JP4461604B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionKnowledgeDisplay that can be stopped after another information is displayed.PartIt is related with the game machine provided with.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a variable display in which multiple types of symbols, etc. are variably displayed in a predetermined arrangement and then stopped.PartA pachinko machine equipped with is known. With this type of pachinko machine, variable display is possible on the condition that the game ball wins the operating opening.PartIn FIG. 2, the variable display of the symbol is started, and the variable display is stopped at the determined stop symbol. Then, for example, in the case of being stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol such as “7”, “7”, and “7”, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls by opening the big prize opening.
[0003]
  By the way, in recent years,FigureThe occurrence of reach and jackpots by displaying specific characters during pattern changesIndicationIncentiveTheIt is.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, as abovePlayThe trick issingleThe character was displayed only on the screen, and the content thickness was lacking.
[0005]
  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems and the like.KnowledgeDisplay that can be stopped after another information is displayed.PartIt is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can dramatically improve its interest.
[0006]
[Means for solving the problems and their effects]
  In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, there are a plurality of game boards on which a game ball can flow down, an operation port provided in the game board, and a plurality of game balls entering the operation port. Display that performs variable display of identification informationPartAnd the displayThe frame portion provided around the portion is different from the display portion and is provided at least in the frame portion.A gaming machine comprising light emitting means,
  The gaming machine
  A determination unit for determining whether or not the game ball enters the operation port based on the fact that the game ball enters the ball;
  Based on the determination of the appropriateness determination means,Of the variable displayA variation type setting means for setting the variation type;
  The display of the variation corresponding to the variation type set by the variation type setting meansPartAnd an effect control means comprising: a means for executing a light emission effect with the light emitting means during a variation display corresponding to the variation type;
  The production control means includes:
  When a predetermined variation type is set by the variation type setting unit, a predetermined variation display corresponding to the predetermined variation type is displayed.PartMeans to start with
  Means for generating a reach state by stopping and displaying identification information excluding at least one of the plurality of identification information in a predetermined reach combination during the predetermined variation display;
  After the occurrence of the reach conditionFirstIn timing,The firstMore than just before the timingPartMeans for darkly displaying,
  The displayPartIs darkenedOf the first timingrearMeans for displaying a specific light-emitting image on the display unit at a second timing of:
Means for performing a specific light emission mode with the light emitting means at the second timing,
In the second timing, the specific light emission image visually recognized by the display unit in the gaming machine front view and the light emitting means that has become the specific light emission mode are arranged adjacent to each other, and the gaming machine front surface A continuous light emission display is performed by the specific light emission image visually recognized by the display unit and the light emission means having the specific light emission mode.
  The displayPartEven if the display is dark, the displayPartMeans for displaying the identification information stopped and displayed on the display,PartThe type of identification information constituting the reach combination can be identified even when the display is darkly displayed.
  In addition, the displayPartIs displayed whenPartThe identification information displayed on the screen may be a part of a plurality of pieces of identification information constituting the reach combination.
  According to the present invention, it is possible to dramatically improve interest.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Means 1. A game machine comprising: a variable display device capable of displaying a fixed stop after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit; and a suggestion display control means capable of suggesting that a predetermined gaming state occurs in at least the display unit. The suggestion display control means provides a suggestion display in a predetermined display mode with stepwise changes.
[0008]
  The “predetermined gaming state” includes a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a so-called reach state, a super-reach state in which a special gaming state is more likely to occur than a normal reach state, and a special gaming state than the super-reach state. A special reach state or premium reach state with a high probability of occurrence, a high probability of occurrence of a special gaming state, a high probability state (probability variation state) with a higher probability of occurrence of a special gaming state than before, a reach state that can occur Reach status groups related to types (for example, there are (1) to (4) reach patterns, (1) and (2) are mountain-themed reach, whereas (3) and (4) are sea (The reach state of (1) and (2) in the case of the reach of the theme), the background of the game, the character, the theme (for example, the background of A until then, a In the case where an effect by a character is performed, and after that, an effect by a character b is performed in the background of B, and a different game state is generated) It goes without saying that the game state that has been changed, the restart state of identification information that has been stopped, and any combination thereof are included, as long as the player can recognize them (the same applies hereinafter). .
[0009]
  In addition, the term “suggestion” may be used as long as it is possible to suggest that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur by executing the control, or the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by executing the control. There is no problem even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur, and “indication” may be set as “notice” (the same applies hereinafter).
[0010]
  Furthermore, the term “change” refers to a case where an indication that has not been displayed (notified) is displayed (notified) in addition to a case where the suggestion is performed in a different manner from the past (for example, a character suddenly It is also possible to include a case where a character that has been displayed (notified) is no longer displayed (notified) (for example, a character that has been displayed until then disappears suddenly). .
[0011]
  According to the means 1, after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device, the fixed stop display is performed. The suggestion display control means suggests that at least the display unit generates a predetermined gaming state. At this time, the player who has recognized the suggestion plays the game with a predetermined emotion (for example, expectation or despair). Now, in the suggestion control means, suggestion display is performed in a predetermined display mode with stepwise changes. For this reason, the player not only visually recognizes the suggestion display, but also is surprised, delighted, and interested in the stepwise change. As a result, the interest related to suggestion will be dramatically improved.
[0012]
  Mean 2. A variable display device capable of displaying a fixed stop after a plurality of stop stages after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit, and a suggestion display control means capable of suggesting that a predetermined gaming state occurs at least on the display unit The suggestion display control means displays the suggestion in a predetermined display mode with a stepwise change after the stop of the identification information in the first step. A featured gaming machine. “After the stop at the first stage” is intended to include the stop at the first stage.
[0013]
  According to the means 2, after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device, the fixed stop display is performed. The suggestion display control means suggests that at least the display unit generates a predetermined gaming state. At this time, the player who has recognized the suggestion plays the game with a predetermined emotion (for example, expectation or despair). Now, in the suggestion display control means, after the stop of the identification information in the first stage, the suggestion display is performed in a predetermined display mode with a stepwise change. For this reason, the player not only visually recognizes the suggestion display, but also is surprised, delighted, and interested in the stepwise change. In addition, since the timing at which the suggestion display is performed is after the stop time of the identification information in the first stage, the player's attention is paid to the suggestion display as well as the stop of the identification information that should be watched. For this reason, a dramatic improvement in interest will be achieved.
[0014]
  Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the suggestion display control means performs suggestion display by changing a display mode of a display object different from the identification information.
[0015]
  Here, the “display object different from the identification information” includes a static display object such as a background and a dynamic display object such as a character.
[0016]
  According to the means 3, the suggestion display control means performs the suggestion display by changing the display mode of the display object different from the identification information. Therefore, the player pays attention to the display mode of the display object different from the identification information together with the identification information, and the entertainment is further improved.
[0017]
  Means 4. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the suggestion display control means performs suggestion display by changing at least a display mode of the identification information itself that is stopped and displayed.
[0018]
  According to the means 4, the suggestion display control means performs the suggestion display by changing the display mode of the identification information itself that is stopped and displayed. For this reason, the player pays attention not only to stopping the identification information but also about the display mode of the identification information itself. As a result, the fun is further increased and the interest is further improved.
[0019]
  Means 5. In accordance with the suggestion display, there is provided an effect display execution means for executing a predetermined effect display in the display unit, and a predetermined display mode in the suggestion display and the predetermined effect display are associated with each other. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
[0020]
  According to the means 5, a predetermined effect display is executed on the display unit in response to the suggestion display by the effect display executing means. Here, the predetermined display mode in the suggestion display and the predetermined effect display are associated with each other. For this reason, the player who noticed the relevance learns more interesting. In addition, when a predetermined suggestion display is performed, it is expected that a predetermined presentation display related thereto is performed. As a result, the interest is further improved.
[0021]
  Means 6. Any of means 1 to 5 characterized in that the suggestion display control means is a suggestion display in a predetermined display mode with stepwise change when the identification information is stopped at a plurality of stages. The gaming machine described.
[0022]
  Here, “stopping the identification information in a plurality of stages” includes not only a definitive stop but also a pseudo stop when it fluctuates once after the stop.
[0023]
  Further, “when the identification information is stopped at a plurality of stages” has the meaning of “almost in synchronization with the stop of the identification information at a plurality of stages”. Furthermore, it is a matter of course that the case of “when the identification information is stopped at all stages” is included. Further, it is not limited to all the stages, for example, “when stopping the identification information in the first stage and the second stage”, “when stopping the identification information in the first stage and the third stage”, Each case such as “when the identification information is stopped in the second stage and the third stage” may be included.
[0024]
  According to the means 6, the suggestion display control means performs the suggestion display in a predetermined display mode with stepwise change when the identification information is stopped at a plurality of stages. For this reason, when stopping at each stage of identification information, it will concentrate on excitement that some suggestion will be performed. Moreover, once the suggestion is made, the degree of concentration at the next stop is further increased. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest when the identification information is stopped.
[0025]
  Mean 7 The variable display device that can display the fixed stop after a plurality of stop stages after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit, and the player is advantageous on the condition that the stop-displayed identification information becomes a specific stop mode. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, reach state effect display means for effecting display of a reach state on the display unit at least before the identification information is in a specific stop mode, the reach state and A suggestion display control means capable of suggesting at least one of the special game states in the display unit at the occurrence of at least one game state, wherein the suggestion display control means A gaming machine characterized in that after a stop in one stage, a suggestion is displayed in a predetermined display mode with a stepwise change.
[0026]
  According to the means 7, in the variable display device, after the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit, the fixed display is displayed through a plurality of stop stages. Then, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated by the special game state generating means on the condition that the identification information displayed in a stop state becomes a specific stop mode. Further, at least before the identification information becomes a specific stop mode, the reach state is displayed on the display unit by the reach state effect display means. Further, at least the display unit suggests that at least one of the reach state and the special game state is generated by the suggestion display control means. At this time, the player who has recognized the suggestion plays the game with a predetermined emotion (for example, expectation or despair). Now, in the suggestion display control means, after the stop of the identification information in the first stage, the suggestion display is performed in a predetermined display mode with a stepwise change. For this reason, the player not only visually recognizes the suggestion display, but also is surprised, delighted, and interested in the stepwise change. In addition, since the timing at which the suggestion display is performed is after the stop time of the identification information in the first stage, the player's attention is paid to the suggestion display as well as the stop of the identification information that should be watched. For this reason, a dramatic improvement in interest will be achieved.
[0027]
  Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the suggestion display control means performs suggestion display by changing a display mode of a display object different from the identification information.
[0028]
  Here, the “display object different from the identification information” includes a static display object such as a background and a dynamic display object such as a character.
[0029]
  According to the means 8, the suggestion display control means performs the suggestion display by changing the display mode of the display object different from the identification information. Therefore, the player pays attention to the display mode of the display object different from the identification information together with the identification information, and the entertainment is further improved.
[0030]
  Means 9. The gaming machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the suggestion display control means performs suggestion display by changing a display mode of the identification information itself that is stopped and displayed.
[0031]
  According to the means 9, the suggestion display control means performs the suggestion display by changing the display mode of the identification information itself that is stopped and displayed. For this reason, the player pays attention not only to stopping the identification information but also about the display mode of the identification information itself. As a result, the fun is further increased and the interest is further improved.
[0032]
  Means 10. 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 9, wherein a predetermined display mode in the suggestion display is associated with a reach state effect display in the reach state effect display means.
[0033]
  According to the means 10, the predetermined display mode in the suggestion display and the reach state effect display in the reach state effect display means are associated with each other. For this reason, the player who noticed the relevance learns more interesting. In addition, when the suggestion display is performed in a predetermined display mode, it is expected that an effect display of a predetermined reach state related thereto is performed. As a result, the interest is further improved.
[0034]
  Means 11. The game according to any one of means 7 to 10, wherein a series of stories is produced by a predetermined display mode in the suggestion display and a reach state effect display in the reach state effect display means. Machine.
[0035]
  According to the means 11, since a series of stories is produced by the predetermined display mode in the player suggestion display and the effect display of the reach state, the player can fully enjoy the story effect started before the reach state occurs. can do.
[0036]
  Means 12. Any of the means 7 to 11 characterized in that the suggestion display control means is a suggestion display in a predetermined display mode with a stepwise change when the identification information is stopped at a plurality of stages. The gaming machine described.
[0037]
  Here, “stopping the identification information in a plurality of stages” includes not only a definitive stop but also a pseudo stop when it fluctuates once after the stop.
[0038]
  Further, “when the identification information is stopped at a plurality of stages” has the meaning of “almost in synchronization with the stop of the identification information at a plurality of stages”. Furthermore, it is a matter of course that the case of “when the identification information is stopped at all stages” is included. Further, it is not limited to all the stages, for example, “when stopping the identification information in the first stage and the second stage”, “when stopping the identification information in the first stage and the third stage”, Each case such as “when the identification information is stopped in the second stage and the third stage” may be included.
[0039]
  According to the means 12, the suggestion display control means performs suggestion display in a predetermined display mode with stepwise change when the identification information is stopped at a plurality of stages. For this reason, when stopping at each stage of identification information, it will concentrate on excitement that some suggestion will be performed. Moreover, once the suggestion is made, the degree of concentration at the next stop is further increased. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest when the identification information is stopped.
[0040]
  Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 7 to 12, wherein the suggestion display control means suggests the occurrence of a reach state at least when the identification information is stopped in the first stage.
[0041]
  According to the means 13, the suggestion display control means suggests the occurrence of the reach state when the identification information is stopped at the first stage. For this reason, the player plays a game while expecting the occurrence of a reach state at the stop timing in the first stage, which has been the least watched in the past. Therefore, the interest for the player can be improved even at such timing.
[0042]
  Means 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the reach state is based on a unique reach pattern corresponding to the suggestion display. Here, “unique” may include that the reach state based on the reach pattern does not occur unless the suggestion display is performed.
[0043]
  According to the means 14, if the reach state based on the reach pattern does not occur unless the suggestion display is performed, when the suggestion display is performed, the production of the specific reach pattern corresponding to the suggestion display is performed. You can enjoy. Therefore, a sense of expectation that the player can fully enjoy the performance will be further enhanced.
[0044]
  Means 15. The suggestion display control means suggests and displays the occurrence of a super reach state having a higher probability of occurrence of a special gaming state than a normal reach state when the identification information is stopped at the second stage. Or the gaming machine of 14.
[0045]
  According to the means 15, the suggestion display control means suggests the occurrence of a super reach state having a higher probability of occurrence of a special gaming state than the normal reach state when the identification information is stopped at the second stage. Therefore, even at the stop timing in the second stage, the player plays a game while expecting the occurrence of the super reach state. Therefore, the interest for the player can be improved even at such timing.
[0046]
  Means 16. Further, the suggestion display control means temporarily makes a pseudo stop when stopping the identification information at the final stage, and then the reach state effect means performs effect display of a predetermined super reach state. A gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 15.
[0047]
  According to the means 16, when the suggestion display control means further stops the identification information in the final stage, a pseudo stop is once performed, and then the reach state effect means displays an effect display in a predetermined super reach state. . Therefore, when stopping the identification information at the final stage, even if it is temporarily stopped and it is not in a specific stop mode, there is expectation for the effect display of the super reach state to be performed after that Can be further improved.
[0048]
  Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the stepwise change includes a change over time.
[0049]
  Here, as the “change over time”, for example, a daily time change such as “morning → noon → evening → (night)”, a historical time change such as “ancient → medieval → modern”, or “(Ako ) → infant → boy → young man ”or“ (egg) → larvae → 蛹 → adult ”and so on.
[0050]
  According to the means 17, the player who notices the change of the suggestion display with time is interested in that, and is also interested in the change with time at each stage.
[0051]
  Means 18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 17, wherein the stepwise change includes a place change.
[0052]
  Here, representative examples of “location change” include “sawa → river → sea”, “inside house → square → desert”, “ground → sky → space”, “flat land → support → mountain peak”. Take as an example.
[0053]
  According to the means 18, the player who notices the change in location of the suggestion display finds it interesting, and learns the change in location at each stage.
[0054]
  Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein the stepwise change includes a developmental change.
[0055]
  Here, as the “developmental change”, for example, the above-mentioned change over time, “tee shot → flying ball (rolling) → hole in one” in golf, “throwing → hitting (flying ball) → home run” in baseball In addition, “dribbling (pass) → shooting → goal” in basketball and soccer, etc., changes to a desirable state for many people.
[0056]
  According to the means 19, the player who notices the evolutionary change of the suggestion display is interested in that, and is interested in the evolutionary change at each stage. At the same time, the expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state is also increased.
[0057]
  Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein the stepwise change includes a state change.
[0058]
  Here, as “state change”, “gas → liquid → solid”, “prone position → sitting position → standing position”, and the like are given as representative examples.
[0059]
  According to the means 20, the player who notices the state change of the suggestion display finds it interesting, and learns the state change at each stage.
[0060]
  Means 21. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 20, wherein the identification information is sequentially stopped and displayed in a plurality of stages at a plurality of different parts on the display unit.
[0061]
  According to the means 21, since the identification information is sequentially stopped and displayed in a plurality of stages at a plurality of different parts on the display unit, various variations can be given to the display mode. In addition, the display space of the display unit can be effectively used.
[0062]
  Means 22. A main control unit that controls the main control; and a display control unit that displays an effect in a predetermined display mode selected from a plurality of display units of the variable display device based on an instruction from the main control unit. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein the display control means includes the suggestion display control means.
[0063]
  According to the means 22, the main control is governed by the main control means. Further, based on the command from the main control means, the display control means performs the effect display in a predetermined display mode selected from a plurality on the display unit of the variable display device. This display control means includes suggestion display control means. For this reason, the burden on the main control board can be reduced.
[0064]
  Means 23. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein at least one of sound and light emission is notified in accordance with the suggestion display by the suggestion display control means.
[0065]
  According to the means 23, at least one of sound and light emission is notified in accordance with the suggestion display by the suggestion display control means. For this reason, the suggestion display on the display unit and the notification by voice or light emission are combined with each other, and the impact on the player about the suggestion is strengthened, and the interest is further improved.
[0066]
  Means 24. In any one of means 1 to 23, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time as a necessary condition. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball) according to the winning number , Including writing to a magnetic card).
[0067]
  Means 25. In any one of means 1 to 23, the gaming machine is a revolving type gaming machine. Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type game machine, “a discriminating information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically Is provided with a variable display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). A special advantage that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop button (for example, the stop button) or when the predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-type gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a game state.
[0068]
  Means 26. In any one of means 1 to 23, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. In particular, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine is “variable display of an identification information string (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) consisting of a plurality of identification information”. A variable display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after the reel is rotated), and the variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, using a game ball as a game medium, and requiring a predetermined number of game balls at the start of variation of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the state of generation.
[0069]
  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) is embodied as a gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0070]
  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at the front thereof. The front frame 3 is mounted so as to be openable and closable at one side of the outer frame 2. A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed, and an upper plate 5 for storing game balls B below the glass door frame 4 is positioned below the upper plate 5. Similarly, a lower tray 6 for storing the game balls B is provided.
[0071]
  A handle 7 as an operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 6 on the front side of the front frame 3, and the handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown). A game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (in the back of the glass door frame 4 and inside the outer frame 2). A game ball B is fired toward the top of the board 8. The game ball launcher is controlled by a launch control board 140 (see FIG. 3).
[0072]
  Further, a speaker 9 is embedded in the front frame 3 (side the upper plate 5) for sounding various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state by voice. . The speaker 9 is controlled by a sound control board 130 (see FIG. 3).
[0073]
  Now, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 8 includes an inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10b on one side, and the game ball B launched by the game ball launching device is the inner rail 10a and the outer rail. It is guided to the upper part of the game board 8 along 10b.
[0074]
  At the lower part of the game board 8, there are provided an operation port 11 and a prize winning port 12. The operating port 11 includes a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 13 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 14 is provided in the back of the big prize opening 12, a V zone 15 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 16 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). That is, when the game ball B wins the big winning opening 12, the game ball B is distributed by the seesaw 14 so as to roll to either the V zone 15 or the winning path 16, and either the V zone 15 or the winning path 16 is allocated. It is the structure which is derived | led-out through.
[0075]
  A shutter 17 that opens and closes the big prize opening 12 is provided in front of the big prize opening 12. The shutter 17 is actuated by a large winning opening solenoid 18 provided on the side of the large winning opening 12. Specifically, when the big prize opening solenoid 18 is in an excited state, the shutter 17 tilts substantially horizontally and the big prize opening 12 is opened. In addition, when the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.
[0076]
  Furthermore, a seesaw solenoid 19 is provided at one side of the special winning opening 12. Normally, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in a non-excited state, and the seesaw 14 in this state is inclined toward the V zone 15. That is, the inclination is such that the game ball B passes through the V zone 15. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 19 is energized, the seesaw 14 is inclined so that the game ball B passes through the winning path 16. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball B passes through the V zone 15 in the open state of the shutter 17, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in an excited state, and when the shutter 17 is closed, The seesaw solenoid 19 is configured to be in a non-excited state.
[0077]
  A special symbol display device 20 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 8. The special symbol display device 20 includes a display unit 20a including a liquid crystal display (LCD), and can display a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, as these symbol strings, there are three symbol strings (identification information strings) including a left symbol string 21, a middle symbol string 22, and a right symbol string 23 (see FIG. 5A). However, the number of symbol strings other than the three symbol strings may be displayed. In addition to the symbol rows 21 to 23, a display object such as a background is appropriately displayed on the display unit 20a. In the present embodiment, during a normal game (during symbol variation, etc.), as shown in FIG. 6A (the symbol is omitted in the diagram), “morning background” is displayed on the display unit 20a. It has come to be.
[0078]
  Furthermore, in the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20, the symbol variation display (scroll variation display in the present embodiment) of each symbol row 21 to 23 is performed based on the winning of the game ball B to the operation port 11. It is configured to be performed. In addition, when a new game ball B wins the operating port 11 during this variation display, the corresponding variation display is performed after the end of the variation display performed at that time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to four. However, the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to this.
[0079]
  Above the display unit 20a, hold lamps 24a, 24b, 24c, and 24d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the number of hold times of the variable display of symbols as described above are incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 24a to 24d is the same as the maximum holding number described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 24a to 24d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.
[0080]
  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided on the upper part of the special symbol display device 20. The normal symbol display device 31 has four holding lamps 32 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 33 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions. In addition, a pair of passing gates 34 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 20, and the normal symbol display device 31 is activated when the game ball B passes through the passing gate 34. ing. The normal symbol display device 31 in the present embodiment variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 33 to display segments. When the number stops at a predetermined value (“7” in the present embodiment), the blade 13 of the working port 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. The normal symbol display device 31 can store up to four times the number of passes of the game ball B through the passage gate 34, and displays the number of holds on the hold lamp 32. Therefore, even when the game ball B passes through the passing gate 34 in a state where the four holding lamps 32 are lit, the game ball B is not counted. In addition, as long as the holding lamp 32 is lit, the normal symbol display device 31 operates as many times as the number of holdings even if the game ball B does not pass through the passing gate 34.
[0081]
  Furthermore, other various production lamps and electrical decoration members (not shown) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (light-off, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, lighting members, etc. (hereinafter simply referred to as “lamp”: light emission notification unit) can be changed as appropriate according to the progress of the game. . These lamps are controlled by a lamp control board 120 (see FIG. 3).
[0082]
  Further, the game board 8 includes a through switch 40 for detecting the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation, an operating port switch 41, a V zone switch 42, a count switch 43, and the like. Installed. The through switch 40 detects the passing of the game ball B through the passing gate 34, and the operating port switch 41 detects the winning of the gaming ball B into the operating port 11, and the V zone switch 42. Is for detecting a winning in the V zone 15 of the game ball B in the big winning opening 12, and the count switch 43 is for detecting a winning in the big winning opening 12 of the game ball B.
[0083]
  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 18, 19, the special symbol display device 20 (display unit 20a), the holding lamps 24a-24d, the speaker 9, the normal symbol display device, based on the detection results of the switches 40-43. 31 (holding lamp 32 and 7-segment display unit 33), a control device (main board) 50 constituting main control means is provided to drive and control the blades 13 and the like.
[0084]
  The main board 50 is for main control, and includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU) mainly constituting main control means, a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, symbol random number area, stop symbol area, and the like. The main board 50 is mounted in a sealed state in a board box (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.
[0085]
  The RAM also includes a random number counter for determining occurrence of a jackpot state as a special gaming state described later. The random number counter is updated by one count every 2 ms, for example, within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “299”) by random number update processing. In the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins the operating port 11 and is detected by the operating port switch 41 (except for the maximum number of times of holding), the value of the random number counter is a predetermined value, for example, In the case of “7”, a jackpot state is generated based on the fact.
[0086]
  The CPU, ROM and RAM are connected to each other via a bus line. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the bus line is also connected to the interface 50a of the main board 50. The interface 50a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110 and other devices via connectors and cables. It is connected. The interface 50a is connected to various sensors such as the operation port switch 41 via a connector and a cable. That is, the main board 50 receives a winning signal or the like from the operation port switch 41 or the like via the interface 50a, and also to the display control board 110 or other input / output devices (including other control boards) via the interface 50a. Various operation commands such as control data are output to control various actuators such as solenoids and control boards.
[0087]
  Now, in the present embodiment, various display controls in the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20 are configured to be performed mainly on the display control substrate 110 of the special symbol display device 20, not the main substrate 50 that performs the main control. Has been. The display control board 110 is incorporated in the special symbol display device 20.
[0088]
  Further, in the present embodiment, lighting and blinking control of various (production) lamps is mainly performed in the lamp control board 120, and control of sound emitted from the speaker 9 is mainly performed in the sound control board 130. Done. Further, the launch control of the game ball B in the game ball launching apparatus is also performed on the launch control board 140 instead of the main board 50.
[0089]
  Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 that performs display control mainly in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control board 110 has various game states (based on the interface 61 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 50, the control program stored in the program ROM 62, and various information). CPU 63 for generating screen configuration information of a display image displayed in normal fluctuation, reach effect, jackpot notification, etc., work RAM 64 for temporarily storing processing results in CPU 63, and screen configuration information generated by CPU 63 And a VDP 67 that generates display images in various gaming states by taking out image data from the image data ROM 66 based on the screen configuration information stored in the video RAM 65 and writing the data in the screen configuration information. I have. The generated display image is output to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a.
[0090]
  The interface 61 receives a command (command) transmitted from the main board 50. These commands are stored in the command buffer area 64 a provided in the work RAM 64 by the CPU 63.
[0091]
  The CPU 63 operates according to a control program stored in the program ROM 62. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and stored in the work RAM 64. By executing the task, screen configuration information of a display image displayed in various game states (normal fluctuation, reach production, jackpot notification, etc.) is generated in the work RAM 64, and this screen configuration information is written in the video RAM 65. The screen configuration information is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC) of the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a.
[0092]
  The work RAM 64 includes the command buffer area 64a for storing commands from the main board 50, a task buffer area 64b for storing generated tasks, and image configuration information (in normal fluctuation or reach state). A sprite chain area 64c is set in which various types of information are stored in order to collectively write a design image instruction, its arrangement position, display priority order, and the like into the video RAM 65.
[0093]
  The video RAM 65 is a memory that stores the image configuration information and the display image data generated by the VDP 67. The video RAM 65 is provided with a first frame memory 65a and a second frame memory 65b that are storage areas for storing display image data for one screen displayed on the display unit 20a. Information and display image data generated by the VDP 67 can be stored alternately.
[0094]
  The image data ROM 66 is a memory for storing various image data such as symbols and background images displayed on the display unit 20a. The image data includes various kinds of information necessary for generating, for example, a design, a background image, and the like that define a shape, size, pattern, color scheme, color tone, and the like.
[0095]
  The VDP 67 is an image data processor that performs image generation processing of a display image. That is, the VDP 67 reads the image data stored in the image data ROM 66 based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 65, and writes the information included in the image data in the image configuration information, thereby displaying the display unit. A display image that can be displayed on 20a is generated. Then, the generated display image is output to the display unit 20a.
[0096]
  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 67 has an interface 67a for receiving various commands and data sent from the CPU 63, and an image stored in the video RAM 65 based on the various commands and data sent from the interface 67a. An image generation unit 67b that reads configuration information and generates a display image based on the image configuration information, and a palette RAM 67c that stores color information of the display image.
[0097]
  The image generation unit 67b that receives various commands and data from the interface 67a reads the image configuration information stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b of the video RAM 65. Based on the image configuration information, image data is read from the image data ROM 66, and various information included in the image data is written into the image configuration information. At the same time, color information corresponding to the image data is acquired from the palette RAM 67c and written into the image configuration information. As a result, a display image with a color scheme based on the color information is generated.
[0098]
  At the same time, the image generation unit 67b reads display image data stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b that has not been written, and outputs the read image data to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a. At this time, the display image data is output as RGB signals, and the color tone (color, saturation, luminance, contrast, etc.) is controlled based on the RGB signals and displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display) 20a. Further, new image configuration information is written in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b in which display image data is output and no data is stored. Note that the display image generated by the image generation unit 67b is composed of a plurality of layers for patterns and background images, and these are superimposed and generated as a display image for one screen.
[0099]
  The palette RAM 67c holds a plurality of types of color palettes in which a plurality of types of color information is set, and gives a color palette according to the color information included in the image data to the image generation unit 67b. Here, giving a color palette means giving the storage address of the color palette stored in the palette RAM 67c to the image generation unit 67b, for example. Note that the color information is determined by a blending ratio obtained by combining basic color information of primary colors such as red (R), green (G), and blue (B).
[0100]
  Here, in the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20, the configuration of the display image displayed during the gaming state and the like will be specifically described, and the jackpot state, the reach state, the disengaged state, etc. based on the display mode. explain.
[0101]
  As shown in FIG. 6A, a background image is displayed on the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20 as one of the constituent elements constituting the display target. The background image in the present embodiment is a landscape image drawn around the sky, fields, houses, and the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the symbol columns 21 to 23 are displayed so as to be positioned in front of the background image (the background image is omitted in the figure for convenience). Each of the symbol rows 21 to 23 is composed of a plurality of types and a plurality of symbols 70A to 70H as identification information. Each of the symbols 70A to 70H is composed of numbers “1” to “8” (of course, various patterns, various characters, or combinations of numbers and characters combined with various patterns are used as symbols. Also good). These symbols 70A to 70H are arranged in ascending order in the order of the numbers "1" to "8" in each of the symbol columns 21 to 23. In addition, the symbols 70A to 70H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later). In each of the symbol columns 21 to 23, the arrangement order of the symbols 70A to 70H is randomly changed and displayed in a variable manner, the number of symbols 70A to 70H is increased or decreased as appropriate, and the same as one symbol column, for example, the left symbol column 21 A plurality of symbols such as symbols 70A may be displayed, or the variation display mode of symbols 70A to 70H such as scroll variation display and replacement variation display may be appropriately changed.
[0102]
  Now, it has already been described that a morning background image is always displayed on the display unit 20a. However, in the present embodiment, the background image (for example, color tone) is appropriately switched in a predetermined gaming state to be described later. It has become. Specifically, there are “day background” as shown in FIG. 6B, “evening background” as shown in FIG. 7A, and “night background” as shown in FIG. 7B. It is prepared. The background image is changed at a predetermined suggestion timing.
[0103]
  Now, as shown in FIG. 5A, the symbols 70A to 70H of the symbol rows 21 to 23 that are variably displayed as described above are displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed, for example, the big hit line L at the lower center of the display unit 20a. Stopped on the top. At this time, one symbol to be stopped is selected from the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol, and is stopped and displayed on the jackpot line L. The stop symbol is a symbol that is determined and displayed when each symbol row 21 to 23 stops symbol variation. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 21, the right symbol row 23, and the middle symbol row 22, but this is only an example and seems to be stopped in another order. It may be.
[0104]
  Next, the jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player will be described. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a screen when a big hit state is generated in the display unit 20a. In the figure, the background image is omitted for convenience. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after passing the reach gaming state (reach state) from the normal gaming state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 21 to 23 is stopped, the displayed combinations of symbols 70A to 70H are predetermined jackpot combinations, that is, symbols 70A to 70H of the same type are jackpots. There may be a combination of the symbols 70A to 70H when arranged along the line (for example, “2”, “2”, “2”, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc.) as shown in FIG. . The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is actuated (the jackpot 12 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls. In this embodiment, once a big hit state occurs, after the grand prize opening 12 is opened, (1) 10 game balls B win the big prize opening 12, and (2) about 29.5 seconds have elapsed. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 12 is closed. This open / close cycle of the big prize opening 12 is repeated a maximum of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times: 16 rounds) in which the game ball B wins the V zone 15.
[0105]
  The reach state means a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the jackpot state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the right symbol row 23 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 21 on the jackpot line.
[0106]
  In the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 22 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 21 and 23 and will be in a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”). Furthermore, after the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 22 is temporarily stopped (it is not necessary to stop), the entire symbol row (or a part of the symbol rows) is changed, and then the symbols 70A to 70A of all the symbol rows 21 to 23 are changed. The case where 70H stops (also referred to as re-variation reach or full rotation reach) is also included.
[0107]
  In the reach state, as the reach pattern, various reach patterns are set in addition to “normal reach” in which the symbols 70A to 70H of the middle symbol row 22 are simply scrolled. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value may differ depending on each reach pattern. In addition, a reach pattern called “special reach” or “premium reach” having a higher jackpot expectation value than “super reach” may be prepared. As “super reach” in the present embodiment, “fireworks reach” in which a reach effect is executed under “night background” is set. In addition to the above-described simple scrolling, “normal reach” includes “daytime reach” in which a reach effect is executed under the “daytime background” (details of which will be described later). To do).
[0108]
  Next, with regard to the operation and effect of each control unit in the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above, it is mainly that the game ball B has won the operation port 11 based on the detection signal from the operation port switch 41. A control process when recognized by the substrate 50 will be described.
[0109]
  When the main board 50 detects that the game ball B has won the operation port 11, the main board 50 detects that the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d (for example, two holding lamps 24a and 24b until then). When the two hold lamps are turned on, the third hold lamp 24c) is turned on, and the value of the hold counter is incremented by "1". However, the case where all the holding lamps 24a to 24d are lit is excluded.
[0110]
  The main board 50 stores the values of the counters such as the internal random number counter, the jackpot symbol counter, the miss reach symbol counter, the miss symbol counter, etc. in each random number area. Then, the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned off at a predetermined timing, the value of the holding counter is decremented, and the symbol variation is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.
[0111]
  At this time, the main board 50 outputs (transmits) a command as a command to the lamp control board 120, the voice control board 130, and the like, in addition to the display control board 110 of the special symbol display device 20, in the case of the change. The command includes (1) time information indicating that symbols 70A to 70H are fixedly displayed after a predetermined time from the start of variation, pattern information including variation patterns represented by each reach pattern, and (2) any symbol. Symbol information indicating whether to make a fixed display at 70A to 70H is included. Here, the symbol information includes jackpot symbols, missed reach symbols, missed symbols, which are determined based on the above-described internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, missed reach symbol counter, missed symbol counter, etc. It is.
[0112]
  The command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, and is sequentially transmitted to the display control board 110 and the like sequentially. Of the command consisting of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating what information will be transmitted from now on. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.
[0113]
  For example, in the present embodiment, the first command transmitted is pattern information. In this case, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) is to be transmitted, and the second byte is pattern code information such as “00” and “01”. It is comprised by. Here, the pattern code information such as “00”, “01”, and the like is time information that suggests the content such as “10 seconds” or “30 seconds” as the symbol variation time. It consists of information suggesting a fluctuation pattern such as executing a fluctuation pattern (or any one of fluctuation pattern groups).
[0114]
  Subsequently, the symbol information is transmitted. That is, in the case where the symbols of the three symbol sequences 21 to 23 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, first, the symbol information that is the second command transmitted following the pattern information. The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol array 21 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information indicating a symbol to be confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the symbol information that is the third command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information in the right symbol row 23 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of suggested pattern code information. In addition, as the symbol information to be transmitted fourth, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the middle symbol sequence 22 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests. In this way, three pieces of display information related to the confirmed symbol are transmitted continuously. In other words, when the symbol changes once, data having a 2-byte structure is transmitted byte by byte, so that a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.
[0115]
  In the above embodiment, symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol columns 21 to 23 is transmitted. For example, when eight symbols need to be confirmed and displayed, Even if the number of symbols is changed as appropriate, such as 1 × 2 + 8 × 2 = 18 times of data transmission, it can be applied.
[0116]
  In the present embodiment, commands (a group of commands) are output not only to the display control board 110 but also to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 in synchronization ( In the strict sense, they need not be at the same time). Of course, it is desirable that the command output at this time corresponds to the command output to the display control board 110 (in some cases, it may not correspond). On the other hand, the display control board 110 that has received a group of commands related to symbol variation (a group of data sent during one symbol variation) sequentially generates display images to be displayed on the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20. To do.
[0117]
  Further, the display control board 110 starts design variation based on the command and performs various effects based on the variation pattern until the variation is stopped. As the production, for example, reach production is mainly cited.
[0118]
  That is, based on the pattern information among the above commands, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variation patterns with reference to the table, and produces an effect based on the determined pattern. Is executed for the number of seconds of the time data set separately from the start of the change to the final display. Thereafter, the CPU on the main board 50 side outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a timing corresponding to the predetermined time based on the timer that the main board 50 has.
[0119]
  On the other hand, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 displays the symbol according to the symbol information in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time from the temporary stop (when the variation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in synchronization with the outputted confirmation command. Similarly, the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the sound control board 130 also confirm and stop the lamp effect and the sound effect at the timing.
[0120]
  In the present embodiment, with respect to the variation pattern, effects other than the reach effect are also controlled after being included in the variation pattern information in the same manner as described above. The effects other than the reach effect include effects such as slip change, re-change, reach notice, super reach notice, and jackpot notice. Here, the “notice” only needs to be able to suggest that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the effect, or the effect that the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by the effect. Therefore, there is no problem even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur (suggestion). Thus, in the present embodiment, main control is governed by the main board 50, and display control and the like are governed by the display control board 110 and the like based on commands from the main board 50. As a result, the burden on the main board 50 is reduced.
[0121]
  Next, the command output from the main board 50 to the display control board 110 is a predetermined command (in this case, the pattern information including the variation pattern executes the above-mentioned “daytime reach” or “fireworks reach”). The processing contents executed on the display control board 110 side in the case of a command including contents to be performed will be described. That is, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a “daytime reach / fireworks reach effect display routine” executed by the display control board 110. When the processing shifts to this routine, the CPU 63 of the display control board determines whether or not a predetermined command including the content indicating that “daytime reach” or “fireworks reach” is to be executed this time is input in step S001. judge. If a negative determination is made, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.
[0122]
  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, the contents of the effect to be performed this time are determined by referring to a table (not shown) in step S002. More specifically, it is determined whether to perform “daytime reach” or “fireworks reach” as the reach pattern, and whether to execute “notice”. As a determination method, a table in which various effects are defined corresponding to the count value of the random number counter is stored, and this time, based on the count value of the random number counter when the predetermined command is input There is a method for determining the contents of the production.
[0123]
  Further, in the subsequent step S003, the variation of the symbols 70A to 70H in all the symbol sequences 21 to 23 is started (see FIG. 9A). However, at this time, the “morning background” image is displayed (see FIG. 6A).
[0124]
  Furthermore, in step S004, the CPU 63 determines whether or not to make a current notice regarding the contents of the effect determined in step S002. And when not giving a notice, it transfers to step S005. In step S005, the symbols 70A to 70H of the left symbol row 21 are stopped at the predetermined timing while remaining in the “morning background”.
[0125]
  Subsequently, in step S006, the symbols 70A to 70H in the right symbol sequence 23 are stopped at the predetermined timing, with the same "morning background". Since the reach effect is performed this time, the symbols 70A to 70H that are stopped and displayed in the right symbol row 23 are the same as the stopped symbols in the left symbol row 21. However, it is also possible to stop at a pseudo different symbol, and then change the right symbol row 23 again and stop at the same symbol (so-called slip re-variation).
[0126]
  Next, the CPU 63 determines whether or not the reach pattern is “fireworks reach” among the contents of the effect determined this time in step S007. If a negative determination is made in step S007, this time the process proceeds to step S008 on the assumption that the effect of “daytime reach” is performed. In step S008, “daytime reach” is executed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. In such “daytime reach”, a predetermined reach effect is executed under the background image of the daytime (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S007, the process proceeds to step S013, which will be described later, as an effect of “fireworks reach” this time.
[0127]
  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S 004, the process proceeds to step S 009 as executing “notice” control this time. In step S009, symbols 70A to 70H in the left symbol sequence 21 are stopped at a predetermined timing. However, as shown in FIG. 9B, the background image is changed from the “morning background” to the “daytime background” (see FIG. 6B) in synchronization with this stop timing. Such a change becomes a so-called reach notice, and the player who visually recognizes the change in the background looks forward to the occurrence of the reach state with high expectation.
[0128]
  Subsequently, in step S010, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern is “fireworks reach” among the production contents determined this time. If a negative determination is made in step S010, this time the process proceeds to step S011, assuming that a “daytime reach” effect is performed this time. In step S011, the CPU 63 stops the symbols 70A to 70H in the right symbol row 23 with the same “daytime background” at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, in step S008, “daytime reach” is executed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. That is, in such “daytime reach”, a predetermined reach effect is executed under the daytime background image (see FIG. 6B).
[0129]
  If the determination in step S010 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S012 on the assumption that a “fireworks reach” effect with a notice is performed this time. In step S012, the CPU 63 stops the symbols 70A to 70H in the right symbol row 23 at a predetermined timing. However, as shown in FIG. 9C, the background image is changed from the “daytime background” to the “evening background” (FIG. 7A) in synchronization with this stop timing. Such a change becomes a so-called super-reach notice, and a player who has visually recognized the change in the background looks forward to the occurrence of a super-reach state (fireworks reach state) with high expectation.
[0130]
  Now, the process proceeds from step S012 or step S007 described above, and in step S013, the symbols 70A to 70H in the middle symbol sequence 22 are temporarily stopped temporarily. The stop symbol may be the same as or different from the jackpot symbol. In this embodiment, the stop symbol is temporarily stopped at the symbol that is about three frames before the jackpot symbol. However, as shown in FIG. 9D, the background image is changed from the “evening background” to the “night background” (FIG. 7B) in synchronization with this stop timing. The player who visually recognizes such a change, that is, a change in the background, is confident that a fireworks reach state will occur from now on, and thoroughly enjoys the production. More specifically, if the player is suddenly changed to the “night background” without any prior notice (through steps S005 to S007), the player suddenly changes the background, and eventually reaches the super reach state. I am surprised at the occurrence of this. On the other hand, the player who recognizes the change to the “night background” after visually confirming the step-by-step notice (when going through steps S012 to 013) enjoys the step-by-step pleasure and so far. It will be remarkably delighted to develop the stepwise expectations.
[0131]
  Then, after the process of step S013, the CPU 63 performs the effect of “fireworks reach” as super reach in the subsequent step S014. That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, the stop symbols (the symbols in the reach state) of the left and right symbol columns 21 and 23 are displayed with the display unit 13a darkly displayed as if the night sky was displayed. The reduced display is performed at both lower corners of the portion 20a. Thereby, also in this stage, the player can confirm what kind of symbol is the reach state. At this time, all the lamps may be turned off to create a dark night atmosphere.
[0132]
  Next, as shown in FIG. 10B, the fireworks being launched are displayed on the display unit 20a. In the present embodiment, in conjunction with this launch display, the voice control board 130 may also generate a voice “Hululreux” that fireworks are fired. After that, at the stage of launching to a predetermined height, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 11, display is performed on the display unit 20 a as if the fireworks are continuously expanded (flowered). Further, in conjunction with this expanded display, a sound “dawn” when the fireworks are opened may be generated together. At this time, all (almost) lamps may be turned on, and an effect as if a large fireworks bloomed in the entire game board 8, that is, an integrated effect by the display unit 13a and the lamp may be performed. . Thereby, the improvement of the further interest for a player is achieved.
[0133]
  Then, on the display unit 20a, after the fireworks after flowering are displayed as if they are flickering, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the fireworks are temporarily stopped as a temporary stop symbol of the middle symbol row 22. The symbol of the next frame after the symbol (in the figure, the symbol “70” of “5” next to “4”) is displayed as an afterimage of fireworks.
[0134]
  Such effects are repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times. That is, after the symbols displayed as the afterimages of the fireworks are erased, the fireworks being launched are displayed again on the display unit 20a. After that, at the stage of launching to a predetermined height, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 11, display is performed on the display unit 20 a as if the fireworks are continuously expanded (flowered). Then, on the display unit 20a, after the fireworks after flowering are displayed in a flashing manner, the symbols of the next frame are further displayed as an afterimage of fireworks as a temporary stop symbol in the middle symbol row 22.
[0135]
  Finally, a big hit state occurs when the above-mentioned effect is ended in a state where the big hit symbol is stopped, and a lost state occurs otherwise. After performing such a fireworks reach effect as a whole, the CPU 63 once terminates the subsequent processing.
[0136]
  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, a notice (suggestion) is made by changing the display mode of the background image. The advance notice is performed by changing the background image in a stepwise manner (in particular, with time and development) such as morning → noon → evening. For this reason, compared with the prior art in which only a simple character or the like is displayed, the interest for the player is increased, and as a result, the interest is greatly enhanced. Moreover, the notice display is performed almost in synchronization with the stop of the symbols 70A to 70H. For this reason, the player concentrates while being excited about whether or not any notice is given at the timing when the symbols 70A to 70H are stopped.
[0137]
  In particular, in the present embodiment, the symbols are stopped stepwise in the order of left, right, and middle symbol rows 21, 23, 22 and the background image is changed at each step, so the symbols 70A to 70H. Every stop, you can be excited. More specifically, at the time of stopping in the first stage (stopping the left symbol row 21), the reach notification is performed by switching the background image from morning to noon. A player who has visually recognized this can expect that the effect of “Daytime Reach” or “Fireworks Reach” will be executed. In addition, at the time of the stop in the second stage (stop of the right symbol row 23), the background image is switched from day to night, so that a super reach notice is performed. The player who has visually recognized this can expect that the effect of “Fireworks Reach” will be executed. That is, at the time of stopping in the first stage, it can be understood that the “daytime reach” or “fireworks reach” effect is executed, but it is not possible to determine which effect is executed. For this reason, the player pays great attention to the stop at the second stage. And, by making such a step-by-step notice, the excitement for the player will be further enhanced.
[0138]
  Further, in the present embodiment, the advance notice display is associated with the reach effect display performed thereafter. That is, the display of the fireworks related to the night is performed by changing the background image such as morning → noon → evening (→ night). For this reason, the player who noticed the relevance learns more interesting. Moreover, when such a notice display is performed, it is expected that an effect display of fireworks related thereto will be performed. As a result, the interest can be further improved.
[0139]
  In addition, a series of stories is produced by the notice display and the reach production display of the fireworks reach. Therefore, the player can already enjoy the story linked to the reach production from the preliminary announcement stage. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest. Note that not only the background but also a character or the like may be displayed separately to provide the notice content and the production content that further enhance the story.
[0140]
  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.
  (A) In the above embodiment, the notice image is displayed by changing the background image. However, the display mode of the symbols 70A to 70H itself is changed (when stopped, the size, color, shape, etc. are changed). ) To give a notice. Of course, it is good also as making a notice by changing the display mode of other characters or a display object.
[0141]
  (B) In the above-described embodiment, only the change of the background image on the display unit 20a is mentioned, but it is also possible to make a preliminary announcement by sound, light, etc. in synchronization with such change.
[0142]
  (C) In the above embodiment, a predetermined command including the content indicating that “daytime reach” or “fireworks reach” should be executed is transmitted, but only “fireworks reach” is executed. A command that should be executed or a command that should be executed only for “daytime reach” may be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to easily adjust the sound and lamp control timing.
[0143]
  (D) “Fireworks Reach” (the reach gaming state associated with the notice display) may occur even when the notice display is not performed, and conversely, it does not occur unless the notice display is performed. It is good also as such a structure. In the latter case, the fireworks reach can be enjoyed only when the notice is displayed, so that a rare value can be given.
[0144]
  (E) In the above embodiment, when the background image is switched to the evening (night) background, the fireworks reach is always produced, but the switching is performed to the evening (or night). However, it may be configured that fireworks reach may not occur.
[0145]
  (F) In the above-described embodiment, it is configured that the reach notice and the super reach notice can be performed at the time of one symbol change, but only the reach notice or only the super reach notice is performed. Also good.
[0146]
  (G) Moreover, it is good also as notifying generation | occurrence | production of states other than reach or a super reach, for example, a big hit state, a special reach state, a slip fluctuation state, etc.
[0147]
  (H) The advance notice need not be made at all stages. Accordingly, the advance notice may be given only at the time of the stop at the first stage and the second stage, or the notice may be given only at the time of the stop at the first stage and the third stage. The advance notice may be given only at the time of stopping in the third stage.
[0148]
  (I) As the display unit 20a of the special symbol display device 20, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, a drum, or the like may be used in addition to the liquid crystal display described above.
[0149]
  (J) It is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted the normal symbol display apparatus 31 in the said embodiment. Further, it can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided.
[0150]
  (K) In the above-described embodiment, a counter for random numbers (such as an internal random number counter) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, a missed reach state, or the like based on the value.
[0151]
  (L) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. Further, it can be applied to a pachinko machine without a display unit (for example, a type in which a variable prize device such as a large feather or an accessory such as a croon is mounted, or a type in which many so-called tulips are mounted). In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as alepatches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and game machines in which pachinko machines and slot machines are integrated. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.
[0152]
  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A large amount of game balls are paid out.
[0153]
  (M) In the above embodiment, the three symbol rows 21, 22, and 23 of the left, middle, and right are employed as the symbol rows. However, the symbol rows may be constituted by two or less, or four or more symbol rows. . Also, the stop order is not limited to that of the above embodiment.
[0154]
  (N) In the above embodiment, in order to make it possible for the player to recognize which symbol is in the reach state at the time of the fireworks production, at the stage where the display unit 20a is darkly displayed, 23 stop symbols are reduced and displayed at both lower corners of the display unit 20a. On the other hand, such a display may be omitted. Also, one reach symbol may be displayed.
[0155]
  (O) In the embodiment described above, a daily time-dependent change such as “morning → daytime → evening → (night)” is adopted as a step change. A time-dependent change or a growth time-dependent change such as “(red) → infant → boy → young man” or “(egg) → larva → 蛹 → adult” may be adopted as a step change.
[0156]
  In addition to the change over time, a change in location may be adopted as a step change. Here, representative examples of “location change” include “sawa → river → sea”, “inside house → square → desert”, “ground → sky → space”, “flat land → support → mountain peak”. Take as an example. Furthermore, you may give a development property with a change. Such “developmental changes” include, for example, the above-mentioned changes over time, “tee shot → flying ball (rolling) → hole in one” in golf, “throwing → hitting (flying ball) → home run” in baseball, basketball And “dribbling (pass) → shooting → goal” in soccer and the like. At the same time, the state change may be included as a stepwise change. Typical examples of such “state change” include “gas → liquid → solid”, “prone position → sitting position → standing position”, and the like.
[0157]
  (P) In the above embodiment, when the symbols 70A to 70H in the symbol rows 21 to 23 are stopped, the notice display mode is changed stepwise, but it is not always necessary to match the symbol stop timing. . Therefore, for example, the background may be switched continuously and stepwise between the stop of the symbol in the first stage and the stop of the symbol in the second stage.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko machine mainly showing a game board.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a display control board and the like.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a VDP or the like.
FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symbol display mode on the display unit, and FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram showing an example of a symbol display mode when a big hit state occurs.
6A is a schematic diagram showing a morning background image displayed on the display unit, and FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing a daytime background image displayed on the display unit.
7A is a schematic diagram showing an evening background image displayed on the display unit, and FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram showing a night background image displayed on the display unit.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a “daytime reach / fireworks reach display routine” executed by the CPU of the display control board;
FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram showing a state in which symbols of all symbol sequences are variably displayed on the display unit, and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing other symbol sequences in which the symbols of the left symbol column are stopped and displayed on the display unit. FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram showing a notice display state in which the symbols of FIG. 5 are variably displayed, and FIG. 8C shows a notice display state in which the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stopped and displayed in the display section, and the symbols in the middle symbol row are variably displayed. It is a schematic diagram, (d) is a schematic diagram which shows the state by which the symbol of a middle symbol row | line | column is temporarily stopped and displayed on the display part.
FIGS. 10A to 10C are schematic views of a display unit for explaining the contents of effects in fireworks reach.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a game board and the like for explaining the contents of effects in the fireworks reach.
FIGS. 12A to 12C are schematic diagrams of a display unit for explaining the contents of effects in fireworks reach.
[Explanation of symbols]
  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 8 ... Game board, 9 ... Speaker which comprises an audio | voice alerting | reporting part, 11 ... Operation opening, 12 ... Grand prize opening, 20 ... Special symbol display device as a variable display device, 20a ... Display part, 21 ... Left symbol row, 22 ... middle symbol row, 23 ... right symbol row, 50 ... main control means, main board constituting special game state generating means, 110 ... effect display execution means, suggestion control means, suggestion display control means, reach State effect display means, super reach state effect display means, display control board constituting display control means, 120 ... lamp control board, 130 ... voice control board, B ... game ball.

Claims (2)

A game board from which a game ball can flow down, an operation port provided in the game board, a display unit that executes a variation display of a plurality of identification information based on the game ball entering the operation port, A gaming machine comprising: a frame portion provided around a display portion; and a light emitting means provided at least in the frame portion at a position different from the display portion ,
The gaming machine
A determination unit for determining whether or not the game ball enters the operation port based on the fact that the game ball enters the ball;
A variation type setting means for setting a variation type of the variation display based on the determination of the appropriateness determination means;
And means for executing the variable display corresponding to the variation type set by said change type setting unit on the display unit, and means for executing a luminescent effect in the light emitting means to variations in the display that corresponds to the variation type Production control means,
The production control means includes:
Means for starting a predetermined variation display corresponding to the predetermined variation type on the display unit when a predetermined variation type is set by the variation type setting means;
Means for generating a reach state by stopping and displaying identification information excluding at least one of the plurality of identification information in a predetermined reach combination during the predetermined variation display;
In the first timing after the occurrence of the reach state, means for displaying dark the display portion than immediately before the first timing,
Means for displaying a specific light emission image on the display unit at a second timing after the first timing when the display unit is displayed darkly ;
Means for performing a specific light emission mode with the light emitting means at the second timing,
In the second timing, the specific light emission image visually recognized by the display unit in the gaming machine front view and the light emitting means that has become the specific light emission mode are arranged adjacent to each other, and the gaming machine front surface A continuous light emission display is performed by the specific light emission image visually recognized by the display unit and the light emission means having the specific light emission mode.
Even when displaying dark the display unit, comprising means for displaying the identification information stopped and displayed on the display unit, constituting the reach combinations even when displaying dark the display section identifying A gaming machine characterized in that the type of information can be identified. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information displayed on the display unit when the display unit is darkly displayed is a part of a plurality of pieces of identification information constituting the reach combination.

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