JP4887118B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a symbol display device that performs a symbol combination game, a game control unit that controls the entire gaming machine, and a display control unit that performs control for causing the symbol display device to execute a symbol combination game. is there.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines have various devices that perform game effects in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, as such a device, a symbol display device, lamps such as a top lamp and a panel lamp, a speaker, and the like are known. The symbol display device performs a game effect in which a plurality of types of effect symbols are varied by a plurality of display units (for example, three display units) to derive a symbol combination. The lamps perform a game effect by light emission, and the speaker performs a game effect by voice.

By the way, in recent years, there is a demand to increase the types of game effects in order to further enhance the interest of the game, and as a solution, it is considered to increase the types of effect symbols displayed on the symbol display device. For example, a technique for displaying a multi-function symbol (so-called almighty symbol) in which not only a normal effect symbol is displayed but also a reach is always formed and a jackpot is determined when it appears (see Patent Document 1, for example). In this way, reach and jackpots are formed based not only on the effect symbols but also on the multi-function symbols, so that the types of game effects increase. As another specific example of increasing the types of effect symbols, a technique has been proposed in which each identification symbol (main symbol) is displayed with a group symbol (sub symbol) (see, for example, Patent Document 2). ). In this case, not only the effect by the identification symbol but also the effect by the group symbol is performed, so that the types of game effects increase.
JP-A-9-201460 (Claim 1, FIG. 5, etc.) JP-A-2003-154099 (Claim 1, [0010], FIG. 5, etc.)

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1, since the probability that the reach is formed by the appearance of the above almighty symbol and the jackpot is determined becomes extremely high, the appearance rate of the almighty symbol must be set low. . For the same reason, since the number of almighty symbols cannot be increased, the types of reach and jackpot cannot be increased so much. As a result, there is almost no opportunity to get the benefits of the almighty design, so the player will soon get bored with the same or lack of interest. In particular, when the almighty symbol is always displayed at the time of change, the player is frustrated that the almighty symbol just passes and does not show a sign of stopping at all. Therefore, a bag that enhances the interest of the game is counterproductive.

  Moreover, in the prior art described in Patent Document 2, the above-described group symbol is stopped first, and only the player is notified of the identification symbol to be stopped later. In this case, the interest in the notice is reduced as the player gets used to the game, so that the interest of the game is likely to decrease.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can surely improve the interest of the game by increasing the types of effect symbols.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is configured such that a plurality of types of design symbols are changed on the three display units of the first display unit, the second display unit, and the third display unit to combine the designs. A symbol display device for performing a symbol combination game to be derived; game control means for outputting a control command for controlling the entire gaming machine; and control for causing the symbol display device to execute the symbol combination game based on the control command. In the gaming machine provided with the display control means to perform, the plurality of types of effect symbols include a plurality of first main symbols composed of predetermined identifiers and a plurality of identifiers composed of identifiers different in type from the plurality of first main symbols. The symbol table is composed of a second main symbol, and each of the plurality of first main symbols is accompanied by a sub symbol consisting of an identifier of the same type as the plurality of second main symbols. On the other hand, the plurality of second main symbols are displayed on the symbol display device without the sub symbol, and a predetermined second main symbol and a sub symbol corresponding to the second main symbol are displayed. When the first main symbol has a plurality of groups, and the game control means, when the same first main symbol stops on the first and second display portions of the three display portions, The first main symbol and the first main symbol and the first main symbol are displayed on the first reach forming unit that performs the control for forming the reach and the first and second display units of the three display units. Second reach forming means for controlling reach formation when the second main symbol that matches the sub symbol stops, and the first display unit among the three display units starts to change. The In the symbol variation time until the third display unit stops, the timing at which the second main symbol is stopped first is set earlier than the timing at which the first main symbol is stopped first, The gist of the second reach forming means is to perform control for stopping the first main symbol or the second main symbol based on the set timing .

  Therefore, in the first aspect of the invention, not only the first main symbol but also the second main symbol and the sub symbol are used as the effect symbols displayed on the symbol display device. Thereby, since the kind of effect design increases and by extension the kind of game effect also increases, the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, the first main symbol and the first main symbol are not only displayed on the first and second stop display units, but also on the first and second stop display units. Reach is also formed when the second main symbol that coincides with the sub symbol displayed along with the stop stops. As a result, since the types of reach, that is, the types of game effects increase, the interest of the game can be improved with certainty.

  In the prior art described in Patent Document 1 and the like, when an almighty symbol appears, the probability that a reach will be formed becomes extremely high, so the appearance rate of the almighty symbol must be set low. On the other hand, in the invention described in claim 1, the symbol combination game is performed using the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the sub symbol which are not almighty symbols and are not all almighty. Since the second main symbol cannot form a reach unless it coincides with the sub symbol displayed along with the first main symbol, the probability that the reach is formed is not so high. Therefore, it is not necessary to intentionally set the appearance rate of the second main symbol to be low. Therefore, the number of second main symbols can be increased, the types of reach can be increased, and a plurality of reach can be formed at a certain appearance rate.

  Here, as a suitable symbol display device in the present invention, a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, a seven segment type electric symbol display device, a drum type, a belt type mechanical symbol display device, etc. In particular, it is preferable to use an electric symbol display device. If it does in this way, it will become easy to display the 1st main symbol with a sub symbol. That is, as in the case of application to a mechanical symbol display device, the first main symbol display unit and the sub symbol display unit need not be provided separately. Furthermore, it is particularly preferable to use a liquid crystal type among the electric symbol display devices. In this way, a complicated effect (such as an effect of changing the second main symbol in addition to the first main symbol) by the symbol display device is facilitated.

  The identifiers of the first main symbol, the sub symbol, and the second main symbol can be arbitrarily selected from, for example, graphics, characters, symbols, colors, pictures, and the like. Examples of characters that can be selected as the identifier include numbers, kanji, hiragana, katakana, and alphabetic characters. The sub-symbol identifier is an identifier of a type different from the first main symbol, and the second main symbol identifier is an identifier of a type different from the first main symbol and is the same type of identifier as the sub-symbol. It is. Therefore, as a specific example of the first main symbol, the sub symbol and the second main symbol, the first main symbol is a number (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) The symbol and the second main symbol are kanji (猪, deer, butterfly), the first main symbol is a graphic (○, △, □), and the sub symbol and the second main symbol are symbols (!,?). To do.

Also, the sub symbol is preferably smaller than the first main symbol. In this way, it becomes easy to distinguish the first main symbol and the sub symbol. For example, the first main symbols are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” When the sub symbol is “A”, “B”, “C”, the first main symbol and the sub symbol are displayed on the symbol display device as “1 _A ”, “2 _B ”, “3 _C ”. The The sub symbol may be displayed on the side of the first main symbol, or may be displayed in a state where it overlaps the first main symbol, but is displayed in a state where it overlaps the first main symbol. It is preferable. In this way, it can be prevented that the first main symbol and the sub symbol appear to be different symbols.

  The gist of the invention described in claim 2 is that, in claim 1, the number of first main symbols belonging to each group is different for each group.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 2, since the reach is formed by the first main symbol and the second main symbol of the same group, if the number of the first main symbols is different for each group, the first is the first. The apparent appearance rate of reach varies depending on the type of main symbol to be stopped. Specifically, when the first main symbol stops for the first time, the higher the number of first main symbols in the same group as the first main symbol to stop, the higher the apparent appearance rate of reach. On the other hand, when the second main symbol stops first, the apparent appearance rate of reach increases as the number of first main symbols in the same group as the second main symbol to stop increases. Thereby, when the main symbol of the group having the large number of first main symbols stops for the first time, the expectation for reach is increased, so that the interest of the game is more reliably improved.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the second main symbol is stopped first by making the timing of stopping the second main symbol first earlier than the timing of stopping the first main symbol first. It is possible to give a margin to the time from when the first main symbol or the second main symbol stops to the second time. As a result, it is possible to increase the amount of variation of the effect symbol in the display unit that stops second using the generated margin, and it is possible to perform another effect during the variation of the effect symbol. More types can be added.

As described in detail above, according to the first and second aspects of the invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely improve the interest of the game by increasing the types of effect symbols. In particular, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the main symbol of the group having the large number of first main symbols stops for the first time, the expectation for reach is increased, so that the interest of the game is more reliably improved. To do.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. On the upper front surface of the front frame 14, a top lamp 16 that performs lighting decoration such as lighting (flashing) and extinguishing according to the play mode (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10 protrudes toward the front side. Yes. The top lamp 16 includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In addition, speakers 17 for outputting various sounds (sound effects, speech sounds, etc.) according to the performance state of the game are formed spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides of the front side of the waist plate unit 11a. A lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23, and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped large decorative member 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the large decorative member 21, a symbol display device 18 having a visible display portion H (display screen) made of a liquid crystal screen is disposed. The visible display portion H is exposed from the rectangular opening and is visible. In the symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. The symbol display device 18 displays a plurality of types of effect symbols E (see FIG. 2). In addition, although the symbol display apparatus 18 of this embodiment is a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, and a 7 segment type symbol display apparatus may be sufficient.

  Further, below the symbol display device 18 is provided a start winning opening 22 in which a normal electric accessory 22a is integrally formed. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an excitation action of a solenoid (not shown). Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 that is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) is arranged. When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed by the special symbol display device 51 described later, and a symbol combination game by the symbol display device 18 is associated with the symbol variation game. The award ball is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, gates 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball are provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball is detected at the gate 25, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven based on a random number lottery. Thereby, since a pair of blade member is opened, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22.
(2) Configuration of large decorative member 21

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 51 having a visible display portion is disposed in the lower central portion of the large decorative member 21. In this special symbol display device 51, when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22 (see FIG. 1), the symbol variation game by the special symbol B1 is executed. The display result of is displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the special symbol B1. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, symbols indicating 12 characters “1” to “12” are displayed as the special symbol B1. FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the special symbol B1 and the plurality of effect symbols E. That is, the special symbol B1 indicating “1” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “1”, and the special symbol B1 indicating “2” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “2”. Similarly, the special symbol B1 indicating “3” is an effect symbol E indicating “3”, the special symbol B1 indicating “4” is an effect symbol E indicating “4”, and the special symbol B1 indicating “5” is “5” Effect symbol E indicating "6", special symbol B1 indicating "6" is effect symbol E indicating "6", special symbol B1 indicating "7" is effect symbol E indicating "7", special symbol indicating "8" B1 corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “8”, and the special symbol B1 indicating “9” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “9”. The special symbol B1 indicating “10” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “red”, the special symbol B1 indicating “11” corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “green”, and the special symbol B indicating “12”. The symbol B1 corresponds to the effect symbol E indicating “blue”.

  In the present embodiment, among the special symbols B1, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12” are designated as specific symbols (end of jackpot). “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are non-specific symbols (designs that will be in the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit). The specific gaming state is a special symbol probability variation in which the jackpot lottery probability varies with a high probability, and the normal gaming state is a normal state in which the special symbol probability variation does not occur. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination game by the symbol display device 18 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 51. Specifically, the symbol combination game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the result of the symbol combination game is displayed almost simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation game (the display result of jackpot or lose) is displayed. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the left side of the special symbol display device 51 in the large decorative member 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol reserved ball number display portions C1 are provided. The special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the start winning opening 22, and is turned off when there is no special symbol reserved ball. . Each special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is for indicating the number of special symbol reserved balls (the number of special symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are three special symbol reserved balls, the three special symbol reserved ball number display sections C1 are lit (see FIG. 2).

  Here, the “number of special symbol reserved balls” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment) the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 22 during the symbol combination game. . The number of special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and is “−1” by starting the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an ordinary symbol display device 52 having a visible display portion is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 51 in the lower central portion of the large decorative member 21. In the normal symbol display device 52, when a game ball is detected by the gate 25 (see FIG. 1), the normal symbol D1 indicating the result of the random number lottery is displayed. In addition, the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is of two types: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 52 in the large decorative member 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of normal symbol holding ball number display portions F1 are provided. The normal symbol reserved ball number display portion F1 is turned on when a game ball (ordinary symbol reserved ball) stored by the passage of the gate 25 is present, and is turned off when there is no normal symbol reserved ball. Each normal symbol reserved ball number display section F1 is for indicating the number of normal symbol reserved balls (the number of normal symbol reserved balls). For example, when there are two normal symbol reserved balls, two normal symbol reserved balls number display section F1 is lit (see FIG. 2).

Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball number” is a value stored in a range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 25. The number of normal symbol holding balls is “+1” when the game ball passes to the gate 25 and is “−1” when the release determination is performed.
(3) Configuration of symbol display device 18

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the symbol display device 18, in relation to the display effect, the plurality of types of effect symbols E are displayed on the left column display unit H <b> 1 (first display unit) and the right column display unit H <b> 2 (second display). The symbol combination game in which the symbol combination is derived by varying the three display portions of the display portion) and the middle row display portion H3 (third display portion) is displayed. The left column display unit H1 is a display unit that stops first among the three display units, and the right column display unit H2 is a display unit that stops second among the three display units, and the middle column display unit. H3 is a display unit that stops third among the three display units. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, the production symbols E are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”. The first main symbol E1 which is a numeric symbol indicating nine types of numbers (identifiers) and the second main which is a Chinese character symbol indicating three types of Chinese characters (identifiers) of “red”, “green” and “blue”. It is comprised from the pattern E2. In addition, the first main symbol E1 is accompanied by sub-symbols E3 (see FIG. 2) indicating three kinds of kanji (identifiers) of “red”, “green”, and “blue” as in the second main symbol E2. It is displayed on the display device 18. On the other hand, the second main symbol E2 is displayed on the symbol display device 18 without the sub symbol E3.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sub symbol E3 is displayed smaller than the first main symbol E1. Specifically, the sub symbol E3 is displayed in the vicinity of the first main symbol E1 in the lower right portion of the first main symbol E1. In the present embodiment, the first main symbol E1 is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, Since the sub symbol E3 is “red”, “green”, “blue”, the first main symbol E1 and the sub symbol E3 are “7 _red ” (see FIG. 2), “3 _green ”, “6 _blue ”, and so on. Is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a plurality of groups each including a predetermined second main symbol E2 and a first main symbol E1 having a sub symbol E3 coinciding with the second main symbol E2 are configured. ing. Specifically, a first main symbol E1 (“2”, “5”, “7”, “8”) having a second main symbol E2 indicating “red” and a sub symbol E3 indicating “red”. The “red group” is composed of The “green group” is configured by the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” and the first main symbol E1 (“1”, “3”, “4”) having the sub symbol E3 indicating “green”. Has been. Furthermore, the “blue group” is configured by the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue” and the first main symbol E1 (“6”, “9”) having the sub symbol E3 indicating “blue”. That is, one second main symbol E2 belongs to each group. On the other hand, the number of first main symbols E1 belonging to each group is different for each group. Specifically, the number of first main symbols E1 belonging to the red group is four, and the number of first main symbols E1 belonging to the green group is three and belongs to the blue group. The number of first main symbols E1 is two. Therefore, when the second main symbol E2 is stopped on the left column display portion H1, the more the number of the first main symbols E1 belonging to the same group as the stopped second main symbol E2, the more the right The probability that the production symbol E that forms a reach in the column display portion H2 stops apparently increases. In addition, when the same second main symbol E2 stops and forms a reach in each of the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2, it belongs to the same group as the second main symbol E2 forming the reach. As the number of the first main symbols E1 increases, the probability that the effect symbol E that is a big hit in the middle row display portion H3 is apparently increased.

  In addition, the player recognizes that a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player or a loss gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is generated from the aspect of the combination of effect symbols E displayed on the display portions H1 to H3. it can.

  For example, when the same first main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) is displayed on the display units H1 to H3, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is caused from the aspect of the symbol combination. Further, even when the same second main symbol E2 (for example, “red”) is displayed on the display portions H1 to H3, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is generated. Further, the same second main symbol E2 (for example, “red”) is displayed on the display portions H1, H2, and the first sub-pattern E3 (for example, “red”) that is the same as the displayed second main symbol E2 is displayed. Even when the main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) is displayed on the middle row display portion H3, the player can recognize that the big hit gaming state is generated. When such a big hit gaming state is generated, a chance to acquire a large number of game balls is given by opening and closing the big winning opening 24.

  When different first main symbols E1 (for example, “1” and “2”) are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, and when any first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3, the player , It can be recognized that the lost game state is generated from the pattern combination. Also, when different second main symbols E2 (for example, “red” and “green”) are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, and when some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3. The player can recognize that the lost game state is generated. Further, on the display parts H1 and H2, the second main symbol E2 (for example, “7”) different from the first main symbol E1 (for example “7”) and the sub symbol E3 (for example “red”) accompanied by the first main symbol E1 is displayed. ”) Is displayed, and also when any first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3, the player can recognize that the lost gaming state has occurred.

  The same first main symbol E1 (for example, “7”) is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2 to form a reach, and a first main symbol E1 (for example, different from the displayed first main symbol E1) When “6”) is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 (in the case of a lost reach), the player can recognize that the lost gaming state is generated. Further, the same second main symbol E2 (for example, “red”) is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, respectively, and a reach is formed. ]), The first main symbol E1 (for example, “3”) is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 (when it is a lost reach), the player can recognize that the lost gaming state is generated. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, these effect symbols E (“1” to “9”, “red”, “green”, “blue”) are displayed in the vertical direction (arrows in FIG. 2) in the visible display portion H. (→ A1 direction)… → “1” → “2” →… → “8” → “9” → “Red” → “Green” → “Blue” → “1” →… Fluctuated (scrolled) in ascending order. “Fluctuation” refers to a state where the effect symbol E is not displayed in the temporary stop state or the final stop state, and the type of effect symbol E displayed on the visible display portion H is changed. The visible display portion H is configured to display any one of the effect symbols E among the plurality of types of effect symbols E that are variably displayed for the display portions H1 to H3.
(4) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an overall control board 37, a display control board 33, and an audio / lamp control board 34. An overall control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 37. The special symbol display device 51 is electrically connected to the main control board 31.
(4-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  The main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31a as “game control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. A main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers and the like used for various lotteries related to the symbol variation game at predetermined intervals. . Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 7 stores a variation pattern distribution table (not shown) in which variation patterns for symbol variation games are allocated. In the variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, a variation pattern for a loss effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a jackpot effect are distributed. Each variation pattern is a symbol of all the display portions H1 to H3 after the symbols (the effect symbols E) of the display portions H1 to H3 displayed on the symbol display device 18 start changing (the symbol combination game is started). This is for specifying the time and contents of game effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) until the game stops (the symbol combination game ends). In addition, the time (design variation time) of the lost production, the lost reach production, and the jackpot production is different for each variation pattern. Each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment).

  It should be noted that the variation pattern for losing effect indicates a pattern serving as a base of losing effect for deriving a losing symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). More specifically, the variation pattern for the loss effect is a loss effect in which some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 after different first main symbols E1 are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2. It is the base. Also, the variation pattern for the lost effect is based on the lost effect base in which some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3 after the different second main symbols E2 are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2. It is also. Furthermore, the variation pattern for the lost effect is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2 after the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 different from the sub symbol E3 accompanied by the first main symbol E1 are displayed. It is also a base for a loss effect in which some first main symbol E1 is displayed on the middle row display portion H3.

  The variability pattern for the lost reach production indicates a pattern that is a base of the lost reach production in which the production symbol stops at a design different from the production design left and the production design right. More specifically, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect is that the same first main symbol E1 is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, respectively, and then the first main symbol E1 different from the displayed first main symbol E1 is in the middle. This is the base of the lost reach effect displayed on the column display portion H3. Further, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect is the first main symbol with a sub symbol E3 different from the displayed second main symbol E2 after the same second main symbol E2 is displayed on the display parts H1 and H2, respectively. E1 is also the base of the lost reach effect displayed on the middle row display portion H3.

  The variation pattern for the jackpot effect indicates a pattern that becomes the base of the jackpot effect in which the effect symbol stops at the same symbol as the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right. More specifically, the variation pattern for the big hit effect is the base for the big hit effect in which the same first main symbol E1 is displayed on the display portions H1 to H3. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is also a base for the big hit effect in which the same second main symbol E2 is displayed on the display portions H1 to H3. Further, the variation pattern for the big hit effect is the first main symbol E1 with the same sub symbol E3 as the second main symbol E2 displayed after the same second main symbol E2 is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2. It is also the base for the big hit effect displayed on the middle row display portion H3.

  The variation pattern for the lost reach effect and the jackpot effect is a temporary stop pattern when the effect symbol E is temporarily stopped after being temporarily stopped, and a case where the effect symbol E is finally stopped without being temporarily stopped. The non-temporary stop pattern. The temporary stop pattern is a temporary stop of the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right, and then changing at least one of the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right that have been temporarily stopped to match both effect symbols. This is a pattern for stopping and deriving a symbol combination. More specifically, the temporary stop pattern is a temporary stop of the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 that coincides with the sub symbol E3 accompanied by the first main symbol E1, on the display portions H1 and H2. In this pattern, the second main symbol E2 is changed to the same symbol as the first main symbol E1 temporarily stopped, and the first main symbol E1 is finally stopped in the middle row display portion H3. On the other hand, the non-temporary stop pattern is a pattern in which the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right are finally stopped at the same symbol, and then the effect symbol is finally stopped to derive a symbol combination. In detail, the non-temporary stop pattern is a pattern in which the same first main symbol E1 is finally stopped on the display portions H1 and H2, and then the first main symbol E1 is finally stopped on the middle row display portion H3. This is a pattern for deriving combinations. In addition, the non-temporary stop pattern means that the same second main symbol E2 is finally stopped on the display portions H1 and H2, and then the second main symbol E2 is finally stopped on the middle row display portion H3. It is also a pattern to be derived. When the same second main symbol E2 stops on the display portions H1 and H2, the second main symbol E2 appears on the middle row display portion H3.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 31a uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol that are updated every predetermined period triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (winning of the game ball to the start winning port 22). Random values are read from the main RAM 31c and stored in a random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, to compare the symbol variation game. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the player is successful. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random numbers are 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numbers that can be taken as the jackpot determination random numbers, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 determines the big hit. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1, which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the effect symbol E) derived in the symbol combination game. Specifically, the special symbol B1 indicating any one of “1” to “12” is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the jackpot symbol are 12 integers from 1 to 12, and one numerical value is associated with each type of the special symbol B1. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 determines whether or not the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, if the value of the random number for jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, the special symbol B1 Is determined to be a specific symbol, and if the value of the jackpot symbol random number is “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, the special symbol B1 is not a specific symbol but the non-specific symbol Determined.

  When it is determined that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol, the main CPU 31a starts giving the special symbol probability variation after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Then, when the special symbol probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a uses 15 jackpot determination values from the possible values of the jackpot determination random number and determines the jackpot determination probability as 15/947. I do. That is, the number of jackpot determination values when the special symbol probability changes is five times that before the special symbol probability change. The special symbol probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started, or the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). It may be continued for a while.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 determines the loss. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1 as a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines whether or not to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. Then, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  If the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. . Then, the main CPU 31a reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern for the loss effect based on the value.

  When the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets (stores) the symbol variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, and displays the special symbol display. The apparatus 51 is caused to start changing the special symbol B1. When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 to perform control, a control command or the like is used as a control signal, and the signal is output at a predetermined timing via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42. To do. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). Next, the main CPU 31a sets (stores in the main RAM 31c) a special symbol designation command that designates the special symbol B1 as a control command. The control commands set here are output in the order of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command in the subsequent output processing (not shown).

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the symbol variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed (when the variation timer reaches 0 ms), the main CPU 31a causes the special symbol display device 51 to display the special symbol B1 determined at the start of variation. Further, the main CPU 31a sets (outputs) an effect symbol stop designation command as an instruction to stop the symbols of the three display portions H1 to H3 as the symbol variation time elapses. The “symbol variation time” refers to the time from when the first display unit among the three display units H1 to H3 starts to change until the third display unit stops.

The main CPU 31a also outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the overall control board 37 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. 41 and the output buffer 42 for output.
(4-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the overall control board 37 includes an overall control CPU 37 a as “game control means”. The general control CPU 37a is electrically connected to an input buffer 43 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 44 is electrically connected to the input buffer 43, and a control signal is input to the overall control CPU 37a via the input port 44.

  In addition, an overall ROM 37b and an overall RAM 37c are connected to the overall control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c stores a random number for lost left symbol, a random number for lost symbol, a random number for lost right symbol, a random number for temporary stop symbol distribution, and the like. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c.

  The overall ROM 37b shown in FIG. 7 stores a temporary stop symbol determination table (not shown) to which temporary stop symbols (“1” to “9”, “red”, “green”, “blue”) are distributed. ing. Each temporary stop symbol is assigned random values for temporary stop symbol distribution (in the present embodiment, 50 different integers from 0 to 49). The overall control CPU 37a updates the value of the temporary stop symbol distribution random number every predetermined cycle. The general ROM 37b stores a first reach formation program, a second reach formation program, and the like.

  By the way, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c. When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol E that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 at the end of the symbol combination game based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. Yes. For example, if the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for losing effects that does not form a reach, the overall control CPU 37a performs a losing. decide. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect symbol E (final stop symbol left, middle, right) as the final stop symbol so that all the display portions H1 to H3 do not have the same symbol. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a uses the first main symbol E1 or the second main symbol E2 as the final stop symbol left to be finally stopped by the left column display portion H1, based on the value of the random symbol for the left-hand side of the loss. Generate. Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates the first main symbol E1 or the second main symbol E2 as the final stop symbol right to be finally stopped by the right column display unit H2, based on the value of the random right symbol for loss. Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates the first main symbol E1 as a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3, based on the value of the random symbol for lost middle symbol. If the value of the random number for the lost symbol and the value of the random number for the lost symbol match, the overall control CPU 37a generates the final stop symbol right so that the final stop symbol left does not match the final stop symbol right. . When the final stop symbol left associated with the value of the lost left symbol random number and the final stop symbol right associated with the value of the random symbol for lost right belong to the same group, the overall control CPU 37a The final stop symbol right is generated so that the group to which the final stop symbol left belongs and the group to which the final stop symbol right belongs do not match. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c. In this embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for the left symbol for lost, the random number for right for lost, and the random number for lost symbol are set to 12 integers 1 to 12, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  In addition, when the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for losing reach production, the overall design shown in FIGS. The control CPU 37a determines the loss reach. Further, the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is any one of “1” to “12”, and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect (including the big hit information). In the case of the variation pattern), the overall control CPU 37a determines a big hit. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is the temporary stop pattern or the non-temporary stop pattern. The temporary stop pattern and the non-temporary stop pattern are selected from the variation pattern distribution table (not shown) in a state where a prohibition process is partially applied by the main CPU 31a. That is, when the temporary stop pattern is selected, the non-temporary stop pattern is not selected from the variation pattern distribution table. When the non-temporary stop pattern is selected, the temporary stop pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution table. It is not selected.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern for the jackpot effect stored in the overall RAM 37c or the loss reach effect is a temporary stop pattern, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation for the big hit effect. It is determined whether or not it is a pattern. If it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. It is determined whether or not. In this embodiment, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol. If the special symbol B1 is “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is not a specific symbol but the non-specific symbol.

  The first reach formation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 to function as “first reach formation means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the random number for temporary stop symbol distribution from the overall RAM 37c when it is determined that the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is a temporary stop pattern. A value is read, and based on the temporary stop symbol determination table, an effect symbol E (temporary stop symbol left and right) which is a temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped by the symbol display device 18 is determined. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the same first main symbol E1 as the temporary stop symbol left and right to be temporarily stopped by the display units H1 and H2. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed.

  The second reach formation program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “second reach formation means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the random number value for temporary stop symbol distribution from the overall RAM 37c when it is determined that the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is a temporary stop pattern. And the temporary stop symbol left and right are determined based on the temporary stop symbol determination table. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a displays the first main symbol E1 and the sub symbol E3 displayed along with the first main symbol E1 as temporary stop symbols left and right to be temporarily stopped on the display units H1 and H2. Is determined as the second main symbol E2. In addition, the symbol which becomes this symbol combination is selected from the temporary stop symbol determination table in a state where a prohibition process is applied to a part thereof. In other words, the symbols other than the symbols that become the above symbol combinations are not selected. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed.

  In the above case, when the first main symbol E1 is determined as the temporary stop symbol left and the second main symbol E2 is determined as the temporary stop symbol right, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. The 2 main symbol E2 is changed to the first main symbol E1 which is the same as the first main symbol E1, and the changed first main symbol E1 is set as the final stop symbol right. On the other hand, when the second main symbol E2 is determined as the temporary stop symbol left and the first main symbol E1 is determined as the temporary stop symbol right, the overall control CPU 37a makes the second main symbol E2 the same as the first main symbol E1. It changes to the 1st main symbol E1, and makes the changed 1st main symbol E1 the last stop symbol left.

  When the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 belonging to the same group as the first main symbol E1 are displayed on the display portions H1 and H2 and reach, the display is accompanied with the first main symbol E1. Although the sub-symbol E3 and the second main symbol E2 coincide with each other, it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is a reach. Therefore, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 performs control for notifying the establishment of reach. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a reach notification command to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and causes the display control CPU 33a to perform control for causing the top lamp 16 to emit light. . Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a reach notification command to the sound / lamp control CPU 34a of the sound / lamp control board 34, and causes the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to output a sound “reach!” From the speaker 17. Is supposed to be done. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the reach has been formed. That is, the overall control CPU 37a has a function as “reach notification control means”.

  In performing the control for forming the reach as described above, it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, and the variation pattern for the big hit effect is the temporary stop pattern. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbol left and right (both temporary stop symbols are in the same group) based on the type (specific symbol or non-specific symbol) of the special symbol B1. Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a determines that at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right is the specific symbol. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, the temporary stop symbol left and one of the right are “1”, the other is “1” or “green”, and if the special symbol B1 is “5”, the temporary stop symbol left The right one is “5” and the other is “5” or “red”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol B1 is a non-specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a determines that at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right is a non-specific symbol. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “2”, the temporary stop symbol is left and one of the right is “2”, the other is “2” or “red”, and if the special symbol B1 is “4”, the temporary stop symbol is left The right one is “4” and the other is “4” or “green”.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 generates the same first main symbol E1 as that in the final stop symbol to be generated later as the temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped by the middle row display portion H3. When it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a is based on the special symbol B1 during the temporary stop symbol (the temporary stop symbol is left during the temporary stop symbol). The same as the right). On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for loss reach production, the overall control CPU 37a reads the temporary stop symbol distribution random number value from the overall RAM 37c, and Based on the stop symbol determination table, the first main symbol E1 which is the same as that in the final stop symbol to be generated later is generated as the temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped by the middle row display portion H3. The temporary stop symbols generated here and the already generated temporary stop symbols left and right are derived as symbol combinations temporarily stopped by the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated temporary stop symbol left, temporary stop symbol, and temporary stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  Next, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 generates an effect symbol E (final stop symbol left, middle, right) as the final stop symbol. When the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a generates all the display portions H1 to H3 so as to have the same first main symbol E1. When it is determined that the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is the specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a generates the final stop symbol left, middle, and right to be the specific symbols. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates a final stop symbol left, a final stop symbol in the middle, and a final stop symbol right (each final stop symbol is the same) based on the special symbol B1. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, each final stop symbol is “1”, and if the special symbol B1 is “5”, each final stop symbol is “5”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a non-specific symbol, the overall control CPU 37a generates the last stop symbol left, middle, and right to be non-specific symbols. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “2”, each final stop symbol is “2”, and if the special symbol B1 is “4”, each final stop symbol is “4”. In addition, when each temporary stop symbol is a specific symbol and each final stop symbol becomes a non-specific symbol, it looks as if it has been demoted and is unnatural. Therefore, the overall control CPU 37a of the present embodiment generates the last stop symbol left, middle, and right so as not to become non-specific symbols when it is determined that the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a specific symbol. Processing (prohibition processing). Further, the final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right generated here are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  On the other hand, when the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a change pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 has the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2 identical or In the same group of symbols, the middle row display portion H3 is generated so as to be a first main symbol E1 different from the display portions H1 and H2. Specifically, the final stop symbol left and the final stop symbol right (both final stop symbols are of the same type) are generated based on the value of the lost left symbol random number. The first main symbol E1 is generated as a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3, based on the value of the random symbol for the middle symbol for loss. If the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37a A process of generating the final stop symbol (prohibition processing) is performed so that the final stop symbol right) does not match. The final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol generated, and the final stop symbol right generated here are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the loss reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is the non-temporary stop pattern, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Production symbol E (final stop symbol left, middle, right) is generated. When the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for a big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a generates all the display portions H1 to H3 so as to have the same type of symbols. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a uses the same first main symbol E1 as the final stop symbol left and right (both final stop symbols are the same) to be finally stopped by the display units H1 and H2 based on the special symbol B1. Is generated. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed. Based on the special symbol B1, the overall control CPU 37a generates a first main symbol E1 that is the same as the final stop symbol left and right as the final stop symbol in the middle row display portion H3. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “1”, each final stop symbol is “1”, and if the special symbol B1 is “2”, each final stop symbol is “2”. In addition, in the final stop symbol generated here and the already generated final stop symbol left and right are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18, control to cause a big hit gaming state Is done. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  On the other hand, when the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a change pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 has the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2 identical or The middle row display portion H3 is generated so as to have a different symbol from the display portions H1 and H2 with the same group of symbols. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a is the same as the last stop symbol left and right (both final stop symbols are of the same type) to be finally stopped on the display units H1 and H2, based on the value of the lost left symbol random number. A first main symbol E1 is generated. Thereby, the control for forming the reach is performed. The first main symbol E1 is generated as a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3, based on the value of the random symbol for the middle symbol for loss. If the value of the random symbol for losing and the value of the random number for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37a The final stop symbol is generated so that the final stop symbol (right) does not match. The final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol generated, and the final stop symbol right generated here are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 performs the final stop on the display units H1 and H2 based on the special symbol B1 (in the case of big hit) or the random number for lost left symbol (in the case of loserreach). The control for forming the reach is also performed by determining the same second main symbol E2 as the stop symbol left and right. In this case, the second main symbol E2 (“red”, “green”, “blue”) appears in the middle row display portion H3 (see FIG. 8). Specifically, when the second main symbol E2 indicating “red” is generated as the final stop symbol left and right, the second main symbol E2 indicating “red” appears in the middle row display portion H3. It has become. In addition, when the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” is generated as the final stop symbol left and right, the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” appears in the middle row display portion H3. . Furthermore, when the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue” as the left and right symbols at the final stop is generated, the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue” appears in the middle row display portion H3. .

  When the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes the special symbol B1 and the final stop symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c. Based on the determination table (not shown), the last stop symbol to be finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3 is generated. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a includes the second main symbol E2 that is the same as the second main symbol E2 that forms the reach, or the second main symbol E2 that forms the reach, as the final stop symbol. A first main symbol E1 with the same sub symbol E3 is generated. For example, if the final stop symbol left and right are “red”, the final stop symbol is one of “red”, “2”, “5”, “7”, “8”, and the final stop symbol left If the right is “green”, the final stop symbol is one of “green”, “1”, “3”, “4”, and if the final stop symbol is left and right is “blue”, the final symbol The stop symbol is one of “blue”, “6”, and “9”. In addition, in the final stop symbol generated here and the already generated final stop symbol left and right are derived as a final symbol combination to the symbol display device 18, control to cause a big hit gaming state Is done. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for loss reach production, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. Based on the stop symbol mid-decision table, a final stop symbol that is finally stopped by the middle row display portion H3 is generated. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates the first main symbol E1 with the sub symbol E3 different from the second main symbol E2 forming the reach at that time as the final stop symbol. For example, if the final stop symbol left and right are “red”, the final stop symbol is one of “3”, “4”, “6”, “9”, and the final stop symbol left and right are “ If it is “green”, the last stop symbol is one of “2” and “5”. If the last stop symbol is “blue” on the left and right, “7” and “8” are in the final stop symbol. Either one. It should be noted that the final stop symbol generated here and the already generated final stop symbol left and right are derived as a final symbol combination on the symbol display device 18, thereby causing the game state to lose. Control is performed. The overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the generated final stop symbol left, the final stop symbol, and the final stop symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  When the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 at that time among the plurality of first main symbols E1 changing on the middle row display portion H3. Control is performed so as not to stop a part of the first main symbol E1 (see x in FIG. 8) accompanied by a sub symbol E3 different from the second main symbol E2 forming the reach. Specifically, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “red”, the overall control CPU 37a performs control not to stop the first main symbol E1 indicating “1”. When the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “green”, the overall control CPU 37a stops the first main symbol E1 indicating “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”. Do not control. Further, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “blue”, the overall control CPU 37a displays the first main indicating “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”. Control that does not stop the symbol E1 is performed. In the present embodiment, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 indicating “green”, when the effect symbol E scrolling the middle row display portion H3 passes “5”, “6”, “7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”and not“ green ”. For this reason, the big hit is decided at the moment when the production symbol E passes “5”.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 uses the change control designation command for designating the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command, the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and The voice / lamp control board 34 outputs the voice / lamp control board 34 to the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a temporary stop symbol left designation command for designating the temporary stop symbol left stored in the overall RAM 37c to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a designates a temporary stop symbol right designation command for specifying the temporary stop symbol right stored in the overall RAM 37c, and a temporary stop symbol for designating the temporary stop symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c. The medium designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right designation commands output from the overall control CPU 37a are commands composed of 2 bytes of XXHxxH. “XXH” indicates the display part number (CMD1), and “xxH” indicates the stop symbol number (CMD2). For example, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “1” is 83H01H, and the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “2” is 83H02H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “3” is 83H03H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “4” is 83H04H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “5” is 83H05H, and “6”. The temporary stop symbol left designation command is 83H06H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating "7" is 83H07H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating "8" is 83H08H, and the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating "9" is 83H09H It is. The temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “red” is 83H0AH, the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “green” is 83H0BH, and the temporary stop symbol left designation command indicating “blue” is 83H0CH. Furthermore, the temporary stop symbol left designation command that changes from “green” to “1” changes to 83H11H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command that changes from “red” to “2” changes to 83H12H, and changes from “green” to “3”. The temporary stop symbol left designation command is 83H13H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “green” to “4” is 83H14H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “red” to “5” is 83H15H, and “blue” → “6” is changed. The temporary stop symbol left designation command is 83H16H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “red” to “7” is 83H17H, the temporary stop symbol left designation command changing from “red” to “8” is 83H18H, “blue” The temporary stop symbol left designation command that changes from “9” to “9” is 83H19H.

  The temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “1” is 84H01H, and the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “2” is 84H02H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “3” is 84H03H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “4” is 84H04H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “5” is 84H05H, and “6”. The temporary stop symbol right designation command is 84H06H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “7” is 84H07H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “8” is 84H08H, and the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “9” is 84H09H. It is. The temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “red” is 84H0AH, the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “green” is 84H0BH, and the temporary stop symbol right designation command indicating “blue” is 84H0CH. Further, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “green” to “1” is 84H11H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “2” is changed to 84H12H, “green” → “3”. The temporary stop symbol right designation command is 84H13H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “green” to “4” is 84H14H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “5” is 84H15H, and “blue” → “6” is changed. The temporary stop symbol right designation command is 84H16H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “7” is 84H17H, the temporary stop symbol right designation command changing from “red” to “8” is 84H18H, “blue” The temporary stop right designation command that changes from “9” to “9” is 84H19H.

  Further, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “1” is 85H01H, and the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “2” is 85H02H. Similarly, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “3” is 85H03H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “4” is 85H04H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “5” is 85H05H, and “6”. The temporary stop symbol designation command is 85H06H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “7” is 85H07H, the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “8” is 85H08H, and the temporary stop symbol designation command indicating “9” is 85H09H. It is.

  The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 outputs a final stop symbol left designation command for designating the final stop symbol left stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command to the display control CPU 33a. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a final stop symbol right designation command for specifying the final stop symbol right stored in the overall RAM 37c, and a final stop symbol for designating the final stop symbol stored in the overall RAM 37c. The medium designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the final stop symbol left, middle and right designation commands output from the overall control CPU 37a are also commands composed of 2 bytes of OOHxxH. For example, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “1” is 86H01H, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “2” is 86H02H. Similarly, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “3” is 86H03H, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “4” is 86H04H, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “5” is 86H05H, “6”. The final stop symbol left designation command is 86H06H, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating "7" is 86H07H, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating "8" is 86H08H, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating "9" is 86H09H. It is. The final stop symbol left designation command indicating “red” is 86H0AH, the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “green” is 86H0BH, and the final stop symbol left designation command indicating “blue” is 86H0CH.

  Further, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “1” is 87H01H, and the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “2” is 87H02H. Similarly, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “3” indicates 87H03H, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “4” is 87H04H, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “5” indicates 87H05H, and “6”. The final stop symbol right designation command indicating 87H06H, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating "7" is 87H07H, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating "8" is 87H08H, and the final stop symbol right designation command indicating "9" is 87H09H. It is. The final stop symbol right designation command indicating “red” is 87H0AH, the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “green” is 87H0BH, and the final stop symbol right designation command indicating “blue” is 87H0CH.

  Further, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “1” is a command 88H01H, and the last stop symbol designation command indicating “2” is 88H02H. Similarly, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “3” is 88H03H, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “4” is 88H04H, and the last stop symbol designation command indicating “5” is 88H05H, “6”. The last stop symbol designation command is 88H06H, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “7” is 88H07H, the last stop symbol designation command indicating “8” is 88H08H, and the last stop symbol designation command indicating “9” is 88H09H. It is.

  Thereafter, when the effect symbol stop designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 uses the input effect symbol stop designation command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the voice. Output to the lamp control CPU 34a.

The overall control CPU 37a uses the above control commands as control signals and outputs the signals via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 37a, in accordance with the output timing of the control signal, instructs the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control board 34 to read a control command constituting the control signal (INT signal or , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46.
(4-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 6, the display control board 33 includes the display control CPU 33a as “display control means”, and a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown) are connected to the display control CPU 33a. Has been. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 18, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. . For example, the display effect data includes information such as the timing to stop the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right, the timing to stop the last stop symbol left, middle, and right.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the display control CPU 33a stores the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the display RAM. It has become.

  When the temporary stop symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the temporary stop symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the temporary stop symbol right designation command is inputted from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the temporary stop symbol right designated by the command in the display RAM, and the temporary stop symbol middle designation command is inputted. Then, the temporary stop symbol designated by the command is stored in the display RAM.

  Further, when the final stop symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 6 stores the final stop symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the final stop symbol right designation command is inputted from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the final stop symbol right designated by the command in the display RAM, and the final stop symbol middle designation command is inputted. Then, the final stop symbol designated by the command is stored in the display RAM.

  Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, a plurality of types of the display in the effect table stored in the display ROM. One of the effect data is selected, and the selected display effect data is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command, the temporary stop symbol left, middle, right designation command, and display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display (such as a symbol combination game) based on the symbol signal.

Thereafter, when the production symbol stop designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the display control CPU 33a displays the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol stored in the display RAM input at the start of variation. Based on the display effect data, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the effect symbol E. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a performs control to stop the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 based on timing information for stopping the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol included in the display effect data. . Thereby, the designated effect symbol E is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.
(4-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 6, the voice / lamp control board 34 includes the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. The voice / lamp control CPU 34a includes a voice / lamp ROM (not shown) and a voice / lamp RAM (not shown). Is connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The sound / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to control the light output mode of the top lamp 16. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a displays the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. To come to remember.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a is configured to select a plurality of types in the effect table stored in the voice / lamp ROM based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. One of the light emission effect data is selected, and the selected light emission effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a variation pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 6 stores in the effect table stored in the voice / lamp ROM based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Any one of the plurality of types of sound effect data is selected, and the selected sound effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Thereafter, when the production symbol stop designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a instructs the top lamp 16 to stop the light emission and also instructs the speaker 17 to stop the voice output. ing.

  Next, processing performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S10 shown in FIG. 10, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. When the change pattern designation command is not input from the main CPU 31a (step S10: N), the overall control CPU 37a executes the process of step S10 again. Note that the process of step S10 is repeated until a variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a.

  Thereafter, when a change pattern designation command is input (step S10: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S20. In step S20, the overall control CPU 37a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S30.

  In step S30, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a special symbol designation command has been input from the main CPU 31a. When the special symbol designation command is not input from the main CPU 31a (step S30: N), the overall control CPU 37a performs the process of step S30 again.

  Thereafter, when a special symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a (step S30: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S40. In step S40, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S50.

  In step S50, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a change pattern for a big hit effect or a lose reach effect. When the variation pattern is for the big hit effect or the lose reach effect (step S50: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S60. On the other hand, when it is not the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the loss reach effect but the variation pattern for the loss effect (step S50: N), the overall control CPU 37a does not perform the processing of steps S60 to S120, but performs step S130. Move on to processing.

  In step S60, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern for the jackpot effect or the lose reach effect stored in the overall RAM 37c is a temporary stop pattern in which the effect symbol E is temporarily stopped. When it is a temporary stop pattern (step S60: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S70. On the other hand, if it is not a temporary stop pattern but a non-temporary stop pattern in which the production symbol E is not temporarily stopped (step S60: N), the overall control CPU 37a does not perform the processes of steps S70 to S120, but performs step S130. Move on to processing.

  In step S70, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for a big hit effect. When the variation pattern is for the big hit effect (step S70: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is for the lost reach production instead of the variation pattern for the big hit production (step S70: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S110.

  In step S110, the overall control CPU 37a reads the temporary stop symbol distribution random number value from the overall RAM 37c, and determines the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right based on the temporary stop symbol determination table (not shown). More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a displays the temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right, the left column display unit H1 and the right column display unit H2 are the same or the same group of symbols, and the middle column display unit H3 displays It determines so that it may become a different design from the parts H1 and H2. The overall control CPU 37a stores the data corresponding to the determined temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S100.

  In step S80, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is a specific symbol having a special symbol probability variation. If the symbol is a specific symbol (step S80: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S90. On the other hand, if it is not a specific symbol but a non-specific symbol that does not cause a special symbol probability variation (step S80: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S120.

  In step S90, the overall control CPU 37a becomes a specific symbol based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S40. Decide the temporary stop symbol left, middle, right. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbols left, middle, and right so that all the display portions H1 to H3 are the same or the same group of symbols. In addition, the overall control CPU 37a selects the first main symbol E1 displayed on at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right as specific symbols (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “9”, “ Red "," green "," blue "). The overall control CPU 37a stores the data corresponding to the determined temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S100.

  Further, in step S90, the overall control CPU 37a, based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S40, The temporary stop symbol left, middle and right are determined. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines the temporary stop symbols left, middle, and right so that all the display portions H1 to H3 are the same or the same group of symbols. In addition, the overall control CPU 37a sets the first main symbol E1 displayed on at least one of the temporary stop symbol left and right to be non-specific symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”). decide. The overall control CPU 37a stores the data corresponding to the determined temporary stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the process of step S100.

  In step S100, the overall control CPU 37a outputs to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 a temporary stop symbol designation command for designating the temporary stop symbol determined in the processes of steps S90, S110, and S120. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a designates a temporary stop symbol left designation command for designating a temporary stop symbol left, a temporary stop symbol right designation command for designating a temporary stop symbol right, and a temporary stop designating a temporary stop symbol inside The symbol designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a. Then, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S130.

  In step S130, the overall control CPU 37a performs the final stop symbol left based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S40. Determine the middle, right. For example, when the special symbol B1 is any one of “0” to “12” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a performs the final stop symbol left , Middle, and right are determined so that all the display portions H1 to H3 have the same or the same group of symbols. When the special symbol B1 is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern for the lost reach effect, the overall control CPU 37a sets the left stop symbol left, middle and right to the left. The column display unit H1 and the right column display unit H2 are determined to be the same or the same group of symbols, and the middle column display unit H3 is determined to be a different type of symbol from the display units H1 and H2. Further, when the special symbol B1 is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is a variation pattern for a loss effect, the overall control CPU 37a displays the left, middle and right symbols in the left column. The display unit H1 and the right column display unit H2 are determined so as not to have the same or the same group of symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the determined final stop symbol left, middle, and right in the overall RAM 37c.

  In subsequent step S140, the overall control CPU 37a sends a change pattern designation command for designating the change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c in the process of step S20 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34. Is output to the voice / lamp control CPU 34a, and the process proceeds to step S150.

  In step S150, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a final stop symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol determined in the process of step S130 to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and ends the processing here. . Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a specifies a final stop symbol left designation command for designating the final stop symbol left, a final stop symbol right designation command for designating the final stop symbol right, and a final stop designating the inside of the final stop symbol. The symbol designating command is output to the display control CPU 33a, and the processing here ends. Therefore, the display control CPU 33a can cause the symbol display device 18 to execute a display effect based on the input variation pattern designation command, temporary stop symbol designation command, and final stop symbol designation command.

  The overall control CPU 37a generates and outputs a temporary stop symbol designating command and a final stop symbol designating command, whereby various effects can be executed. Accordingly, a method for outputting the temporary stop symbol designation command and the final stop symbol designation command to execute various effects will be described below.

  For example, when the effect symbol E indicating “2” is temporarily stopped on the left column display portion H1, and the effect symbol E indicating “red” is temporarily stopped on the right column display portion H2, the overall control CPU 37a is formed. Generates and outputs a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H02H) indicating "2" and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H12H) from "red" to "2". When the effect symbol E indicating “red” is temporarily stopped on the left column display portion H1, and the effect symbol E indicating “2” is temporarily stopped on the right column display portion H2, the overall control CPU 37a is formed. Generates and outputs a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H12H) from “red” to “2” and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H02H) indicating “2”.

  In this way, the first main symbol E1 indicating “2” on one of the display portions H1 and H2 is temporarily stopped, and the second main symbol E2 indicating “red” on the other is temporarily stopped. The main symbol E2 is changed to the same symbol “2” as the first main symbol E1, and is finally stopped with the changed first main symbol E1 as the final stop symbol. The display control CPU 33a performs control to stop the first main symbol E1 and the second main symbol E2 based on timing information included in the display effect data stored in the display RAM. In this embodiment, when one of the two effect symbols E forming the reach is a kanji symbol such as “red”, the kanji symbol is changed to a numeric symbol and finally stopped. Therefore, the timing at which the kanji symbol (second main symbol E2) is first stopped within the same symbol variation time is set earlier than the timing at which the numerical symbol (first main symbol E1) is first stopped. . That is, when a reach is formed by a numerical design and a kanji design, the kanji design is temporarily stopped first. Then, at the same time as the numerical symbol is finally stopped, the kanji symbol is changed to the numerical symbol and finally stopped.

  When the effect symbol E indicating “green” is temporarily stopped on the left column display portion H1 and the right column display portion H2 to form a reach, the overall control CPU 37a performs the temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H0BH) indicating “green”. ) And a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H0BH) which is also “green”. In such a case, the second main symbol E2 indicating “green” on both the display portions H1 and H2 is temporarily stopped. In the subsequent production, the kanji symbol may be changed to a numerical symbol and finally stopped, or the kanji symbol may be finally stopped as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, immediately after the left column display portion H1 stops (so-called “wait for reach”), the state is always “wait for multiple faces”. Specifically, immediately after any of the symbols “2”, “5”, “7”, and “8” stops on the left column display portion H1, “same number” or “ The “red” symbol stops and waits for a reach to be formed. Immediately after any of the symbols “1”, “3”, and “4” is stopped on the left column display portion H1, the symbol “same number” or “green” is stopped on the right column display portion H2. It will be in the state of "waiting for 2 sides" waiting for reach to be formed. Further, immediately after the symbol “6” or “9” stops on the left column display portion H1, the symbol “same number” or “blue” stops on the right column display portion H2 and a reach is formed. It will be in the state of "waiting for 2 sides" to wait. That is, immediately after the numerical symbol stops in the left column display portion H1, the state is always “waiting for two faces”.

  On the other hand, the state of “waiting” differs depending on the type of the Kanji symbol immediately after the Kanji symbol stops in the left column display portion H1. For example, immediately after the “red” symbol is stopped on the left column display portion H1, any of the symbols “2”, “5”, “7”, “8”, and “red” is displayed on the right column display portion H2. A state of “waiting for 5 sides” is awaited for the stop and the formation of reach. Immediately after the “green” symbol stops on the left column display portion H1, any one of the symbols “1”, “3”, “4”, and “green” stops on the right column display portion H2 and reach. Is in a “waiting for 4 sides” state. Further, immediately after the “blue” symbol stops on the left column display portion H1, a reach is formed if any of the symbols “6”, “9”, and “blue” stops on the right column display portion H2. It will be in the state of “waiting for 3 sides”. Accordingly, the reliability that is reached when the Kanji symbol (second main symbol E2) is stopped on the left column display portion H1 is reached when the numerical symbol (first main symbol E1) is stopped on the left column display portion H1. It is higher than the reliability.

  In this embodiment, for example, the symbol “1” stops on the left column display portion H1, the symbol “2” stops on the middle column display portion H3, and the symbol “3” stops on the right column display portion H2. This is an opportunity to develop into a reach. If the chance ends without developing into super reach (so-called gas end), the overall control CPU 37a sets the final stop symbol left designation command (86H01H) to be “1” and “2”. A final stop symbol designation command (88H02H) and a final stop symbol right designation command (87H03H) which are "3" are generated and output. In this case, the first main symbol E1 indicating “1” on the left column display portion H1 is finally stopped, the first main symbol E1 indicating “2” on the middle column display portion H3 is finally stopped, and the right column is displayed. The second main symbol E2 indicating “3” on the display H2 is finally stopped.

  Further, when the chance chance develops into super reach and the final stop is made with a combination of lost symbols, the overall control CPU 37a first sets a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H01H) that becomes "1" and a temporary that becomes "2". A stop symbol middle designation command (85H02H) and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H03H) of “3” are generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol middle designation command (88H08H) that becomes “8”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output. If it does in this way, after production design E temporarily stops in each display part H1-H3 by the symbol combination of "1, 2, 3", it finally stops by the symbol combination of "7, 8, 7".

  Further, when the chance chance develops into super reach and the final stop is made with the jackpot symbol combination, the overall control CPU 37a first makes a provisional stop symbol left designation command (83H01H) that becomes “1” and a provisional symbol that becomes “2”. A stop symbol middle designation command (85H02H) and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H03H) of “3” are generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H07H) that becomes “7”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output. If it does in this way, after the temporary stop by the symbol combination of the design symbol "1, 2, 3" on each display part H1-H3, it will finally stop by the symbol combination of "7, 7, 7".

  For example, after the reach is formed (2, ↓, 2) with the effect symbol E indicating “2”, the reach symbol is promoted (7, ↓, 7) to the effect symbol E indicating “7”, and the design is lost. In the case of final stop with the combination (7, 6, 7), the overall control CPU 37a first makes a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H02H) that becomes “2” and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H02H) that becomes “2”. ) And output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H06H) that becomes “6”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output.

  In addition, after the reach is formed (2, ↓, 2) with the production symbol E indicating “2”, the reach symbol is promoted to “7” (7, ↓, 7), and the jackpot symbol combination (7, 7) 7), the overall control CPU 37a first executes a temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H02H) which becomes “2” and a temporary stop symbol right designation command (84H02H) which becomes the temporary stop symbol “2”. Is generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H07H) that becomes “7”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output.

  It should be noted that promotion effects such as re-drawing that have been conventionally performed can be easily executed by using the temporary stop symbol designation command and the final stop symbol designation command. For example, when a jackpot symbol combination consisting of non-specific symbols (eg, “4, 4, 4”) is derived and then promoted to a jackpot symbol combination consisting of specific symbols (eg, “7, 7, 7”) explain. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a firstly sets the temporary stop symbol left designation command (83H04H) to be “4”, the temporary stop symbol middle designation command (85H04H) to be “4”, and the temporary stop symbol to be “4”. A right designation command (84H04H) is generated and output. Next, the overall control CPU 37a designates a final stop symbol left designation command (86H07H) that becomes “7”, a final stop symbol designation command (88H07H) that becomes “7”, and a final stop symbol right designation that becomes “7”. A command (87H07H) is generated and output.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, not only the first main symbol E1 but also the second main symbol E2 and the sub symbol E3 are used as the effect symbol E displayed on the symbol display device 18. Thereby, since the kind of production | presentation symbol E increases and by extension the kind of game production also increases, the interest of a game can be improved. Moreover, not only when the same first main symbol E1 stops on the display portions H1 and H2, respectively, but also on the display portions H1 and H2, the first main symbol E1 and the sub displayed along with the first main symbol E1. Reach is also formed when the second main symbol E2 that coincides with the symbol E3 stops. As a result, since the types of reach, that is, the types of game effects increase, the interest of the game can be improved with certainty.

  (2) In the present embodiment, not only when the same first main symbol E1 (or second main symbol E2) is displayed on the display portions H1 and H2, but also on the display portions H1 and H2 with the first main symbol E1. The reach is also formed when the second main symbol E2 that matches the sub symbol E3 displayed with the first main symbol E1 is displayed. Thereby, the symbol display device 18 of the present embodiment has a plurality of effective lines and forms a plurality of reach (so-called double reach or triple reach) even though there is only one effective line capable of forming reach. It has the same function as possible pachinko machines. For this reason, the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) In the prior art described in Patent Document 2, by stopping the group symbol (sub symbol E3 in this embodiment) first, the identification symbol (main symbols E1, E2 in this embodiment) to be stopped later is played. It is only a notice to the person. In this case, the interest in the notice is reduced as the player gets used to the game, so that the interest of the game is likely to decrease. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the symbol combination is derived by relating the main symbols E1 and E2 and the sub symbol E3 in a complicated manner. As a result, since the player can always have an interest in the symbol combination, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  (4) In the present embodiment, functions as “first reach forming means” and “second reach forming means” are provided not in the main CPU 31a but in the overall control CPU 37a. For this reason, although there are many types of game effects, the burden on the main CPU 31a can be reduced. Moreover, the production symbol E (temporary stop symbol left, middle, right and final stop symbol left, middle, right) is generated not by the main CPU 31a but by the overall control CPU 37a. For this reason, the burden on the main CPU 31a can be further reduced.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern for the lose reach effect and the jackpot effect distributed in the variation pattern distribution table is composed of a temporary stop pattern and a non-temporary stop pattern. The overall control CPU 37a outputs the temporary stop pattern or the non-temporary stop pattern input from the main CPU 31a as it is to the display control CPU 33a as a control command (variation pattern designation command). However, the variation pattern for the lost reach effect and the big hit effect may not be divided into the temporary stop pattern and the non-temporary stop pattern. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a changes the variation pattern input from the main CPU 31a to the first effect pattern having the same function as the temporary stop pattern or the second effect pattern having the same function as the non-temporary stop pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the first effect pattern or the second effect pattern as a control command to the display control CPU 33a.

  In the above embodiment, a temporary stop symbol designation command (for example, a temporary stop symbol designation command that changes from “red” to “2”) and a final stop symbol designation command that are changed from the second main symbol E2 to the first main symbol E1. (For example, the final stop symbol designating command “2”) is output, so that the second main symbol E2 before the change and the first main symbol E1 after the change are displayed. However, the temporary stop symbol designation command for changing from the second main symbol E2 to the first main symbol E1 (for example, the temporary stop symbol designation command from “red” to “2”) is output, and the second before the change is output. The main symbol E2 and the changed first main symbol E1 may be displayed. When the changed first main symbol E1 becomes a non-specific symbol (for example, “2”), a final stop symbol designation command that becomes a specific symbol (for example, a final stop symbol designation command that becomes “1”) is output. Can be seen as if they were promoted.

  In the above embodiment, when the reach is formed by the second main symbol E2 (“red”, “green”, “blue”), the overall control CPU 37a then forms the second main symbol E2 that forms the reach. The first main symbol E1 with a sub symbol E3 different from the above is stopped in the middle row display portion H3 to cause a lost gaming state. However, the overall control CPU 37a stops the second main symbol E2, which is different from the second main symbol E2 forming the reach at that time, in the middle row display portion H3, thereby causing a lost gaming state. Also good. In this case, a plurality of types of second main symbols E2 appear in the middle row display portion H3.

  The overall control CPU 37a of the above embodiment performs the control to temporarily stop and finally stop the effect symbol E, but may perform the control to make a final stop by further re-drawing. In this case, in addition to the temporary stop symbol left, middle and right designation commands and the final stop symbol left, middle and right designation commands, the fixed stop symbol left, middle and right designation commands are required.

  Next, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the first main symbol stops first, and the second main symbol belonging to the same group as the first stopped first main symbol is second A gaming machine comprising reach notification control means for performing control to notify the establishment of reach when stopped.

  (2) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the plurality of first main symbols is a number symbol indicating a number, and the plurality of second main symbols and the sub symbol are characters different from numbers. A gaming machine characterized by being a character design.

The schematic front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a large sized decorative member. The table | surface which shows the relationship between a special design and a production design. The table which shows the scroll order of a 1st main symbol and a 2nd main symbol. The table which shows the group which consists of a 1st main symbol and a 2nd main symbol. The block diagram for demonstrating the connection relation of a main control board and another board | substrate. The block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a main control board and a general control board. The table which shows the scroll order when reach is formed with the 2nd main symbol. A table showing the contents of the temporary stop symbol designation command and the final stop symbol designation command. The flowchart which shows the process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board.

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10 ... Pachinko machine 18 as game machine ... Symbol display device 31a ... Main CPU as game control means
33a ... Display control CPU as display control means
37a: General CPU as game control means, first reach forming means and second reach forming means
E ... Production design E1 ... 1st main design E2 ... 2nd main design E3 ... Sub design H1 ... Left column display unit H2 as first display unit ... Right column display unit H3 as second display unit ... Third display unit Middle column display as

Claims (2)

A symbol display device for playing a symbol combination game in which a symbol combination is derived by varying a plurality of types of effect symbols on the first display unit, the second display unit, and the third display unit, and the entire gaming machine is controlled. In a gaming machine comprising: a game control means for outputting a control command for display; and a display control means for performing control for causing the symbol display device to execute the symbol combination game based on the control command.
The plurality of types of effect symbols are composed of a plurality of first main symbols composed of predetermined identifiers and a plurality of second main symbols composed of identifiers different in type from the plurality of first main symbols,
The plurality of first main symbols are displayed on the symbol display device with sub-designs each having the same type of identifier as the plurality of second main symbols, while the plurality of second main symbols are Displayed on the symbol display device without a symbol,
A plurality of groups consisting of a predetermined second main symbol and a first main symbol having a sub symbol matching the second main symbol are configured,
The game control means includes
First reach forming means for controlling to form a reach when the same first main symbol is stopped on the first and second display portions of the three display portions;
The first main symbol and the second main symbol that coincides with the sub symbol displayed along with the first main symbol are stopped on the first and second stop portions of the three display portions, respectively. And a second reach forming means for controlling the formation of the reach ,
The timing at which the second main symbol is first stopped within the symbol variation time from when the first display unit of the three display units starts to change to when the third display unit stops is the first timing. It is set earlier than the timing to stop the main symbol first,
The gaming machine, wherein the second reach forming means performs control to stop the first main symbol or the second main symbol based on a set timing .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of first main symbols belonging to each group is different for each group.

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