JP5158181B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine of the pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known.

  In this pachinko machine, according to the fixed display pattern (stop pattern) at the time of variable display stop on the variable display device, the “special game state (big win state)” that reaches the player's advantageous state after reaching the reach state, reach A “release reach state” that does not become a special game state after passing through a state, or a “release state” that does not go through a reach state and does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol for generating a special game state, a release reach symbol for generating a release reach, and a release symbol for generating a release state.

  In the pachinko machine as described above, the game situation that changes according to the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating slot, etc.), and is variably displayed from the main board. Various commands are transmitted to the control board of the apparatus. As the command, there is information on a stop symbol selected in accordance with the game situation on the main board side from the special game symbol (big hit symbol), the miss reach symbol, and the miss symbol. In addition, the command includes information on a reach pattern when a reach effect is performed, information on notification of a jackpot, information on a re-change effect, and the like. In addition, the command includes information on the symbol variation time (time from the start of variation until stop display), information on reach production time, information on various notification times such as jackpots, and information on re-variation time There is also a wide variety of information.

  Then, on the variable display device side based on various commands, the variable display of the symbol is started, the variable display and the effect display related thereto are performed for a predetermined time, and then the selected stop symbol is displayed on the variable display device. Stopped display. In synchronization with this stop, a confirmation command is output from the main board to the control board of the variable display device.

  Then, the special gaming state described above is generated on the condition that the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, a symbol of a slotted pattern) such as “7”, “7”, “7” or the like. More specifically, the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the game is opened, a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player by winning the game balls at the big prize opening.

However, the prior art has the following problems. That is, in the conventional, fluctuation mode, depending on the effect contents, etc., the command diverse, it is necessary to output to the variable display device. As a result, the number of commands is significantly increased, and the control contents are complicated.

The present invention was made in view of the above SL illustrated problems such as its purpose, in the gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the main control unit capable of gaming machine be simplified control content of Is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
A main control unit that performs main control;
In a gaming machine comprising a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit,
The display control unit determines at least a display time and a display symbol based on a display control command from the main control unit, and performs a variable display so as to execute a variable display according to the determined display time and the display symbol. Fluctuation start means for starting, and fluctuation end means for ending the fluctuation display started by the fluctuation start means,
The display control unit further includes:
When the first display time is determined as the display time by the variation start means, and the first display symbol is determined as the display symbol, the display control unit selects and executes the display pattern,
The variation display is started by the variation start means, and a display symbol different from the first display symbol is temporarily displayed and swung at a first timing which is a timing before the first display time elapses. The first display symbol is displayed when the first display time has elapsed after the second variation display is performed from the re-variation start timing which is a timing after the first timing and before the first display time has elapsed. A first pattern for confirming and displaying
The variation display is started by the variation start means, and a display symbol different from the first display symbol is temporarily displayed and swung at a second timing different from the first timing and before the re-variation start timing. Then, after performing a variation display again from the re-variation start timing, and having a second pattern for confirming and displaying the first display symbol when the first display time has elapsed,
In the first pattern, the variation display speed is set to be lower than that at the third timing after the re-variation start timing,
In the second pattern, the speed of the variable display is set to be lower than before at the fourth timing before the third timing.
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible in the gaming machine such as a pachinko machine to achieve simplification of the control contents.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation state of the symbol sequence in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot alerting | reporting screen in a display part. (A) is a normal reach state in the display unit, (b) is a grip reach state, (c) is a stocking reach state, and (d) is a delivery reach state. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a main board | substrate and a variable display apparatus. It is a table which shows the relationship of the time data and pattern with respect to the pattern code memorize | stored in program ROM of a variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the table AD which shows the relationship of the fluctuation pattern with respect to a count value. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the output timing etc. of the command with respect to progress of time. It is a table which shows the relationship of the time data with respect to the pattern code memorize | stored in program ROM of the variable display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment, and a fluctuation pattern. 14 is a timing chart for explaining command output timing with respect to the passage of time in the third embodiment.

  Means 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information on the display unit, and a predetermined display in order to stop the variability display of the identification information after a predetermined time and to make a fixed display with the predetermined identification information based on occurrence of a predetermined trigger. Format output means for outputting the format to the variable display device, and the variable display device switches the variation mode of the identification information at least once between the occurrence of the predetermined trigger and the fixed display. In addition, a gaming machine comprising control means that can change the switching timing.

  According to the above means, a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device. In addition, the format output means outputs a predetermined format to the variable display device based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger, and based on this, the variation display of the identification information is stopped after a predetermined time, and the fixed display is performed with the predetermined identification information. Be made. In the above means, the control means of the variable display device can change the variation mode of the identification information at least once and change the timing of the change between the occurrence of the predetermined trigger and the fixed display. Therefore, even if the predetermined format output by the format output means is simple, it is difficult for the player to foresee predetermined identification information to be confirmed and displayed after a predetermined time.

  Mean 2. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information on the display unit, and a predetermined display in order to stop the variability display of the identification information after a predetermined time and to make a fixed display with the predetermined identification information based on occurrence of a predetermined trigger Format output means for outputting the format to the variable display device, and the variable display device sequentially outputs a plurality of variation patterns each having a different variation mode between the occurrence of the predetermined trigger and the final display. A gaming machine comprising a control means for performing change display of the identification information based on execution and changing each change period based on each change pattern. According to the above means, the control means of the variable display device displays the variation of the identification information based on a plurality of variation patterns each having a different variation mode between the occurrence of a predetermined trigger and the fixed display. Each fluctuation period based on the fluctuation pattern can be changed. For this reason, even if the predetermined format output by the format output means is simple, it is difficult for the player to foresee predetermined identification information to be confirmed and displayed after a predetermined time.

Means 3. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the display unit;
A format output means for outputting a predetermined format to the variable display device in order to stop the variable display of the identification information after a predetermined time based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger and to make a fixed display with the predetermined identification information; and The variable display device performs variable display of the identification information based on sequentially executing a plurality of variation patterns having different variation modes between the occurrence of the predetermined trigger and the fixed display, A gaming machine comprising control means for changing a ratio of each fluctuation period based on each fluctuation pattern. According to the above means, the control means of the variable display device displays the variation of the identification information based on a plurality of variation patterns each having a different variation mode between the occurrence of a predetermined trigger and the fixed display, The ratio of each fluctuation period based on each fluctuation pattern can be changed. For this reason, even if the predetermined format output by the format output means is simple, or even if the variable display period is constant, the predetermined identification information that is finalized and displayed after the predetermined time is played. It becomes difficult for the person to foresee.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the control means adjusts so that a period from the occurrence of the predetermined trigger until the identification information is stopped becomes constant at the time of the variable display. A featured gaming machine.

  Means 5. 4. A gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the change by the control means is a change in accordance with identification information that is confirmed and displayed.

  Means 6. In any one of means 1 to 5, the predetermined trigger is command information for starting a change in the identification information in a stopped state of the identification information.

  Mean 7 In any one of the means 1 to 6, the predetermined trigger is command information for starting re-change from the pseudo stop of the identification information in the non-deterministic display state of the identification information. According to the above means, it is difficult for the player to foresee predetermined identification information to be confirmed and displayed even when re-change of identification information is started.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein a special gaming state occurrence advantageous to the player can be recognized at the start of re-variation of the identification information. According to the above means, since the player can recognize the occurrence of the special gaming state, he can enjoy the re-variation with a margin.

  Means 9. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined format includes time information.

  Means 10. The game machine according to claim 9, further comprising a confirmation signal output means for outputting a confirmation signal to the variable display device so as to be synchronized with the timing of the confirmation display based on the time information. According to the above means, the confirmation signal output means outputs a confirmation signal to synchronize with the timing of the confirmation display based on the time information.

  Means 11. In the means 9 or 10, the time information is determined in accordance with predetermined identification information that is confirmed and displayed. According to the above means, since the time information is determined according to the predetermined identification information that is fixedly displayed, appropriate fluctuations and effects according to the identification information that is fixedly displayed are performed.

  Means 12. In any one of means 1 to 11, the variation mode includes a variation speed. According to the above means, the timing at which the fluctuation speed changes is switched, and the above action is more reliably achieved.

  Means 13. In any one of means 1 to 12, the variation mode includes the number of variations of identification information per unit time.

  Means 14. In any one of the means 1 to 13, the variation mode includes a mode (for example, swinging) that is not actually varied.

  Means 15. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the variation mode includes a mode (for example, an ultra-high-speed variation mode) in which it is difficult for the player to identify the identification information.

  Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 15, the control means adjusts at least the period or ratio of the variation mode immediately before the confirmation display. According to the above means, at least the period of the variation mode immediately before the confirmation display is adjusted, so even if the player foreseen, it will be overturned immediately before, and the control will be significant. .

  Means 17. In any one of the means 1 to 16, the variable display device displays the pseudo identification information on the display unit and the pseudo identification information is displayed before the confirmation display after the predetermined trigger occurs. Display control means for performing a predetermined effect display between the display and the final display, and the display control means adjusts the timing for displaying the pseudo identification information and the period for performing the predetermined effect display. A gaming machine characterized by being capable. According to the above means, even if the predetermined format output by the format output means is simple, the player feels uncomfortable by the control by the pseudo identification information display control means and the effect display control means on the variable display device side. Can be avoided.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the predetermined effect display is performed by displaying the pseudo identification information in a swinging state, a vibration state, a shape change state, a fine movement state, or a stopped state. According to the above means, since the pseudo identification information is displayed in a swinging state, a vibration state, a shape change state, a fine movement state or a stopped state, some players notice that it has not yet been completely displayed at this point. In some cases, further fluctuations are expected, and the thickness of the game increases.

  Means 19. In the means 17 or 18, the variable display device includes an effect display means for performing an effect display different from the change display of the identification information before the pseudo identification information is displayed after the occurrence of the predetermined trigger. A gaming machine characterized by having. According to the above means, the effect display means performs an effect display different from the variation display of the identification information before the pseudo identification information is displayed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the effect display, and the effect display time and the like can be adjusted as appropriate, so that the effect can be executed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Means 20. In the means 19, the effect display means performs a reach effect display for amplifying expectation.

  Means 21. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 20, wherein the format output based on the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is one group per occurrence of the trigger. According to the above means, since only one group of styles is output per occurrence of an opportunity, the control contents of the style output means can be reliably simplified.

  Means 22. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein the predetermined format also includes information (symbol information) related to predetermined identification information to be confirmed and displayed. According to the above means, information relating to the predetermined identification information to be confirmed and displayed is also output to the variable display device.

  Means 23. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein the predetermined format includes information relating to a variable display pattern (variable display pattern information). According to the above means, information on the variable display pattern is also output to the variable display device.

  Means 24. The game machine according to claim 23, wherein the variation display pattern includes a plurality of reach effect patterns.

  Means 25. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, further comprising voice control means capable of switching a voice notification mode in synchronization with a change by the control means.

  Means 26. The gaming machine according to claim 25, wherein the voice control means switches a voice notification mode based on a command from the control means of the variable display device.

  Means 27. A game machine according to any one of means 1 to 26, further comprising a decoration display device control means capable of switching a notification mode by a decoration display device (for example, a lamp) in synchronism with a change by the control means.

  Means 28. The gaming machine according to claim 27, wherein the decoration display device control means switches a notification mode by the decoration display device based on a command from the control means of the variable display device.

  Means 29. In a gaming machine including a main control unit that performs main control and a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit, the display control unit receives a display control command from the main control unit. Based on a start control means for starting display control until the end, and an end control means for ending display control by the start control means based on a display control command from the main control unit, and The start control means determines at least a display time and a fixed display symbol based on the display control command, starts display control according to the determined display time and the fixed display symbol, and performs non-display during the display control. A gaming machine characterized in that the mode of the symbol in the confirmed display state is switched at least once and the switching timing can be changed. According to the above means, the display control unit performs display control based on a command from the main control unit that performs main control. In the above means, the start control unit of the display control unit starts display control until the end based on the display control command from the main control unit. In other words, when there is a display control command from the main control unit, display control until the display control unit itself ends is started. Further, the end control means of the display control unit ends the display control by the start control means based on the display control command from the main control unit. For this reason, on the main board side, display control is performed on the display control unit side only by outputting a display control command at the start and end of display control. Further, at least the display time and the display symbol are determined by the start control means based on the display control command, and the display control is started according to the determined display time and display symbol. Furthermore, the design of the symbol in the non-deterministic display state during display control is switched at least once, and the switching timing is changed. In this case, it becomes difficult to foresee the confirmed display symbol.

  Means 30. The game machine according to claim 29, wherein the start control means temporarily displays a symbol when the determined display time substantially elapses. According to the above means, the symbol is temporarily displayed by the start control means when the determined display time has substantially passed.

  Means 31. The gaming machine according to claim 30, wherein when the display symbol satisfies a predetermined condition, the timing for temporarily displaying the symbol is advanced by a predetermined period. According to the above means, when the determined display symbol satisfies the predetermined condition, the time when the symbol is temporarily displayed is advanced by a predetermined period. Accordingly, separate display control can be performed from the temporary display until the display time ends.

  Means 32. In any one of means 29 to 31, the display control includes a variable display pattern.

  Means 33. In the means 32, the start control means includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of variable display patterns.

  Means 34. In the means 32 or 33, the variation display pattern includes a variation mode of a symbol.

  Means 35. The gaming machine according to claim 34, wherein the symbol variation mode includes a variation rate.

  Means 36. In any one of means 29 to 35, the start control means starts one of a plurality of display controls according to the determined display time. According to the above means, any of a plurality of display controls corresponding to the determined display time is executed by the start control means. This increases the thickness of the game content.

  Means 37. The game machine according to any one of means 29 to 36, wherein the start control means starts one of a plurality of display controls corresponding to the determined one display time. According to the above means, even in one display time, a plurality of display controls are performed, and the thickness of the game content is increased.

  Means 38. In any one of the means 29 to 37, the main control unit transmits the display control command to the start control unit of the display control unit when a predetermined condition related to the symbol variation display is satisfied. A featured gaming machine.

  Means 39. In any one of the means 29 to 38, a display control command from the main control unit for ending the display control by the start control unit is transmitted to the display control unit in synchronization with a timing at which the display control is ended. A gaming machine characterized by being made.

  Means 40. A gaming machine according to any one of means 29 to 39, further comprising voice control means capable of switching a voice notification mode in synchronization with the change of the switching timing.

  Means 41. The gaming machine according to claim 40, wherein the voice control means switches a voice notification mode based on a command from the display control unit.

  Means 42. In any one of the means 29 to 41, there is further provided a decoration display device control means capable of switching a notification mode by a decoration display device (for example, a lamp) in synchronization with the change of the switching timing. .

  Means 43. The gaming machine according to claim 42, wherein the decoration display device control means switches a notification mode by the decoration display device based on a command from the display control unit.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) is embodied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame and a front frame that is provided at the front of the outer frame and that can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be opened and closed. A game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (the back of the glass door frame, the inside of the outer frame). The game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like. These rails guide the game ball 5 launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and an upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame. On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame, a lower saucer is provided at a position below the upper saucer, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation port 3 and a prize winning port 4. The operation port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 7 is provided in the back of the grand prize winning opening 4, a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 9 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning path 9. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is actuated by a special prize opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special prize opening 4 to open and close the special prize opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is in an excited state, the shutter 11 is inclined substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is energized, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the winning path 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 open, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) (= liquid crystal monitor), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of the left symbol sequence 14, the middle symbol sequence 15, and the right symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. The display unit 13a is provided with a display area constituting a jackpot line in the lower part thereof.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 51 has four holding lamps 52 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 53 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions.

  Further, a pair of passage gates 54 are disposed on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “ 7 "), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning to the operation port 3 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the passage gate 54 up to four times, and the hold lamp 52 displays the hold number. Accordingly, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and as long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 remains in the passing gate 54. Even if it does not pass through, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated as many times as the number of holdings.

  Each symbol row 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols 17A to 17L as identification information, as shown in FIGS. Each of the symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture of a fish or the like on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". The numbers are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, “1” is a picture of “Thailand”, “2” is a picture of “quail”, “3” is a picture of “kappa”, “4” is a picture of flounder, and “5” is a picture of "Purin" picture, "Roku" picture of "Sazae", "Seven" picture of "Girl", "Eight" picture of "Octopus", "Kine" picture of "Fox" , "Ten" is a picture of "whale", "11" is a picture of "bamboo shoot", and "12" is a picture of "crab". These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, symbols 17A to 17L displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotating tables in the sushi restaurant are displayed so as to be rotatable together with the table. In addition, for the convenience of rotation display, in addition to the symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17L unrelated to the jackpot line are displayed on each symbol row 14 to 16. (For example, symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, symbols 17A to 17L that have already been arranged to the jackpot line, and the like). However, it is not limited to such a display mode, and for example, a mode in which one symbol 17A to 17L is displayed in each symbol row 14 to 16 may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display unit 13 a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. . Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a, and notifies the player again when a jackpot state occurs. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state. Specifically, when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L displayed is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 17L of the same type are jackpots. There are cases where the combinations of the symbols 17A to 17L when arranged along the line (for example, the symbols 17A of "one", "one", and "one" as shown in the figure). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit (of course, the big hit state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot line is positioned so as to extend in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17B of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped on the same line. 17L is a symbol 17A with “1” attached thereto.

  As described above, in the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit In addition to those that become a state, those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”) are included. Furthermore, in a state where the same types of symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol sequences fluctuate all at once, and thereafter the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol sequences 14 to 16 stop simultaneously ( (Also referred to as full rotation reach).

  Furthermore, in addition to the symbol variation in each of the symbol sequences 14 to 16 described above, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a character is displayed on the display unit 13a separately from the symbols 17A to 17L. The character in the present embodiment is set so that the sushi restaurant source GC is mainly displayed.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 5, “normal reach (see FIG. 5A)”, “grip reach (see FIG. 5B)”, “purchase reach (see FIG. 5C)”, “Delivery delivery (see FIG. 5D)” is set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. In “Super Reach”, the expected value of jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern. These reach patterns are determined based on a reach type determination counter set on the variable display device 13 side. Note that the processing operations (production contents) and the like of each reach pattern are not characteristic portions of the present embodiment, and thus further description thereof will be omitted.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the operation port 3 during this variation display In the same manner as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the special symbol display device 13, holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are incorporated above the display unit 13a. The number of the hold lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum hold number (in this case, 4). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  In addition to this, various other lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lighting members and the like can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes a through switch 20, an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation. 23 etc. are respectively attached. The through switch 20 detects the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 54, and the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Further, the V zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V zone 8 among the big winning openings 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the big winning opening 4 of the game balls 5.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the special symbol display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. In order to drive and control the blades 6 and the like, a control device (main board) 24 as a main control unit is provided. The control device 24 includes a main control unit including a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, a symbol random number area, a stop symbol area, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, there is a mode switching control as one of the controls by the CPU (main board 24). In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) are prepared as game modes (game states). In other words, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300 and a probability change mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that. .

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operation port 3 is increased. , (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbol display device 13 variations of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a, and (5) a big hit probability is higher than that in the normal mode. However, in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these ( Of (1) to (5), only (5) is executed, that is, only that the jackpot probability is increased.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the jackpot state ends, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the determined display symbols 17A to 17L (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is reached are odd numbers ("one", "three", "five", "seven", "nine"). , “11”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, and the confirmed display symbols 17A to 17H (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is entered are even numbers (“2”, In the case of “4”, “6”, “8”, “ten”, “12”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the normal mode. Therefore, it can be said that the values of the symbols 17A to 17L finally finalized are different depending on the types of the symbols 17A to 17L.

  In the present embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed, a re-variation process (re-lottery process) that varies in a state where all the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned may be performed. This is a case in which when all symbols are stopped and displayed, it is a symbol that generates a jackpot state, and as described above, even numbers (“two”, “four”, “six”, “eight” ”,“ Ten ”,“ Twelve ”), and display the variable again to display odd numbers (“ One ”,“ Three ”,“ Five ”,“ Seven ”,“ Nine ”, An apparent chance for the player is given so that an opportunity to be confirmed and displayed with the symbol “11”) is given. This process is executed only when a big hit occurs and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Of course, even when the re-variation process is performed, there may be a case where the final display is performed with an even number of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, not only the main substrate 24 but the control substrate of the variable display device 13 is mainly configured to control various displays on the display unit 13a. Here, the electrical configuration of the variable display device 13 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the variable display device 13 (display control unit) is based on an interface 81 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 24, a control program stored in a program ROM 82, and various information. CPU 83 for generating screen configuration information such as normal fluctuation, reach state and jackpot notification state, work RAM 84 for temporarily storing processing results in CPU 83, and video for storing screen configuration information generated by CPU 83 A RAM 85 and a display unit (liquid crystal monitor) 13a that takes out image data from the image data ROM 86 based on the screen configuration information of the video RAM 85 and displays an image of the entire screen such as normal fluctuation, reach state, jackpot notification state, and the like. Yes.

  The interface 81 receives a command transmitted from the main board 24. These commands are stored in the command buffer area 84 a provided in the work RAM 84 by the CPU 83.

  The CPU 83 operates according to a control program stored in the program RAM 82. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and stored in the work RAM 84. By executing the task, screen configuration information such as normal fluctuation, reach state and jackpot state is generated in the work RAM 84, and this screen configuration information is written in the video RAM 85. The screen configuration information is displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display). Monitor) 13a is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC).

  The work RAM 84 includes a command buffer area 84a for storing commands from the main board 24, a task buffer area 84b for storing generated tasks, and a design image instruction during normal fluctuation or reach state. In addition, a sprite chain region 84c is set in which information is stored in order to write the arrangement position, display priority order, and the like to the video RAM 85 at once.

  The VDP 87 is an image data processor that performs image processing including a so-called spride circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like. That is, based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 85, the image data stored in the image data ROM 86 is called up and an image for display on the screen is generated. This generated image is output to the display unit 13a. The image data ROM 86 stores various images such as so-called background images, images of the symbols 17A to 17L, and character images.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. When the control device (main board 24) detects that the game ball 5 has won the operation port 3 on the basis of the detection signal from the operation port switch 21, the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18a. 18d (for example, the third holding lamp 18c when the two holding lamps 18a and 18b have been turned on until then) is turned on, and the value of the holding counter is incremented by "1". However, the case where the hold lamps 18a to 18d are all lit is excluded.

  The control device (main board) 24 stores the values (data) of counters such as an internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, outreach symbol counter, outlier symbol counter and the like in each random number area. Then, at a predetermined timing (when the symbol variation has not been performed so far, promptly, and when the symbol variation or big hit control has been performed until then, the predetermined variation is made after the variation is completed. After a lapse of time (several seconds), the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18d are turned off, the value of the holding counter is decremented, and the symbol variation is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.

  At this time, the main board 24 outputs (transmits) a display command as a display control command to the variable display device 13 in the case of the change. The display command includes (1) time information indicating that the symbols 17A to 17L are to be fixedly displayed after a predetermined time from the start of variation, display pattern information suggesting variation patterns represented by each reach pattern, and (2 ) Symbol information indicating which symbol 17A to 17L is to be confirmed and displayed is included. Here, the symbol information includes jackpot symbols, missed reach symbols, missed symbols, which are determined based on the above-described internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, missed reach symbol counter, missed symbol counter, etc. It is.

  The display command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration and is sequentially transmitted to the variable display device 13 side sequentially. Of the display command having a 2-byte configuration, the first byte of the display command is configured by keyword information indicating what information is to be transmitted. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the display command transmitted first is display pattern information. In this case, the first byte is configured by keyword information indicating that display pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a pattern code such as “01”, “02”, etc. It is composed of information. Here, the pattern code information such as “01”, “02”, and the like is time information suggesting the content such as “10 seconds” or “40 seconds” as the symbol variation time. It consists of information suggesting a fluctuation pattern such as executing a fluctuation pattern (or any one of fluctuation pattern groups).

  Further, the symbol information that is subsequently transmitted is the symbol information. That is, when the symbols of the three symbol rows 14 to 16 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, the display command to be transmitted second after the display pattern information is first. As the symbol information, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol column 14 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information that suggests the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. . As the symbol information that is the third display command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that symbol information in the right symbol column 16 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests. At the same time, as the symbol information that is the fourth display command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the middle symbol sequence 15 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests symbols. In this way, three pieces of display information related to the confirmed symbol are transmitted continuously. In other words, when the symbol changes once, data having a 2-byte structure is transmitted byte by byte, so that a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.

  In the above embodiment, symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol columns 14 to 16 is transmitted. For example, when nine symbols need to be confirmed and displayed, Even if the number of symbols is appropriately changed, such as 1 × 2 + 9 × 2 = 20 times of data transmission, it can be applied.

  On the other hand, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 that has received a group of display commands (a group of data sent in response to one symbol variation) starts symbol variation based on the command, and first, until the pseudo stop is reached. During this time, various effects based on the variation pattern are performed. As the production, for example, reach production is mainly cited.

  Of the display commands, based on the display pattern information, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variation patterns with reference to a table as shown in FIG. At the same time, an effect based on the determined pattern is executed for the number of seconds of the time data from the start of change to the final display. In the example shown here, the program ROM 82 of the variable display device 13 stores four tables (table A to table D) shown in FIG. 8 in addition to the table shown in FIG. For example, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “01”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “5 seconds”, and the pattern information that the table A in FIG. Variations are performed based on Here, the variable display device 13 has a predetermined random number counter, and the random number counter updates a value every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and takes a value from 0 to CC. When the table A is taken into consideration, the normal variation is executed for 5 seconds regardless of the count value at that time.

  When the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “02”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “10 seconds”, and the pattern information that the table B in FIG. 8 is considered as the variation pattern. Variations are performed based on Here, when table B is taken into consideration, if the count value at that time is 0 or more and less than C1, normal fluctuation is executed, and if C1 or more and less than CC, normal fluctuation plus slip when the right symbol sequence 16 is stopped is performed. Variation processing (temporary high-speed variation) will be executed.

  Further, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “03”, time information that the symbol variation time is “20 seconds” and pattern information that the table C in FIG. 8 is referred to as the variation pattern. Variations are performed based on Here, when the table C is taken into consideration, if the count value at that time is 0 or more and less than C2, the delivery reach process variation is executed, and if it is greater than or equal to C2 and less than C3, the grip reach process variation is executed. When the value is less than C4, the purchase reach process variation plus the slip pattern process of the right symbol sequence 16 is executed. When the value is C4 or more and less than CC, the normal reach process change is executed.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “04”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “40 seconds” and the pattern that the table D in FIG. 8 is referred to as the variation pattern. Variations are performed based on the information. Here, when the table D is taken into consideration, if the count value at that time is 0 or more and less than C5, the delivery reach process variation is executed, and if the count value is C5 or more and less than C6, the grip reach process variation is executed, and C6 When the value is less than C7, the stock reach process variation is executed. When the value is C7 or more and less than C8, the normal reach process variation is executed. Further, when the value is C8 or more and CC or less, the stock reach process variation plus the right symbol column 16 Slip variation processing is executed.

  Here, on the main substrate 24 side, one of the above pattern codes is selected and determined, and output to the variable display device 13. In the present embodiment, an appropriate one of the pattern codes is selected and determined based on the symbol (symbol information) to be confirmed and stopped at that time, and output to the variable display device 13. That is, when the confirmed symbol is a completely out-of-sequence symbol, “01” or “02” is output as a pattern code in order to consider either table A or table B, assuming that only normal variation is performed. It is like that. Further, when the confirmed symbol is an outreach symbol, “03” or “04” is output as a pattern code so as to refer to either the table C or D as a reach effect. ing. Furthermore, when the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a one-frame outreach reach symbol (so-called ugly reach symbol) of the jackpot symbol, “04” is output as a pattern code in order to take into account Table D. Yes.

  Here, as in the present embodiment, when selecting and determining a suitable one of the above pattern codes based on the symbol to be confirmed and stopped (determined symbol), the same time data is output. However, the timing at which the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed (timing at which the symbol of the middle symbol sequence 15 to be stopped at the last stop is pseudo-stopped) and the time for effect display such as rocking and re-variation are adjusted appropriately. Thus, it is possible to execute various variations and effects without causing the player to feel uncomfortable. For example, when the final symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not to perform re-variation. If it is determined that re-variation is to be performed, the middle is displayed several seconds before the final display (for example, 3 seconds before). The symbols in the symbol row 15 are pseudo-stopped, and then the re-variation process is performed for several seconds. If it is determined that no re-variation is to be performed, the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is pseudo-stopped several seconds before the fixed display (for example, three seconds before), and the symbol is swung (displayed while swinging) for a few seconds thereafter. Process). Further, if the current confirmed symbol is a reach symbol, the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is stopped in a pseudo manner several seconds before the confirmed display (for example, three seconds before), and then the swing process is performed for several seconds thereafter. At the same time, if the present confirmed symbol is out of the design, the symbol in the middle symbol row 15 is pseudo-stopped almost immediately before the confirmation display (for example, one second before), and then the swing process is performed for one second. However, the above example is merely an example, and the stop display timing of the pseudo symbol and the time for effect display such as swinging and re-variation can be arbitrarily adjusted on the variable display device 13 side (as will be described below). The same applies to the case where the pattern code is selected and determined regardless of the fixed symbol).

  Of course, a configuration may be adopted in which the pattern code is selected and determined regardless of the confirmed symbol. In this case, even when the time information is relatively long (for example, when the pattern code is “03” or “04”) and the confirmed symbol is out of place (a symbol that is neither a jackpot symbol nor a reach symbol) The fluctuation time is “20 seconds” or “40 seconds”. In this case, for example, the reach processing variation that has been selected and decided is performed, and after temporarily stopping display with the reach design, the display is controlled to change again, and as a result, the display is confirmed and displayed as a disengagement design, so as to correspond to a long time. Also good. Conversely, even when the time information is relatively short (for example, when the pattern code is “01” or “02”) and the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a reach symbol, the variation time is “5”. Second "or" 10 seconds ". In this case, there may be a case where the jackpot symbol or the reach symbol is confirmed and displayed without performing a so-called reach effect.

  It should be noted that with respect to the above variation pattern, rendition, reach notice, jackpot notice, etc. may be performed as effects other than reach effects and slip changes. Here, the “notice” only needs to be able to suggest that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the effect, or the effect that the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by the effect. Even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur, there is no problem.

  Then, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 pseudo-stops the symbols in the order of left → right → middle symbol sequence after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation. As described above, the pseudo-stop timing and the pseudo-stop symbol are determined on the variable display device 13 side regardless of the main board 24.

  After that, the main board 24 is based on the timer of the main board 24 at a timing according to the time information (for example, after “20 seconds” from the start of fluctuation when the time information is “20 seconds”), the variable display device 13. In response, a confirmation command is output. On the other hand, the CPU 83 causes the symbol corresponding to the symbol information to be fixedly stopped and displayed after a predetermined time from the pseudo stop (when the fluctuation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in synchronization with the outputted confirmation command. Thereafter, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 executes a notification effect for a predetermined time.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, at the time of various reach effects, control is performed so that the player does not foresee which symbol the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 that is the target of reach is displayed in a pseudo-stop manner. It has become.

  The details of the control will be described more specifically according to the timing chart of FIG. In the figure, the pattern code of the display pattern information of the display command is “04” (that is, the time information is 40 seconds (t3−t0)), and the symbol information is (a) a large deviation of minus one frame. Reach design (for example, “seven”, “six”, “seven” symbol), (b) jackpot symbol (for example, “seven”, “seven”, “seven” symbol), (c) plus one frame of unreasonable outreach symbol (for example, It is assumed that the symbol information is to be confirmed and displayed with “seven”, “eight”, and “seven” symbols. Furthermore, it is assumed that “purchase reach” is selected and determined as a variation pattern by considering the table D.

  Then, as shown in the figure, it is assumed that the display command is output at timing t0.

  In this case, based on the display command, the variable display device 13 starts the variation of the symbols, and after a predetermined period, the symbols 17A to 17L are pseudo-stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16. Then, the reach state occurs at the time (timing t1) when the second right symbol row 16 is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the period from the fluctuation start timing t0 to the reach generation timing t1 is constant (for example, 5 seconds) in any of the cases (a) to (c) in the figure. . After that, that is, after the pseudo stop of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, the reach display based on the reach pattern (the purchase reach in the present embodiment) selected and determined by the table D is executed by the variable display device 13. Is done.

  At this time, in any of the cases (a) to (c), the period from the reach generation timing t1 to the timing t2 at which the symbols in the middle symbol row 15 are pseudo-stopped is constant (for example, 30 seconds). Suppose that During this period, the symbols will be displayed at a high speed that is initially too fast for the player to identify the symbols, then at a medium speed that is somewhat easier to identify than the high speed, and finally at a very low speed. In particular, at the time of the last change at low speed, it is configured that it takes exactly one second for the symbol to change by one frame. Further, at the time of purchasing reach according to the present embodiment, the low-speed fluctuation display is started from the symbol four frames before the jackpot symbol. For example, when the reach state occurs in the “seven” and “seven” symbols 17G, the low-speed fluctuation starts from the symbol “three” 17C.

  For this reason, in the case of the same figure (a) in which the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the “six” symbol 17F one frame before the jackpot symbol (“seven”), the fluctuation period at low speed is three frames. 3 seconds. In addition, in the case of the same figure (b) in which the middle symbol row 15 is stopped by the “seven” symbol 17G which is the same as the jackpot symbol (“seven”), the low-speed fluctuation period is four seconds for four frames. Furthermore, in the case of the same figure (c) in which the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the symbol 17H of the next “eight” of the jackpot symbol (“seven”), in the case of FIG. 5 seconds.

  As described above, since the variable periods at low speed are different, the variable periods at high speed and medium speed are different between (a), (b), and (c). That is, in the case of (a) in the figure, the fluctuation period at high speed is set to “13 seconds”, and the fluctuation period at medium speed is set to “14 seconds”. The high-speed fluctuation period is set to “12.5 seconds” and the medium-speed fluctuation period is set to “13.5 seconds”. In the case of FIG. "12 seconds" and the medium speed fluctuation period are set to "13 seconds", respectively. However, in this embodiment, the fluctuation periods at high speed and medium speed are very similar to each other so that it is difficult for the player to recognize the difference.

  The timing t2 (the timing t2 is originally determined arbitrarily on the variable display device 13 side as described above, but in the present embodiment, a certain timing: for example, 3 seconds before timing t3 described later) , The symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 which is the final stop symbol row are pseudo-stopped. That is, in the case of FIG. 9A, the middle symbol row 15 is a “six” symbol 17F, and in the case of FIG. 10B, the middle symbol row 15 is a “seven” symbol 17G. In the case of (c), the middle symbol row 15 is a symbol 17H of “eight”, and each is pseudo-stop displayed. At this time, as described above, since the high-speed change period and the medium-speed change period are similar in the case of (a) to (c) in FIG. It becomes difficult to foresee which symbols will be stopped and displayed.

  Then, “7”, “6”, “7” (in the case of (a)), “7”, “7”, “7” (in the case of (b)), “7”, which are displayed pseudo-stop for a predetermined time. The symbols “eight” and “seven” (in the case of (c)) are displayed in a swinging manner. Note that during the swing period, voice notification (for example, music reminiscent of disappointment or blessing music for a big hit) may be performed. In this case, the voice control board provided separately may control the voice based on a separate command output (transmitted) from the variable display device 13, or set the swing period and swing start timing in advance. The sound may be controlled based on a signal from the main board 24 side.

  Of course, the same can be said for the above-described reach production and voice production at the time of change. For example, it may be configured such that a high-speed sound is emitted when the speed is high, a medium-speed sound is output when the medium speed is variable, and a low-speed sound is generated when the speed is low. In this case, a separate command may be transmitted from the variable display device 13 to the voice control board for voice control so that voice control matching the speed switching is executed.

  Furthermore, such a concept can be embodied in a decorative display device (for example, a lamp). For example, the high-speed blinking mode may be executed when the high-speed fluctuation is performed, the medium-speed blinking mode may be executed when the medium-speed fluctuation occurs, and the low-speed blinking mode may be executed when the low-speed fluctuation occurs. In this case, a separate command may be transmitted from the variable display device 13 to the lamp control board for lamp control so that the lamp blinking control or the like suitable for the speed switching is executed.

  Needless to say, the display unit 13a may notify the user of the big hit or disappointment based on the background or characters.

  Further, in the case of (b) above, re-variation display may be performed instead of the swing display. In particular, when a pseudo-stop display is performed with an even number of jackpot symbols, a re-variation is performed, so that a chance that the probability variation mode is given to the player again occurs.

  After that, the final command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t3 when a predetermined time (40 seconds) based on the time information has elapsed. In addition, in synchronization with the timing t3, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbol in a definite manner.

  Thereafter, the variable display device 13 executes the notification effect until the timing t4 is reached (for example, for 2 seconds). For example, in the case of (b) where a jackpot is given for a symbol to which the probability variation mode is given, this is notified (for example, a character “probability jackpot” is displayed). In addition, in cases such as (a) and (c) where the stoppage is made with a violent outreach symbol of one frame before and after, a message to that effect is given (for example, a letter “I was ugly” is displayed). Moreover, the jackpot notification by voice is also performed in synchronization therewith. In this case, it is possible to perform voice control that continues to the voice at the time of rocking, or to perform different kinds of voice control. In this case, the feature point is that “notification means for notifying the gaming state for a predetermined period after the confirmation display is provided”. The notification means may be provided on the main substrate 24 side or the variable display device 13 side.

  In addition, the timing at which the symbol is pseudo-stopped (for example, timings t1 and t2) is not necessarily uniform, and is basically arbitrarily set on the variable display device 13 side. For example, when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the re-variation process is not performed, the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 may be displayed in a pseudo stop manner at a timing immediately before the timing t3 when the symbol is displayed.

  In the above timing chart example, a description has been given of a configuration in which when a change is started at timing t0, a fixed display is made at timing t3 (40 seconds after the start of change). There are a plurality of time information patterns. In this case, it is possible to adjust the pseudo stop timing corresponding to each time information and the effect display time such as swinging and re-variation.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, a group of display commands (a group of data sent in response to one symbol variation) from the main board 24 at the start of variation of the symbols 17A to 17L. The symbol fluctuation display is stopped after a predetermined time, and as a result, the final display is performed with the predetermined symbol. Here, the display command includes (1) time information indicating that the symbols 17A to 17L are to be confirmed and displayed after a predetermined time from the start of the variation, display pattern information suggesting the variation pattern, and (2) confirming with any symbols 17A to 17L. It consists of symbol information on whether to display.

  In this way, even in a configuration in which only one group of display commands is output from the main board 24 at the time of one symbol variation (as a result, only two commands at the time of variation start and at the time of confirmation are transmitted). Since the variable display device 13 itself performs the pseudo stop and various effects control, the player can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable. That is, after the variable display is started, the variable display device 13 displays the pseudo symbol selected and determined by itself according to each game mode on the display unit 13a in a pseudo stop display before the final display. Further, during this time, an effect based on the variation pattern determined based on each of the tables A to D is performed. Further, the variable display device 13 displays various effects such as swinging and re-variation between the time when the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed and the final display. Therefore, various changes and effects can be executed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable by appropriately adjusting the timing at which the pseudo symbol is stopped and the time for effect display such as rocking and re-variation. It becomes possible. As a result, the control content can be significantly simplified without deteriorating interest for the player.

  In addition, as compared with the conventional technique that requires a variety of data related to the stop pattern and the fluctuation pattern with respect to the time information, and it is necessary to control these on the main board side, in this embodiment, one pattern is used. It is only necessary to transmit a group of display commands only at the start of the change. For this reason, in particular, the control contents on the main board 24 side can be significantly simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when an effect based on a predetermined display pattern based on a predetermined display command (for example, time information of 40 seconds and a fluctuation pattern of purchase reach) is performed, depending on the stop pattern, at high speed The change period, the change period at medium speed, and the change period at low speed (ratio of each period) are different. For this reason, even if the display command is simple, it is difficult for the player to foresee the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 that is finally displayed in a definite display or pseudo-stopped. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation periods at the high speed and the medium speed are very similar to each other, and it is difficult to predict the stop symbol based on the different fluctuation periods of these fluctuation speeds. As a result, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as a decrease in interest due to the player being able to foresee stop symbols.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, not only the high-speed fluctuation period, the medium-speed fluctuation period, and the low-speed fluctuation period (ratio of each period) are different from each other, but also the pseudo stop timing and the oscillation period Etc. can be arbitrarily changed on the variable display device 13 side. For this reason, the effect mentioned above will be show | played still more reliably.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of time information are prepared, and on the main board 24 side, a period from the start of symbol change to the final display can be arbitrarily set. For this reason, for example, even when the effect display based on the same reach pattern is executed, various variations according to the effect time can be provided, and interesting variations and effects can be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol that is pseudo-stopped is displayed in a non-stopped state (swinging state) instead of a complete stopped state. For this reason, some players may realize that at this point in time, they are not completely confirmed and displayed, and the thickness of the game increases. In addition, since the symbol to be pseudo-stopped is displayed in a swinging state, some players may notice that it has not yet been completely displayed at this point, and may expect further fluctuations. The thickness increases. Note that instead of swinging, a vibration or fine movement state may be used. Moreover, it is good also as displaying in a complete stop state.

  Furthermore, the pseudo-stop symbol is displayed in a manner as if the impression is derived as if the pseudo-stop symbol was confirmed and displayed. Therefore, regardless of the nature of the case where the final display is made after that, by changing the period from the start of the change to the pseudo stop as appropriate, the player seems to have a different change time. I can have a good feeling. As a result, it is possible to more reliably suppress a decrease in interest.

  Although not particularly described in detail in the above example, the period from the start of the variable symbol display until the pseudo symbol is displayed in a pseudo stop is the time from the pseudo stop to the final display (that is, a predetermined effect display period). May be longer, shorter, or equivalent. Further, the period of the effect display may be different depending on whether or not the big hit state or reach state occurs. That is, when the big hit state occurs, the period of the predetermined effect display may be lengthened, shortened, or equivalent as compared with the case where it is not. Furthermore, when the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed reach symbol, a dedicated table corresponding to the symbol may be referred to.

  In the above embodiment, four types (a plurality of types) of time data “5 seconds”, “10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, and “40 seconds” are provided. It is good also as comprising only. For example, the time data may be configured such that the time from the start of change to the final display is set to “30 seconds” each time.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings. However, in the present embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and the following description will mainly focus on the differences.

  In the first embodiment, a pattern code focusing on time data is output on the main board 24 side, and a table (tables A to A) indicating which variation pattern is adopted on the variable display device 13 side. The configuration was determined based on Table D). On the other hand, the present embodiment is characterized in that time data and a variation pattern are uniquely determined in advance on the main substrate 24 side, and a pattern code based on the time data is output to the variable display device 13. In this case, as in the first embodiment, the pattern code may be determined according to the confirmed symbol, or the pattern code may be selected and determined regardless of the confirmed symbol. In the former case, for example, when the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed reach symbol, it may be configured such that pattern codes such as “01” and “02” are not selected and determined.

  Now, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the time data (the time from the start of change to the final display) and each of the above-described change patterns in consideration of, for example, a table as shown in FIG. In addition, an effect based on the determined pattern is executed for the number of seconds of the time data. In the example shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “01”, the time information that the symbol variation time is set to “5 seconds” and the normal variation is performed as the variation pattern. The variation is executed based on the pattern information. Therefore, when the pattern code “01” is output, the variable display device 13 performs normal fluctuation for 5 seconds.

  When the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “02”, based on the time information that the symbol variation time is “10 seconds” and the pattern information that the variation pattern is normally varied. Variation is performed. Therefore, when the pattern code “02” is output, the variable display device 13 performs normal fluctuation for 10 seconds.

  Further, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “06”, based on the time information that the symbol variation time is “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the normal reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variation is performed. Therefore, when the pattern code “06” is output, the variable display device 13 performs normal reach fluctuation for 25 seconds.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “07”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the delivery reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variations are performed on the basis. Accordingly, when the pattern code “07” is output, the reach change on delivery is performed for 25 seconds on the variable display device 13 side.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “08”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the grip reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variations are performed on the basis. Therefore, when the pattern code “08” is output, the grip reach variation is performed for 25 seconds on the variable display device 13 side.

  Furthermore, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “09”, the time information that the symbol variation time is set to “25 seconds” and the pattern information that the purchase reach variation is performed as the variation pattern. Variations are performed on the basis. Accordingly, when the pattern code “09” is output, the stock reach fluctuation is performed for 25 seconds on the variable display device 13 side.

  In addition, when the pattern code of the display command related to the display pattern information is “FF”, the time information that the symbol variation time is “40 seconds” and the pattern information that the purchase reach variation is performed as the variation pattern Variations are performed on the basis. Therefore, when the pattern code “FF” is output, the variable display device 13 changes the stocking reach for 40 seconds.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, basically the same operational effects as the first embodiment can be obtained. In the present embodiment, not only the time information but also the variation pattern is uniquely determined in advance on the main substrate 24 side. Therefore, unlike the first embodiment, there is no need to provide a table or the like on the variable display device 13 side. In this sense, it is possible to simplify the control content on the variable display device 13 side.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment in which the pachinko machine is embodied will be described with reference to the drawings. However, in the present embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and the following description will mainly focus on the differences.

  In the first embodiment, when a predetermined reach pattern (purchase reach) is executed, in the flow from the start of fluctuation until the confirmation command is output, the design of the middle symbol sequence 15 from the occurrence of reach mainly. The explanation was made with an emphasis on the difference in switching timing (fluctuation period at each fluctuation speed) of the fluctuation speed until the pseudo stop. On the other hand, the present embodiment has a characteristic point when the jackpot symbol is stopped as a pseudo stop symbol and the re-variation process is performed. For this reason, the following description will be made according to the timing chart of FIG.

  In the figure, the pattern code of the display pattern information of the display command is “04” (that is, the time information is 40 seconds (t3-t0)), and the symbol information is any of (a) to (c). It is also assumed that the symbol information is to be confirmed and displayed with jackpot symbols (for example, symbols “7”, “7”, and “7”) to which the probability variation mode is assigned. Furthermore, by referring to the table D on the variable display device 13 side, “purchase reach” is selected and determined as a variation pattern, and by referring to a separate table, the normal mode is given as a pseudo stop symbol ( Assume that an even number of jackpot symbols (for example, symbols of “six”, “six”, and “six”) that are not assigned the probability variation mode are selected and determined.

  Then, as shown in the figure, it is assumed that the display command is output at timing t0.

  In this case, based on the display command, the variable display device 13 starts the variation of the symbols, and after a predetermined period, the symbols 17A to 17L (for example, the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15 in this order) The “six”, “six” and “six” symbols 17F) are pseudo-stopped. At this time, in any of the cases (a) to (c), the period from the fluctuation start timing t0 to the timing t2 at which the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is pseudo-stopped is constant (for example, 30 seconds). Suppose there is.

  In this way, at timing t2 (the timing t2 is arbitrarily determined on the variable display device 13 side as described above: for example, 10 seconds before timing t3 described later), the middle symbol sequence 15 as the final stop symbol sequence 15 The symbols 17A to 17L are pseudo-stopped.

  Then, for a predetermined time (timing t21-timing t2: for example, 2 seconds), the symbols 17F of “six”, “six”, and “six” displayed as pseudo-stop are displayed in a swinging manner. Note that during the swing period, voice notification (for example, a blessing music at the time of a big hit or a sound that creates an atmosphere that may be re-varied from now on) may be performed. In this case, the voice control board provided separately may control the voice based on a separate command output (transmitted) from the variable display device 13, or set the swing period and swing start timing in advance. The sound may be controlled based on a signal from the main board 24 side. Of course, the display unit 13a may notify that a big hit is made by a background or characters.

  Thereafter, at timing t <b> 21, the CPU 83 of the variable display device 13 causes the symbols in the symbol rows 14 to 16 to change again in a state of being all together. At this time, in the case of (a) and (b) in the same figure, the fluctuation speed at the time of re-variation is initially medium speed and then low speed, and is stopped and oscillated for a predetermined time. In the case of FIG. 5C, the fluctuation speed at the time of re-variation is low from the beginning (medium speed period is zero), and then it is swung for a predetermined time, and then fluctuated again at a super high speed for a predetermined time. Note that which of the patterns (a) to (c) is used is determined on the variable display device 13 side. Thereafter, a final command is output from the main board 24 at a timing t3 when a predetermined time (40 seconds) based on the time information has elapsed. In synchronization with the timing t3, the variable display device 13 actually displays the symbols (the symbols “7”, “7” and “7” 17G).

  At this time, the oscillation period is the same in both cases (a) and (b), but the fluctuation period at medium speed and the fluctuation period at low speed are different (in the case of (a), the medium speed If the period is 8 seconds and the low speed period is 3 seconds, (b), the medium speed period is 7 seconds and the low speed period is 4 seconds). In the case of (c), the fluctuation speed itself is completely different from the former two, for example, the medium speed period is zero, the low speed period is 7 seconds, the rocking period is 5 seconds, and the ultrahigh speed period is 3 seconds. doing. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to predict which symbol will be displayed deterministically after re-variation (in particular, whether it will be determined and displayed with an even symbol or an odd symbol).

  Thereafter, the variable display device 13 executes the notification effect until the timing t4 is reached (for example, for 2 seconds). For example, when the jackpot is given to the symbol to which the probability variation mode is given as in the above example, this is notified (for example, the character “probability jackpot” is displayed). In addition, in the above example, a specific example in which a jackpot is given for a symbol to which the probability variation mode is given by the re-variation processing is shown, but as a result of re-variation, there may be a case where only the even jackpot symbol is still displayed. Also good. In this case, the fact is notified (for example, “normal jackpot” characters are displayed). Furthermore, the jackpot notification by voice is also performed in synchronization with this. In this case, it is possible to perform voice control that continues to the voice at the time of rocking, or to perform different kinds of voice control.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is difficult for the player to predict what symbol the symbol to be confirmed is displayed even when the re-variation process is performed. For this reason, in the case of re-variation, it is possible to avoid problems such as a decrease in interest due to the player being able to foresee the confirmed symbol.

  When re-variation processing is performed, information indicating that re-variation is performed may be included in the variation pattern, or re-variation is performed on the variable display device side only when the symbol information is a jackpot symbol. It may be determined whether or not to perform the process, and the re-variation process may be performed based on the determination result.

  In the present embodiment, when a display command is output (transmitted), the command is not transmitted from the main board 24 side until a confirmation command is output. However, a re-variation process is performed. However, it may be configured such that a re-variation display command is separately transmitted from the main board 24 side at the start of re-variation.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L are composed of a combination of a picture of fish or the like and a number "1" to "12", which is used as identification information. Anything can be used. For example, it may be a symbol consisting only of numbers or a symbol consisting only of pictures and symbols. Further, the information is not limited to the design, and may be identification information such as lamp light.

  (B) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability change mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operation port 3 is opened. Increasing (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbols Of shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a of the display device 13, (5) Of the fact that the expected value of jackpot is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, the jackpot probability is simply increased. It was decided that only what would be done.

  On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3), and (4), (1), (2), (3), (4)), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

  (C) In addition to the one that continues until the next jackpot, the probability variation mode is continued until the next jackpot, or until the predetermined number of symbols 17A to 17L are stopped. A thing etc. can also be employ | adopted.

  (D) Further, in addition to or in place of the probability variation mode, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can adopt a time reduction mode (a mode composed of any combination of (1) to (4) in (b) above). . For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a normal mode is given when a big hit is made with an even symbol and a time reduction mode is given when a big win is made with an odd symbol. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type that does not switch the game mode.

  (E) The re-variation process may not be performed.

  (F) As the display device 13, in addition to the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display lamp, or the like may be used.

  (G) It can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various gaming machines such as alepatchi, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. belongs to. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a symbol string consisting of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and is caused by the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). As a necessary condition, the fluctuation starts and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

  (H) When the display is temporarily stopped with the odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, 17I, and 17K, when the re-variable display is performed, the final symbols are always displayed with the odd symbols. Good. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is disappointed even though he / she thinks that the big hit state has occurred in the symbol to which the bend probability change mode is given. Of course, when the odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, 17I, and 17K are temporarily stopped and re-variable display is performed, the odd symbols may be finally stopped and displayed.

  (I) Applying the concept of re-variation, when a predetermined opportunity is generated (winning a single game ball to the operating port 3: turning off one of the holding lamps 18a to 18d) a plurality of times ( For example, it may be configured as if fluctuations are performed twice. For example, assuming that a time of 30 seconds is given as the time information, normal fluctuation (each of which may be reach fluctuation) of 13 seconds may be performed twice during this period. By performing such control, the player can feel as if he / she was able to enjoy the variable display multiple times with a single winning, and can further improve interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Variable display apparatus, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A to 17L ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A main control unit that performs main control;
In a gaming machine comprising a display control unit that performs display control based on a command from the main control unit,
The display control unit determines at least a display time and a display symbol based on a display control command from the main control unit, and performs a variable display so as to execute a variable display according to the determined display time and the display symbol. Fluctuation start means for starting, and fluctuation end means for ending the fluctuation display started by the fluctuation start means,
The display control unit further includes:
When the first display time is determined as the display time by the variation start means, and the first display symbol is determined as the display symbol, the display control unit selects and executes the display pattern,
The variation display is started by the variation start means, and a display symbol different from the first display symbol is temporarily displayed and swung at a first timing which is a timing before the first display time elapses. The first display symbol is displayed when the first display time has elapsed after the second variation display is performed from the re-variation start timing which is a timing after the first timing and before the first display time has elapsed. A first pattern for confirming and displaying
The variation display is started by the variation start means, and a display symbol different from the first display symbol is temporarily displayed and swung at a second timing different from the first timing and before the re-variation start timing. Then, after performing a variation display again from the re-variation start timing, and having a second pattern for confirming and displaying the first display symbol when the first display time has elapsed,
In the first pattern, the variation display speed is set to be lower than that at the third timing after the re-variation start timing,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein in the second pattern, the speed of the variable display is lower than before at a fourth timing before the third timing .

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