JP4833180B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a display device capable of displaying a variable display game, and a start winning opening where a right to execute the variable display game is generated by winning a game ball. The result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode. In some cases, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that is in a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

A game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through a specific area of the game area is provided, and an effect display is displayed in the variable display game based on detecting the game ball by the game ball detecting means during execution of the variable display game. There is a gaming machine to perform (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-73711 A

  However, since the effect display is performed in the running variable display game, the time during which the effect display can be executed is short, and a high effect cannot be obtained.

  An object of the present invention includes a display device capable of displaying a variable display game, and a start winning opening where a right to execute the variable display game is generated by winning a game ball, and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode. In such a case, in the gaming machine that is in a special gaming state advantageous to the player, it is possible to provide a production display with a high production effect and improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a display device that displays a variation display game that derives a result form by displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying them.
Provided in a game area where the game ball flows down, and a start winning opening for generating the right to execute the variable display game by winning the game ball,
In a gaming machine that is in a special gaming state advantageous for a player when the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode,
Start memory means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range when winning the start winning prize in a state where the variable display game cannot be immediately executed;
Start memory display means for displaying on the display device a start memory display corresponding to each of the start memories stored by the start memory means;
A game ball detecting means having a detection sensor for detecting that a game ball has passed through a specific area set in the game area;
Execution of special effect for determining to execute a special effect in the next variable display game based on the start memory when the variable display game being executed becomes a reach effect in a state where there is a predetermined number of the start memories. A determination means;
A first special effect is selected as the special effect when a game ball is detected by the game ball detection means during a predetermined period in the running variable display game, and the game ball is played during the predetermined period in the running variable display game. Special effect selection means for selecting a second special effect as the special effect when the game ball is not detected by the detection means;
Special effect execution means for executing the special effect selected by the special effect selection means in the next variable display game based on the start memory;
Equipped with a,
The first special effect is a predetermined reach effect,
The second special effect is a specific variation effect in which a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed and a re-variable display is performed once or more after a temporary stop in a stop mode other than the special result mode.
The execution time of the variable display game for executing the first special effect is the same as the execution time of the variable display game for executing the second special effect,
The start memory display means changes the start memory display of the corresponding start memory to a first special start memory display when the first special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection means, When the second special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection unit, a start memory display change unit that displays the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is provided. And

Here, the “predetermined number of starting memories” is one or more starting memories.
The “reach (reach effect)” includes a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results (result mode) ) Is a combination of specific display modes (special result mode) determined in advance, in a gaming machine in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player, the plurality of display results This means an effect in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes in a stage where a part has not yet been derived and displayed.
Further, the “special effect” may be anything such as a specific reach effect, a re-change display, or a specific notice display.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the variable display game being executed in a state where there is a predetermined number of start memories is a reach effect, execution of the special effect is determined to determine the execution of the special effect in the next variable display game. The first special effect is selected as the special effect when the game ball is detected by the game ball detecting means during the predetermined period of the variable display game being executed, and the second special effect is selected when the game ball is not detected. Since the special effect selecting means for selecting the special effect and the special effect executing means for executing the selected special effect in the next variable display game are provided, the special effect is executed following the variable display game to be the reach effect. The variable display game will continue, and there will be enough time for the performance display to be executed, and it will be possible to display performance with a high performance effect that will increase the expectation of the jackpot. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, different special effects are executed depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area during a predetermined period of the variable display game serving as the reach effect, so that the stop in the reach effect can be prevented.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, and execution time of variable display game executing a first special effect, the execution time of variable display game executing a second special effect, but is the same, previously In the variable display game in which the execution time is determined, a different special effect can be selected even after the execution time is determined.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, comprising a starting memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to respective starting memories, the start memory display section, the first special effect is selected by the special effect selection means When the second special effect is selected, the same number as the number of re-variable displays executed when the second special effect is selected. Since the start memory display changing means for displaying the second special start memory display is provided, it is possible to notify that a special effect is executed in the next variable display game, and the player's expectation can be expressed over a plurality of variable display games. Since it can be maintained, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the same number of second special start memory displays as the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect as if the start memory has increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

Invention of Claim 2 is a gaming machine of Claim 1 , Comprising: In the said game area | region,
A stage provided on the lower side of the display device and capable of rolling a game ball;
A game path capable of receiving the game ball rolling on the stage and guiding the received game ball toward the start winning opening; and
The detection sensor is provided in the guide path.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a stage provided on the lower side of the display device in the game area, on which the game ball can roll, and a game ball rolling on the stage can be received and received. Since the guide path for guiding the game ball toward the start winning opening is provided and the detection sensor is provided on the guide path, the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, if a state that satisfies a predetermined condition (a predetermined period when a variable display game being executed with a predetermined number of starting memories is a reach effect), the player enters the guide path of the game ball. Since the execution of the first special production and the winning at the start winning opening are achieved at a high probability at the same time, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the position of the detection sensor is easy to see and understand from the player and a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game effect that a special effect occurs when the game ball passes the detection sensor (specific area). Easy to understand.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the timing means for measuring the flow time from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means to the winning to the start winning opening,
An average flow time calculation means for calculating an average flow time that is an average value of the flow times from a plurality of times measured by the time measuring means,
The start memory display changing means includes a change delay means for changing the start memory display after the average flow-down time has elapsed from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the timing means for measuring the flow time from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means to the winning at the start winning opening, and the average flow time is calculated from a plurality of time measurement results. A mean delay time calculation means, and the start memory display change means is provided with a change delay means for changing the start memory display after the average fall time has elapsed since the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means. If a condition satisfying the above condition is satisfied (a predetermined period when a variable display game being executed with a predetermined number of start memories is a reach effect), the start winning opening and the first special effect will be announced The display to be generated occurs at the same timing, and an effect without a sense of incongruity is possible. Furthermore, it is possible to produce an effect as if the execution of the first special effect is determined by winning at the start winning opening, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

The invention described in claim 4 is the game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that a said sensor to said start winning opening.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the detection sensor is provided at the start winning opening, a state satisfying a predetermined condition (a variation display game being executed with a predetermined number of start memories is a reach effect) In the case of a predetermined period), the winning at the start winning opening and the decision to execute the first special effect will surely occur at the same timing, enabling a feeling of incongruity and improving the fun of the game. can do.

According to the present invention, it is provided with a display device capable of displaying a variable display game, and a start winning opening where a right to execute the variable display game is generated by winning a game ball, and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode. In the case of a gaming machine that is in a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the variable display game in which the special effect is executed follows the variable display game as the reach effect, and the effect display can be executed. It is possible to take a sufficient amount of time, and to produce an effect display with a high production effect that enhances the expectation for the jackpot, and to improve the fun of the game. In addition, different special effects are executed depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area during a predetermined period of the variable display game serving as the reach effect, so that the stop in the reach effect can be prevented. Further, in the variable display game in which the execution time is determined in advance, a different special effect can be selected even after the execution time is determined. In addition, it is possible to notify that the special effect is executed in the next variation display game, and the player's expectation can be maintained over a plurality of variation display games, so that the interest of the game can be improved. . In addition, since the same number of second special start memory displays as the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect as if the start memory has increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A square-shaped opening is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is formed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame body 130. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate as the clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140, a portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is The game area 1a is a game area in which game balls are launched and flow down.

  Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140. The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. Double glass plates are fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through a glass plate. In addition, a frame decoration device 141 provided with an LED 43 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized. Speakers 145, 145, etc. are provided.

  In addition, a key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. . The keyhole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. An effect button (not shown) that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming board 1 includes a flat gaming board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) that serves as a mounting base for various members, and a guide rail 2 is provided on the front of the gaming board main body 1b. It has a game area 1a surrounded by. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, a general map start gate 4, a general map storage display 6 (shown in FIG. 4) for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general map variable display game, and a general map display for displaying a general map variable display game. A vessel 5 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (start winning opening), the normal variable winning device 7 (start winning opening) forming the second start winning opening, and a special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game. A special figure memory display 15 (shown in FIG. 4) for lighting and displaying the number of unprocessed times and a special figure display 9 (shown in FIG. 4) for displaying a special figure variation display game are provided.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning ports 12, 12,..., A windmill (not shown) as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  In the normal start gate 4, a normal start sensor 4a (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 4 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map change display game is displayed on the general map memory display 6 equipped with LEDs.

  A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. Note that a universal map display game may be displayed on a part of the display unit 42 of the image display device 41. In this case, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as identification information, After the time variation display, the display is stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start the special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, FIG. 4), it is changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a short time state as a gaming state based on a result aspect of the special figure variation display game. In this short state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled so as to be shorter than the above-described long execution time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Also, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the control is performed so that the opening time is longer than the short opening time of the normal state (for example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened not more than once, but two or more times (for example, twice) with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game. Furthermore, in the short time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map display game is higher than that in the normal state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal state.

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, based on detecting a game ball by the special variable start sensor 7d (shown in FIG. 4) provided in the inside of the normal variable winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 (winning area), as an auxiliary game The right to start the special figure variation display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure memory display 15 having LEDs. Corresponding to the start memory, a start memory display 80 is made in the start memory display area 70 set on the display surface 42 of the image display device 41.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the image display device 41 is executed. Yes. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the image display device 41 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the image display device 41 without providing the special-purpose display 9 in the gaming machine 100.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a probable change state as a game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this probability change state, in addition to the above-mentioned time-short state, the probability that the hit result of the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal state is controlled.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a center case 20 that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the special figure display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. An image display device 41 serving as a display device is arranged behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20. The image display device 41 includes a first image display device 41a and a second image display device 41b that are arranged on the left and right sides of the center. Each of the image display devices 41 includes a liquid crystal display, and a display unit 42 that can change display contents. Are arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. Note that the image display device 41 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A game ball inlet 23 into which a game ball can flow is formed in the upper left part of the center case 20, and the game ball that has flowed into the game ball inlet 23 is connected to the first image display device 41a and the second one. A guide channel 24 is formed through the two-image display device 41b to guide the stage 90 formed in the lower part of the center case 20.

  A stage 90 formed in the lower part of the center case 20 is configured such that a game ball can roll on the upper surface, a rear part 91 that forms a rear part of the stage 90, and a stage that is one step lower than the rear part 91 90 and a front portion 92 forming a front portion. Both the front part 92 and the rear part 91 are formed in a substantially W shape in which both the left and right sides are inclined surfaces that descend toward the center, and the center part protrudes upward. In addition, in the front part 92 and the rear part 91 formed in a substantially W shape, the lowest portions located on both sides of the center part protruding upward are inclined surfaces 91a and 92a that descend toward the front. Yes.

  A game ball outlet 25 of the guide channel 24 is formed above the center portion of the rear portion 91 that protrudes upward, and the game ball that has flowed down the guide channel 24 flows into the stage 90 from here and is approximately W It flows down to either the left or right along the inclination of the letter-shaped rear part 91. Further, in the vicinity of the left and right end portions of the rear portion 91, a guide portion 91b for guiding the game ball flowing down along the inclination to the front portion 92 is formed.

  A guide groove 92b that is inclined downward is formed in the center portion of the front portion 92 that protrudes upward. A portion that protrudes upward of the rear portion 91 on the inclined downstream side of the guide groove 92b. Is formed with an inflow port 93a to a guide path 93 formed at the center of the stage 90 and below the surface on which the game ball can roll.

  The guide path 93 is a flow path inclined so as to descend forward, and the game ball that has flowed into the guide path 93 flows out from the outflow port 93b formed in front of the center case 20 to the game area 1a. It has become. Below the outflow port 93b, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning port 13 and an ordinary variable winning device 7 are provided. That is, the game ball that has flowed down the guiding path 93d wins the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 with a high probability. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the guidance path 93 is provided with an effect change sensor 94 capable of detecting a flowing game ball, and, as will be described later, during a predetermined period of the special figure change display game. The effect content is changed by detecting the game ball by the effect change sensor 94. That is, the guide path 93 forms a specific area set in the game area 1a.

  Note that a game ball that does not flow into the guide path 93 and flows down from the front end of the stage 90 to the game area 1a has a lower probability than when it passes through the guide path 93, but it flows down the stage 90. There is a possibility that the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 is won with a higher probability.

  From the above, it is possible to accept the stage 90 provided on the lower side of the display device (image display device 41) in the game area 1a and capable of rolling the game ball and the game ball rolling the stage 90. A guide path 93 that guides the received game ball toward the start winning opening (ordinary variation winning apparatus 7, first start winning opening 13), and a detection sensor (production change sensor 94) is provided in the guide path 93. It will be.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, shown in FIG. 4) as a drive device. In addition, a count sensor 10c (shown in FIG. 4) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening sensor 12a (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is won in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100 is a game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and a sub-control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device 30. An effect control device 40 is provided.

  The game control device 30 is used for an input interface 32 (input I / F), an output interface 33 (output I / F), synchronization of various processes, a timer, and the like together with a game microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a RAM 31b, a ROM 31c, and the like. A clock (CLK) 34 (oscillator) for outputting a pulse signal is used.

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number value of the special figure variation display game. The RAM 31b includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of a special figure start sensor 7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31c, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern (reach action type), and the like are stored.

  Further, the special interface start sensor 7d, the universal start sensor 4a, the prize opening sensors 12a, 12a,..., The count sensor 10c, and the like are connected to the input interface 32 through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a.

  Various control signals output from the CPU 31a are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and via a not-shown output port and driver, the special figure display 9, the special figure storage display 15, the common figure display 5, the common figure storage display 6, The electric power is output to the power transmission SOL 7b, the special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, the external communication terminal 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50. The discharge and launch control device 50 has a required number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls) based on a control signal (prize ball command) from the game control device 30 or a control signal (ball rental command) from the ball lending machine. ) Is discharged from the discharge device. In addition, a signal from the operation handle 156 (a signal from a touch sensor provided on the operation handle 156 or a signal for determining the rotation angle of the operation handle 156) is input to the discharge / emission control device 50. Based on this input signal, control for operating and stopping the launching device and control for adjusting the firing force are performed.

  The presentation control device 40 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, etc., a communication interface 40d (communication I / F), a GDP 40e as a graphic processor, and an image ROM 40f in which images and video data are stored. Etc. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 40d. is there. In addition, the communication interface 40d includes an image display device 41, various LED boards 43 provided as a frame decoration device 141 for the game board 1 and the clear member holding frame 140, and an effect agent driving motor of a movable effect device (not shown). 44 and speakers 145 and 157 are connected, and under the control of the game control device 30, these are controlled to produce a game effect. Further, a detection signal from an effect change sensor 94 that detects a game ball passing through a specific area set in the game area 1a is input via the communication interface 40d. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as a game ball detection means having a detection sensor (effect change sensor 94) for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area set in the game area 1a.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed.
In the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the normal figure start sensor 4a provided in the normal figure start gate 4 to read out the ROM 31c. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is hit is performed. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the common map display 5, a process for displaying a general map variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the special figure start sensor 7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the special figure jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31c. Then, a process for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is successful is performed. And the process which memorize | stores this result as starting memory | storage is performed. This start memory can be stored within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). If the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Become. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start-up memory. That is, when the game control device 30 wins the start winning opening in a state where the variable display game cannot be executed immediately, the start memory that can store the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range. Make a means. In addition, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 transmits information related to the start memory number to the effect control device 40. Then, the effect control device 40 performs a process of displaying the start memory display 80 corresponding to each start memory on the start memory display area 70 set on the display surface 42 of the image display device 41 based on the received information. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as a start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) on the image display device 41.

  In addition, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of determining a variation pattern at the start of variation of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and generates a control signal (effect command) including these results. And output to the production control device 40. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure display 9, a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is displayed. In addition, in the effect control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, a process for displaying the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the image display device 41, or from the speakers 145 and 157. A process for outputting sound, a process for controlling the decoration lamp LED 43 as the frame decoration device 141, and a process for operating the effect agent driving motor 44 of the movable effect device are performed.

  The game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 displays a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is winning. . In the processing for generating this special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable prize-winning device 10 is opened by the special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, and control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special prize opening is performed. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize winning opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  The game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 discharges based on the detection signal of the game ball input from the sensors (special drawing start sensor 7d, count sensor 10c, winning port sensor 12a) provided at various winning ports. A control signal is output to the firing control device 50, and the discharging device is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 15, control related to the effect of the special figure variation display game will be described. As described above, the start condition for the special figure variation display game is established based on the fact that the special ball start sensor 7d wins a game ball in the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7 or the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d. It has become. This special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure display 9 provided on the front side of the game board 1. In addition, a special display variation display game that displays various types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner is displayed on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 in correspondence with the special view variation display game. It has come to be.

  In this decoration special map variation display game, for example, the area where the image of the decoration special map variation display game is displayed is divided into three areas, an upper area, a middle area, and a lower area. After special information (identification information) is displayed in a fluctuating manner, the fluctuating display in each of the three areas is stopped in order (for example, in the order of the upper area, the lower area, and the middle area), and a stop symbol is displayed in each area. It is like that. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state) Become. Corresponding to this, the result mode of the display unit 42 is also a special result mode (for example, any of the numbers in the first order such as “7, 7, 7” are aligned on the vertical or diagonal straight line). Has been.

  In such a decoration special figure variation display game, a plurality of variation patterns of a reach variation pattern, a pseudo-continuous pattern (specific variation effect), and a normal variation pattern are set. Among these, the reach fluctuation pattern stops the fluctuation display of two areas (upper and lower areas), and when the remaining one area (middle area) is variably displayed, the numbers of the two stopped areas are This is a variation pattern that allows the stopping method of the symbol to be stopped last to be changed when the reach state is stopped at the same number on the vertical or diagonally active line.

  Here, the reach state (reach) refers to a combination of specific display modes in which a plurality of display results are derived and displayed at different times on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41. In the special figure variation display game in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state), a part of the plurality of display results (last display result) is still derived and displayed. This means a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes at a stage that is not present.

  In other words, the reach state refers to the specific state even when the variable display control on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 proceeds and reaches the previous stage where the result mode is derived and displayed. A display mode that does not deviate from the display condition that is the result mode (special result mode). And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed while maintaining a state in which the combinations of the specific display modes (special result modes) are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state.

  The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control on the display unit 42 of the image display device 41 progresses to reach the previous stage where the result mode is derived and displayed, and the result mode is derived. This means a display state in a case where at least a part of the display mode determined before being displayed satisfies the condition for the specific display mode (special result mode).

  In addition, in the reach variation pattern, in addition to the normal normal reach production, for example, a reach state in which the time of the variable display is made longer than the normal production or a character or the like appears, and when it appears, Special reach fluctuation patterns with high expectation of jackpot compared to the reach state of are included. Further, the special reach variation pattern includes a pattern that makes a first special effect as a special effect.

  In addition, the pseudo-continuous pattern is a second special effect as a special effect, and a plurality of identification information is variably displayed, and after a temporary stop in a stop mode other than the special result mode, a re-variable display is displayed. Is a variation pattern in which the above is performed once or more. The normal variation pattern is a pattern that is neither a reach variation pattern nor a pseudo-continuous pattern.

  Next, processing related to setting of a variation pattern in the above-described decorative special map variation display game will be described. In the game control device 30, the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 5 is performed at the start of the special figure variation display game.

  In this variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special variation flag (step S1). This special variation flag is a flag for setting a special variation pattern that enables selection of a special reach variation pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern as a variation pattern in the effect control device 40 as will be described later. In the determination of whether or not there is the special variation flag (step S1), if there is no special variation flag (step S1; N), a process for obtaining a random number for determining the effect (step S2) is performed, which is a reach effect. Is determined (step S3).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a reach effect (step S3), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern determined from the acquired effect determination random number is a reach variation pattern. In the determination of whether or not this is a reach effect (step S3), if it is not a reach effect (step S3; N), a process for setting the fluctuation pattern to a normal fluctuation pattern (step S7) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern determination process is performed. finish. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a reach effect (step S3), if it is a reach effect (step S3; Y), a process of setting the fluctuation pattern to the reach fluctuation pattern (step S4) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the fluctuation pattern to the reach fluctuation pattern (step S4), it is determined whether or not the starting memory number is 1 or more (step S5). In the determination of whether or not the starting memory number is 1 or more (step S5), when the starting memory number is not 1 or more (step S5; N), the variation pattern determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the starting memory number is 1 or more (step S5), when the starting memory number is 1 or more (step S5; Y), a process of setting a special variation flag (step S6) is performed. Do.

  By setting the special variation flag, the variation pattern is set to the special variation pattern in the next special figure variation display game. That is, in determining whether or not there is a special variation flag (step S1), if there is a special variation flag (step S1; Y), after performing a process (step S8) for setting the variation pattern to the special variation pattern. Then, the process of resetting the special fluctuation flag (step S9) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated.

  By this variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern is determined as one of a special variation pattern, a reach variation pattern, and a normal variation pattern. In particular, when the special figure fluctuation display game has a reach fluctuation pattern and there is a start memory, the fluctuation pattern of the next special figure fluctuation display game becomes a special fluctuation pattern. That is, when the game control device 30 has a predetermined number of start memories and the variable display game being executed is a reach effect (reach change pattern), a special effect ( Special effect execution determining means for determining to execute the special variation pattern). The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination process is output as an effect command to the effect control device 40 together with information such as a hit of the special figure change display game.

  In the effect control device 40, processing related to the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the image display device 41 is performed based on the variation pattern determined by the game control device 30 as described above. Also, special variation pattern determination processing is performed for determining the contents of a special variation pattern that can select a special reach variation pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this special variation pattern selection process, first, a process of acquiring a variation pattern (step S10) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the acquired variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S11). Do. In the determination of whether or not the acquired variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S11), if the acquired variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S11; Y), a special display variation display of the reach variation pattern is displayed. A process of executing the game (step S12) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the starting memory number is 1 or more (step S13). The special variation pattern is a variation pattern that can execute a special reach variation pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern. In the determination of whether or not the acquired variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S11), reach variation is performed. It is determined that the pattern is not a pattern (step S11; N).

  In the determination of whether or not the starting memory number is 1 or more (step S13), if the starting memory number is not 1 or more (step S13; N), the special variation pattern determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the start memory number is 1 or more (step S13), if the start memory number is 1 or more (step S13; Y), whether or not it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94. Is determined (step S14).

  In determining whether or not it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S14), this process is repeated until the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 is reached. As shown in FIG. 14, the monitoring period is set to a predetermined period in the special figure variation display game that becomes a reach variation pattern. That is, the next process waits until the start of the monitoring period by determining whether or not it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S14). In the determination of whether or not it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S14), if the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 is reached (step S14; Y), the effect change sensor 94 detects the game ball. It is determined whether or not (step S15).

  In the determination of whether or not the game ball is detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S15), when the game ball is not detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S15; N), the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 is used. It is determined whether or not there is (step S16). In the determination of whether or not it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S16), if it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S16; Y), has the game ball detected by the effect change sensor 94? It returns to determination (step S15) of no. If it is not the monitoring period of the production change sensor 94 (step S16; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the monitoring period of the production change sensor 94 (step S16), the next start memory display 80 is set to the second special start. A process of changing to the memory display 82 is performed (step S17), and the special variation pattern determination process is terminated. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S16), and the effect is changed until it is not the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 (step S16; N) (until the monitoring period ends). The determination as to whether or not a game ball has been detected by the sensor 94 (step S15) is repeated.

  In the special figure fluctuation display game having the start memory and the reach fluctuation display pattern by the above-described processing (steps S11 to S16), the effects within the monitoring period set in the predetermined period of the special figure fluctuation display game Only the detection of the game ball by the change sensor 94 (t2 in FIG. 14) is valid, and the detection of the game ball by the effect change sensor 94 in other periods (t1, t3 in FIG. 14) is invalidated. it can.

  In the process of changing the next start memory display 80 to the second special start memory display 82 (step S17), the normal process shown in FIGS. 10 (a), 11 (a), 12 (a), and 13 (a) is performed. Of the start memory display 80 at the time, the next start memory display 80 is a second special start memory display as shown in FIGS. 10 (c), 11 (c), 12 (c), and 13 (c). A process of changing to 82 is performed. The number of the second special start memory displays 82 is the same as the number of re-variable displays executed in the pseudo-continuous pattern, and a display that is deleted one by one every temporary stop is made. Further, the display mode of the second special start memory display 82 is the same as the normal start memory display 80, and it is possible to produce an effect as if the start memory has increased. The display mode of the second special start memory display 82 may be different from the normal start memory display 80.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the game ball is detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S15), when the game ball is detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S15; Y), a special reach flag (SP reach flag). Is set (step S19), and start memory display change delay processing (step S40) is performed. In the start memory display change delay process (step S40), as shown in FIG. 8, first, a process of setting a delay time to the timer value (step S41) is performed.

  The delay time set in the timer value is set in the delay time measurement process shown in FIG. 9 executed by the effect control device 40, and from the detection of the game ball by the effect change sensor 94, the special figure start sensor 7d. It is the time until the game ball is detected at (the winning to the normal variation winning device 7 or the first start winning opening 13). Note that this delay time measurement processing is always executed not only in the monitoring period of the effect change sensor 94 in the special figure variation display game that becomes the reach variation pattern.

  In this delay time setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S51). When it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S51), if the game ball is not detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S51; N), the delay time measurement process is terminated. . Further, in the determination of whether or not a game ball has been detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S51), if a game ball has been detected by the effect change sensor 94 (step S51; Y), a process of starting a descent time timer (step S51; Y) Step S52) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d (step S53).

  In the determination of whether or not a game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d (step S53), if no game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d (step S53; N), the special figure start is performed again. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the sensor 7d (step S53). In the determination of whether or not a special ball start sensor 7d has detected a game ball (step S53), if a special ball start sensor 7d has detected a game ball (step S53; Y), a process for stopping the flow-down time timer is performed. (Step S54) is performed. That is, the determination whether or not the special ball start sensor 7d detects a game ball (step S53) is repeated until the special ball start sensor 7d detects the game ball. Then, based on the detection of the game ball by the special figure start sensor 7d, the flow down from the detection of the game ball by the effect change sensor 94 to the detection of the game ball by the special figure start sensor 7d by stopping the flow-down time timer. Time is timed.

  It is also conceivable that the game ball that has flowed down the guide path 93 that forms a specific area where the effect change sensor 94 is provided does not win the normal variation winning device 7 or the first start winning opening 13. Therefore, for example, if a special ball start sensor 7d does not detect a game ball even after a predetermined time (a time sufficiently longer than an assumed time) has elapsed since the start of the flow-down time timer, the normal variation winning device 7 or the first The delay time measurement process may be terminated assuming that the winning prize opening 13 has not been won. On the other hand, before the game ball that has flowed down the guide path 93 that forms a specific area where the effect change sensor 94 is provided, flows down the game area 1a before winning the normal variation winning device 7 or the first start winning opening 13. It is also conceivable that other game balls will win. Therefore, for example, when a game ball is detected by the special-purpose start sensor 7d before a predetermined time (a time sufficiently shorter than an expected time) has elapsed since the start of the flow-down time timer, the delay time measurement process is terminated. You may make it do.

  After the process of stopping the flow-down time timer (step S54), the process of storing the measured flow-down time (step S55) is performed, and the process of calculating the average flow-down time (step S46) is performed. In the process (step S55) for storing the measured flow-down time, a plurality of times (for example, four times) can be stored, and in the process (step S56) for calculating the average flow-down time, the plurality of times are stored. The average flow time is calculated from the time count results. And the process (step S57) which sets the average flow-down time calculated to delay time is performed, and a delay time measurement process is complete | finished.

  That is, the production control device 40 measures the flow time from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means (production control device 40) to the winning to the start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7, first starting winning opening 13). To make timekeeping. In addition, the production control device 40 serves as an average flow time calculation means for calculating an average flow time that is an average value of the flow time from a plurality of times measured by the time measurement means (production control device 40).

  In the start memory display change delay process shown in FIG. 8, after performing the process of setting the delay time set in this way to the timer value (step S41), it is determined whether or not the time is up (step S42). . In the timer, after the delay time is set as the timer value, a process of subtracting the timer value is performed. In the determination as to whether or not the time is up (step S42), the timer value becomes 0. Is determined. That is, it is determined whether the delay time has elapsed.

  If the time is not up (step S42; N) in the determination of whether or not the time is up (step S42), it is determined whether or not the time is up again (step S42). If the time is up (step S42; Y) in the determination of whether or not the time is up (step S42), the start memory display change delay process is terminated. That is, the end of the start memory display change delay process is waited until the delay time elapses.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, after performing the start memory processing delay process (step S40) as described above, a process for changing the next start memory display 80 to the first special start memory display 81 (step S20). To complete the special variation pattern determination process.

  That is, the effect control device 40 serves as a change delay means that changes the start memory display 80 after the average flow-down time has elapsed from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means (effect control device 40). By such processing, processing for changing the start memory display 80 is delayed until the delay time elapses, and the winning to the normal variation winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 and the change of the start memory display 80 are the same timing. Therefore, it is possible to produce a production without a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, it is possible to produce an effect as if execution of the special reach variation pattern is determined by winning the normal variation winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  From the above, the time measuring means for measuring the flow time from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means (the effect control device 40) to the winning at the start winning opening (ordinary variable winning apparatus 7, first start winning opening 13). (Effect control device 40) and average flow time calculation means (effect control device 40) for calculating an average flow time that is an average value of the flow time from a plurality of times measured by the time measuring means, and a start memory display The change means (effect control device 40) is provided with a change delay means (effect control device 40) that changes the start-up memory display after the average flow-down time has elapsed since the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means. Become.

  In the process of changing the next start memory display 80 to the first special start memory display 81 (step S20), the normal process shown in FIGS. 10 (a), 11 (a), 12 (a), and 13 (a) is performed. Of the start memory display 80 at the time, the next start memory display 80 is a first special start memory display as shown in FIGS. 10 (b), 11 (b), 12 (b), and 13 (b). A process of changing to 81 is performed. The display mode of the first special start memory display 81 is a display mode different from the normal start memory display 80 so that the player can be notified that the next special figure change display game is a special reach change pattern. It has become. Therefore, since the player's expectation can be maintained over a plurality of special figure variation display games, the interest of the game can be improved.

  That is, when the special reach variation pattern (first special effect) is selected as the special effect, the effect control device 40 changes the corresponding start memory display 80 of the start memory to the first special start memory display 81, Start memory display changing means for displaying the same number of second special start memory displays 82 as the number of re-variable displays executed in the pseudo continuous pattern when the pseudo continuous pattern (second special effect) is selected as the effect. Eggplant.

  From the above, the first special effect is a predetermined reach effect, and the second special effect is a re-variation in which a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed and then variably displayed again after a temporary stop in a stop mode other than the special result mode. A specific variation effect that is displayed once or more, and a start memory display 80 corresponding to each start memory stored by the start memory means (game control device 30) is displayed on the display device (image display device 41). A start memory display means (effect control device 40) is provided, and the start memory display means starts the corresponding start memory when the first special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection means (effect control device 40). When the memory display 80 is changed to the first special start memory display 81 and the second special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection means, the re-variation table executed in the second special effect And thus having a number the same number of second special start storage display 82 start memory display changing means for displaying (effect control device 40).

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the acquired variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step S11), if the acquired variation pattern is not a reach variation pattern (step S11; N), the acquired variation pattern is a special variation pattern. It is determined whether or not there is (step S18). In the determination of whether or not the acquired variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step S18), if the acquired variation pattern is not a special variation pattern (step S18; N), the special variation pattern determination process is terminated. That is, in this case, the variation pattern is a normal variation pattern. Further, in the determination of whether or not the acquired variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step S18), when the acquired variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step S18; Y), a special variation process (step S30) is performed. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the special variation process (step S30), it is first determined whether or not there is a special reach flag (step S31). In the determination of whether or not there is a special reach flag (step S31), if there is no special reach flag (step S31; N), after performing a process (step S32) for setting the fluctuation pattern to a pseudo-continuous pattern, A process (step S33) for executing a special pattern variation display game with a continuous pattern is performed, and the special variation process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a special reach flag (step S31), if there is a special reach flag (step S31; Y), a process of setting the fluctuation pattern as a special reach pattern (step S34) is performed. Thereafter, a process of resetting the special reach flag (step S35) is performed, a process of executing the special reach variation pattern decoration special figure variation display game (step S36) is performed, and the special variation process is terminated. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the special variation pattern determination process is terminated.

  That is, the effect control device 40 selects the special reach variation pattern (first special effect) as the special effect when the game ball is detected by the game ball detection means during a predetermined period in the variable display game being executed, Special effect selection means is provided for selecting a pseudo-continuous pattern (second special effect) as a special effect when the game ball is not detected by the game ball detection means during a predetermined period in the variable display game. The effect control device 40 serves as special effect execution means for executing the special effect selected by the special effect selection means (effect control device 40) in the next variable display game based on the start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the execution time of the special reach variation pattern decoration special-figure variation game that makes the first special effect and the execution time of the pseudo special pattern variation special-figure display game that makes the second special effect are In the special figure variation display game in which the execution time is determined in advance, different special effects can be selected even after the execution time is determined.

  From the above, the execution time of the variable display game for executing the first special effect and the execution time of the variable display game for executing the second special effect are the same.

  Through the processing described above, the variation pattern of the special-figure variation display game executed after the special-figure variation display game that has the start-up memory and becomes the reach variation pattern becomes the special reach variation pattern or the pseudo-continuous variation pattern. Set to a special variation pattern. When a game ball passes through a specific area and is detected by the effect change sensor 94 during a monitoring period set as a predetermined period in the special figure variation display game that becomes a reach variation pattern (t2 in FIG. 14), A special reach variation pattern is selected as the special variation pattern. In addition, if a game ball is not detected by the effect change sensor 94 during the monitoring period, a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is selected.

  As a result, the special figure fluctuation display game in which the special fluctuation pattern (special effect) is executed continues after the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes the reach fluctuation pattern, and sufficient time is allowed for the effect display to be executed. This makes it possible to display performance with a high performance effect that enhances the expectation of the jackpot, thereby improving the fun of the game. Also, different special effects are executed depending on whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area during the specified period (monitoring period) of the special figure variation display game that becomes the reach variation pattern, thus preventing a stoppage during the reach performance. it can.

In addition, the game ball that has flowed down the guide path 93 that forms a specific area in which the effect change sensor 94 is provided will win the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 with a high probability.
In other words, if a state satisfying a predetermined condition (a predetermined period when a special figure variation display game being executed with a start-up memory is in a reach variation pattern), the game ball is caused to flow into the guide path 93 and the game Since the execution of the special reach variation pattern that is of interest to the player and the winning at the starting winning opening are achieved at a high probability at the same time, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the arrangement position of the effect change sensor 94 is easy to see and understand from the player and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball passes through the effect change sensor 94 (specific area) and a special effect occurs. This makes it easier to understand the game.

  From the above, a display device (image display device 41) capable of displaying a variation display game for deriving a result mode by displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information after variably displaying, and a game area 1a in which a game ball flows down And a start winning port (ordinary variable winning device 7, first start winning port 13) for generating a right to execute a variable display game by winning a game ball. The result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode. When the game machine 100 is in a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the right to execute the variable display game is predetermined as the start memory when the variable winning game is won in the state where the variable display game cannot be immediately executed. Start storage means (game control device 30) that can be stored within the upper limit of the number, and a detection sensor that detects that a game ball has passed through a specific area set in the game area 1a ( In the state where there is a game ball detection means (production control device 40) having an outgoing change sensor 94) and a predetermined number of start memories, the next change based on the start memory when the running variation display game becomes a reach effect. Special effect execution determining means (game control device 30) for determining execution of a special effect in a display game, and a special effect when a game ball is detected by a game ball detecting means during a predetermined period in a running variable display game Select the first special effect (special reach variation pattern) and select the second special effect (pseudo-continuous pattern) as the special effect when the game ball detection means does not detect the game ball detection means for a predetermined period in the running variable display game. The special effect selection means (effect control device 40) that performs the special effect selected by the special effect selection means and the next variable display game based on the start memory. A special effect execution means for executing the (effect control device 40), and further comprising a.

  As a modification of the above-described embodiment, the effect change sensor 94 may be provided at the start winning opening (normal variation winning device 7, first start winning opening 13). In this case, an effect change sensor 94 is provided at the same position as the special figure start sensor 7d for detecting the game ball won in the normal variation winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13. With such a configuration, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (a predetermined period when a variable display game being executed with a predetermined number of start memories is a reach effect), a winning at the start winning opening is achieved. And the execution of the special reach variation pattern (first special effect) are surely generated at the same timing, so that an effect without a sense of incongruity can be achieved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, the detection sensor (production change sensor 94) is provided at the start winning opening (ordinary variation winning apparatus 7, first start winning opening 13).

In the above embodiment, when the start memory number is 1 or more and the reach variation pattern is set, the next special figure variation display game is set to the special variation pattern. The number condition may be 2 or more or 3 or more. Moreover, although the specific area | region provided with the production | presentation change sensor 94 was provided in the guidance path 93, as long as it exists in the game area 1a, you may provide anywhere. In addition, the first special effect is a special reach variation pattern and the second special effect is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the special effect is arbitrary.
In addition, the display device is an image display device having a display such as a liquid crystal display, EL, or CRT. However, the display device is a device that rotates a reel (drum) having an identification symbol drawn on its outer periphery, or that displays identification information using an LED. Also good.

  In the gaming machine 100 as described above, a display device (image display device 41) capable of displaying a variation display game for deriving a result mode by displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information after variably displaying, and a game ball flows down. The game area 1a is provided with a start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7, first start winning opening 13) for generating the right to execute a variable display game by winning a game ball, and the result mode of the variable display game is When the game machine 100 is in a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is reached, and the variable display game cannot be immediately executed, the variable display game is executed when the winning prize opening is won. A start storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing a right as a start storage within a predetermined upper limit range, and detecting that a game ball has passed a specific area set in the game area 1a Based on the start memory when the game display device (the effect control device 94) having the output sensor (the effect change sensor 94) and the variable display game being executed become the reach effect in a state where there is a predetermined number of start memories. When the special effect execution determining means (game control device 30) for determining to execute the special effect in the next variable display game, and when the game ball is detected by the game ball detecting means during a predetermined period in the variable display game being executed. When the first special effect (special reach fluctuation pattern) is selected as the special effect, and the game ball is not detected by the game ball detecting means during a predetermined period in the running variation display game, the second special effect (pseudo-continuous pattern) is used as the special effect. ) To select the special effect selected by the special effect selection means (effect control device 40) and the special effect selection means. It includes a special effect execution means for executing the dynamic display game (effect control device 40), the.

  Therefore, when the variation display game being executed in the state where the predetermined number of start memories is present becomes the reach effect, the special effect execution determining means for determining execution of the special effect in the next variation display game, and the variation display being executed Special effect selection means for selecting a first special effect as a special effect when a game ball is detected by a game ball detection means during a predetermined period of the game, and selecting a second special effect as a special effect when no game ball is detected And special effect execution means for executing the selected special effect in the next variable display game, so that the variable display game in which the special effect is executed follows the variable display game as the reach effect. As a result, it is possible to take sufficient time for the performance display to be performed, and it is possible to display the performance with a high performance effect to increase the expectation of the jackpot, improving the fun of the game. It can be. In addition, different special effects are executed depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area during a predetermined period of the variable display game serving as the reach effect, so that the stop in the reach effect can be prevented.

  In addition, the execution time of the variable display game that executes the first special effect is the same as the execution time of the variable display game that executes the second special effect.

  Therefore, since the execution time of the variable display game for executing the first special effect is the same as the execution time of the variable display game for executing the second special effect, it is executed in the variable display game in which the execution time is determined in advance. Different special effects can be selected even after the time has been determined.

  In addition, the first special effect is a predetermined reach effect, and the second special effect is a re-variable display in which a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed and temporarily stopped in a stop mode other than the special result mode and then variably displayed again. A start memory display for displaying a start memory display 80 corresponding to each of the start memories stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) on the display device (image display device 41). Means (effect control device 40), and the start memory display means is a start memory display 80 of the corresponding start memory when the first special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection means (effect control device 40). When the second special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection means, the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is changed. And a start memory display changing means for displaying a second special start storage display 82 of the number (the effect control device 40).

  Therefore, the start memory display means for displaying the start memory display 80 corresponding to each of the start memories is provided, and the start memory display means starts the start memory corresponding to the case where the first special effect is selected by the special effect selection means. When the memory display 80 is changed to the first special start memory display 81 and the second special effect is selected, the same number of second special start memory displays 82 as the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is selected. Since the start memory display changing means for displaying is provided, it is possible to notify that a special effect is executed in the next variation display game, and the player's expectation can be maintained over a plurality of variation display games. The interest of the game can be improved. Further, since the same number of second special start memory displays 82 as the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is displayed, it is possible to perform an effect as if the start memory has increased, and the interest of the game Can be improved.

  In addition, the game area 1a is provided on the lower side of the display device (image display device 41), and a stage 90 on which a game ball can roll and a game ball rolling on the stage 90 can be received. A guide path 93 that guides the game ball toward the start winning opening (ordinary variation winning apparatus 7, first start winning opening 13) is provided, and a detection sensor (effect changing sensor 94) is provided in the guide path 93.

  Therefore, a stage 90 provided on the lower side of the display device in the game area 1a and capable of rolling a game ball, and a game ball rolling on the stage 90 can be received. Since the guidance path 93 that guides the vehicle toward the road is provided and the detection sensor is provided on the guidance path 93, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, if a state satisfying a predetermined condition (a predetermined period when a variable display game being executed with a predetermined number of start-up memories is a reach effect), the game ball is caused to flow into the guide path 93 to play a game. Since the execution of the first special effect that is of interest to the player and the winning at the start winning opening are simultaneously achieved with a high probability, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the position of the detection sensor is easy to see and understand from the player and a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game effect that a special effect occurs when the game ball passes the detection sensor (specific area). Easy to understand.

  In addition, timing means (effect control) that measures the flow down time from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means (effect control device 40) to the winning at the start winning opening (normal variation winning device 7, first start winning opening 13). Device 40) and an average flow time calculation means (effect control device 40) for calculating an average flow time that is an average value of the flow time from a plurality of times measured by the time measuring means, and a start memory display change means ( The effect control device 40) is provided with a change delay means (effect control device 40) that changes the start-up memory display after an average flow-down time has elapsed from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means.

  Accordingly, it comprises a time measuring means for measuring the flow time from the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means to the winning to the start winning opening, and an average flow time calculating means for calculating the average flow time from a plurality of time measurement results, The start memory display changing means is provided with a change delay means for changing the start memory display after the average flow-down time has elapsed since the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means. If it is a predetermined period when the variable display game being executed in the state where there is a start memory is a reach effect), the display for notifying the start winning opening and the execution of the first special effect occurs at the same timing. As a result, it is possible to produce a feeling of incongruity. Furthermore, it is possible to produce an effect as if the execution of the first special effect is determined by winning at the start winning opening, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, a detection sensor (production change sensor 94) is provided at the start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7, first start winning opening 13).

  Therefore, since the detection sensor is provided at the start winning a prize opening, if the state satisfies the predetermined condition (the predetermined period when the variable display game being executed with the predetermined number of start memories is a reach effect), the start is started. The winning at the winning opening and the determination of the execution of the first special effect occur at the same timing, so that an effect without a sense of incongruity can be achieved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above embodiment as the gaming machine 100. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball games, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the center case. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating effect character change delay processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a delay time measurement process. It is a figure which shows the start memory display in a display part in case a start memory is 1, Comprising: (a) Normal time, (b) Special reach fluctuation pattern execution confirmation, (c) Pseudo continuous pattern execution confirmation figure It is. It is a figure which shows the start memory display in a display part in case a start memory is 2, Comprising: (a) Normal time, (b) Special reach variation pattern execution confirmation, (c) Pseudo continuous pattern execution confirmation It is. It is a figure which shows the start memory display in a display part in case a start memory is 3, Comprising: (a) Normal time, (b) Special reach fluctuation pattern execution confirmation, (c) Pseudo continuous pattern execution confirmation It is. It is a figure which shows the start memory display in a display part in case a start memory is 4, Comprising: (a) Normal time, (b) Special reach variation pattern execution confirmation, (c) Pseudo continuous pattern execution confirmation It is. It is a time chart for demonstrating the progress of a special figure fluctuation display game, and the detection timing in an effect change sensor. It is a time chart for explaining progress of a special reach variation pattern and a pseudo-continuous pattern.

Explanation of symbols

1a Game area 7 Normal variable prize device (start prize opening)
13 First starting prize opening (starting prize opening)
30 Game control device (starting storage means, special effect execution determining means)
40 effect control device (game ball detection means, special effect selection means, special effect execution means, start memory display means, start memory display change means, timing means, average flow time calculation means, change delay group)
41 Image display device (display device)
80 Start memory display 81 First special start memory display 82 Second special start memory display 90 Stage 93 Guide path 94 Production change sensor (detection sensor)
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Claims (4)

A display device for displaying a variable display game for deriving a result mode by displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information after variable display;
Provided in a game area where the game ball flows down, and a start winning opening for generating the right to execute the variable display game by winning the game ball,
In a gaming machine that is in a special gaming state advantageous for a player when the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode,
Start memory means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range when winning the start winning prize in a state where the variable display game cannot be immediately executed;
Start memory display means for displaying on the display device a start memory display corresponding to each of the start memories stored by the start memory means;
A game ball detecting means having a detection sensor for detecting that a game ball has passed through a specific area set in the game area;
Execution of special effect for determining to execute a special effect in the next variable display game based on the start memory when the variable display game being executed becomes a reach effect in a state where there is a predetermined number of the start memories. A determination means;
A first special effect is selected as the special effect when a game ball is detected by the game ball detection means during a predetermined period in the running variable display game, and the game ball is played during the predetermined period in the running variable display game. Special effect selection means for selecting a second special effect as the special effect when the game ball is not detected by the detection means;
Special effect execution means for executing the special effect selected by the special effect selection means in the next variable display game based on the start memory;
Equipped with a,
The first special effect is a predetermined reach effect,
The second special effect is a specific variation effect in which a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed and a re-variable display is performed once or more after a temporary stop in a stop mode other than the special result mode.
The execution time of the variable display game for executing the first special effect is the same as the execution time of the variable display game for executing the second special effect,
The start memory display means changes the start memory display of the corresponding start memory to a first special start memory display when the first special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection means, When the second special effect is selected as the special effect by the special effect selection unit, a start memory display change unit that displays the number of re-variable displays executed in the second special effect is provided. A gaming machine. In the gaming area,
A stage provided on the lower side of the display device and capable of rolling a game ball;
A game path capable of receiving the game ball rolling on the stage and guiding the received game ball toward the start winning opening; and
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that a said sensor to said guideway. Timing means for measuring the flow time from detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means to winning of the winning prize opening;
An average flow time calculation means for calculating an average flow time that is an average value of the flow times from a plurality of times measured by the time measuring means,
The start memory display changing means, according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a changing delay means for a change in the starting memory display from the detection of a game ball according to the game ball detection means to perform after the lapse of the average flow time The gaming machine described in 1. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the detection sensor is provided at the start winning opening.

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