JP4793885B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a display unit and capable of giving a privilege to a player.

  In a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or the like as a gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start opening, the symbols start to fluctuate in the display area of the liquid crystal display. Then, after starting the fluctuation, the fluctuation is partially stopped, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped. If the combination of the left symbol and the right symbol becomes a reach symbol (for example, a symbol of a doublet), a moving image such as a still image or animation is displayed as the reach, or the fluctuation rate is changed with the remaining variation. Display. After that, when the middle symbol is stopped and the combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol becomes a specific combination, a bonus such as a big hit game is given to the player as “big hit”.

  By the way, when there is only one display area to be changed, the player can see only the symbols displayed in the display area with the expectation of expecting a privilege. Therefore, in the conventional pachinko machine, arrange ball machine, etc., the display area is divided into two or more display areas, and the design is changed in each display area. According to this configuration, since the combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol whose fluctuation has been stopped in any of the display areas becomes a specific combination, it becomes a big hit, so that the player's expectation can be improved in appearance.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, only the display in which the symbols displayed in two or more divided display areas are changed in the same pattern. For this reason, even if the display area is divided into two or more display areas, since the pattern is changed only by one display pattern as a whole, it is not interesting. In addition, it is normally configured to allow display effects in which symbols change with dozens of display patterns, but it is difficult to play for a long time if you want to see changes in symbols for all display patterns. It is. There are also variations in the symbols related to display patterns that are hardly displayed, and there is also a request from the player to see the display effects caused by variations in the symbols. The present invention has been made in view of such points, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing as many effects as possible by changing the effects of two or more divided display areas. To do.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is acquired by a start opening into which a game ball can win, a random number acquisition unit that acquires a random number for determining a big hit based on a winning of the game ball to the start port, and the random number acquisition unit The jackpot determination means for determining the jackpot for the jackpot determination random number and the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, after the pattern is changed A display unit having a display area for displaying a symbol variation image in which a symbol that is fluctuating is displayed; a holding unit capable of holding a jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit up to a predetermined number; and a predetermined unit Based on the fact that the variation condition is satisfied, the symbol starts to vary in the display area. When the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number is a jackpot, A display control means capable of displaying a jackpot image indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a big hit after displaying the arch image, and a big hit in the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the determination that the game ball has won the start opening while the symbol variation image is displayed. When the jackpot determination random number is acquired based on the game, the symbol variation image based on the jackpot determination for the acquired jackpot determination random number is displayed after the display of the symbol variation image is finished. When the display control means displays the symbol variation image that can indicate a result of the jackpot determination for one of the jackpot determination random numbers, the reach image Prior to display, a plurality of sets of symbol variation images are simultaneously displayed in the display area, and the plurality of symbol variation images are sequentially stopped to display the result of the jackpot determination. In addition to the control means and the plurality of sets of symbol variation images, the plurality of sets of symbol variation images includes effect image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image. When the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, when the big hit image display control means for displaying the big hit image in at least one set of the symbol changed images among the plurality of sets of symbol changed images, and when the result of the big hit determination is lost In all of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images, it is indicated that the result of the jackpot determination is lost without displaying the predetermined reach image. Non Richihazure image display control means for displaying to losing picture, at least viewed including the said effect image display means, the result of the jackpot determination for said plurality of sets of both the symbol variation image the jackpot determining random numbers of the one Regardless of what is displayed , the gist is that different effect images can be displayed for each of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images depending on the degree of expectation that the jackpot image is displayed .
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means has only one display area as a display area for displaying the symbol variation image, and the display control means. The gist is to display all of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images simultaneously in the one display area.
The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display control means displays the plurality of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images simultaneously on the one display area. Of the set of symbol variation images, only one set of symbol variation images is enlarged and displayed at the approximate center of the one display area, and a set of symbol variation images different from the one set of symbol variation images is displayed in the one set. The gist is to reduce the size of the display area.

  Means 1 for solving the problem includes a display unit capable of displaying at least the lottery display symbol out of a lottery display symbol and a decorative symbol, and the lottery display symbol displayed on the display unit is predetermined. In the gaming machine that gives a privilege that is a game condition advantageous to the player on the condition that the display mode is configured, the display unit is divided into two or more display areas, and the predetermined display is performed in each of the divided display areas. Use one of divided display means for displaying the lottery display symbols in a configurable manner, effect recording means capable of recording data relating to two or more effects, and two or more effects recorded in the effect recording means In addition, the present invention is a gaming machine having an effect execution means for making an effect on one or more display areas out of the two or more display areas different from an effect on other display areas. Here, the terms described in the means 1 are interpreted as follows. The same applies to the other claims and the detailed description of the invention.
(1) “Symbol” means all symbols that can be displayed on the display unit, and means a symbol group consisting of only a single symbol or two or more single symbols. For example, lottery display symbols (special symbols, normal symbols, etc.) consisting of characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji characters, etc.), symbols, signs, figures (characters, etc.), images, etc., decorative symbols (foreground symbols, background symbols, etc.), etc. And may be a still image or a moving image such as an animation.
(2) “Stop” includes not only completely stopped display but also temporarily stopped display. “Stop” includes not only a stationary display but also a display that moves in an arbitrary direction within an arbitrary distance centering on a reference position.
(3) The “display unit” may be substantially the entire display area in which symbols can be displayed for one display (or display device), or may be a part of the display area. Furthermore, you may comprise not only one display but 2 or more displays.
(4) “Predetermined display mode” corresponds to a combination of symbols such as a jackpot symbol or a single symbol. A “part of the predetermined display mode” described later corresponds to a combination of symbols such as a reach symbol or a single symbol.
(5) “Bonus as a game condition advantageous to the player” is, for example, shortening the symbol variation period (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”), changing the number of time reductions, and changing the hit probability (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”). ), Changes in the number of payouts associated with winning a prize, jackpot games performed with the required number of rounds, various aspects such as operation of movable parts (lids, blades, wing pieces, etc.) provided in the winning device or gate, etc. The aspect which combined the above elements arbitrarily corresponds.
(6) The “production” related to the display area includes all means that can be transmitted to the target person (mainly the player) through the transmission medium corresponding to one or more display areas. For example, an effect that displays a symbol according to a display pattern, an effect that lights an indicator lamp (including blinking) according to a lighting pattern, an effect that produces a sound (sound, music, sound effect, etc.) according to a sound pattern, and a device or member according to a vibration pattern An effect that vibrates, an effect that operates the movable body in accordance with an operation pattern, and the like are applicable. Further, it may be an effect of notifying that all or part of the predetermined display mode is configured, or an effect of notifying that all or part of the predetermined display mode is configured. The relationship between the display area and the effect is arbitrary, and one or more effects may be performed on one display area, or one effect common to two or more display areas may be performed. Two or more effects may be performed on the above display area. Examples of the transmission medium include a display unit (display device), an indicator lamp, an acoustic device, a vibrating body, and a movable body. The relationship between the production and the transmission medium is arbitrary, and one or more productions may be performed using one transmission medium, or one common production may be performed using two or more transmission media. Two or more effects may be performed using two or more transmission media.

According to the means 1, as schematically shown in FIG. 1, the lottery displayed on the display unit 8 is provided with the display unit 8 capable of displaying at least a lottery display symbol out of a lottery display symbol and a decorative symbol. It is configured so as to give a privilege as a game condition advantageous to the player 2 on condition that the display symbol constitutes a predetermined display mode. Further, the display unit 8 is divided into two or more display areas, and the divided display means 6a for displaying a lottery display symbol so that a predetermined display mode can be configured for each of the divided display areas, and data concerning two or more effects are displayed. Using the recordable effect recording means 6d and any of the two or more effects recorded in the effect recording means 6d, the effect relating to one or more display areas of the two or more display areas and the other display area Production execution means 6b for differentiating the production is provided. Among these, for example, the game control unit 4 performs control for giving a privilege to the player 2 on condition that the symbol is in a predetermined display mode. All or part of the divided display means 6a, the effect recording means 6d, and the effect execution means 6b are one means of the display control unit 6 that controls display of symbols on the display unit 8. In the two or more display areas divided by the divided display means 6a, the effect execution means 6b is one of the two or more effects recorded in the effect recording means 6d and covers one or more display areas of the two or more display areas. The effect is different from the effect applied to other display areas. In the example of the third stage from the top shown in FIG. 1, the display area is divided into four display areas 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d. Therefore, the player 2 can enjoy what two or more effects are performed.
In addition, the timing which divides a display part into two or more display areas and the timing which makes an effect different may be simultaneous, or may be non-simultaneously. Further, the timing for changing the production can be set to any timing as long as the change of the symbol is started (for example, when a part of a predetermined display mode is configured like a reach symbol or the like). In particular, when determining whether or not the game conditions are advantageous to the player 2 by random numbers or the like before the change of the lottery display symbols is stopped, the presentation is made different before constituting a part of the predetermined display mode. Also good. In this way, it is possible to notify the player 2 in advance of whether or not a predetermined display mode is obtained in the display area where the effect has changed.

  Means 2 for solving the problem is a gaming machine described in means 1, wherein the effect execution means associates one or more effects among the two or more effects related to each divided display area with a privilege. . According to the means 2, the effect execution means 6b associates one or more effects among the two or more effects related to each divided display area with the privilege. When the production and the privilege are related in this way, the player 2 who has seen the production improves the sense of expectation for the privilege.

  The means 3 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in the means 1 or 2, wherein the effect execution means is configured such that the lottery display symbols displayed in any of the display areas constitute a part of a predetermined display mode. It is a gaming machine that makes different. According to the means 3, the effect executing means 6b changes the effect when the lottery display symbols displayed in any of the display areas constitute a part of the predetermined display mode. When the reach symbol “7” shown in the second row from the top shown in FIG. 1 is displayed, different presentations are performed in the divided display areas as shown in the fourth row from the top. Therefore, it can be seen that the player 2 who has seen an effect different from the other display areas constitutes a part of a predetermined display mode in the display area where the different effects are performed.

  Means 4 for solving the problem is the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the effect execution means is a gaming machine that performs different effects in two or more divided display areas. According to the means 4, the effect executing means 6b performs different effects in two or more divided display areas. The player 2 who has seen different effects by the number of divided display areas can enjoy the same amount of effects.

  Means 5 for solving the problem is that in the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 4, the effect execution means is that the lottery display symbols displayed for each display area are expected to form a predetermined display mode. It is a gaming machine that varies the presentation performed for each display area according to the degree. According to the means 5, the effect execution means 6b varies the effect performed for each display area according to the degree of expectation that the lottery display symbol displayed for each display area constitutes a predetermined display mode. The player 2 who has seen the effect related to the degree of expectation can estimate the degree of expectation.

  Means 6 for solving the problem is that in the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5, an effect is produced so that two or more effects recorded in the effect recording means have an execution frequency within a predetermined range. An effect selecting means is provided, and the effect executing means uses the effect selected by the effect selecting means, and an effect on one or more display areas of two or more display areas and an effect on other display areas It is a gaming machine that makes it different. According to the means 6, there is provided an effect selection means 6c for selecting an effect such that two or more effects recorded in the effect recording means 6d have an execution frequency within a predetermined range. Then, the effect execution means 6b uses the effects selected by the effect selection means 6c from the two or more effects recorded in the effect recording means 6d, and effects related to one or more display areas among the two or more display areas. Differentiate the effects on other display areas. The execution frequency of the performance is almost equalized and the execution frequency of the performance that is hardly displayed in the conventional gaming machine is increased, so that the player 2 can enjoy more performance.

  The means 7 for solving the problem is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6, wherein the division display means divides the display unit into two or more display areas when the first condition is satisfied, and executes the execution. The means is selected from two or more effects performed before the display unit is divided by the divided display means. Here, the “first condition” is an arbitrary condition that can be appropriately set according to the type of gaming machine, the date and time, the gaming state, etc., and the condition may be unchanged during the game or may be changed. For example, the symbol to be displayed constitutes a part of a predetermined display mode (reach symbol, etc.), a specific display pattern is determined among two or more display patterns (reach pattern, variation pattern, etc.), and variation starts For example, a predetermined period of time has passed. The same applies to the second condition and other conditions. The first condition, the second condition, etc. may be the same, or all or part of them may be different from the others.

  According to the means 7, since the divided display means 6a divides the display unit 8 into two or more display areas after the first condition is established, the player 2 who has seen the division knows that the first condition is established. . Further, the effect execution means 6b selects from two or more effects performed before the division, and makes an effect on one or more display areas out of two or more display areas different from an effect on other display areas. . Therefore, the player 2 can enjoy some of the effects regardless of the presence or absence of division.

  Means 8 for solving the problem is that in the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 7, when the second condition is satisfied, one or more display areas of two or more display areas are changed from other display areas. Also has an enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying. According to the means 8, the enlarged display means 6e displays one or more display areas of the two or more display areas 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d in an enlarged manner than the other display areas when the second condition is satisfied. In the fifth example from the top shown in FIG. 1, the display area 8b is enlarged and displayed. Thus, the player 2 who has viewed the display area displayed in an enlarged manner can easily see the effect (that is, the display of the symbol) related to the display area.

  According to the present invention, since the effect applied to one or more display areas among the two or more display areas is different from the effect applied to other display areas, You can enjoy two or more productions.

It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of this invention typically. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of a composite apparatus, and the structure of a symbol group. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a main control board and a display control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a start port process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation | variation stop process following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a special symbol display.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, and is an aspect in which effects are made different after reaching reach (part of a predetermined display form). The embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, on the game board 12 of the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. 2, a gate 32 having a gate sensor 58 for detecting a pachinko ball passing therethrough, passage ports 24 and 62 through which the pachinko ball can pass, and a winning pachinko ball are detected. A composite device having a start opening 30 having a start opening sensor 60, a large winning opening 34 having an open / close lid 74 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid 54, a special symbol display 22, and holding ball lamps 20 and 28, as will be described later. 14. In addition, a general prize opening, a windmill, an obstacle nail, etc. are appropriately arranged.

  Below the game board 12, an operation button 48 (operation unit) for instructing the pachinko machine 10, an ashtray 46 for putting cigarette butts, etc., and temporarily storing pachinko balls including prize balls A plate 44, a handle 40 having a touch sensor 42 for detecting whether or not the player 2 is touching, and a sound (including voice, sound effects, music, etc.) provided inside an upper plate 38 which is a tray for receiving a prize ball .) Is provided. In addition, a frame opening sensor 36 that detects the opening of the glass frame 18 (gold frame), and lamps 16 (light emitters) arranged at appropriate positions according to the game content of the pachinko machine 10 and the like are provided. Further, a ball lending switch 64 for instructing ball lending, a return switch 72 for instructing to return a prepaid card, and the like are provided above the upper plate 38.

  By the way, the passage 24 provided in the game board 12 is provided with a normal symbol display 26 capable of displaying a normal symbol. The normal symbol display 26 has one or more light emitters (for example, LEDs that emit green, red, etc.), starts to change when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32, and stops when a required period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses. For example, when a normal symbol is in a specific display mode (specifically, a state where a specific LED is lit in red) due to blinking of a light emitter or the like, the lid of the lower start port 68 is closed by a solenoid or the like for a certain period (specifically 4 Open for a second). In addition to the opening / closing lid 74 described above, the special winning opening 34 is a special area in which the big hit gaming state can be continued within the required number of times (for example, 16 times) when the pachinko ball wins within the large winning opening opening period (for example, 20 seconds). V zone 56, and a normal area where only award balls are paid out. In order to detect pachinko balls, a V zone sensor 52 is provided in the V zone 56, and a winning sensor 70 is provided in the normal region. In addition, a lower start port 68 (a function equivalent to the start port 30) provided with a start port sensor 66 for detecting a winning pachinko ball is provided below the big winning port 34. Both the start opening 30 and the lower start opening 68 pay out a prize ball in the same manner as a normal winning opening when a pachinko ball wins.

  3A is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2 which shows a special symbol display 22 capable of displaying special symbols, and the number of pachinko balls that have passed through the gate 32 during normal symbol variation. The hold ball lamp 20 to be displayed, the hold ball lamp 28 to display the number of pachinko balls (that is, hold balls) won in the start opening 30 and the lower start opening 68 during the change of the special symbol, and the top winning opening 76 as a normal winning opening (So-called top hole). Here, the number of pachinko balls that can be recognized by the display of the holding ball lamp 28 is referred to as “the number of holding balls”. Each of the holding ball lamps 20 and 28 includes one or more light emitters (for example, four LEDs).

  For example, a liquid crystal display is used for the special symbol display 22 to display a special symbol (lottery display symbol), a background symbol (decorative symbol), or the like including symbols such as characters, symbols, codes, figures, and images. The display screen 92 of the special symbol display 22 is configured such that one or more display units 8 can be displayed simultaneously or non-simultaneously, and the display unit 8 can display two or more divided screens when a predetermined timing is reached. For example, in the normal state, almost all of the display screen 92 is set as the display unit 8, and when the predetermined timing is reached, the display unit 8 is divided into two or more divided screens. Each of the divided screens is configured so that the symbols can be changed, and the symbols are displayed based on the same display pattern in synchronization with all the divided screens, or one or more including the case where all the divided screens are different. In this divided screen, a design can be displayed based on a display pattern different from that of other divided screens. And when it becomes a jackpot symbol (predetermined display mode; for example, a combination of symbols “777”, etc.) on any of the divided screens, it is configured to give a privilege that is a game condition advantageous to the player 2 such as a jackpot game. . In the example shown in FIG. 3A in which all the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 are in the reach state, the effects are made different such that the lottery display symbols and the decorative symbols are different. .

  Here, in the display (variation and stop) of the symbols respectively performed on the display unit 8 and the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90, ten special combinations consisting of the same numbers as in the example shown in FIG. A left symbol 94a, a middle symbol 96a, a right symbol 98a, a left symbol 94b, a middle symbol 96b, a right symbol 98b, a left symbol 94c, a middle symbol 96c, a right symbol 98c, and the like configured by symbols (single symbols) are used. The combination of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol differs in the number of constituents, the color, the arrangement, etc. of the symbol group, but the shape, color, size, background, etc. of the symbol may be different. The left symbol variation 86, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 82 in the divided screens 80 and 90 shown in the example of FIG. 3A are symbol variations using the left symbol 94a, the middle symbol 96a, and the right symbol 98a. Similarly, the left symbol variation 86, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 82 in the divided screen 88 are symbol variations using the left symbol 94b, the middle symbol 96b, and the right symbol 98b. Similarly, the left symbol variation 86, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 82 in the divided screen 78 are variations of the symbol using the left symbol 94c, the middle symbol 96c, and the right symbol 98c.

  Next, the main control board 100 for realizing the pachinko game by the pachinko machine 10 and a special symbol display upon receiving a display command (for example, a signal including a pattern or a display pattern at the time of fluctuation stoppage) sent from the main control board 100 The display control board 200 that displays a symbol on the container 22 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 100 and the display control board 200 are both provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, for example.

  The main control board 100 corresponding to the game control unit 4 is configured around a CPU (processor) 110. The main control board 100 corresponds to the effect recording means 6d, a game control program, required data (for example, jackpot value), and data necessary for realizing the effect (for example, lighting pattern, sound pattern, vibration pattern, operation) ROM 112 that stores data such as patterns, RAM 114 that stores data such as various random numbers and signals, and an input processing circuit that receives signals sent from various input devices and converts them into a data format that can be processed in the main control board 100 102, receiving the operation data sent from the CPU 110, the output processing circuit 104 for operating various output devices (for example, the solenoid 54), and the display data sent from the CPU 110 (including lighting). The display control circuit 106 for controlling the display, the display control board 200, the frame control board 300, etc. A control circuit 116 and the like. All of these components couple to each other on bus 118.

  The CPU 110 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 112 to realize a game by the pachinko machine 10, and the game control program also includes a program for realizing a procedure such as a start port process described later. An EPROM is used for the ROM 112 and an SRAM is used for the RAM 114, but other types of memories (EEPROM, DRAM, flash memory, etc.) may be used arbitrarily. Examples of the input device for which the input processing circuit 102 receives a detection signal and the like include start-up sensors 60 and 66, a gate sensor 58, a winning sensor (V zone sensor 52, etc.), an operation button 48, and other sensors (frame opening sensor 36). , Touch sensor 42, etc.). The output device from which the output processing circuit 104 outputs a signal corresponds to, for example, the solenoid 54 or the like. Examples of the light emitters that are controlled by the display control circuit 106 include the lamps 16, the holding ball lamps 20 and 28, and the normal symbol display 26. The communication control circuit 116 can transmit required data to a hall computer or the like as necessary.

  Next, the display control board 200 corresponding to the display control unit 6 is configured around the CPU 210, and corresponds to the effect recording means 6d, such as a display control program and display data (for example, display information corresponding to the display command, , ROM 202 for storing display patterns including symbol variation and stop, etc., RAM 204 for storing data such as display commands and display information and input / output signals, and data sent from the main control board 100 to receive the CPU 210. Communication control circuit 206 to be sent to the RAM 204 or the like, a required symbol is stored in advance, a character generator 212 that is generated when a display command or the like is received, and a symbol that is processed into a special symbol display 22 by receiving display information sent from the CPU 210 A VDP (Video Display Processor) 214 or the like. All of these components couple to each other on bus 208.

  The CPU 210 executes the display control program stored in the ROM 202 and displays the symbols on the special symbol display 22. The ROM 202 uses an EPROM, and the RAM 204 uses a DRAM, but other types of memory described above may be used. The communication control circuit 206 can transmit necessary data to a hall computer or the like as necessary. The symbol data generated by the character generator 212 includes, for example, characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji characters, etc.), symbols (lottery display symbols, ornamental symbols, etc.), still images, moving images (animations, etc.), videos, and the like. The VDP 214 having a VRAM, a palette RAM, etc. receives the display information, reads the design data generated by the character generator 212, performs image editing such as coloration designation and sprite processing, and develops the design data in the VRAM and palette RAM. Finally, the video signal, the synchronization signal, etc. are output to the special symbol display 22. The sprite function realized by executing sprite processing divides the display unit 8 into two or more divided screens, increases or decreases the number of divided screens, and displays different display patterns from one of the other divided screens. It is possible to easily display a symbol based on the above.

  It should be noted that the frame control board (prize ball control board) 300 that receives the command signal sent from the main control board 100 and controls the operation of various devices, the other board, and the like are not specifically related to the gist of the present invention. The illustration and description of a typical configuration are omitted. Examples of the various devices include a launch device that launches pachinko balls when the handle 40 is operated, and a payout device that pays out pachinko balls for lending or winning balls.

  In the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, a procedure performed by the main control board 100 to realize the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 5 shows the procedure of the start opening process for realizing the pachinko ball winning determination with respect to the start opening 30, and FIGS. 6 and 7 divide the display unit 8 into two or more divided screens and change and stop the design. The procedure of the variable stop process for realizing the above is shown in a flowchart. The start port process is realized by the CPU 110 executing the game control program stored in the ROM 112 of the main control board 100 shown in FIG. 4 at an appropriate timing, and the change stop process is stored in the ROM 202 of the display control board 200. The display control program is executed by the CPU 210 at an appropriate timing. In order to simplify the explanation, the following restrictions are applied. First, since the start port 30 and the lower start port 68 function in the same manner, the start port 30 will be described as an example. Secondly, in the actual pachinko machine, if the pachinko ball wins the starting port 30 during the fluctuation, the next fluctuation is temporarily held up to a predetermined number (for example, four) and the holding ball lamp 28 is turned on, After completing the current fluctuation, the next and subsequent fluctuations are performed continuously within the range of the number of reserved balls. Therefore, it is assumed that the number of balls on hold is 0 (all the balls on hold ball 28 are turned off) and one pachinko ball has won a prize at the start port 30.

  In the starting port process corresponding to a procedure embodying a part of the game control unit 4 in FIG. 5, it is first determined whether or not a pachinko ball has been won at the starting port 30 [step S10]. For example, if there is a detection signal from the start port sensor 60 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, it is determined that a prize has been won (YES), and if there is no detection signal, it is determined that no prize has been won (NO). If a pachinko ball wins at the starting port 30 (YES), it is determined whether or not to change the symbol [step S12]. For example, the determination is made based on whether the current gaming state is changing or a jackpot game. If the pattern changes (NO), various random numbers are read and stored in the RAM 114, and the display pattern, presence / absence of screen division, the number of divided screens, etc. are determined [step S14]. For example, one or more display patterns are determined from two or more display patterns by referring to a predetermined table stored in the ROM 112 or the like based on the read symbol display random number RC, or the required data stored in the ROM 112 Based on this, the screen division is determined to be “present”, and the number of divided screens is determined to be “4”.

  Here, as the various random numbers, for example, a jackpot determination random number RA for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, or a jackpot symbol (predetermined to be displayed on the special symbol display 22 when the jackpot determination random number RA is determined to be a jackpot) The jackpot symbol random number RB for specifying the symbol display mode), the symbol display random number RC for specifying the display pattern from the start of the change to the stop, the number of divided screens to be divided and the increase / decrease pattern, etc. For example, the split display random number RD for determination is applicable. The “display pattern” means the order of display on the special symbol display 22 including the variation pattern and reach pattern that realize the variation of the symbol. For example, two or more recording means such as the ROM 202 and the RAM 204 in FIG. Store (record) in advance. The configuration content, the number of patterns, and the like of the display pattern stored in the recording unit may be unchanged, or may be increased or decreased at any timing or the content may be changed. In the case where the change of the symbol is realized by two or more display units or two or more divided screens, the change speed, change direction, stop time, order, etc. may be determined separately. Changes in symbols include normal fluctuations that simulate the rotation of the reel, forward and reverse fluctuations in a manner that swings by an arbitrary distance around a predetermined position on the screen, synchronous fluctuations that are performed by synchronizing two or more fluctuations, There are all symbol-synchronized fluctuations that are performed by synchronizing all fluctuations. Which change is performed is arbitrary, and the player 2 can have a sense of expectation by determining the display pattern according to the gaming state or the like.

  Based on the various random numbers stored in step S14, the fluctuation stop process is executed in order to realize the fluctuation of the symbol from the start of the fluctuation to the special symbol display 22 including the reach display that can be performed midway [step S16. ]. This variation stop process is a procedure that embodies a part of the display control unit 6, and will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the processing continues between FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 via connectors J1, J2, J3, and J4. Further, step S38 in FIG. 6 corresponds to a process that materializes a part of the divided display means 6a, and step S42 in FIG. 6 corresponds to a process that materializes a part of the effect selection means 6c, and the step in FIG. S44 corresponds to a process that materializes part of the effect execution means 6b, and step S50 in FIG. 7 corresponds to a process that materializes a part of the enlarged display means 6e.

  In FIG. 6, in the variable stop process realized based on a required display command sent from the main control board 100 to the display control board 200 at least once in a timely manner, first, the display pattern, the number of display units, etc. determined in step S14 Is sent to the display control board 200, and the variation is started based on the display pattern included in the display command [step S30]. Usually, almost all of the display screen 92 is set as the display unit 8 and starts to change. Thereafter, when the display pattern determined in step S14 is a specific display pattern (YES in step S32), a predetermined period (which may be constant or indefinite, e.g., 10 seconds) elapses after the symbol starts to change in step S30. [Step S34], the display screen 92 performs one or more effects on the assumption that the first condition is satisfied [Step S36]. The one or more effects include, for example, an effect of displaying a symbol according to a display pattern, an effect of lighting the lamps 16 or the like according to a lighting pattern, an effect of generating sound from the speaker 50, and the like.

  Then, the display screen 92 (display unit 8) is divided corresponding to the number of divided screens determined in step S14 [step S38]. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the display screen 92 is divided into four divided screens 78, 80, 88 and 90. Even after the display screen 92 is divided, the variation continues, and only when the reach is reached on any of the divided screens (YES in step S40), one of the two or more effects performed before the display screen 92 is divided. The above effects are selected [step S42], and the effects on the divided screens reaching the reach are made different from the effects on the other divided screens [step S44]. In step S44 in which the effects relating to one or more divided screens are made different, it is possible to perform effects as many as the number of divided screens. Furthermore, if it is configured so that two or more effects on one divided screen can be performed, an arbitrary number of effects can be executed within a range limited by the storage capacity, execution time, and the like. On the other hand, since some effects are performed regardless of the presence or absence of division, the player 2 can enjoy without any discomfort. When the number of divided screens is different from the effect, the player 2 can enjoy the effect of displaying the symbols by that number.

  Here, for the display effect on the special symbol display 22, for example, a display pattern such as a reach pattern or a variation pattern is varied, or a lottery display symbol such as a special symbol (configuration of number of symbols, arrangement, etc.) The shape of the symbol, the color of the symbol, etc.) are varied, or the decorative symbol such as the background symbol is varied. In this way, the player 2 can know at a glance which split screen has reached the reach. If necessary, change the lighting pattern of indicator lamps such as lamps 16 or the like, change the sound emitted from the speaker 50, vibrate the handle 40, or move the entire movable body such as the character body or the like. It may be moved partially. Therefore, the player 2 can recognize the gaming state such as reaching the reach without looking at the special symbol display 22.

  In step S42, one or more effects may be selected and determined such that two or more effects stored in the ROM 112, the ROM 202, etc. have an execution frequency within a predetermined range. The method of adjusting the execution frequency within a predetermined range for two or more effects is arbitrary. For example, an effect having a smaller number of executions than other effects is selected and determined based on the order, random number, or the like. In this way, the execution frequency of two or more effects is substantially equalized, and the execution frequency of effects that are hardly displayed on the conventional pachinko machine is increased, so that the player 2 can enjoy more effects. In step S44, one or more effects among two or more effects stored in the ROM 112, ROM 202, etc. may be used to differentiate the effects on one or more divided screens from the effects on other divided screens. . In this way, an effect unrelated to the effect before the division may be performed, so that the player 2 can enjoy more effects. Furthermore, when an effect related to the benefit is selected from two or more effects stored in the ROM 112, the ROM 202, etc., the player 2 who has recognized the effect can play a game while expecting the benefit. Then, if the effect is varied according to the degree of expectation that becomes a jackpot symbol (which constitutes a predetermined display mode), the player 2 who has recognized the effect guesses whether the effect on which divided screen is highly expected can do.

  Moving to FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not to enlarge the divided screen that has reached reach (step S48). For example, the determination is made based on whether or not the probability of winning a jackpot or reaching the reach exceeds a predetermined value (specifically, 50%). Only when it is determined that the enlarged display is to be performed (YES), the split screen that has reached reach as the second condition is satisfied is displayed relatively larger than the other split screen [step S50]. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3A in which the display screen 92 is divided into divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90, the divided screen 78 is displayed relatively larger than the divided screens 80, 88, 90. The player 2 who has viewed the divided screen displayed in an enlarged manner as described above can easily see the display effect (specifically, the display of symbols) on the divided screen.

  After the split screen is enlarged and displayed in step S50, or when reach is not reached in step S40 (NO), the change is stopped for all or some of the split screens and the symbols are stopped and displayed [step S52]. If the change is made with a different display pattern for each divided screen, the player 2 recognizes that the lottery is apparently performed by the number of changes. In particular, when the display pattern and the jackpot are related, the player 2 looks at the special symbol display 22 with a sense of expectation for acquiring the privilege. In particular, when step S50 is executed and a part of the divided screen is displayed in an enlarged manner, the apparent lottery result can be easily recognized by stopping the change on the divided screen.

  When the fluctuating symbol is removed in step S52 and becomes a symbol (which constitutes a display mode other than the predetermined display mode) (NO in step S54), if there is an enlarged display of the divided screen, the original size is restored. [Step S56] The lottery end is displayed on the divided screen where the change is stopped, and the player 2 is notified [Step S58]. As a display example of the lottery end, one or both of a lottery display symbol and a decorative symbol (that is, a lottery display symbol only, a decorative symbol only, a lottery symbol and a decorative symbol) in a split screen Add or replace characters or symbols (for example, “End” characters or crosses), graphics (for example, squares, circles, etc.), characters (for example, crying faces), etc. Display of color (one color or two colors or more; for example, black), sandstorm (white noise), special effects (shading, negative / positive inversion, up / down / left / right inversion, color / black / white switching, luminance change, color change, mosaic, blur, etc. ), Or any combination of two or more of these. For example, when a character is added, it is pasted as a pattern on a lottery display symbol or displayed as a decorative symbol superimposed on a lottery symbol. Since such a display can be recognized at a glance by the player 2, it becomes easy to understand which divided screen is undrawn or being drawn and which divided screen has ended the lottery. In particular, if the display contents (such as symbols) at the time of change stop are displayed in an unrecognizable manner for the divided screens for which the lottery has ended, it is possible to easily determine which divided screen has ended the lottery depending on whether the symbols are unrecognizable.

  The above-described processing from step S40 to step S58 (excluding step S46) is repeatedly executed until the apparent lottery is finished (symbol variation stop) on all the divided screens [step S60]. When the lottery is finished for all the divided screens (YES in step S60), the display unit 8 divided into two or more divided screens is returned to the single screen display as necessary (step S62), and the variation stop process is performed. finish. Single screen display may display one or more split screens of two or more split screens that have been split, and display in a pattern unrelated to screen splitting (eg, jackpot display, miss display, game information, etc.) May be. On the other hand, when the symbol changing on one or more of the two or more divided screens divided in step S54 becomes a jackpot symbol (configures a predetermined display mode) (YES), a single screen is displayed in the same manner as the lottery end. Is displayed [step S62], and the variation stop process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 6, when the display pattern determined in step S14 is not a specific display pattern (NO in step S32), the fluctuation stop process is terminated as it is after the fluctuation is stopped by the off symbol [step S46].

  Returning to FIG. 5, when the fluctuation stopping process in step S16 is completed, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made [step S18]. In the case of the pachinko machine 10 that is not easily affected by external noise or the like and has high reliability, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number RA described above. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (YES), a jackpot process is executed to give the player 2 an opportunity to obtain a prize ball [step S20]. For example, the open / close lid 74 of the big prize opening 34 is opened for a certain period (specifically, 30 seconds), and the winning balls are paid out according to the number of pachinko balls won in the big prize opening 34 or the like. A big hit game like this is realized. Since the specific procedure of the jackpot processing is well known, the description and illustration thereof are omitted. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball has not won in the starting port 30 in the determination in step S10 (NO), if the symbol does not change in the determination in step S12 (YES), or if it is missed in the determination in step S18. (NO), in either case, the start port process is terminated as it is.

  If necessary, it may be determined whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 22 is a big hit depending on whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 22 matches the big hit symbol. You may perform the jackpot process of S20. In addition, before and after the jackpot process, a probability variation process for changing an expectation (probability) to become a jackpot symbol in the next lottery or later may be executed as necessary. In this way, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player 2 who expects a big hit from the next time.

  Next, an example in which each process shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 is executed and lottery is performed on the special symbol display 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. The display examples shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 10 are examples of cases where jackpots are made, and illustrations and explanations of other cases where jackpots are made or cases where many cases are missed are omitted. The lottery display performed on each of the two or more divided screens is apparent. Further, the stop of the symbol variation indicates a state where the symbol variation is finally stopped including the display pattern for performing the re-variation.

  First, the screen of the special symbol display 22 in the initial state (when the power is turned on, at the time of reset, etc.) has almost the entire display screen 92 as the display unit 8 as in the example shown in FIG. When the pachinko ball wins the start opening 30, the display screen 92 starts the left symbol variation 86, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right symbol variation 82 {step S32 in FIG. 6}. The direction of variation of each symbol variation is arbitrary, but in the example shown in FIG. 8A, the variation varies toward the lower side of the screen (the direction of arrow D2). After the change of the symbol is started on the display screen 92, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the change in the specific display pattern {both YES in steps S32 and S34 in FIG. 6}, the display screen 92 is divided and displayed { Step S36 in FIG. 6}. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the screen is divided almost uniformly into four divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90. In each divided screen, the left symbol variation 86, the middle symbol variation 84, and the right are divided according to the corresponding display pattern. The symbol variation 82 is continued. In addition, the background screens are different on the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90, respectively, but the same background symbols or continuous background symbols may be displayed on two or more divided screens. The background symbol displayed on the display screen 92 and the background symbol displayed on the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 may be the same symbol, or may be partially or entirely different symbols.

  When the left symbol variation 86 and the right symbol variation 82 are stopped on the divided screen 90 after the division, the left symbol 94a becomes the symbol “7” and the right symbol 98a becomes the symbol as illustrated in FIG. 8C. It may be “8” {step S52 in FIG. 7}. In this case, the symbol combination “7x8” (x means changing, and the same applies hereinafter) corresponds to an off symbol {NO in step S54 in FIG. 7], and the lottery end is displayed on the divided screen 90. {Step S56 in FIG. 7}. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (A), the combination of symbols “7 × 8” at the time when the fluctuation is stopped is made invisible and the sandstorm 90a is displayed on the divided screen 90. Therefore, the player 2 who sees the sandstorm 90a at a glance knows that the apparent lottery on the divided screen 90 is over.

  When there is another divided screen that has not yet finished the lottery and the symbols are still changing {NO in step S60 in FIG. 7}, the symbols that are changing in any of the divided screens are reach symbols (predetermined display) (Part of the aspect is configured) {YES in step S40 in FIG. 6}, and then the effect on the divided screen that has reached reach is different from the effect on the other divided screens {step S44 in FIG. 6}, The divided screen is displayed relatively large with other divided screens {step S50 in FIG. 6}. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (B), the left symbol 94a and the right symbol 98a constituting the reach symbol “5 × 5” are displayed on the divided screen 78. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9C displayed after the display of FIG. 9B, the split screen 78 is displayed larger than the other split screens, and the white used until reaching the reach is reached. The left symbol 94a and the right symbol 98a are switched to the black symbol 94c and the right symbol 98c, and the symbols are made different.

  When the middle symbol variation 84 is continued with the display pattern applied to the divided screen 78 and the middle symbol variation 84 is finished as shown by the two-dot chain line in the example of FIG. 9C and the middle symbol 96c becomes the symbol “6”. The combination “565” of step S52}, left symbol 94c, middle symbol 96c, and right symbol 98c in FIG. 6 is an off symbol {NO in step S54 in FIG. 7}. Therefore, the divided screen 78 that has been enlarged and displayed as in the example shown in FIG. 10A is returned to the original size and displayed {step S56 in FIG. 7}, and lottery is performed on the divided screen 78 after the stop of the fluctuation. The character 78a indicating “end” indicating the end is displayed {step S58 in FIG. 6}. Thus, the display content of the lottery end may be different for each divided screen, or may be displayed in common by the sandstorm 90a or the characters 78a. Therefore, it can be seen at a glance that the player 2 who has seen the special symbol display 22 finishes the lottery on the divided screens 78 and 90 and is drawing on the divided screens 80 and 88. Moreover, since the split screen 78 is displayed with characters 78a, the apparent lottery result is clear. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, the left symbol 94c, the right symbol 98c, and the middle symbol 96c have different symbol sizes and vertical positions, but they may be displayed with substantially the same size and vertical position.

  Further, when the reach symbol is displayed on the split screen where the symbols are still changing, the same display as in the above-described split screen 78 is performed {step S40 in FIG. 6 to step S52 in FIG. 7}. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the left symbol 94a and the right symbol 98a that constitute the reach symbol “7 × 7” are displayed on the divided screen 88. In the example shown in FIG. 10C, the divided screen 88 is displayed larger than the other divided screens, and is switched to the left symbol 94b and the right symbol 98b having colors different from the left symbol 94a and the right symbol 98a. The design is different.

  10C, when the middle symbol variation 84 is finished and the middle symbol 96b becomes the symbol “7” as shown by a two-dot chain line {step S52 in FIG. 6}, the left symbol 94c, the middle symbol 96c, and the right symbol. The combination “777” of 98c is a jackpot symbol {YES in step S54 in FIG. 7}. Accordingly, the player 2 is notified by displaying the character “big hit” or the like {step S62 in FIG. 7}, and the big hit game is executed in order to give the player 2 a privilege {steps S18 and S20 in FIG. 5}. In the above-described example, since the divided screen 78 is enlarged and displayed on almost the entire display screen 92, even if the divided screen 78 is displayed on a single screen in step S62, almost no change is seen. The change is observed in step S62 when the divided screen 78 or the like is displayed on a part of the display screen 92. Since the symbols are displayed large by the single screen display, the player 2 can easily recognize that the jackpot has been reached.

According to the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The display screen 92 (display unit 8) is divided into divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 (two or more display areas 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) {step S36 in FIG. 6; divided display means 6a} The effect relating to one or more divided screens is different from the effect relating to other divided screens {step S44 in FIG. 6; see the effect execution means 6b, FIG. 9C, FIG. 10C}. Therefore, since one pachinko ball wins the starting opening 30 and performs two or more effects in accordance with the variation of the symbol, the player 2 can enjoy the effects. Particularly in the pachinko machine 10 (game machine) provided with the special symbol display 22, the player 2 pays attention to the display contents during the game, so it is effective to produce the display. In addition to the contents of the effects described above, for example, effects that vary the direction of change of the lottery display symbol between the normal state and the reach state, and the size, shape, color, etc. of the lottery display symbol differ between the normal state and the reach state. The production is particularly effective. Further, for example, an effect using a decorative pattern such as a character or a background is effective in causing a specific character to appear or making the background different between a normal state and a reach state. The effect can be further enhanced by appropriately combining these effects. Further, in the case where an effect such as sound, vibration, operation, or the like is performed instead of (or in addition to) the display effect, it can be understood that a specific gaming state has been reached without looking at the special symbol display 22. .

  (2) Of the two or more effects on the divided divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90, one or more effects are associated with a privilege {step S44 in FIG. 6; effect executing means 6b}. As described above, when the effect and the privilege are related, the player 2 who has recognized the effect improves the expectation of the privilege. In addition to the above-described embodiment, the display effect associated with the privilege may be, for example, a notice display for giving a notice of jackpot or reach. The notice display is performed during the period from the start of the change to the stop, but it is preferable to perform the display before reaching, particularly for the purpose of giving the player 2 a sense of expectation for the privilege. In general, since the probability of winning a jackpot in a lottery due to symbol variation is set low (for example, 1/320), most of the lottery results are out. Therefore, the game becomes monotonous by simply displaying the lottery display symbols in a variably manner and notifying the player 2 of the lottery result in the stop display mode. The player 2 who strongly expects to be a big hit loses the willingness to continue the game if the player continues to miss too much. Therefore, if the presentation is performed in relation to the privilege to be given to the player 2, the display that is expected to become a big hit increases, so that the player's willingness to play can be maintained.

(3) A special symbol (left symbol 94a, middle symbol 96a, right symbol 98a, etc .; lottery display symbol) displayed on any of the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 is a reach symbol (part of a predetermined display mode) The production is changed {steps S40 and S44 in FIG. 6; production execution means 6b}. In this way, it can be seen that the player 2 who has seen an effect different from the other divided screens has reached reach on the divided screen on which the different effects are performed.
(4) Different effects were performed on the two or more divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 {Step S44 in FIG. 6; Effect execution means 6b, FIG. 9 (A), FIG. 9 (C), FIG. See (C)}. The player 2 who has seen a different effect by the number of divided screens can enjoy that number of effects.

(5) The effect to be performed for each divided screen is varied according to the degree of expectation that the special symbol displayed for each divided screen becomes a jackpot symbol (configures a predetermined display mode) {step S44 in FIG. 6; effect executing means 6b }. Thus, the player 2 who has seen the effect related to the degree of expectation can estimate the degree of expectation.
(6) An effect was selected so that two or more effects stored in the ROM 112, ROM 202, etc. (effect recording means 6d) each had an execution frequency within a predetermined range {step S42 in FIG. 6; effect selection means 6c} . The effect applied to one or more of the two or more divided screens and the effect applied to the other divided screens are differentiated using the selected effect {step S44 in FIG. 6; effect executing means 6b}. The execution frequency of the performance is almost equalized, and the execution frequency of the performance that was hardly displayed on the conventional pachinko machine is increased, so that the player 2 can enjoy more performance.

(7) The display pattern determined based on a random number or the like is a specific display pattern (YES in step S32 in FIG. 6), and only after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of variation (YES in step S34 in FIG. 6). Since the first condition is satisfied, the display screen 92 is divided into two or more divided screens {step S38 in FIG. 6}. Therefore, the player 2 who has seen the division of the display screen 92 knows that the first condition is satisfied. Moreover, it selects from two or more effects performed before the division {step S42 in FIG. 6}, and produces an effect on one or more divided screens and an effect on other divided screens among the two or more divided screens. Different {step S44 in FIG. 6}. Therefore, the player 2 can enjoy some of the effects regardless of the presence or absence of division. Only when the display pattern is a specific one (YES in step S32 in FIG. 6), or only when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the change (YES in step S34 in FIG. 6), the screen is divided. It may be configured. This increases the chances of screen division, increasing the pleasure of viewing the special symbol display 22.
(8) When the probability of winning a big game exceeds a predetermined value (YES in step S48 in FIG. 7), the split screen that has reached reach is displayed relatively larger than the other split screens as the second condition is satisfied. {Step S50 in FIG. 7}. In this way, the player 2 who has viewed the divided screen displayed in an enlarged manner can easily see the effects (that is, the display of symbols) on the divided screen.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the effects on the divided screens are changed before and after the reach, but the timing for changing (changing) the effects is arbitrary as long as the change is started {effect changing means}. For example, the effects may be different before and after the display screen 92 is divided. Further, for the purpose of allowing the player 2 to easily recognize that the lottery result has been lost, it may be configured such that the presentation is different before and after the lottery display symbols are removed or become all or part of the symbols. This makes it easier for the player 2 who has recognized the change in performance to understand that the lottery result has been lost. Further, when the stage 2 is changed so that the presentation differs depending on the timing of two or more gaming states (change in display pattern, reach, etc.), the player 2 can know which timing has been reached.
(10) In the above-described embodiment, the symbols are changed in a certain order for the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90, and then the change is stopped {see FIGS. 8 to 10}. Instead of this form, it is possible to change the design in parallel on two or more divided screens, and then stop the change. According to this configuration, the entire variation period can be shortened, and it can be determined whether or not the reach has been reached almost simultaneously in two or more divided screens, the lottery result, and the like. In the pachinko machine 10 configured to divide the display screen 92 at the time of reach, it is easier to understand if the reach symbols are displayed on two or more divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 respectively {see, for example, FIG. 3A}.

[Other Embodiments] In the pachinko machine 10 (game machine) described above, the structure, shape, size, material, arrangement, operating conditions, etc. of other parts are not limited to the above embodiment. For example, each of the following embodiments to which the above embodiment is applied can be implemented.
(1) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 10. In place of this form, a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine (for example, a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.), which also has a display unit and a game control unit, may be used. Similarly, the present invention can be applied. Even in the other game machines, the effect on one or more display areas of two or more display areas is different from the effect on other display areas. The player can enjoy what two or more effects are performed.

  (2a) In the above embodiment, the display screen 92 of the special symbol display 22 is applied as the display unit 8 {see FIGS. 3, 8 to 10, etc.}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, a display or display device capable of displaying symbols other than the special symbol display 22 may be applied. The number of display devices and display devices may be any number of one or more, and the display area 8 may be the whole or a part of the display area. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the display screen 92 was provided with the one display part 8 {refer FIG. 3, FIG. Instead of this form, a configuration including two or more display units 8 may be employed. Similarly, it is good also as a structure provided with the two or more display parts 8 about the display apparatus and display apparatus which consist of one or more arbitrary numbers. The present invention can be applied to all or part of the two or more display units 8. Furthermore, although the liquid crystal display is used for the special symbol display 22, any display capable of displaying symbols such as a CRT, LED display, plasma display, or the like may be used. Further, although the normal symbol display 26 and the special symbol display 22 are used separately, the same display may be used for both. In any of these cases, the effects on one or more split screens are different from the effects on other split screens, so the player can enjoy what two or more effects are performed. Can do.

  (2b) In the above embodiment, a jackpot symbol (or jackpot determination random number RA or the like) is applied as a predetermined display mode, and a reach symbol (or symbol display random number RC or the like) is applied as a part of the predetermined display mode. {See step S34 in FIG. 6, step S52 in FIG. 7, FIG. 8, etc.}. Instead of this form, symbols other than jackpot symbols and reach symbols may be applied. For example, a single symbol or a combination of different symbols such as “6” for the left symbol 94a and “7” for the right symbol 98a is applicable.

  (2c) In the above embodiment, the display screen 92 (display unit 8) of the special symbol display 22 is divided into four divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 {see step S36 in FIG. 6, FIG. 8, etc. }. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, the number of display units 8, the presence or absence of screen division, the number of divided screens, etc. may be set and changed during the game. For example, there is a mode in which a determination is made by referring to a predetermined table stored in the ROM 112 or the like based on a required random number (specifically, a random number for split display RD or a dedicated random number), a probability of winning a big hit (expected degree), or the like. Applicable. In this way, when the number of display units 8, the configuration of the number of divided screens, and the number of elements are changed in accordance with the gaming state, date and time, random numbers, and the like, the fun is increased. Further, in the configuration in which the probability of reaching or jackpot is notified according to the number of divided screens to be divided, the player 2 who recognizes the number of divided screens can play with a sense of expectation expecting a privilege.

  (2d) In the above embodiment, a specific display pattern and a condition for elapse of a predetermined period are applied as the first condition {steps S32 and S34 in FIG. 6}, and whether or not reach is reached as the second condition. The conditions were applied {step S40 in FIG. 6}. Instead of this form, other conditions may be applied to one or both of the first condition and the second condition. The other conditions include, for example, whether or not a specific reach pattern (super reach, special reach, etc.), whether a pachinko ball wins a winning opening, passes through a gate, or is in a big hit game, is movable The state of the body (the lid, blades, movable pieces, etc. provided in the prize opening and the prize-winning device), whether to give a notice such as a jackpot notice, whether the reach pattern changes during the fluctuation, A condition such as whether or not the change is stopped in a specific divided screen, or two or more conditions that are arbitrarily combined may be satisfied. By imposing various conditions, the aspect of screen division and enlarged display changes in various ways, so that the fun is increased.

  (3a) In the above embodiment, an apparent lottery is performed as many times as the number of changes (the number of changes) triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start opening, etc. {steps S38 to 7 in FIG. 6 Step S52}. In other words, the lottery is actually performed only once. Instead of this form, a lottery may be actually performed twice or more corresponding to the number of fluctuations. In this case, since the lottery is actually performed by the number of the divided screens displayed on the special symbol display 22 or the like, the player 2 is more likely to acquire a privilege. The same applies to the case where the lottery is performed within the range of the fluctuation number> the lottery number> 1.

  (3b) In the above embodiment, the display screen 92 is divided into two or more divided screens on the condition that a specific display pattern is determined and a predetermined period elapses from the start of fluctuation {steps S32 and S34 in FIG. , S38}. In addition to this form, when the third condition is satisfied, the number of divided screens (number of divisions) may be increased or decreased. The third condition is the same as the first condition and the second condition described above. For example, the third condition corresponds to whether or not the specific condition changes. In this way, the number of divided screens changes after the screen is divided, so that it is more interesting to see the special symbol display 22. In addition, if the appearance frequency of the specific reach pattern described above is set to a certain rate or less, the player 2 can have a great expectation when the specific reach pattern fluctuates. On the other hand, when the number of divided screens to be newly divided or the number of divided screens is changed, the player 2 may be notified before the screen is divided or the number of divisions is changed. The notification method is not limited to a mode in which a required area or design is displayed on the special symbol display 22, but a sound or a specific sound effect is output from the speaker 50, or the handle 40 or the player 2 touched by the player 2 is displayed. There are modes such as vibrating a sitting chair, and further, two or more notification modes may be arbitrarily combined for notification. In this way, the player 2 can know the number of divided screens in advance, and when the number of divided screens and the probability of the privilege are related, the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be improved. it can.

  (3c) In the above embodiment, as a privilege that is a game condition advantageous to the player 2, a jackpot game realized by executing a jackpot process is applied {see step S20 in FIG. 5}. Instead of (or in addition to) this form, another privilege that is a game condition advantageous to the player 2 may be applied. For example, shortening the symbol variation period (so-called short-time), short-time number of times, changing the probability of winning big hits (so-called probability variation), changing the number of payouts associated with winning a prize, lids, blades, movable pieces, etc. Various aspects such as opening and closing, or an aspect in which two or more forms including a jackpot game are arbitrarily combined are applicable. Even in this case, the player 2 can watch the special symbol display 22 and enjoy a pachinko game while expecting other benefits.

(4) In addition, the following embodiments may be realized.
(1) The decorative design displayed as an effect in two or more divided screens is configured to differ according to the fourth condition. The decorative symbol means an arbitrary symbol excluding a lottery display symbol (such as a special symbol or a normal symbol) used for the lottery, and is displayed on the foreground or background of the lottery symbol. The fourth condition is the same as the first to third conditions described above. For example, it corresponds to whether or not the probability of reaching or the probability of winning a jackpot exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the player who has seen the decorative design can see the special design display 22 and enjoy the pachinko game while expecting a privilege.
(2) When the divided screen is enlarged, the enlargement rate is varied according to the fifth condition. The fifth condition is the same as the first to fourth conditions described above, but the enlargement ratio is increased according to the number of divided screens for which the lottery has been completed, for example. By doing so, the number of divided screens in the lottery increases as the number of divided screens decreases, and the design becomes easier to see. The same applies to a configuration in which the reduction ratio is different when the divided screen is reduced.
(2) A specific split screen is continuously displayed as it is, and other split screens are reduced and displayed. Alternatively, a specific divided screen is configured to be displayed relatively larger than other divided screens. In this way, the specific divided screen is displayed relatively large, so that the symbols displayed on the specific divided screen are easy to see.

(2) The size of the divided divided screen may be maintained, and only a specific symbol (for example, a lottery display symbol) displayed on the specific divided screen may be enlarged. For example, in the state of the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 shown in FIG. 9B, the left symbol 94a, the middle symbol 96a, the right symbol 98a, etc. (or the left symbol variation 86, the middle symbol) displayed on the specific divided screen 78. A mode in which the variation 84 and the right symbol variation 82) are displayed large as shown in FIG. Even in this case, it is easy to see specific symbols and the like.
(1) Among the divided screens 78, 80, 88, 90 obtained by dividing the display screen 92, when enlarging or reducing one or more of the divided screens, the enlargement / reduction process may be displayed by animation or the like. In this way, it is easy to see which divided screen is to be enlarged or reduced, and the pleasure of seeing the enlargement / reduction process increases.
■ The timing for changing (differentiating) the effects on two or more divided screens is arbitrary as long as it starts after the change, but when the timing satisfies one or more of the first to fifth conditions It is good. In this way, it becomes easy for the player 2 who has seen the pattern whose form has been changed to satisfy one or more of the first to fifth conditions. For example, when the probability of the benefit is related, the expectation of the player 2 who expects the privilege can be improved when the pattern form changes.

(2) The two or more divided screens obtained by dividing the display screen 92 are substantially uniform as in the example shown in FIG. 8B, but the sizes (areas) of the two or more divided screens may be non-uniform. In this case, the player 2 can have a sense of expectation by associating the size of the divided screen with the degree of expectation, privilege, and the like. Further, the divided screen may be further divided. This will increase the chances of a big hit, as the number of apparent lotteries will increase. Therefore, the expectation of the player 2 who expects a privilege can be improved. If a large number of divisions are performed, the size of the divided screen is reduced. However, if the divided screen of interest is made relatively larger than the other divided screens, the design is easy to see.
(2) When a specific divided screen is displayed relatively large, another divided screen may be reduced (or kept as it is) and displayed on a part of the display screen 92. For example, the display shown in the example of FIG. 11A may be used instead of the example of FIG. 8B displayed on the special symbol display 22 by executing step S38 of FIG. That is, the divided screen 90 is displayed on almost the entire display screen 92, and the other divided screens 78, 80, and 88 are displayed at the corners (periphery portions) of the display screen 92. Similarly, the display shown in the example of FIG. 11B may be used instead of the display shown in the example of FIG. 9B, and the example of FIG. 11C may be used instead of the display shown in the example of FIG. The display shown in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 11, the left symbol 94 a and the right symbol 98 a are displayed on the divided screen 80. With this configuration, not only the design of the divided screen 90 is easy to see, but also the state of the divided screens 78, 80, 88 can be grasped.

[Other Aspects of Invention]
Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment has not only the embodiment of the invention described in the claims but also other embodiments of the invention. Aspects of the present invention are listed below, and related explanations are given as necessary.

[Aspect 1] In the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 8, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the change of the design, one or more display areas of the two or more display areas are set to be more than the other display areas. A gaming machine having enlargement / reduction means for relatively large display.
[Related Description of Aspect 1] According to this aspect, as schematically shown in FIG. 1, the divided display means 6 a divides the display unit 8 into two or more display areas 8 a, 8 b, 8 c, 8 d, and the first condition When a predetermined condition such as the sixth condition is satisfied, the enlargement / reduction means displays a specific display area (for example, display area 8a) relatively larger than other display areas (for example, display areas 8b, 8c, 8d). Therefore, it becomes easy to see the design of a specific display area.

[Aspect 2] In the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 8, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the change of the design, one or more display areas of the two or more display areas are more than the other display areas. A gaming machine having reduced display means for reducing and displaying.
[Related Description of Aspect 2] According to this aspect, as schematically shown in FIG. 1, the divided display means 6a divides and displays two or more display areas 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d. When a predetermined condition such as the sixth condition is established, the reduced display means reduces and displays a specific display area (for example, display areas 8b, 8c, 8d). Therefore, the design of the display area (for example, the display area 8a) that has not been reduced becomes relatively easy to see.

2 Player 4 Game control unit 6 Display control unit 6a Division display unit 6b Production execution unit 6c Production selection unit 6d Production recording unit 6e Enlargement display unit 8 Display units 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d Display area 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
22 Special symbol display (display device)
26 Normal symbol display 78, 80, 88, 90 Split screen (display area)
92 Display screen (display section)
100 Main control board (game control unit)
110, 210 CPU
112, 202 ROM (production recording means)
114,204 RAM
200 Display control board (display control unit)
212 Character generator 214 VDP

Claims (3)

A start opening where game balls can win,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a jackpot determination random number based on a winning of a game ball to the start opening,
Jackpot determination means for performing a jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Display means having a display area in which a symbol variation image based on the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is displayed;
A holding means that can hold up to a predetermined number of random numbers for jackpot determination acquired by the random number acquiring means,
Based on the fact that a predetermined variation condition is satisfied, the pattern starts to change in the display area. When the result of the jackpot determination for the jackpot determination random number is a jackpot, a predetermined reach image is displayed. And a display control means capable of displaying a jackpot image indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot by stopping the symbol,
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to a player based on the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means determined to be a big hit;
And when the big hit determination random number is acquired based on the fact that the game ball has won the start opening while the symbol variation image is displayed, the display of the symbol variation image is terminated. A game machine in which a symbol variation image based on the jackpot determination for the acquired jackpot determination random number is displayed,
The display control means includes
When displaying the result of the jackpot determination for one of the jackpot determination random numbers, before the reach image is displayed, a plurality of sets of symbol variation images are simultaneously displayed in the display area, and at the same time, A plurality of symbol display control means for sequentially stopping the plurality of symbol variation images displayed ; and
Apart from the plurality of sets of symbol variation images, there is an effect image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image for each of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images ,
The plural set symbol display control means includes:
When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot image that displays the jackpot image in at least one set of symbol variation images among the plurality of sets of symbol variation images when stopping the plurality of sets of symbol variation images in order. When the result of the big hit determination is a loss, when the plurality of sets of symbol variation images are stopped in order, a loss image indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a loss is displayed in order, at least seen including a loss image display control means for displaying said losing image in all sets of symbol variation image,
The effect image display means includes:
In spite of the fact that each of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images displays the result of jackpot determination for the one jackpot determination random number, the jackpot image is displayed for each of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images. A game machine characterized by being able to display different effect images according to the expected degree of play. The display means has only one display area as a display area for displaying the symbol variation image,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means simultaneously displays all of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images in the one display area. The display control means includes
When simultaneously displaying all of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images in the one display area,
Of the plurality of sets of symbol variation images, only one set of symbol variation images is enlarged and displayed at substantially the center of the one display area, and a set of symbol variation images different from the one set of symbol variation images is The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine is reduced and displayed in a single display area.