JP5357414B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of optionally changing the size of images by players and positively showing the presentation of game performances. <P>SOLUTION: When an operation button is operated during a valid operation period, a sub CPU changes the size of the display image involved from a size change command input from an administrative CPU. The valid operation period is set when the jackpot advance notice is not executed within a period until the figure of the second train is once stopped and displayed from the start of a pattern variation game. On the other hand, the setting of the valid operation period is not made when the jackpot advance notice is executed within the period until the figure of the second train is once stopped and displayed from the start of the pattern variation game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a production operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, includes, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the variable display to derive a combination of symbols (symbol changing game) Has been done. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally stopped and displayed. In such a pachinko machine, in recent years, there is a tendency to increase the ratio of the display area of the variable display to the game board area in order to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition to simply increasing the display area, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a pachinko machine in which the display area and the display image of the variable display become larger as the symbol variation game progresses. Specifically, the display area and display image of the variable display are increased as the jackpot reliability of the symbol variation game increases. As a result, the larger the display area and the display image, the more the player can expect a big hit and the more powerful performance can be performed.
JP 2005-34606 A

  However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the player cannot arbitrarily change the display area and display image of the variable display. This is because if the player can arbitrarily change the display area of the variable display, a big hit suggesting the possibility of success or failure in the symbol combination game by displaying a part of the game effect (for example, by displaying a predetermined character). This is because there is a case where the production is hindered for the notice etc.).

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to allow the player to arbitrarily change the size of the image and to ensure the game effect. The object is to provide a gaming machine that can be shown.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a stored number of start-reserved balls when the winning detection of the gaming ball by the winning detection means is 1 It is memorized to be added, and a plurality of kinds of symbols are varied in three columns, and the number of stored start-up balls is triggered by the execution of the symbol variation game for deriving symbol combinations by displaying the symbols in sequence for each column. A holding ball number storage means for storing so as to subtract 1; and a display device for displaying the symbol variation game when the reservation ball number storage means stores the starting suspension ball; In a gaming machine to which a jackpot state is given when a jackpot symbol combination consisting of the same symbols in a plurality of rows is definitely stopped and displayed, whether or not it is a jackpot and the operation means for performance operated by the player Judgment That based on the determination result of the big hit determination means, a presentation pattern determining means for selecting determines from the performance pattern of a plurality of types of identifiable effect pattern effect contents of the symbol variation game, specifies the effect is produced at least symbol variation game As a mode to perform, the display device is not allowed to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol variation game before the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row where the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. 1 mode and a mode in which the notice effect is selected and set from a plurality of modes including a second mode that can be executed on the display device before the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the second stop display row. If the setting means, and determines the mode judgment means the type of the set mode, the mode determination unit determines that not the first mode, said pre Tsuge演A notice determination means for determining whether or not to execute the display device, wherein if the notice determination means has determined that to execute the prediction effect, the second stop display columns informational display to be executed from the symbol variable game start Prior notice determination means for determining whether or not the symbol is executed until the symbol is temporarily stopped, and when the mode determination means determines that the mode is the first mode, or the determination result of the advance notice determination means is positive If not , based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means, the period from the start of the symbol variation game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display sequence is specified, and the effect is displayed during the period. While the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is effective is set, if the determination result of the notice determination means is affirmative, the advance notice is given according to the operation of the effect operation means during the period. And effective period setting means operable to set the warning lifetime to execute an effect, during the operation lifetime, when said effect-use operating means is operated, among the images displayed on at least display device The gist of the invention is that it includes display control means for executing a notice effect when the effect operation means is operated during the notice effective period while changing the size of the symbol.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, when the number of the starting reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means is less than a predetermined value, the effect pattern determining means is the first While the effect pattern is determined from the effect patterns classified into the effect patterns, when the number of the reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, from the start of the symbol variation game It is configured to determine the production pattern from the production patterns classified as the second production pattern in which the period until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row is shorter than the first production pattern, The effective period setting means is determined by the effect pattern determination means when the mode determination means determines that the mode is the first mode or when the determination result of the notice determination means is not affirmative. When the outgoing pattern is classified as the first effect pattern, the first operation effective period is set, whereas when it is classified as the second effect pattern, compared with the case of the first effect pattern. A second operation effective period with a short period is set, and in the first effect pattern, the period from when the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row to when the symbol variation game ends is the second effect pattern. It is the same as that .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the effect pattern determining means is configured such that the number of the start-holding balls stored in the holding-ball number storage means is less than a predetermined value. Determines the production pattern from the production patterns classified as the first production pattern, while the number of the reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, The effect pattern is determined from the effect patterns classified into the second effect pattern that is shorter than the first effect pattern during the period from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row. are, the effective period setting means, at the time when the mode determining means determines the result of the case or the notice determination means determines that the first mode is not affirmative, the effect pattern determining means When the determined effect pattern is classified into the first effect pattern, while setting the first operating lifetime, when classified into the second effect pattern, when the first effect pattern A second operation effective period that is shorter than the first operation effective period, and when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the effect pattern determining means is for the jackpot effect classified as the first effect pattern The effect pattern for the jackpot effect classified into the effect pattern and the second effect pattern can be determined, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the effect pattern is classified into the first effect pattern. The gist is that the production pattern for the off-stage production classified into the production pattern for the off-stage production and the second production pattern can be determined .

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is the display device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the display control means displays the image so as to have a maximum size after reaching the reach effect. The gist is to control the display content so that after the symbol variation game ends, the display content is controlled to be displayed in the size of the image designated by the effect operating means.

  According to the present invention, a player can arbitrarily change the size of an image and can surely show a game effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. The decoration on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 as light emitting means (effect performing means) for executing a light emitting effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). A lamp 16 is provided. Below the outer frame 11, a speaker 17 is arranged as a sound output means (effect execution means) for outputting various sounds and performing a game effect based on the sound output. A lower ball tray (storage tray) 18 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper ball tray 15 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower portion of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  Further, the upper ball tray 15 is provided with a payout port for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side thereof, and a concave storage passage for storing game balls held by the player. Further, a right side is provided with an intake port for taking the game ball in the storage passage into the machine. The game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided to the intake through the storage passage and are taken into the machine one by one through the intake and are emitted toward the game board 13. The strength of the launch of the game ball launched toward the game board 13 is set according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19a of the launch device 19. The lower ball tray 18 is provided with a game ball outlet 18a overflowing and flowing down from the upper ball tray 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the game ball outlet 18a. Has been.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19a and forms a substantially circular game area 13a that is the main body of a pachinko game on the front surface of the game board 13 13b is laid in a circular spiral shape. By this guide rail 13b, a guide path for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board 13 is formed on the game board 13, and a game area 13a is formed inside the guide rail 13b. At the center (center) of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a center accessory (display frame) 20 with various displays and various decorations is mounted. A set opening 20a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the center accessory 20, and a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display type display device is mounted in alignment with the set opening 20a. Yes. As shown in FIG. 2, a special-purpose display H <b> 1 as a 7-segment display device is provided at the lower right of the center accessory 20.

  The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 displays the numbers [0] [1] [2] and the symbol [-] as special figures. When the symbol finally displayed (determined stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [0] [1] [2], the big hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this jackpot is the jackpot symbol in the special figure. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display H1 is [-], the deviation from the symbol can be recognized. The symbol that can recognize this detachment becomes the detachment symbol in the special diagram.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (hit symbol) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (decoration of each column starts to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination of the variable display H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol of [0] is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1, the big hit symbol combination such as [222] and [444] is also confirmed and stopped on the variable indicator H2. It has become. Further, when the symbol [-] is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area H1, the symbol combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. It has become. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effects (the three rows of symbols are changed) related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one row of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display H1. A symbol variation game that displays a combination of symbols is displayed.

  In addition, in the game area 13a below the center role 20, an upper start winning port 21a having a game ball entrance and a lower start winning port 21b having a game ball entrance are arranged vertically. Has been. The upper start winning award 21a is configured such that the entrance is always open so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 21b is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 22 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance is configured to open so as to allow entry of the ball. In other words, the lower start winning opening 21b is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 22 is opened to open the entrance.

  An upper start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning opening 21a, and a ball has been inserted in the back of the lower start winning opening 21b. A lower start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball is provided. The upper start winning opening 21a and the lower start winning opening 21b can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 22 is opened, the lower start winning opening 21b is in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter. It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  Also, below the lower start winning port 21b, a large winning port 23 having a large winning port door 24 that is opened and closed by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. There is a case. Note that the special prize opening door 24 and the special prize opening 23 of the present embodiment constitute a special prize winning device (large winning mouth device). The upper start opening sensor SE1, the lower start opening sensor SE2, the upper start winning opening 21a, and the lower starting winning opening 21b constitute a winning detection means.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball wins the upper start winning opening 21a or the lower start winning opening 21b, and stores the number of start reserved balls (holding storage). The number is stored inside the machine (RAM 30c of the main control board 30). The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the upper start prize opening 21a or the lower start prize opening 21b, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the upper start winning opening 21a or the lower start winning opening 21b during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. As shown in FIG. 2, a reserved memory number display portion L for notifying the player of the number of symbol variation games being held based on the number of reserved memories is arranged in the lower right part of the center accessory 20. ing.

  The reserved memory number display portion L is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp L1, a hold lamp L2, a hold lamp L3, and a hold lamp L4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps L1 to L4. For example, when only the hold lamp L1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the hold lamps L1 to L4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on each of the displays H1 and H2 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening 23 is opened until it is closed, and during one round game, the big prize opening 23 has a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls. Is opened until a prize is received or until a predetermined time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Further, in the lowermost part of the game area 13a of the game board 13 (below the big prize opening 23), game balls that have been launched into the game area 13a and have not entered any of the prize openings are regarded as out balls. An out bulb opening is formed for discharging to the outside of the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The upper ball tray 15 is provided with push button type operation buttons 26. When the operation button 26 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the overall control board 31 (see FIG. 3) connected to the operation button 26. When the overall control board 31 receives a detection signal from the operation button 26 during a predetermined operation valid period during which the operation of the operation button 26 is valid, the display mode of the variable display H2 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) ) To control. That is, when the operation button 26 is operated at a predetermined timing, the display area of the variable display H2 and the size of the display image are changed. Therefore, the operation button 26 of the present embodiment is an effect operating means operated by the player.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The main CPU 30a is connected to a ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main CPU 30a and a RAM 30c that can write and read necessary data. The main CPU 30a is connected to an upper start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the upper start winning opening 21a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a lower start port sensor SE2 that detects a game ball won in the lower start winning port 21b. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 30a. Further, the main CPU 30a is connected with a reserved memory number display section L. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns (effect patterns) P1 to P9. The variation patterns P1 to P9 are game effects (displays) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to vary (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped and displayed (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for production, light production, and audio production) is shown. That is, the variation patterns P1 to P9 can specify the effect contents and effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation patterns can be broadly classified into variation patterns P1 to P3 for jackpot effects, variation patterns P4 to P6 for loss reach effects, and variation patterns P7 to P9 for loss effects. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol (for example, [2]) and the jackpot symbol combination (for example, [111], etc.) are finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. . The outlier reach effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so as to finally stop and display the out symbol ([-]) and the out symbol combination (for example, [121]) through the reach effect. . The outlier effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol combination ([-]) and the outlier symbol combination ([123]) are finally displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game by the decorative symbol of the center actor 20 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

  In this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect, the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display column (right column) from the start of the symbol variation game. The production time up to (that is, until the reach symbol combination is displayed) is different for each of the variation patterns P1 to P3 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the production time from the start of the reach production (the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column) to the end of the design variation game is set to be the same regardless of the variation patterns P1 to P3. Specifically, when the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P1 for the big hit effect, the time from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 1.5 seconds. When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P2 for the big hit effect, the time from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 5.5 seconds. When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect, the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 8.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P1 to P3, the time from the start of the reach effect (the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column) to the end of the game is all 30 seconds.

  Similarly, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P4 to P6 for the outlier reach effect, the rendering time from when the symbol variation game starts until the symbol stops in the second stop display column (right column) is: As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns P4 to P6 are different from each other. On the other hand, the production time from the start of the reach production (the design is temporarily stopped in the right column) to the end of the design variation game is set to be the same regardless of the variation patterns P4 to P6. Specifically, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P4 for the off-reach reach effect, the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 1.5 seconds. Further, when the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P5 for the off-reach reach effect, the time from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 5.5 seconds. When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P6 for off-site reach production, the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 8.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P4 to P6, the time from the start of reach production (the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column) to the end of the game is all 30 seconds.

  Similarly, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P7 to P9 for the offending effect, the effect time from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display column (right column) is As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns P7 to P9 are different from each other. On the other hand, the presentation time from when the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row until the end of the symbol variation game is set to be the same regardless of the variation patterns P7 to P9. Specifically, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P7 for the offending effect, the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 1.5 seconds. Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P8 for the offending effect, the time from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 5.5 seconds. When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P9 for the offending effect, the time from when the game is started until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the right column is 8.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is played based on the variation patterns P7 to P9, the time from when the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display column to the end of the game is 1 second.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is reached, and is determined from numerical values (all 631 integers from 0 to 630) that the jackpot determination random number can take. The RAM 30c stores a big hit determination random number used when determining the big hit. The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure ([0] to [2] in the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number of random numbers for special figure distribution, and the main CPU 30a uses the acquired special figure distribution random number when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). Based on the jackpot symbol (any one of [0] to [2]) is determined. On the other hand, when the loss is determined (when the big hit determination is negative), the loss symbol ([−]) is determined. The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. Connected to the overall CPU 31a are a ROM 31b for storing an overall control program of the overall CPU 31a and a RAM 31c capable of writing and reading necessary data. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. In addition, an operation button 26 is connected to the overall CPU 31a so that a detection signal can be input.

  The ROM 31b stores a plurality of types (two types in the present embodiment) of notice patterns Y1 and Y2 for predicting a big hit in advance that indicate the possibility of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y1 is an effect in which the predetermined character A appears before the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the second stop display row (right row). The jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y2 is an effect in which the predetermined character B appears after the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the second stop display row (right row). In the present embodiment, when the variation patterns P1 to P9 are specified, it is determined whether or not the jackpot notice is executed. If the determination is affirmative, the notice pattern Y1 or the notice pattern Y2 is selected, and the notice pattern Y1 is selected. Alternatively, a big hit announcement is made based on the announcement pattern Y2.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The sub CPU 32a is connected to a ROM 32b that stores a display control program of the sub CPU 32a and a RAM 32c that can write and read necessary data. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The ROM 32b stores a background movie (image data) indicating the specific contents of the background image of the symbol variation game. With this background movie, for example, an image showing an underwater state is displayed on the background image. The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not winning of a game ball is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the upper starter sensor SE1 or the lower starter sensor SE2 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the big hit determination random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step). S14). The big hit determination random number is a random number that is sequentially updated every predetermined cycle by the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c and rewrites the value before the update. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorations) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not a big hit game (special game) is being performed (step S21). When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at a predetermined time interval ( Step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, so the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored storages in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value coincides with the jackpot determination value (step S23). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 2/631. Further, after subtracting “1” (−1) from the reserved storage number, the main CPU 30a acquires the values of the jackpot determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols according to the special symbol, based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution (step S24). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is any one of [0] to [2], and the main CPU 30a determines the special figure from these. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P3 for jackpot presentation (step S25). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories. Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines that the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row when the number of stored memory is “4” at the start of the symbol variation game is changed for the big hit effect. The shortest variation pattern P1 is determined among the patterns P1 to P3. Further, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P2 when the number of reserved memories is “3” at the start of the symbol variation game. Similarly, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less at the start of the symbol variation game. As described above, when the number of held memories is large (that is, there are many symbol variation games on hold), a variation pattern with a short variation time in order to execute the symbol variation game early and reduce the number of symbol variation games on hold. Is to be decided. Conversely, when the number of reserved memories is small (that is, there are few symbol variation games on hold), a variation pattern with a long variation time is determined so that the symbol variation game is executed long and the symbol variation game is not interrupted. It has come to be.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. After that, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special-figure display H1 so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S27). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is equal to or less than a predetermined value (2 in the present embodiment) If it is larger than the predetermined value, it is 1/30. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is large (when there are many symbol variation games on hold), the probability that a reach effect that causes the symbol variation game to be out of play will be low, and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect will be relatively low. The degree becomes higher.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines a special figure [-] indicating a loss as a final stop symbol (step S28). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P4 to P6 for outlier reach production (step S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the reach reach effect according to the number of reserved memories. Specifically, the main CPU 30a, when the number of reserved memories is “4” at the start of the symbol variation game, deviates the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row, for the reach effect. The shortest variation pattern P4 among the variation patterns P4 to P6 is determined. The main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P5 when the number of reserved memories is “3” at the start of the symbol variation game. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less at the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a deviates from the game start until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display column, and the variation for reach production is performed. The longest variation pattern P6 is determined among the patterns P4 to P6. As described above, when the number of held memories is large (that is, there are many symbol variation games on hold), a variation pattern with a short variation time in order to execute the symbol variation game early and reduce the number of symbol variation games on hold. Is to be decided. Conversely, when the number of reserved memories is small (that is, there are few symbol variation games on hold), a variation pattern with a long variation time is determined so that the symbol variation game is executed long and the symbol variation game is not interrupted. It has come to be.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the special figure [-] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S30). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P7 to P9 for the offending effect (step S31). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the off-state effect according to the number of reserved memories. Specifically, the main CPU 30a, when the number of reserved memories at the time of starting the symbol variation game is "4", the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row is out of sync. The shortest variation pattern P7 is determined among the patterns P7 to P9. Further, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P8 when the number of reserved memories is “3” at the start of the symbol variation game. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories is “2” or less at the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a deviates from the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row, and the variation pattern for effect production. The longest variation pattern P9 is determined from P7 to P9.

  As described above, when the number of held memories is large (that is, there are many symbol variation games on hold), a variation pattern with a short variation time in order to execute the symbol variation game early and reduce the number of symbol variation games on hold. Is to be decided. Conversely, when the number of reserved memories is small (that is, there are few symbol variation games on hold), a variation pattern with a long variation time is determined so that the symbol variation game is executed long and the symbol variation game is not interrupted. It has come to be. If the number of stored memories is the same, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display column from the beginning of the symbol variation game, regardless of the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the outreach reach effect, or the outlier effect. The time until the stop display is set is the same. That is, it cannot be determined whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit and whether or not the reach effect is performed from the time from when the symbol variation game is started until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display column. It has become.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the decided variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game when the big hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in each round effect at the start of each round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the grand prize winning door 24 for each round game. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect, and ends the big hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 30a of this embodiment serves as a big hit determination means. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as an effect pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern (effect pattern). Further, the RAM 30c serves as a reserved ball number storage means for storing the reserved memory number.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs an opening command, the general CPU 31a outputs the opening command to the control boards 32 to 34. Similarly, when the general CPU 31a inputs a round command and an ending command, the general CPU 31a outputs the round command and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34.

  In addition, when the central CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination based on the decoration diagram to be displayed on the variable display H2 based on the designated final stop symbol and variation pattern. For example, when the variation patterns P4 to P6 for the outlier reach effect and the outlier symbol [-] are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. Further, when the main CPU 30a inputs an all symbols stop command, the main CPU 30a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a sets a mode change period during which the operation of the operation button 26 is valid when the symbol change game or the big hit game is not being played (not when the symbol change is in progress), and the operation is performed during the mode change period. When a detection signal is input from the button 26 (when the operation button 26 is operated), the effect mode is changed. The effect mode indicates an effect mode during the symbol variation game. Specifically, when the first production mode is set, the big hit notification is not executed (the determination result of the notification determination described later is not affirmative). Further, when the second effect mode is set, even if the execution of the big hit announcement is determined internally, the big hit announcement is not executed unless the operation button 26 is operated. Further, when the third effect mode is set, when the execution of the big hit announcement is determined internally, the big hit announcement is executed as it is. When either the second effect mode or the third effect mode is set, a big hit announcement is executed based on the notice pattern Y1 executed before the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the second stop display row. There is a possibility.

  In addition, the RAM 31c stores a mode flag indicating an effect mode. When the overall CPU 31a inputs a detection signal during the mode change period, the first effect mode → the second effect mode → the third effect. A value indicating each production mode is set in the mode flag in the order of the modes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode setting unit that sets the effect mode. In addition, the first effect mode is a specific mode in which the big hit announcement is not executed before the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the second stop display row.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a in the present embodiment inputs a detection signal from the operation button 26 during a predetermined operation effective period, the general CPU 31a instructs to change the size of a display image such as a symbol displayed on the variable display H2. It is like that. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the display image related to the symbol variation game such as characters A and B appearing in the symbol or jackpot notice is displayed in the display area of the display frame H3. As shown in FIG. 7B, the display may be performed in the entire display area of the variable display H2, and the size is changed according to the width of the display area. For example, when the variable display H2 is displayed as a whole, it is displayed larger than the case where it is displayed within the display frame H3. Note that the display area of the display frame H3 is within the display area of the variable display H2, and is narrower than the display area of the variable display H2. The display frame H3 is displayed as a display image, and the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) can arbitrarily display the display frame H3 by controlling the display content of the variable display H2. Can do. In addition, while the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game is changed, a predetermined background image is always displayed in the display area of the entire variable display H2, regardless of the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game. It is displayed. In FIG. 7, the background image is shown by diagonal lines.

Hereinafter, the effect execution process for changing the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game will be described together with the process for executing the big hit announcement based on FIG.
When the general CPU 31a receives the change pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a executes an effect execution process and determines a notice pattern from the notice patterns Y0, Y1, and Y2 (step S101). The notice pattern Y0 indicates that the jackpot notice is not executed. When the notice pattern Y0 is determined, the jackpot notice is not executed. Moreover, the distribution of the notice patterns Y0, Y1, and Y2 differs depending on the designated variation pattern. Specifically, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the probability that the notice pattern Y2 is determined is the highest, and the probability that the notice pattern Y1 is determined next is high. Thus, the probability that the notice pattern Y0 is determined is the lowest. In addition, when the variation pattern for the off-reach effect is designated, the probability that the notice pattern Y1 is determined is the highest, and the probability that the notice pattern Y2 is determined next is high, The probability that the notice pattern Y0 is determined is the lowest. In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the probability that the notice pattern Y0 is determined is the highest, and the probability that the notice pattern Y1 is determined next is high. The pattern Y2 is not determined.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the set effect mode is the first effect mode (step S102). When this determination result is affirmative (when it is the first effect mode), the overall CPU 31a determines not to execute the jackpot notice. Then, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation effective period of the operation button 26 from the start of the symbol variation game to the time when the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row, and inputs a detection signal during the operation effective period. (Step S103). When setting the operation valid period, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation valid period according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern. Specifically, when the variation patterns P1, P4, and P7 are designated, the overall CPU 31a starts the operation valid period when 0.3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game, and 1.3 from the start of the game. Set the operation valid period to end when 2 seconds elapse. When the variation patterns P2, P5, and P8 are designated, the overall CPU 31a starts the operation effective period when 0.3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game, and 5.3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game. Sometimes set to expire the operation validity period. When the variation patterns P3, P6, and P9 are designated, the overall CPU 31a starts the operation valid period when 0.3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the game, and 8.3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the game. Sometimes set to expire the operation validity period. As described above, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation effective period longer as the time from the start of the game until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row is longer.

  If the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (when a detection signal is input from the operation button 26 during the operation valid period), the overall CPU 31a changes the size of the display area and the display image related to the symbol variation game. A size change command for designating to be output is output to the display control board 32 (step S104). Note that the overall CPU 31a outputs a size change command every time a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S103 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the process as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the current mode is not the first effect mode, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the second effect mode (step S105). When this determination result is affirmative (when it is determined that the second effect mode is selected), the overall CPU 31a displays the symbol temporarily stopped in the second stop display column from the start of the symbol variation game based on the determined notification pattern. Prior notice determination is performed to determine whether or not to be executed until it is executed (step S106). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice pattern Y1 has been determined.

  If the determination result in step S106 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a can give an instruction to execute a big hit notice in a predetermined period from the start of the symbol change game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row. An effective period is set, and it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input within the advance notice effective period (step S107). When the determination result is affirmative (when a detection signal is input from the operation button 26 during the effective period of the advance notice), the overall CPU 31a outputs a advance instruction command for instructing execution of the jackpot advance notice based on the advance notice pattern Y1 ( Step S108). On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a can change the size of the display area and the display image related to the symbol variation game from the start of the symbol variation game until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row. The operation valid period is not set. In other words, since the operation button 26 is used when the big hit announcement is executed, the display area and the display image related to the symbol variation game cannot be changed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the advance notice determination in step S106 is negative, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S103, and the operation valid period from the start of the symbol change game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row. Is determined, and it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. In the second effect mode, when the determined notice pattern is the notice pattern Y2 that designates the execution of the jackpot notice that is executed during the reach effect, the overall CPU 31a temporarily displays the symbols in the second stop display column. After that, a notice valid period is set for a predetermined period. When the general CPU 31a receives a detection signal from the operation button 26 during the valid period of the notice, the general CPU 31a outputs a notice instruction command for instructing execution of the jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y2.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S105 is negative, that is, if it is determined that the third production mode is selected, the overall CPU 31a determines that the big hit notification based on the determined notification pattern is the second stop display sequence from the start of the symbol variation game. The notice determination is performed to determine whether or not the symbol is executed until the symbol is temporarily stopped (step S109). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice pattern Y1 has been determined. If the determination result of the advance notice determination in step S109 is negative, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to the process in step S103 and operates the operation button 26 from the start of the symbol change game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row. The operation effective period is set, and it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input during the operation effective period.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the notice determination in step S109 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to the process in step S108 and outputs a notice instruction command instructing execution of the big hit notice based on the notice pattern Y1. In the third effect mode, when the determined notice pattern is the notice pattern Y2 that specifies execution of the jackpot notice executed during the reach effect, the general CPU 31a instructs execution of the jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y2. The notice instruction command to be output is output.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as an effective period setting unit that sets the operation effective period of the operation button 26. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode determination unit that determines the effect mode. Further, the general CPU 31a serves as a notice determining means for determining whether or not to make the variable display H2 execute a big hit notice (notice effect). Further, the general CPU 31a serves as a notice determination unit for determining whether or not the big hit notice to be executed is executed from the start of the figure change game until the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display sequence.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described. When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. For example, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative drawing is variably displayed with the variation patterns P1 to P9 designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination by the decoration designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect based on the opening command. Similarly, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command and an ending command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 to execute the round effect and the ending effect based on the round command and the ending command.

  Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the notice instruction command, the display content of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the big hit notice is executed during the symbol variation game based on the notice pattern Y1 or the notice pattern Y2 designated by the notice instruction command. Control. Specifically, when the notice pattern Y1 is designated, the sub CPU 32a displays the predetermined character A on the variable display H2 so that the predetermined character A is displayed before the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the second stop display row. Control display content. In addition, when the notice pattern Y2 is designated, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the predetermined character B is displayed after the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row. To do. In addition, after the power is turned on and the initial setting is completed, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that a display image showing an underwater state is displayed on the background image based on the background movie.

  Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the size change command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display contents so as to change the display area and the display image related to the symbol variation game. When the variation patterns P1 to P6 are designated, the sub CPU 32a sets the entire variable display H2 as a display region related to the symbol variation game when the display frame H3 is used as a display region at the start of reach production. The display content is controlled so that the size of the display image is changed to a size corresponding to the display area of the entire variable display H2. Thereby, during reach production, even if the operation button 26 is not operated, the reach production is performed with the display image having a size corresponding to the display area of the entire variable display H2, and the powerful game production is executed. Can do. Note that after the symbol variation game is finished, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content so that the display area and the display image are returned to the size set by the player (the size before the reach effect). As described above, the sub CPU 32a serves as display control means for changing the size of the symbol.

  Next, a trigger for changing the size of the display image will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A shows a case where the operation button 26 is operated a plurality of times when the third effect mode is set and the big hit announcement based on the notice pattern Y1 is executed during the symbol variation game. It is a timing chart which shows. At the time of starting the symbol variation game, the display image related to the symbol variation game is set to be displayed in the display area of the display frame H3.

  When the symbol variation game starts, the decorative drawings in each column start to vary within the display area of the display frame H3 based on the premise. Then, a jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y1 is executed. At this time, the overall CPU 31a determines the jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y1, and therefore does not set the operation valid period. For this reason, even if the operation button 26 is operated at the time point T1, the overall CPU 31a does not output a size change command for changing the size of the display image. Similarly, even after the end of the jackpot notice, the general CPU 31a has determined the jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y1, and therefore does not set the operation valid period. Therefore, even if the operation button 26 is operated after the end of the jackpot notice and before the symbol stops in the second stop display row (time T2), the overall CPU 31a changes the size of the display image. Is not output.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a stops the symbols in the second stop display column, and once the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the entire variable display H2 is set as the display area related to the symbol variation game, and the display related to the symbol variation game is displayed. The display content is controlled so that the image is displayed in a large size in accordance with the display area. Thereby, the player can see a powerful reach effect without operating the operation button 26. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not set the operation valid period during the reach effect (after the symbol is stopped in the second stop display column). That is, even if the operation button 26 is operated during the reach effect (time T3), the overall CPU 31a does not output a size change command for changing the size of the display image. For this reason, the display area and the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game are not changed during the reach effect, and the player can firmly see the reach effect. When the symbol variation game ends, the sub CPU 32a displays the display frame H3, displays the display image in the display area of the display frame H3, and returns to the state before the reach effect.

  FIG. 9B shows the case where the operation button 26 is operated a plurality of times when the second effect mode is set and the big hit announcement based on the notice pattern Y1 is executed during the symbol variation game. It is a timing chart which shows a case. At the time of starting the symbol variation game, the display image related to the symbol variation game is set to be displayed in the display area of the display frame H3.

  When the symbol variation game starts, the decorative drawings in each column start to vary within the display area of the display frame H3 based on the premise. At this time, since the effect mode is the second effect mode based on the premise and the determination result of the notice determination is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a sets the notice valid period from the start of the symbol variation game. When the operation button 26 is operated during this effective period of notice (time T1), the overall CPU 31a outputs a notice designation command without outputting a size change command for changing the size of the display image.

  That is, the overall CPU 31a causes the big hit notice to be executed without changing the size of the display area and the display image related to the symbol variation game in accordance with the operation of the operation button 26. Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a ends the notice valid period. Then, after the jackpot notice is over, the general CPU 31a has determined the jackpot notice based on the notice pattern Y1, and therefore does not set the operation valid period. For this reason, even if the operation button 26 is operated before the symbol is stopped in the second stop display row after the jackpot notice ends (time T2), the overall CPU 31a determines the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game. The resize command to change is not output. As described above, in the second effect mode, the operation button 26 is operated in order to execute the big hit notice without changing the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game is changed.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a stops the symbols in the second stop display column, and once the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the entire variable display H2 is set as the display area related to the symbol variation game, and the display related to the symbol variation game is displayed. The display content is controlled so that the image is displayed in a large size in accordance with the display area. Thereby, the player can see a powerful reach effect without operating the operation button 26. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not set the operation valid period during the reach effect (after the symbol is stopped in the second stop display column). That is, even if the operation button 26 is operated during the reach effect (time T3), the overall CPU 31a does not output a size change command for changing the size of the display image. For this reason, the display area and the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game are not changed during the reach effect, and the player can firmly see the reach effect. When the symbol variation game ends, the sub CPU 32a displays the display frame H3, displays the display image in the display area of the display frame H3, and returns to the state before the reach effect.

  FIG. 9 (c) shows that the operation button 26 is operated a plurality of times when the third effect mode is set and when the big hit warning is not determined (when the warning pattern Y0 is determined). It is a timing chart which shows the case where it did. At the time of starting the symbol variation game, the display image related to the symbol variation game is set to be displayed in the display area of the display frame H3.

  When the symbol variation game starts, the decorative drawings in each column start to vary within the display area of the display frame H3 based on the premise. At this time, since the effect mode is the third effect mode from the premise and the determination result of the advance notice determination is negative, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation valid period from the start of the symbol variation game to before the stop of the second stop display row. Set. Therefore, when the operation button 26 is operated from the start of the symbol variation game to before the second stop display row is stopped, the overall CPU 31a outputs a size change command for changing the size of the display image (time point T1). , Time T2).

  That is, since the overall CPU 31a outputs a size change command each time a detection signal is input, the size of the display area and the display image is changed each time. For this reason, the player operates the operation button 26 from the start of the symbol variation game to before the stop of the second stop display sequence, so that the player can arbitrarily display the display area and display in consideration of his / her preference and visibility. The size of the image can be determined.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a stops the symbols in the second stop display column, and once the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the entire variable display H2 is set as the display area related to the symbol variation game, and the display related to the symbol variation game is displayed. The display content is controlled so that the image is displayed in a large size in accordance with the display area. Thereby, the player can see a powerful reach effect without operating the operation button 26. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not set the operation valid period during the reach effect (after the symbol is stopped in the second stop display column). That is, even if the operation button 26 is operated during the reach effect (time T3), the overall CPU 31a does not output a size change command for changing the size of the display image. For this reason, the display area and the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game are not changed during the reach effect, and the player can firmly see the reach effect. When the symbol variation game ends, the sub CPU 32a displays the display frame H3, displays the display image in the display area of the display frame H3, and returns to the state before the reach effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the operation button 26 is operated during the operation valid period, the sub CPU 32a changes the size of the display image based on the size change command input from the overall CPU 31a. Therefore, the player can change the display image size to the player's preference by operating the operation button 26 during the operation effective period. The operation valid period is set to a period from the start of the symbol variation game to the temporary stop display of the symbols in the second column when the result of the notice determination by the overall CPU 31a is negative. On the other hand, the operation effective period is not set when the determination result of the advance notice determination is affirmative. For this reason, when the big hit announcement based on the announcement pattern Y1 is performed, the operation valid period is not set, and the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game is not changed. That is, the image is not changed during the jackpot notice, and the jackpot notice that makes the player interested can be surely shown. In addition, since the operation valid period is set to a period from the start of the symbol variation game until the symbol in the second column is temporarily stopped, when the reach combination is stopped and the reach effect is performed, The size of the display image is not changed. For this reason, it is possible to surely show the player the effect after the reach effect.

  (2) A first production mode is provided in which a big hit notice is not executed. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a can set the operation valid period without determining the notice pattern only by determining the effect mode. For this reason, the process becomes simple and the control burden can be reduced.

  (3) Based on the variation pattern, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation valid period so as to correspond to the period from the start of the symbol variation game, which changes according to the number of reserved memories, to the symbol stop of the second column. For this reason, when the period from the start of the symbol variation game to the stop of the second row of symbols is long, the operation effective period can be lengthened. The operation effective period can be shortened.

  (4) The overall CPU 31a sets the operation valid period only when the result of the advance notice determination is negative (when the advance notice pattern Y1 is not determined). The period is not set. For this reason, when the determination result of the advance notice determination is affirmative, it is not necessary to wastefully execute the process for setting the operation valid period, and the processing load can be reduced.

  (5) When the variation patterns P1 to P6 are designated, the sub CPU 32a sets the entire variable display H2 as a display region related to the symbol variation game when the display frame H3 is used as a display region at the start of reach production. The display content is controlled so that the size of the display image is changed to a size corresponding to the display area of the entire variable display H2. Thus, after the reach effect is started, the general CPU 31a can increase the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game and improve the power of the game effect. On the other hand, after the symbol variation game ends, the sub CPU 32a controls the display contents so that the display area and the display image are returned to the size set by the player (the size before the reach effect). Therefore, at the end of the game, the display image can be displayed in the size designated by the operation button 26, that is, the player's preferred size.

  (6) When the operation button 26 is operated during the operation effective period, the sub CPU 32a changes the size of the display area related to the symbol variation game. Thus, the player can change the display image related to the symbol variation game to be displayed in the display area having a size that suits the player by operating the operation button 26 during the operation valid period. it can.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the production mode can be set by operating the operation button 26, but it may not be set. The general CPU 31a may arbitrarily set the effect mode by random number lottery or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the production mode includes the first production mode in which the big hit announcement is not executed and the second production mode in which the big hit announcement is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 26. If determined, only the third effect mode in which a big hit announcement is always executed may be used.

  ○ The contents of each production mode in the above embodiment may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the type of reach production, the type of jackpot notice, and the type of background image may be changed for each production mode.

In the above embodiment, the size of the display area related to the symbol variation game is changed together with the size of the display image related to the symbol variation game, but the size of the display region may not be changed.
In the above embodiment, the background image (background movie) is always displayed on the entire variable display H2, but the background image may be displayed only in the display area related to the symbol variation game. In this case, nothing is displayed in an area other than the display area related to the symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the size of the display image (characters appearing in the jackpot notice or the reach effect) related to the symbol variation game can be changed, but the size of the symbol (decorative diagram) is changed. If it can be changed, it is not necessary to change the size of all the display images related to the symbol variation game.

  If the overall CPU 31a of the above embodiment determines that the mode is not the first effect mode (when the determination result of step S102 is negative), the general CPU 31a performs the advance notice determination in the process of step S106 or step S109. As another example, when the overall CPU 31a determines that it is in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the general CPU 31a may perform the notice determination.

  The overall CPU 31a of the above embodiment determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice (determines the notice patterns Y0 to Y3), and then determines whether or not it is the first effect mode. As another example, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the first effect mode, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice after determining that it is not the first effect mode (decides the notice pattern Y0 to Y3). )

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The display control means changes the size of the display area of the display device when the production operation means is operated during the operation effective period. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  (B) The mode includes a mode in which the notice effect is not executed, a mode in which the notice effect is not executed unless the effect operation means is operated even when the determination result of the notice determination means is affirmative, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein there is a mode in which a notice effect is always executed when the result of the notice determining means is affirmative.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view of a center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the production content and fluctuation time of a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. (A)-(b) is a front view of the center accessory which illustrated a mode that the size of a display area and a display image changes. The flowchart about the presentation execution process for changing the magnitude | size of a display area. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the timing which the magnitude | size of a display area and a display image changes.

Explanation of symbols

  H1 ... Special figure display, H2 ... Variable display, H3 ... Display frame, SE1 ... Upper start opening sensor, SE2 ... Lower start opening sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center accessory, 21a ... Upper start winning prize opening, 21b ... Lower start winning opening, 26 ... Operation buttons, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... Display control Substrate, 32a ... sub CPU.

Claims (4)

A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball;
When the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means is stored, the number of stored start balls is stored so as to be incremented, and plural kinds of symbols are changed in three columns, and the symbols are displayed in order for each column. A holding ball number storage means for storing so as to subtract 1 from the memory number of the start holding ball in response to the execution of the symbol variation game for deriving a symbol combination;
A display device for displaying the symbol variation game when the reserved ball number storage means stores the starting reserved ball;
In the gaming machine to which a jackpot state is given when a jackpot symbol combination consisting of a plurality of rows of the same symbol is definitely stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game,
Production operation means operated by the player,
An effect pattern determining means for selecting and determining an effect pattern capable of specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the game is a big hit;
As a mode for designating at least the design aspect of the symbol variation game, a notice that suggests the possibility of success or failure in the symbol variation game before the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display row where the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed second. A plurality of modes including a first mode in which an effect is not executed on the display device, and a second mode in which the notice effect is executable on the display device before symbols are temporarily displayed on the second stop display row Mode setting means for selecting and setting from
Mode determination means for determining the type of the set mode;
It said mode determining means, when it is determined not to be the first mode, the advance notice determination means for determining whether or not to perform the notice presentation on the display device,
If the notice determination means has determined that to execute the prediction effect, whether informational display to be executed is executed until the symbol in the second stop display columns from symbol variable game start is stopped once displayed A notice judging means for judging,
When it is determined that the mode determination means is the first mode, or when the determination result of the notice determination means is not affirmative, the second time from the start of the symbol variation game is based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means. 2 The period until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display column is specified, and the operation valid period during which the operation of the effect operating means is valid is set during the period, while the determination result of the notice determining means is If yes, the effective period setting means operable to set the warning lifetime for executing the prediction effect in response to operation the presentation manipulation means during the period,
When the production operation means is operated during the operation effective period, the design operation is changed during at least the notice effective period while changing the size of the pattern of at least the image displayed on the display device. A gaming machine comprising display control means for executing a notice effect when the means is operated .   The effect pattern determining means determines an effect pattern from among the effect patterns classified as the first effect pattern when the number of the starting reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means is less than a predetermined value. On the other hand, when the number of the start holding balls stored in the holding ball number storage means is equal to or larger than a predetermined value, the period from the start of the symbol change game until the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display column Is configured to determine the production pattern from the production patterns classified as the second production pattern shorter than the first production pattern,
  The effective period setting means determines that the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means is the first when the mode determination means determines that the mode is the first mode or when the determination result of the notice determination means is not affirmative. In the case of being classified into the production pattern, the first operation effective period is set. On the other hand, in the case of being classified into the second production pattern, the second period is shorter than that in the case of the first production pattern. Set the operation validity period,
  The first production pattern is characterized in that the period from when the symbol is temporarily displayed in the second stop display row to when the symbol variation game is ended is the same as that of the second production pattern. The gaming machine described in 1. The effect pattern determining means determines an effect pattern from among the effect patterns classified as the first effect pattern when the number of the starting reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means is less than a predetermined value. On the other hand, when the number of the start holding balls stored in the holding ball number storage means is equal to or larger than a predetermined value, the period from the start of the symbol change game until the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second stop display column Is configured to determine the production pattern from the production patterns classified as the second production pattern shorter than the first production pattern,
The effective period setting means determines that the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means is the first when the mode determination means determines that the mode is the first mode or when the determination result of the notice determination means is not affirmative . If classified as a presentation pattern, while setting the first operating lifetime, when classified into the second effect pattern includes a first period compared to the first performance pattern is short 2 Set the operation valid period,
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the effect pattern determining means is for the jackpot effect classified as the effect pattern for the jackpot effect classified as the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern. When the result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the effect pattern can be determined. If the determination result is negative, the effect pattern is classified into the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an effect pattern for an outlier effect can be determined .   The display control means controls the display content of the display device so that the image size becomes the maximum size after the start of the reach effect, and after the symbol variation game ends, the size of the image designated by the effect operation means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein display contents are controlled so as to be displayed.

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