to as “short time”). Further, the special game state may be an open extended state in which the opening time of the starting electric accessory 15 and the number of opening times are increased (to be opened a plurality of times). Control to the fluctuation time shortened state and the open extended state is performed by a game control microcomputer 53 described later.
[0039]
If the display result is neither a big hit symbol nor a probabilistic big hit symbol, the game is “lost” and the gaming state remains unchanged and remains in the normal state. In addition, a reach state (also referred to as reach) may occur during the special symbol variation display. Here, the reach state means that when the stopped symbol (referred to as a reach symbol) constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol, the symbol that has not yet stopped (referred to as the reach variation symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. That is, all or some of the symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.
[0040]
Specifically, when a predetermined symbol is stopped, an effective line that is a big hit is determined for each variable region, and a predetermined symbol is stopped in a part of the display area on the effective line In the display area on the active line that has not been stopped yet, the display is fluctuating (for example, the left, right and right display areas of the left, middle, and right display areas provided for each variable area). Is a part of the big hit symbol (for example, “7”) in a state where the display is stopped and the middle display area is still in a variable display). Further, when reach occurs, an enlargement / reduction effect is performed in which the display mode of the variable display in the variable region where the reach state is generated is enlarged and the display mode of the variable display in the other variable region is reduced (FIG. 16). (See (c) etc.). Note that effects that start after reach has occurred are collectively referred to as reach effects. In addition, during variable display, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design) may be displayed, or the background display mode may be changed to make a big hit notice. This change of the character display and the background display mode is called a character effect display. An enlargement / reduction effect is also performed when the character effect display is performed (see FIG. 20B, etc.).
[0041]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 2, a game control board 31, an effect control board 80, and a power supply board 91 are shown as control boards.
[0042]
A game control microcomputer 53 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 31. The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 as an example of a storage means for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as an example of a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation in accordance with a control program, and This is a game control microcomputer including an I / O port 57. Note that the RAM 55 in this embodiment includes a normal-time holding storage area 55A that stores the holding upper limit number as “4” when the gaming state is a normal time other than the big hit (including the probability variation time), and the gaming state is It is composed of a big hit holding storage area 55B that stores the upper limit number of holdings as “20” when the big hit is in progress. The I / O port unit 57 is a terminal capable of inputting and outputting information in the microcomputer. The game control microcomputer 53 is connected to various switches (including a gate switch 12, a start port switch 17, a ball break detection switch 167, a full tank switch 48, a V count switch 23, a count switch 22, a winning port switch 24a, etc.) In response to the signal from, control is performed to drive the connected device to be controlled.
[0043]
Further, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, and the special symbol variation display performed in each of the first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and the display of the special symbol. Information output circuit for outputting symbol confirmation information indicating that the result has been derived, probability variation information indicating that the probability variation state is present, and prize ball information indicating the number of prize balls to a hall computer 92 such as a hall management computer Is included.
[0044]
The game control microcomputer 53 transmits information on the effect control command, which is command information for controlling the equipment controlled by the effect control microcomputer 81. The effect control microcomputer 81 on the effect control board 80 performs control to drive the control target device in response to the effect control command. The effect control command includes a display control command (such as an Nth variation pattern command) for the variation control contents of the special symbol and the normal symbol corresponding to the variation region, and lamps and LEDs and other light emitters (hereinafter collectively referred to as a lamp). A lamp control command for the control content, a sound control command for the sound control content, and the like are included.
[0045]
Specifically, as the display control command, for example, an Nth variation pattern command (including the start of variation display) for specifying a variation pattern type to be described later for performing variation display in the Nth variation region, Various commands corresponding to the Nth variation region relating to the variation display such as the stop symbol, the variation display stop, and the display at the time of big hit are shown. Based on the display control command, the effect control board 80 has the first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, which are formed in the variation display unit 9 with predetermined backgrounds and characters corresponding to the variation patterns. Control to display each of 9d is performed.
[0046]
The effect control board 80 analyzes the various control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 in accordance with the program and controls the effect control microcomputer 81 for controlling the effect device mounted in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the effect control In response to a command from the microcomputer 81, the display area of the fluctuation display unit 9 is divided into first to fourth fluctuation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and the display area is actually driven in each of the divided fluctuation areas. A VDP 82 (Video Display Processor), a VRAM 83 (Video Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing image data generated by the VDP 82, a character ROM 84 for storing special symbol display modes and character sprite data, etc. Is installed.
[0047]
The effect control microcomputer 81, like the game control microcomputer 53, is a ROM 95 which is an example of a storage means for storing a program for effect control and the like, a RAM 94 which is an example of a storage means used as a work memory, a control This is an effect control microcomputer that includes a CPU 93 and an I / O port unit 96 that perform control operations in accordance with an operation program.
[0048]
The production control microcomputer 81 operates according to a program stored in the ROM 95 (for example, including a program for displaying special symbols in the order of “0 → 1 → 2 → 3 →... → 11 → 0 →...)” When an interrupt signal as a strobe signal input from the game control microcomputer 53 is input, an interrupt operation state is entered and an effect control command is captured. Then, according to the captured effect control command, display control of images displayed in the first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, sound control of game sounds output from the speaker 27, game effect lamps, etc. Lighting control for controlling lighting is performed.
[0049]
In addition to the program, the ROM 95 displays a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation image data determined in advance regarding the timing at which the special symbol stops, the occurrence of reach, the contents of reach, etc., and the variation area. Stored is a priority order data table storing priority levels corresponding to display modes when the display mode is enlarged. The CPU 93 reads the corresponding fluctuation image data based on the effect control command from the fluctuation pattern table stored in the ROM 95 and transmits it to the VDP 82.
[0050]
The VDP 82 maps designated data (including sprite data) in the display screen buffer area of the VRAM 83 according to the transmitted fluctuation image data. The VDP 82 reads map data mapped to the display screen buffer area of the VRAM 83 at a predetermined timing, and reads sprite data and the like of each image from the character ROM 84 based on each image included in this map data.
[0051]
Next, the VDP 82 performs a coloring process on the map data mapped in the display screen buffer area of the VRAM 83 to generate an image display signal. The VDP 82 transmits the analog RGB signal obtained by converting the generated image display signal by a D / A conversion circuit (not shown) and the composite synchronization signal SYNC to the variable display device 8. The fluctuation display device 8 displays an image on the fluctuation display unit 9 based on the transmitted RGB signal and composite sync signal SYNC.
[0052]
As described above, the effect control microcomputer 81 displays on the screen a special symbol, background, character, or the like corresponding to the variation image data specified from the display control command input from the game control microcomputer 53. Take control.
[0053]
When the received effect control command is a lamp control command, the effect control microcomputer 81 responds to the lamp control command with the game effect lamps 28a to 28c, the prize ball lamp 51, the ball out lamp 52, and the decoration lamp. 25, the light emitter drive control of the gate passing storage display area, the reserved storage display area, and the like is performed.
[0054]
When the received effect control command is a sound control command, the effect control microcomputer 81 controls the sound output (generated) from the speaker 27 in accordance with the sound control command.
[0055]
As described above, in FIG. 2, the fluctuation control function, the lamp control function, and the sound control function are all included in one production control microcomputer 81, and the microcomputer 81 performs display control commands and lamp control as described above. An example in which a command and a sound control command are received and various controls are performed according to the command is shown. By adopting such a configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can easily perform an effect in which display control, lamp control, and sound control are synchronized.
[0056]
In addition, the variation control function, the lamp control function, and the sound control function are not limited to the configuration in which all of the variation control function, the lamp control function, and the sound control function are included in one production control microcomputer 81 as described above. May be divided into a plurality of microcomputers, or may be appropriately combined to form a plurality of microcomputers, and various controls may be performed in accordance with commands defined for each microcomputer.
[0057]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control by the game control microcomputer 53 on the game control board 31 side. FIG. 3 shows four types of random counters, a random counter R1, a random counter R2, a random counter R3, and a random counter R4.
[0058]
The random counter R1 uses a random number used for determining whether or not the display result of the special symbol variation display resulting from the reserved storage is to be the specific display result, that is, whether or not the jackpot is a big win. A jackpot determination random counter for extracting at times. When the extracted random number is a predetermined value (for example, “7”, etc.), a determination is made that the jackpot is a big hit.
[0059]
When the random number extracted from the random counter R1 is a predetermined value which is a big hit, the random counter R2 extracts a random number used for determining the display result of the special symbol variation display resulting from the reserved storage at the time of starting winning This is a jackpot symbol determination random counter for the purpose. Whether or not the above-mentioned probability variation big hit is determined is made depending on whether the extracted random number is an odd number or an even number. The random counter R1 and the random counter R2 described above are incremented by 1 every timer interruption (specifically, 2 msec) in the game control main process, and incremented and updated from 0 up to the upper limit 658 or 11, respectively. After the addition is updated, the addition is updated again from 0.
[0060]
The random counter R3 is extracted when selecting a random number used for selecting a type of fluctuation (including all fluctuations such as normal fluctuation and reach fluctuation) to be executed in the special symbol fluctuation display regardless of whether or not it is a big hit. This is a reach type selection random counter. The variation pattern is determined using a selection table (not shown) to which random numbers extracted from the random counter R3 belong according to a predetermined distribution rate. In the present embodiment, the ratio selected when the random number extracted from the random counter R1 is a predetermined value is compared with the ratio selected when the random number is not a predetermined value. The distribution ratio is set such that the reach variation pattern, the shooting reach variation pattern, the frame advance reach variation pattern, and the normal reach variation pattern increase in this order, that is, the reliability increases.
[0061]
The random counter R4 is a random counter for determining a variation pattern for extracting a random number to be used for determining a variation pattern to be executed from the selection table selected by the random number extracted from the random counter R3. It is determined as a variation pattern for executing the variation pattern corresponding to the extracted random number among the variation patterns set in advance for each variation type. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern described later is compared with the ratio selected when the random number extracted from the random counter R1 is a predetermined value, compared with the ratio selected when the random number is not the predetermined value. The distribution ratio is set so that the reach fluctuation pattern that develops in stages is higher than the reach fluctuation pattern that does not develop, that is, the reliability of the reach fluctuation pattern that develops becomes higher. Note that the random counter R3 and the random counter R4 described above are added and updated from 0 and updated up to 110 or 120, which is the upper limit thereof, and then added and updated again from 0.
[0062]
The random counter R3 and the random counter R4 described above are added by using a value corresponding to the value extracted from the refresh register for each timer interrupt (specifically 2 msec) of the game control main process and for the interrupt process surplus time. Updated. Here, the refresh register is a hard random number that is added and updated at an extremely high speed regardless of the clock control of the game control microcomputer 53. For example, each of the random counter R3 and the random counter R4 is added from the hard random number. It is a random number for extracting a value to be used for. Therefore, since the addition values of the random counter R3 and the random counter R4 can be changed each time by the random number extracted from the refresh register, the randomness can be further improved and the selection table can be set and the variation pattern can be determined. .
[0063]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the game control main process and the interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In FIG. 4, (a) shows the main process for game control, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.
[0064]
In the game control main process, an initialization process is first performed in SA01, and a process for adding and updating the value extracted from the refresh register during the remaining time of the timer interrupt process is performed in SA02. That is, processing for updating the random numbers of the random counter R3 and the random counter R4 is performed. In SA03, a switch process is performed to determine whether or not a detection switch (for example, the start port switch 17 or the like) for detecting a winning or passing game ball is detected, and an error process is performed in SA04. In SA05, processing for updating the random numbers of the random counter R1 and the random counter R2 is performed. In SA06, the same processing as SA05 is performed on the random counter R3 and the random counter R4.
[0065]
Next, in SA07, a special symbol process is performed. In this special symbol process, variation control processing is performed in each of the first to fourth variation regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d divided by the VDP 82.
[0066]
Further, a normal symbol process is performed at SA08, and a special symbol command process for transmitting an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 53 to the effect control microcomputer 81 of the effect control board 80 is performed at SA09. In SA10, a process of transmitting a normal symbol control command for controlling a normal symbol is performed. In SA11, information output processing for outputting various gaming machine information to the outside is performed, in SA12, solenoid output processing for outputting control signals for exciting and controlling various solenoids is performed, and in SA13, transmitted from various detection switches. A prize ball process is performed based on the detection signal. In SA14, a storage process is performed to store the number of game balls that are not used for the variable display by an upper limit number corresponding to the gaming state, and in SA15, a test signal output process for outputting a test signal is performed.
[0067]
FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining a subroutine program of special symbol process processing indicated by SA07 in FIG. In the special symbol process in the present embodiment, after the process of SB01, the process of SB03 or SB04 is performed based on the flag set as the special symbol process flag. The special symbol process flag is configured so that a variable process flag and a jackpot process flag can be set.
[0068]
In SB01, a winning confirmation process for confirming whether or not a game ball has been detected by the start port switch 17 described above is performed. In SB02, whether or not a variable process flag described later is set as the current special symbol process process. When the variable process flag is set, the variable process process is performed at SB03, and when the variable process flag is not set, the big hit process process is performed at SB04.
[0069]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the winning confirmation process of SB01 performed every 2 msec described in the special symbol process process of FIG.
[0070]
First, in SC01, it is determined whether or not a start win has been made. If it is determined that there has been a start prize, it is determined in SC02 whether or not the gaming state is a big hit. When it is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the upper limit number of reserved storage during a big hit in SC03 is reached, and when it is not a big hit, it is set as the upper limit number when a big hit is not hit in SC04. It is determined whether or not “4” is reached or more. When the upper limit of the reserved memory according to the gaming state has not been reached, a process of adding 1 to the current reserved memory number is performed in SC05, a process of extracting a random number from the random counter R1 to the random counter R4 is performed in SC06, and extracted in SC07 The random number is stored in the reserved storage area provided in the RAM 55 corresponding to each game ball, and the winning confirmation process is terminated.
[0071]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the variation process process of SB03 described in the special symbol process process of FIG. Note that the Nth fluctuation region corresponds to one of the first to fourth fluctuation regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d described above depending on the value of N. For example, when N = 1, the first fluctuation region 9a. Is shown.
[0072]
First, in SD01, it is determined whether or not the Nth change region stop flag is in an on state. When it is determined in SD01 that it is not in the ON state (in this embodiment, not immediately after the end of the big hit), the first to fourth variation process processes are performed in SD02 to SD05. On the other hand, when it is determined in SD01 that it is in the ON state (in the present embodiment, immediately after the big hit is finished), a process for transmitting the Nth variation area restart signal to the effect control microcomputer 81 in SD06. Then, a process for setting the Nth fluctuation region stop flag to the OFF state is performed.
[0073]
The Nth fluctuation area stop flag is a fluctuation display of a fluctuation area other than the fluctuation area where the big hit occurs when a big hit occurs in any of the first to fourth fluctuation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d. Is a flag that is set when reach is reached, and is a flag for resuming the variable display after the big hit from the display state of the Nth variable region. The Nth fluctuation region restart signal is a signal for restarting the fluctuation display from the stored display mode of the Nth fluctuation region.
[0074]
In SD07, it is determined whether or not a big hit symbol has been displayed among the display results of the first to fourth fluctuation regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d. When it is determined that the symbol is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to SD08, where the Nth variation process flag is set by the Nth variation pattern setting process described later, Processing is performed to determine whether or not the flag is the Nth all symbol stop waiting flag set by the all N symbol variation start processing. That is, it is determined whether or not the variable display has already been performed.
[0075]
When “N” is determined in SD08, the process of storing the Nth variable process flag currently set in SD13 is performed, and the process proceeds to SD14. Thereby, a change display can be performed after the end of the big hit. On the other hand, when “Y” is determined in SD08, it is determined whether or not the reach variation pattern causes reach in the variation display performed in the variation region other than the variation region displaying the big hit symbol in SD09. A determination is made. When it is determined that the reach variation pattern is detected, processing for transmitting the Nth variation region storage signal to the effect control microcomputer 81 in SD12 and processing for setting the Nth variation region stop flag to the on state are performed. It is. The Nth variation region storage signal is a signal for forcibly storing the display mode of the Nth variation region.
[0076]
When it is determined in SD09 that the pattern is not a reach variation pattern, a stop symbol already set by an N-th stop symbol setting process, which will be described later, is stopped in SD10, and an N-th variation process flag is described later in SD11. The Nth special symbol variation waiting flag used for the Nth special symbol variation waiting processing is set. In SD14, the special symbol process flag is set to the big hit process flag used for the big hit process processing described later. Note that the processing of SD08 to SD13 is performed for each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
[0077]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the Nth variation process shown by SD02 to SD05 in FIG. The Nth variation process is executed for each variation region in accordance with the Nth variation process flag set for each of the first to fourth variation regions. The Nth variation symbol is a Nth special symbol variation waiting flag, an Nth special symbol determination flag, an Nth stop symbol setting flag, an Nth variation pattern setting flag, an Nth all symbol variation start flag, and an Nth all symbol suspension wait. The flag can be set. In the N-th variation process, the display state of the first to fourth variation areas can be controlled using the same module, so that the capacity of the ROM 95 necessary for storing the program is minimized. Can be suppressed.
[0078]
In SE01, an Nth special symbol variation waiting process is performed. It is determined whether or not there is a hold memory. If there is no hold memory, command information for setting the display state of the variable area where the variable display is not performed to a standby state for waiting for a customer is set, and the hold memory is set. If there is, the Nth variation process flag is updated to the Nth special symbol determination flag, and the process can be shifted to the Nth special symbol determination process. Note that game information relating to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like may be displayed on the display screen in the standby state based on a signal transmitted to the hall computer 92 or the like.
[0079]
In SE02, an Nth special symbol determination process is performed. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the number of reserved memories is confirmed, and if the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit according to the value of the random number extracted from the random counter R1. . In SE03, the above-described Nth stop symbol setting process is performed. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed is set as a display result of the variation display of the special symbol in the Nth variation region, and the Nth variation process flag is updated to the Nth variation pattern setting flag so that the process can proceed to the Nth variation pattern setting process. It is processing.
[0080]
In SE04, an Nth variation pattern setting process is performed. In the present embodiment, according to the random number value extracted from the random counter R3 and the random counter R4, a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern used for variation display of the special symbol in the Nth variation region is set, This is a process for updating the Nth variation process flag to the Nth all symbol variation start flag and allowing the transition to the Nth all symbol variation start process.
[0081]
In SE05, an N-th all symbol variation start process is performed. In this process, the special symbol starts to be displayed in the Nth variation area, the Nth variation process flag is updated to the Nth all symbol stop waiting flag, and the process can be shifted to the Nth all symbol variation start process. In SE06, the N-th all symbols stop waiting process is performed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol displayed in the Nth variation area is controlled to be stopped and displayed, and the Nth variation process flag is updated to the Nth special symbol variation waiting flag to perform the Nth special symbol variation waiting process. This is a process that enables migration. Note that the fluctuation display performed in another fluctuation area when a big hit occurs in one fluctuation area is specified from the set fluctuation pattern except when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is a reach fluctuation pattern. Even before the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the process of displaying the stop with the special symbol set in the N-th stop symbol setting process is performed by SD10 of the fluctuation process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether or not the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, the display result of the variation display performed when the big hit occurs may be stopped and displayed.
[0082]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for jackpot process processing indicated by SB04 in FIG. In the jackpot process, any one of SF01 to SF04 described later is executed according to the jackpot process flag set in SD14 of the variable process process.
[0083]
First, in SF01, a big hit display process is performed. A jackpot display for notifying that the jackpot has occurred on the fluctuation display unit 9 is performed. In SF02, a big hit middle round display process is performed. The control for displaying the big hit round on the fluctuation display unit 9 is started. In SF03, the V display process during the big prize opening is performed. Control is performed such that a display control command for a big hit middle round display is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 81 of the effect control board 80.
[0084]
In SF04, a big hit end display process is performed. A display for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state is finished is performed. In addition, after the end of the big hit is notified in SF04, in order to start the variable display in the first to fourth variable areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, the process of setting the variable process flag as the special symbol process flag is SF05. Performed in
[0085]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the main process for effect control and the interrupt process executed by the microcomputer 81 for effect control. In FIG. 10, (a) shows the main process for effect control, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This interrupt process is executed once every 33 msec, for example.
[0086]
In SG01, an initialization process is performed. In SG02, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is set to an on state. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the timer interrupt flag is cleared in SG03. In SG04, command analysis processing is performed. In the command analysis process of SG04, the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 is analyzed to determine what command it is, and the fluctuations performed in each of the first to fourth fluctuation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d. Processing for setting a pattern is performed.
[0087]
In SG05, the variable display control process is performed. In this variable display control process, a process for controlling the variable display performed in the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d is performed. In SG06, an enlarged display control process is performed. In this enlarged display control process, it is determined whether or not the display mode is an enlarged display mode for each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d, and display control such as enlargement or reduction is performed. Processing is performed.
[0088]
In SG07, processing for controlling various devices is performed based on sound or lamp control command among the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53, and the lamp control command. In FIG. 10B, a timer interrupt process is performed, and the timer interrupt flag is set to ON in SG08. In SG09, the timer interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is terminated.
[0089]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the variable display control process shown in SG05 of FIG.
[0090]
In SH01, a process is performed to determine whether or not the effect control microcomputer 81 has received the above-mentioned Nth variation area storage signal. If received, the big hit flag is set to the ON state at SH02, and the process of stopping the display timer for the Nth variation area corresponding to the Nth variation area storage signal received at SH03 and the current in the Nth variation area The process of storing the display mode is performed.
[0091]
In SH04, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is not in the ON state, the first to fourth variable display control process processes are performed in SH05 to SH08, and the variable display control process process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SH04 that the big hit flag is on, whether the big hit display control process is performed in SH09, and whether the presentation control microcomputer 81 has received the above-mentioned Nth variation area restart signal in SH10. A determination of whether or not is made.
[0092]
When it is determined in SH10 that the Nth variation area restart signal is received, the big hit flag is set to OFF in SH11, and the variable display is resumed from the display mode temporarily stored as the Nth variation area in SH12. At the same time, a process for restarting a display timer for controlling the variable display is performed.
[0093]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for the enlarged display control process shown in SG06 of FIG.
[0094]
First, in SI01, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a big hit. In the enlarged display control process in the present embodiment, when the big hit is being made, the enlarged display control process is terminated in order to execute the big hit game effect using the entire area of the variable display unit 9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not made in SI01, is the enlarged display mode in which the display modes of the respective variable displays in the first to fourth variable areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d are expanded in SI02 to SI05? First to fourth variation region display mode determination processing is performed to determine whether or not, and when enlarging, first to fourth variation regions for setting the Nth expansion flag for the Nth variation region in SI08 to SI11 A display mode determination process is executed.
[0095]
Here, with reference to FIG. 13, the display mode which becomes the determination target of SI02 to SI05 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a priority table storing priority levels for each enlarged display mode. This priority table indicates whether or not the display mode of each variable display in the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d is an enlarged display mode in SI02 to SI05 in the above-described enlarged display control process. It is used when determining or deciding which of the variable flags to adopt from which of the variable flags to be adopted from a plurality of zoom flags set in SI07, which will be described later.
[0096]
Here, the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment includes a normal fluctuation pattern that does not cause reach, a normal reach fluctuation pattern that causes normal reach, a frame advance reach fluctuation pattern that causes frame advance reach, and a shooting reach fluctuation that causes shooting reach. The pattern and the dream dream reach variation pattern in which the character dream dream appears are configured to be set in the Nth variation pattern setting process of SE04 in FIG.
[0097]
When the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set, the priority level of the display mode in the normal fluctuation from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop of the reach symbol is “0”, indicating that the reach symbol has stopped and the reach has occurred. The priority level of the enlarged display mode at the time of notification display (for example, display such as “normal reach”) is “5”, and normal reach after displaying the notification that the reach symbol has stopped and reach has occurred. The display mode of the normal reach variation pattern so that the priority level of the enlarged display mode in the variation until the tilt variation is “1” and the priority level of the expanded display mode in the developed normal reach variation is “6”. The priority level is set corresponding to The normal reach tilt variation refers to a variation in which the variation rate of the reach variation symbol becomes slow when the normal reach is developed and the number of frames between the reach symbol and the reach variation symbol becomes ± 2.
[0098]
When the shooting reach variation pattern is set, the priority level of the display mode in the normal variation from when the variation display is started until the reach symbol stops is “0”, and the reach symbol has stopped and the reach has occurred The priority display level of the enlarged display mode when the notification display is displayed (for example, “shooting reach”) is “5”, and the shooting reach fluctuation or after the reach display is stopped and the notification that the reach has occurred is displayed. Shooting reach has been further developed so that the priority level of the enlarged display mode in the fluctuation until the shooting reach fluctuation is “1” and the priority level of the enlarged display mode in the developed shooting reach fluctuation is “3”. The priority level of the enlarged display mode in reach tilt variation is set to “6” so that the display mode of the shooting reach variation pattern is Is allowed to priority level is set. Note that the shooting reach variation refers to a variation in which the variation rate of the reach variation symbol becomes slow when the reach is developed and the number of frames of the reach symbol and the reach variation symbol becomes ± 3. Further, the shooting reach tilt variation refers to a variation in which the variation rate of the reach variation symbol is further reduced when the reach is developed and the number of frames between the reach symbol and the reach variation symbol becomes ± 2.
[0099]
Similarly, for the frame advance reach variation pattern and the dream dream reach variation pattern, the priority level is set in correspondence with the display mode of the set variation pattern. As the set variation pattern develops, the priority level of the priority data table is configured so that the priority level corresponding to the developed display mode becomes higher. Further, the priority level is set to “5” in correspondence with the display mode when a character that appears regardless of the variation pattern is displayed.
[0100]
Next, in SI06 of FIG. 12, a process for determining whether or not the Nth enlargement flag is set for a plurality of variable regions is performed. When it is determined that a plurality of Nth enlarged flags are set in the ON state, the enlarged display mode of the Nth variation area is compared based on the priority order data table in SI07, and the enlarged display mode having a high priority level. The process of adopting the Nth enlarged flag corresponding to is performed, and the process of executing the first to fourth variable region enlarged display processes of SI08 to SI11 is performed based on the adopted or set Nth enlarged flag. When the Nth enlarged flag adopted by SI07 is the same, the enlarged display is maintained by any of the first to fourth variable region enlarged display processes of SI08 to SI11 based on the adopted Nth enlarged flag. The Rukoto. When the priority level is the same in SI07, the display mode in one variable region (for example, a region where the value of N is small) is preferentially enlarged and displayed in another variable region after the variable display is completed. Delay control may be performed so that the variation display is performed by enlarging the mode.
[0101]
Further, the display mode may be changed based on an enlargement flag that has not been adopted in SI07 so that it can be easily distinguished from a fluctuation region in which the enlargement flag is not set to the on state. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the variable region corresponding to the enlargement flag adopted in SI07 is enlarged and displayed, and the frame of the variable region corresponding to the enlargement flag not adopted in SI07 is highlighted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the multiple enlargement flag is set to the on state, the enlargement degree may be changed according to the priority level value, and the enlarged display may be performed according to the priority level.
[0102]
Here, the processing of SI07 in FIG. 12 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, in the first variation region 9a, when the variation display is performed in the display mode in the variation from the stop of the reach pattern by the normal reach variation pattern to the normal reach tilt variation, the dream is further performed in the third variation region 9c. When the variation display by Yume-chan reach variation pattern is started, that is, the display mode in the first variation area 9a is the enlarged display mode having the priority level “1”, and the display mode in the third variation area 9c is the priority level. When the enlarged display mode is “5”, the priority level “1” of the enlarged display mode in the first variable region 9a is compared with the priority level “5” of the display mode in the third variable region 9c. A third enlargement flag for enlarging the enlarged display mode of the three variation area 9c will be employed.Further fluctuations are made and fluctuation display is performed in the display mode in the normal reach tilt fluctuation developed in the first fluctuation area 9a, and the dream dream-chan reach fluctuation or dream dream-chan reach after the reach pattern stops in the third fluctuation area 9c. When the variation display is performed in the display mode in the variation until the tilt variation, that is, the display mode in the first variation region 9a is the enlarged display mode in which the priority level is “6”, and the third variation region 9c When the display mode is the enlarged display mode with the priority level “1”, the priority level “6” of the display mode in the first variation area 9 a and the priority level “1” of the display mode in the third variation area 9 c And the first enlargement flag for enlarging the display mode of the first variation area 9a is employed. In this way, since the enlargement flag of the change area displaying the enlargement display mode with a high priority level is adopted, the player does not miss the change display according to the display mode with the expectation that the player may be a big hit, The interest of the game can be improved.
[0103]
In the present embodiment, the Nth expansion flag is set in SI02 to SI05, and when a plurality of ON states are set, the priority level values are compared in SI07, and the Nth expansion flag corresponding to a high display mode is compared. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing of SI02 to SI07 is combined into one, and the enlargement flag of the variable region displaying the enlargement display mode having the highest priority level among the enlarged display modes. You may make it set only.
[0104]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the Nth fluctuating area display mode determination process shown in SI02 to SI05 of FIG.
[0105]
In SJ01, it is determined whether or not the Nth enlargement flag is on. When it is determined that the Nth enlargement flag is in the ON state, it is determined in SJ02 whether or not the display mode currently displayed in the Nth variation area is the enlarged display mode. When it is determined that the display mode is not the enlarged display mode, a process of setting the Nth enlarged flag set to the on state in SJ03 so as to be in the off state is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in SJ01 that the Nth enlarged flag is not in the on state, it is determined in SJ04 whether or not the display mode in the Nth variation area is the enlarged display mode. When it is determined that the display mode is the enlarged display mode, a process of setting the Nth enlarged flag to the on state is performed in SJ05.
[0106]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the Nth variable region enlarged display process shown in SI08 to SI11 of FIG.
[0107]
In SK01, it is determined whether or not the enlargement flag corresponding to the fluctuation region other than the Nth fluctuation region is in the ON state. That is, it is determined whether or not the enlargement flag corresponding to the other change area is in the on state. If the enlargement flag corresponding to the other change area is in the on state, the Nth change area is determined in SK02. The display mode is reduced so that the display mode is smaller than the display mode of the other variable areas corresponding to the Nth enlarged flag that is in the ON state. On the other hand, when it is determined in SK01 that the enlargement flag corresponding to the other variation area is not in the on state, it is determined in SK03 whether the Nth enlargement flag corresponding to the Nth variation area is in the on state. A determination is made. When the Nth enlargement flag corresponding to the Nth variation area is in the ON state, the display mode of the Nth variation area is set larger than the display mode in the other variation areas other than the Nth variation area in SK04. In order to display, a process of enlarging and displaying is performed.
[0108]
When it is determined in SK03 that the enlargement flag corresponding to the Nth variation area is not in the ON state, the display mode displayed in each of the first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d in SK05 is equalized. In order to display, processing for displaying in a normal size is performed.
[0109]
16-23 is a figure for demonstrating the display screen of the fluctuation | variation display part 9 when the fluctuation | variation display is performed in parallel in each of the 1st-4th fluctuation | variation area | region 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d. is there. Note that the variation display unit 9 in the present embodiment is configured such that the first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, the reserved storage display area 9e, and the normal variation area 9f can be formed.
[0110]
In FIGS. 16 to 19, the shift variation pattern used for the variation display performed in the first and second variation regions 9 a and 9 b is used for the variation display performed in the third and fourth variation regions 9 c and 9 d. It is a figure for demonstrating the display screen of the fluctuation | variation display part 9 when the frame advance reach fluctuation pattern is set as a fluctuation pattern to be performed.
[0111]
FIG. 16A shows a display screen when the variable display is performed in the first to third variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed in the fourth variable region 9d. ing. It is informed that the reserved memory is “4” in the reserved memory display area 9e, and the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed in the normal fluctuation area 9f.
[0112]
FIG. 16B shows a display when the display result of the variation display performed in the first variation region 9a is derived and displayed, and the variation display is performed in the second to fourth variation regions 9b, 9c, 9d. The screen is shown. In the variation display of the second variation region 9b, the left and right symbols are stopped but not reach. On the other hand, in the variation display of the third variation area 9c, the reach symbol is derived and displayed, and in this embodiment, as described above, an enlarged display mode at the time of reach occurrence in which the occurrence of the reach is notified and displayed. Therefore, the third enlargement flag is not set, and the enlargement display is not performed yet.
[0113]
FIG. 16C shows a display screen when the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c is enlarged. This is because the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c is an enlarged display mode at the time of reach occurrence, the third expansion flag is set to ON in SI04 of FIG. 12, and SI08, SI09, SI11 It is a display screen when it is reduced and displayed in the variable region enlargement display process and enlarged in the third variable region enlargement display process of SI10. In the present embodiment, extinction control is performed so that the hold storage display area 9e and the normal fluctuation area 9f disappear when the enlarged display is performed in the fluctuation area. Thereby, the entire display area in the fluctuation display unit 9 can be spent on the fluctuation area where the fluctuation display is performed, and a more powerful fluctuation display effect can be provided to the player. FIG. 17D shows a display screen when the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c enlarged in FIG. 16C is maintained in an enlarged display. Yes.
[0114]
FIG. 17 (e) shows a display screen before the occurrence of reach in which the reach symbol is derived and displayed in the variation display of the fourth variation region 9d, and FIG. 17 (f) is performed in the third variation region 9c. The display screen is shown when the display mode of the variable display performed in the fourth variable region 9d in which the display mode of the variable display is reduced and displayed and the reach symbol is newly derived and displayed is enlarged. This corresponds to the display mode of the third variation region 9c based on the priority order data table of FIG. 13 at SI07 in SI07 and SI05 in FIG. 12 where the third expansion flag and the fourth expansion flag are set to the ON state. The priority level “1” is compared with the priority level “5” corresponding to the display mode of the fourth variation area 9d, and the fourth expansion flag corresponding to the fourth variation area 9d having a higher priority level is employed. Furthermore, the display screen is displayed when the display is reduced in the variable region enlargement display process of SI08 to SI10 and is enlarged in the variable region enlargement display process of SI11.
[0115]
FIG. 18G shows a display when the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c is enlarged and the display mode of the variable display performed in the fourth variable region 9d is reduced. The screen is shown. The display mode of the third variation area 9c is a display mode when the frame advance reach variation is developed, and the display mode of the fourth variation region 9d is a display mode in reach variation. This corresponds to the display mode of the third variation region 9c based on the priority order data table of FIG. 13 at SI07 in SI07 and SI05 in FIG. 12 where the third expansion flag and the fourth expansion flag are set to the ON state. The priority level “2” is compared with the priority level “1” corresponding to the display mode of the fourth variation area 9d, and the third expansion flag corresponding to the third variation area 9c having a higher priority level is employed. Furthermore, the display screen is displayed when the reduced display is performed in the variable region enlargement display process of SI08, SI09, and SI11 and is enlarged and displayed in the variable region expansion display process of SI10.
[0116]
In FIG. 18 (h) and FIG. 18 (i), the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c is reduced again, and the display mode of the variable display performed in the fourth variable region 9d is displayed again. A display screen when the image is enlarged again is shown. Since the display mode of the third variation area 9c is a display mode based on reach variation and the display mode of the fourth variation region 9d is a display mode according to frame advance reach variation, the change in the priority level results in SI07 in FIG. This is because the enlargement flag adopted in FIG. Note that the display result of the variation display started in FIG. 17D is derived and displayed in the first variation region 9a in FIG. 18H, and the second variation region 9b in FIG. 18I in FIG. 17E. The display result of the started variable display is derived and displayed.
[0117]
In FIG. 19J, the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c is enlarged again, and the display mode of the variable display performed in the fourth variable region 9d is reduced and displayed again. The display screen is shown. Since the display mode of the third variation area 9c is a display mode based on frame advance and reach variation, and the display mode of the fourth variation region 9d is a display mode in reach variation, the priority level is changed as shown in FIG. This is because the enlargement flag employed in SI07 is changed.
[0118]
20 to 23 show that the variation pattern used as the variation display used in the variation display performed in the first and fourth variation regions 9a and 9d is shot as the variation pattern used in the variation display performed in the second variation region 9b. When the reach variation pattern is set and the character A is made to appear and the big hit announcement is made, and the frame advance reach variation pattern is set as the variation pattern used for the variation display performed in the third variation region 9c, the variation display unit 9 It is a figure for demonstrating the display screen. Note that the dream dream reach variation pattern is set as the variation pattern used for the variation display performed in the fourth variation region 9d started later.
[0119]
FIG. 20A shows a display screen when the variable display is performed in the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d.
[0120]
FIG. 20B shows a display screen when the character A appears in the third variation area 9c and the display mode of the variation display in which the big hit announcement effect is performed in the third variation area 9c is enlarged. Yes. This is when the third enlargement flag is set to ON in SI04 of FIG. 12, is reduced in the variable area enlargement display process of SI08, SI09, and SI11, and is enlarged in the third change area enlargement display process of SI10. It is a display screen. In FIG. 20C, since the big hit announcement effect is finished and the character A does not appear, the third expansion flag corresponding to the third variation area 9c is turned off, and the first to fourth variation areas 9a, 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d show display screens on which variable display is performed with an equal size.
[0121]
FIG. 21D shows a display screen when the display mode of the variable display performed in the second variable region 9b is enlarged. This is when the second enlargement flag is set to ON in SI03 of FIG. 12, is reduced in the variable area enlargement display process of SI08, SI10, and SI11, and is enlarged in the second change area enlargement display process of SI09. It is a display screen. In FIG. 21E, the display mode of the variable display performed in the second variable region 9b enlarged in FIG. 21D is maintained in an enlarged state, and the third variable region 9c The display screen before the time of the reach occurrence in which the reach symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display is shown.
[0122]
FIG. 21 (f) shows the display of the fluctuation display performed in the third fluctuation area 9c in which the display form of the fluctuation display performed in the second fluctuation area 9b is reduced and the reach design is newly derived and displayed. The display screen when an aspect is enlarged and displayed is shown. This corresponds to the display mode of the second variation area 9b based on the priority order data table of FIG. 13 at SI07 in SI07 and SI04 in FIG. 12 where the second enlarged flag and the third enlarged flag are set to the ON state. The priority level “1” is compared with the priority level “5” corresponding to the display mode of the third variation area 9c, and the third expansion flag corresponding to the third variation area 9c having a higher priority level is employed. Furthermore, the display screen is displayed when the reduced display is performed in the variable region enlargement display process of SI08, SI09, and SI11 and is enlarged and displayed in the variable region expansion display process of SI10.
[0123]
FIG. 22G shows the display screen when the enlarged display for the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c is maintained. The display mode of the second variation area 9b is a display mode when the frame advance reach tilt variation is developed, and the display mode of the third variation area 9c is a display mode when the range change is developed to the shooting reach tilt variation. This corresponds to the display mode of the second variation area 9b based on the priority order data table of FIG. 13 at SI07 in SI07 and SI04 in FIG. 12 where the second enlarged flag and the third enlarged flag are set to the ON state. The priority level “7” is compared with the priority level “8” corresponding to the display mode of the third variation area 9c, and the third expansion flag corresponding to the third variation area 9c having a higher priority level is employed. Furthermore, the display screen is displayed when the reduced display is performed in the variable region enlargement display process of SI08, SI09, and SI11 and is enlarged and displayed in the variable region expansion display process of SI10. As described above, even when the display mode due to the tilt variation is displayed in the plurality of variation areas, the display mode due to the tilt variation of the variation pattern having a higher expectation of being a big hit can be displayed in an enlarged manner. FIG. 22 (h) shows a display screen when the display mode of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9c enlarged in FIG. 21 (f) is maintained in an enlarged display. Yes.
[0124]
FIG. 22 (i) shows a display screen when the display result of the variable display performed in the third variable region 9 c becomes a big hit symbol with the special symbol “7”. In the present embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed in any of the fluctuation areas, the display result of the fluctuation display performed in the fluctuation area where the reach occurs among the other fluctuation areas is terminated. A process of performing derivation display later and forcibly stopping and displaying the display result of the variable display performed in the variable region where the reach does not occur is performed. Here, the display result of the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation area 9a is forcibly stopped and displayed, and the display holding the reach symbol is performed in the fluctuation display in the fourth fluctuation area 9d. This is because the first variation area 9a is determined to be a reach variation pattern in SD09 of FIG. 7 and is forcibly stopped and displayed in SD10. In addition, for the fourth variation area 9d, it is determined that the reach variation pattern is obtained at SD09 in FIG. 7, and the fourth variation area storage signal is transmitted at SD12, the fourth variation area stop flag is set to the ON state, This is because “Y” is determined by SH01 in FIG. 11, and the display timer of the fourth variation area 9d is stopped by SH03, and the display form of the reach symbol is stored.
[0125]
FIG. 23 (j) shows a display screen when the big hit game effect is performed in the entire display area of the variable display unit 9. In the present embodiment, since the enlarged display control process is not executed when it is determined that the big hit is made in SI01 in FIG. 12, various effect controls transmitted by the big hit process in SB04 in FIG. Based on the command or the like, the big hit display control process of FIG. 11 is performed. After the big hit game is over, on the game control microcomputer 53 side, the special symbol process flag is set to the variable process flag in SF05 in FIG. 9, and “Y” is determined in SD01 in FIG. 7, and in SD06. A process of transmitting the third variable screen restart signal and setting the third variable screen stop flag to the off state is performed, and the effect control microcomputer 81 determines “Y” in SH10 of FIG. Then, the display timer of the fourth variation area 9d that has been stopped by SH03 is started, and the process of resuming the variation from the stored reach symbol display mode is performed. Therefore, after the big hit game ends, the variable display that is the reach symbol held in the fourth variable region 9d in FIG. 22 (i) can be resumed, and the display result of the variable display can be derived and displayed.
[0126]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.
As described above, the display area of the fluctuation display unit 9 is divided into the first to fourth fluctuation areas 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d, and the effect control used for the fluctuation display executed in each of the divided fluctuation areas. Commands are set by the first to fourth variation process processes of SD02 to SD05 in FIG. 7, and the first to fourth variation display control process processes of SH05 to SH08 in FIG. 11 based on the set effect control commands. Thus, a plurality of variable displays can be performed in parallel. As a result, the variable display performed based on winning at the start winning opening 14 can be executed more quickly, and the chance of displaying the display result of the variable display most noticed by the player per unit time is increased. Since time efficiency is achieved, the ratio of big hits can be improved. In addition, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that have not been used for the variable display despite the game balls having won the start winning opening 14. Furthermore, even if the variable display is executed in parallel in the first to fourth variable areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, it is a big hit that the player pays attention to by the enlarged display control process of FIG. On the other hand, it is possible to enlarge and display the display mode of the variable region that has become a display mode that brings about expectations. Thereby, it is possible to appeal that the display mode has become an expectation to the player, and to provide the player with a game effect with an impact that makes full use of the entire display area of the variable display unit 9. Can improve the interest of the game.
[0127]
As described above, when it is determined in SI06 in FIG. 12 that the enlargement flags corresponding to the plurality of variable regions are in the ON state, based on the priority order data table predetermined for the display mode, An enlargement flag corresponding to a variable area displaying a display mode having a high priority level is employed. Further, the predetermined priority level is proportional to the degree of expectation that the player has for the big hit, that is, the display mode with high expectation has priority and the display mode with high priority has low priority. The display mode and the priority level are determined so that the rank level becomes low. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the player that the display mode according to the variation pattern with higher expectation is displayed, and to produce a game effect with impact that makes full use of the entire display area of the variation display unit 9. It can be provided to the player and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0128]
As described above, the priority order data table shown in FIG. 13 is an enlarged display mode in which the reach pattern of reach variation patterns and the reach variation pattern are within a predetermined number of frames (± 3, ± 2). It is comprised so that it may determine in 14th Nth fluctuation | variation area | region display mode determination processing. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the player that the reach variation symbol is within the predetermined number of frames and the display mode is close to the display mode that is a combination of the jackpot symbol, and it may be a big hit Since it is possible to provide a reach production with impact that makes full use of the entire display area of the variable display portion 9 for a player who is playing a game while feeling a sense, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game it can. Further, when the reach symbol and the reach variation symbol are in the display mode outside the predetermined number of frames as described above, since it is not determined that the display mode is the enlarged display mode, the reduced display or the normal display is performed in SK02 or SK05 in FIG. Will be done. In addition, the display mode displayed in the first to fourth change areas 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d can be enlarged, reduced, and normally displayed in accordance with the change in the display mode of the reach variation symbol with respect to the reach symbol. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an impact reach effect that makes full use of the entire display area of the variation display unit 9 by the strength of enlargement / reduction, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.
[0129]
As described above, since the priority level data table of FIG. 13 is preset with “5” as the priority level corresponding to the display mode when the reach by the reach variation pattern that generates the reach occurs, The display mode when the reach occurs can be displayed in an enlarged manner other than the display mode in which the reach symbol and the reach variation symbol are within the range of ± 2 in the variable region. Thereby, it is possible to appeal to the player that the reach has occurred in the variable display, and to notify the player of the start of the reach effect with the impact that fully utilizes the entire display area of the variable display unit 9. Can improve the interest of the game.
[0130]
As described above, when a display mode that is a big hit symbol is displayed in any of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, the display is performed in a variable region other than the variable region in which the big hit symbol is displayed. If the displayed fluctuation display is a fluctuation display that generates reach, the display result of the fluctuation display that generates reach is derived after the end of the big hit game that generated it, and the display result of the variable display that does not generate reach is the stop timing. It is possible to display a batch stop without waiting. As a result, even during a big hit game, it is possible to fully enjoy the big hit game production with the expectation that the display result of the variable display where the reach has occurred may become a big hit symbol again. It can add value and improve the interest of the game.
[0131]
Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, with respect to the variable display performed when it is determined that it is a big hit symbol in SD07 of FIG. However, other examples of the display of the variable display are described as stop display in a lump. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all display results of the variable display performed when the big hit occurs are derived after the big hit game ends. You may make it display. Specifically, the determination process of SD09 in FIG. 7 is deleted, and the Nth variation process flag corresponding to the variation region other than the variation region where the big hit has occurred is the Nth all symbol variation start flag or the Nth all symbol stop waiting flag. In all cases, the Nth variable screen storage signal is transmitted in SD02, and the process of setting the Nth variable screen stop flag to the ON state may be performed. As a result, even during the big hit game, the game can be played while expecting the player to have the expectation that the display result of the variable display that is displayed after the big hit ends may become a big hit symbol again. It can add value to the big hit game and improve the fun of the game.
[0132]
(2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the priority level of the priority data table of FIG. 13 is set for each display mode specified from the set reach variation pattern has been described. Without being limited thereto, a priority level may be set for each type of reach variation pattern. For example, when a dream dream-chan reach variation pattern is set that gives the player a greater sense of expectation that will be a big hit, it will always be the dream dream-chan except when a dream pattern is set as a variation pattern for other variable areas. The display mode based on the reach variation pattern may be enlarged and displayed.
[0133]
(3) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the upper limit number of the pending storage is changed depending on whether or not the gaming state is a big hit in SC02 of FIG. 6 has been described. You may make it change the upper limit number of pending | holding memory by whether it is in a special game state and whether it is in a big hit or a special game state. For example, the upper limit number of the reserved memory number may be changed depending on whether or not the gaming state is changing in probability, and the upper limit number of the reserved memory may be changed depending on whether the gaming state is the fluctuation time shortening state or the open extension state. It may be changed. Further, the upper limit number of the reserved memory may be increased when the state is at least one of the big hit, the probability fluctuation, the fluctuation time shortening state, and the open extension state. Thereby, added value can be produced in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.
[0134]
(4) In the embodiment described above, when it is determined in SB02 of FIG. 5 that the variable process flag is not set as the special symbol process flag, the big hit process is performed in SB04. The example in which the big hit game effect is executed in the entire display area of the fluctuation display unit 9 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first to fourth variable areas 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d described above are not limited to this. A variation that displays a jackpot game effect by expanding the variation area where the jackpot symbol is displayed, and continues to display the variation display in a state where the variation due to reach variation pattern or reach variation pattern is displayed in other variation areas It may be a region.
[0135]
(5) In the above-described embodiment, the first to fourth variable areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d are formed in the variable display unit 9, and the variable symbols can be displayed in parallel in each of them. Although the example configured as described above has been described, the variable region formed in the variable display unit 9 is not limited to the four variable regions, and may be two or more.
[0136]
In addition, the example in which the four change areas are formed in the change display section 9 regardless of the game state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of change areas formed in the change display section 9 is determined according to the game state. It may be changed. For example, the number of variable areas may be increased by one each time a game ball wins the start winning opening 14. Further, every time the number of reserved memories decreases by 1, the number of variable areas may be decremented by 1. Further, the variation formed in the variation display unit 9 depends on whether the gaming state is a gaming state until the predetermined number of times of the variation display is performed after the above-mentioned big hit ends or whether it is a special gaming state or the like. The number of areas may be changed.
[0137]
(6) The priority level value based on the priority data table of FIG. 13 in the above-described embodiment is higher than the priority level value corresponding to the enlarged display mode at the time of reach occurrence informing that the reach has occurred. An example has been described in which the priority level value corresponding to the enlarged display mode in the developed reach tilt variation is set to be higher in any variation pattern. That is, an example has been described in which the display mode at the time of reach occurrence is not enlarged when the change display in the reach tilt change is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the priority level value based on the priority level data table of FIG. 13 is notified that the reach has occurred, rather than the priority level value corresponding to the enlarged display mode in the advanced reach fluctuation. The priority level value corresponding to the enlarged display mode at the time of reach occurrence to be displayed may be set to be higher in any variation pattern. That is, even when the variation display in the reach tilt variation is being performed, the display mode at the time of the occurrence of the reach may be displayed in an enlarged manner.
[0138]
Further, the example in which the priority level value based on the above-described priority data table of FIG. 13 is set corresponding to the enlarged display mode regardless of whether or not it is a big hit variation pattern has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode in the variation display of the variation pattern that becomes the big hit may be set so that the value of the priority level is higher than the display mode in the variation display of the variation pattern that becomes the outlier. That is, the display mode of the variable display that is a big hit may be enlarged and displayed.
[0139]
(7) In the embodiment described above, the case where the player is a bullet ball game machine in which a player can directly obtain a game ball as the pachinko game machine 1 has been described. It may be an encapsulated type in which pachinko balls encapsulated inside are circulated and used for games.
[0140]
(8) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining game control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for special symbol process processing;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for winning confirmation processing;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of a fluctuation process process;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of Nth variation process processing;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for jackpot process processing;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a main process for effect control and an interrupt process executed by a microcomputer for effect control.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of a variable display control process.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of enlarged display control process processing;
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a priority table in which priority levels are stored.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of Nth variation area display mode determination processing;
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of Nth variation area enlargement display processing;
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when variable display is performed in each of the first to fourth variable regions 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d.
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of a fluctuation display unit 9;
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko game machine, 8 fluctuation | variation display apparatus, 9 fluctuation | variation display part, 9a-9d fluctuation | variation area | region, 9e reserved memory display area | region, 9f normal fluctuation | variation area | region, 31 game control board, 53 game control microcomputer, 80 presentation control board | substrate, 81 Production control microcomputer, 82 VDP.

Claims (7)

Variation of identification information by the each identifiable multiple kinds of identification information variable display having a plurality of variable display capable display area unit, with the proviso that the game ball that is implanted in the game area enters the start region the variation control of deriving display the display result after starting the display, the parallel in a plurality of display areas each a viable variation control means, the display results in any of said plurality of display areas A ball game machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained,
On the condition that the game ball has entered the starting area, a variation pattern for specifying the variation display mode in the display area where the variation control is performed by the variation control means is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation pattern lottery means ,
Before Of Kifuku number display area, display area specifying means for specifying a display region comprising a predetermined variable display aspects can increase the expectation that will be controlled to the specific game state to the player When,
Anda enlargement display control means for performing enlarged display control enlarged and displays than other display areas display region specified by the display area specifying means,
Each of the plurality of display areas has a plurality of variable areas for variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information according to a predetermined order, and derives and displays a combination of identification information as a display result,
The plurality of types of variation patterns are identification information that has not yet been derived in one variation region among the plurality of variation regions and has already been derived in a variation region other than the one variation region. A reach fluctuation pattern that is a reach fluctuation display mode in which the derived identification information satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display results,
The display area specifying means includes
Among the plurality of display areas, the reach fluctuation display mode is set, and the identification information within a predetermined order range is variably displayed in the one fluctuation area with respect to the already derived identification information. While specifying the display area that is the reach variation display mode,
Identifying that the identification information that is variably displayed in the one variation area is in an out-of-range reach variation display mode that is outside the predetermined order range with respect to the already derived identification information,
The enlarged display control means includes:
The enlarged display control is performed for the display area that is the reach reach variation display mode specified by the display area specifying means,
The bullet ball game machine characterized in that the enlarged display control is terminated when it is specified that the display area is in the out-of-range reach variation display mode . The variation control means is configured to display a display result in a display region in which variation control is performed using the variation pattern when a display result in any of the plurality of display regions becomes the specific display result. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein after the specific game state controlled by the result is finished, the variation control is derived and displayed . A variable display device having a plurality of display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and a variable display of identification information on condition that a game ball that has been thrown into the game area has entered the start area And a variation control unit capable of executing variation control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting in each of the plurality of display regions, and the display result in any one of the plurality of display regions is a specific display result A ball game machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when
On the condition that the game ball has entered the start area, a variation pattern for specifying the variation display mode in the display area where the variation control is performed by the variation control means is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation pattern lottery means,
A display area specifying means for specifying a display area to be a predetermined variable display mode capable of enhancing the expectation that the player will be controlled in the specific gaming state among the plurality of display areas;
An enlarged display control means for performing enlarged display control for displaying the display area specified by the display area specifying means in an enlarged manner than the other display areas;
Each of the plurality of display areas has a plurality of variable areas for variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and derives and displays a combination of identification information as a display result,
The plurality of types of variation patterns are identification information that has not yet been derived in one variation region among the plurality of variation regions and has already been derived in a variation region other than the one variation region. A reach fluctuation pattern that is a reach fluctuation display mode in which the derived identification information satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display results,
The variation control means specifies the display result in the display area in which variation control is performed using the reach variation pattern when the display result in any of the plurality of display areas becomes the specific display result. after the specific game state that is controlled by became display result is completed, and performing the change control for deriving display, pinball game machine. In each of the plurality of variable regions, the plurality of types of identification information are displayed in a variable manner according to a predetermined order,
The display area specifying means has the reach variation display mode among the plurality of display areas, and identification information within a predetermined order range with respect to the already derived identification information is in the one variation area. Identify the display area that is in the variable range display reach display mode,
4. The bullet ball according to claim 3, wherein the enlarged display control unit performs the enlarged display control for a display area in the range reach variation display mode specified by the display area specifying unit. Gaming machine. The display area specifying means includes the identification information that is variably displayed in the one change area for the display area in the range reach change display mode specified by the display area specifying means. On the other hand, it is specified that the out-of-range reach variation display mode is outside the predetermined order range,
5. The ball game according to claim 4, wherein the enlarged display control means ends the enlarged display control when it is specified that the display area has become the out-of-range reach variation display mode. Machine. A plurality of the predetermined variation display modes are defined,
Priority data storage means for storing priority data indicating the priority specified by the display area specifying means for each type of the predetermined variable display mode in proportion to the degree of expectation that the display result becomes the specific display result Further comprising
The display area specifying means specifies a display area in a variable display mode having a high priority order from the plurality of display areas based on the priority order data stored in the priority order data storage means. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The display area specifying means specifies the display area that has become the reach variation display mode among the plurality of display areas,
The enlarged display control means performs the enlarged display control at the timing when the reach variation display mode is set for the display area specified by the display area specifying means . A bullet ball game machine according to any one of the above.

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