JP5516631B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine including a variable display device having a display unit that can display a variety of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known. In this type of pachinko machine, various game states (for example, big hit states) are derived according to the display symbols (stop symbols) when the variable display is stopped on the display unit.

  Incidentally, in recent years, various characters and backgrounds other than symbols have been displayed on a display unit. And the effect of presentation is enhanced by concentrating not only on the display mode of the symbols but also on the characters and the background.

However, it is also circumstances to improve the interest in another dimension is desired.
The present invention was made in view of the above SL illustrated problems such as its purpose is to provide a gaming machine which can achieve the above direction of interest.

In order to achieve the above object, etc. , in the present invention,
Detection means for detecting the occurrence of a start condition;
Lottery means for lottery determination when the detection means detects the occurrence of the start condition;
When the detection means detects the occurrence of the starting condition, variable effect means for executing an effect according to the result of the lottery means's success / failure lottery,
A control means for controlling the variable effect means,
The variable rendering means is
A variable display unit in which identification information is variably displayed when occurrence of the start condition is detected by the detection means;
A frame portion surrounding the variable display portion;
An effect unit provided on the display surface side of the variable display unit,
The production section
A window that allows the image displayed on the variable display unit to be visually recognized, is provided with a predetermined decoration, and includes a first effect unit that overlaps a part of the front surface of the display surface of the variable display unit;
The control means includes
A function of controlling display of the variable display unit, the first display region being displayed so as to be visible without passing through the window, and the second display region being displayed so as to be visible through the window;
Unlike the identification information, in the second display area corresponding to the window, a function of displaying a decorative background image corresponding to the predetermined decoration;
A function of displaying an image including a character image different from the identification information in the second display area corresponding to the window,
The rendering unit is further between a first position that is closer to the end than the center of the variable display unit in a front view of the gaming machine and a second position that is closer to the center of the variable display unit than the first position. A second rendering unit controlled by the control means so that the position is switched;
The control means is for displaying an image during operation effect corresponding to the operation of the second effect unit in the first display area when the second effect unit is positioned at the second position.
A predetermined image is displayed on the variable display unit where the first effect unit overlaps the front side,
Further, the control means has a function of simultaneously displaying the character image in the first display area and the second display area.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine mainly showing a game board. It is a block diagram which shows electrical structures, such as a display control board. It is a block diagram which shows electrical structures, such as VDP. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the symbol in a main display part, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the symbol at the time of a reach state, (c) is at the time of jackpot state occurrence It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of a symbol. It is a front view which shows the structure of a display part. It is a front view which shows the relationship between a display part and a center frame. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a reach reach state generating. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a reach reach state. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a peach reach state generation | occurrence | production. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a monmon reach state. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the display part at the time of a monmon reach state. (A)-(d) is a conceptual schematic diagram which shows the arrangement configuration of the display part in another embodiment.

  Means 1. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device having a display unit capable of providing an effect, characterized in that it is provided with another means capable of expanding the effect region including the display unit for a predetermined period.

  According to the means 1, an effect is performed on the display unit of the variable display device, and the player enjoys a game based on the effect. Now, with this means 1, the effect area including the display unit is enlarged for a predetermined period by another means. For this reason, the player is surprised at the expansion of the production area by such another means, and is also interested in the production that has never been seen before. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved. The “display unit” is an area where the identification information can be displayed in a variable manner, and the identification information is displayed on a routine basis.

  Mean 2. A gaming machine that includes a variable display device having a display unit capable of variably displaying identification information and deriving a predetermined effect, and capable of deriving a gaming state according to a fixed stop display mode of the identification information. A gaming machine, characterized in that another means is provided that allows the production area including the display unit to be expanded for a predetermined period.

  According to the means 2, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device, and a predetermined effect is derived. And a game state is derived | led-out according to the fixed stop display mode of identification information. Now, in this means 2, the effect area including the display unit is enlarged for a predetermined period by another means. For this reason, the player is surprised at the expansion of the production area by such another means, and is also interested in the production that has never been seen before. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

  Means 3. A gaming machine that includes a variable display device having a display unit capable of variably displaying identification information and deriving a predetermined effect, and capable of deriving a gaming state according to a fixed stop display mode of the identification information. A gaming machine, characterized in that another means capable of giving an impression as if the effect area including the display unit is expanded for a predetermined period is provided.

  According to the means 3, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device, and a predetermined effect is derived. And a game state is derived | led-out according to the fixed stop display mode of identification information. Now, in the present means 3, an impression is given as if the effect area including the display unit for a predetermined period is expanded by another means. For this reason, the player is surprised at the expansion of such a production area, and at the same time, he / she finds the production more interesting than ever. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the different means is provided at a predetermined portion of the variable display device around the display section.

  According to the means 4, another means is provided at a predetermined part of the variable display device around the display unit. That is, it is not provided in a part far from the display unit, and a sense of unity with the display unit is likely to be born in this respect. Therefore, the expansion (expansion) of the production area becomes more realistic, and the fun is further increased.

  Means 5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the operation of the another means is configured to be permitted only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Note that the “predetermined condition” is, for example, “when a predetermined specific reach effect is performed”, “when a special effect mode is derived for a predetermined specific reach effect” , “When a preliminary announcement is made before a specific performance is derived”, “when a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs (immediately before, during, immediately after occurrence)” There are some things.

  According to the means 5, since another means does not operate unless a predetermined condition is satisfied, the player usually pays attention to the display on the display unit. Since the operation by another means is allowed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a rare value is given to the effect by another means and the expansion (expansion) of the effect area, and the player is excited about the effect. You can enjoy it.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein a transition to a predetermined gaming state is derived by the operation of the another means.

  According to the means 6, an impression is given as if a transition to a predetermined gaming state is triggered by the operation of another means. Therefore, with the operation of another means, the player desires to shift to a desirable gaming state for himself while enjoying the production. As a result, the interest is further improved.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, characterized in that the separate means is normally provided at a position that does not hinder display on the display unit.

  According to the means 7, since the display on the display section is not normally hindered by the presence of another means, a part of the display on the display section (for example, display of identification information, background, character, etc.) is omitted. You will not be restricted or restricted. Therefore, the display on the display unit can be sufficiently performed as much as when there is no other means.

  Means 8. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the different means has a role of assisting an effect on the display section.

  According to the means 8, since the effect on the display unit is assisted by another means, the effect is further deepened by the auxiliary effect, and even if the effect by the another means is missed, it is auxiliary. Therefore, it is difficult for games to be disturbed.

  Means 9. A gaming machine that includes a variable display device having a display unit capable of variably displaying identification information and deriving a predetermined effect, and capable of deriving a gaming state according to a fixed stop display mode of the identification information. , Provided with another means capable of giving an impression as if the effect area including the display section is expanded for a predetermined period of time, the separate means is constituted by at least a display area different from the display section, To play.

  According to the means 9, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device, and a predetermined effect is derived. And a game state is derived | led-out according to the fixed stop display mode of identification information. Now, with this means 9, an impression is given as if the effect area including the display unit is expanded for a predetermined period by another means. In particular, since the different means is configured by at least a display area different from the display unit, the player is surprised at the expansion of the effect area and is also interested in an unprecedented effect. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

  Means 10. A gaming machine that includes a variable display device having a display unit capable of variably displaying identification information and deriving a predetermined effect, and capable of deriving a gaming state according to a fixed stop display mode of the identification information. , Provided with another means capable of giving an impression as if the effect area including the display section is expanded for a predetermined period of time, the separate means at least a display area different from the display section, and the other display area And a predetermined member provided in front of the game machine.

  According to the means 10, the identification information is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device, and a predetermined effect is derived. And a game state is derived | led-out according to the fixed stop display mode of identification information. Now, in this means 10, the impression as if the production area including the said display part for a predetermined period is extended by another means. In particular, since the different means is constituted by at least a display area different from the display section and a predetermined member provided in front of or in front of the other display area, the player can I am surprised at the expansion, and I am fascinated by an unprecedented production. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the predetermined member is constituted by a part of a frame member surrounding the display portion.

  According to the means 11, since the predetermined member constituting the different means is constituted by a part of the frame member surrounding the display part, the expansion of the effect area is performed by the display part and a part of the frame member. As a result, the player will be surprised and entertained by the unexpectedness of the game, and will be able to further enhance the interest. Note that the “frame member” is made of, for example, resin and is provided at the front part around the display unit. When the game ball is used as a game medium, the player can enjoy the behavior of the game ball. The stage part which may be sufficient may be provided, and the lamp | ramp and other decoration members may be attached | subjected.

  Means 12. The predetermined member is constituted by a visual recognition part provided on a frame member surrounding the display part, and the other display area can be visually recognized through the visual recognition part. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the means 12, since the predetermined member constituting the different means is constituted by the visual recognition part of the frame member surrounding the periphery of the display part, the expansion of the effect area is performed between the display part and the visual recognition part of the frame member. As a result, the player will be surprised and entertained by the unexpectedness of the game, and will be able to further enhance the interest.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 12, wherein the gaming machine uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium, and the predetermined member includes a gaming ball passage.

  According to the means 13, since the predetermined member is provided with the game ball passage, the behavior of the game ball passing through the game ball passage in one part and the display of another display area that expands the effect area are enjoyed together. can do.

  Means 14. The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 13, wherein the another display area is provided in the variable display device so as to protrude from or be separated from the display unit.

  According to the means 14, since the other display area is provided in the variable display device so as to protrude or separate from the display section, the display on the display section is not eroded by the presence of the display area. , Both can be sufficiently displayed. In particular, in the case where they are provided apart from the display unit, the independence of both is easily secured.

  Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 14, wherein the display section has a rectangular shape or a substantially rectangular shape, and the other display area has a non-rectangular shape.

  According to the means 15, the display unit has a rectangular shape or a substantially rectangular shape, whereas another display region has a non-rectangular shape, so that the other display region is independent of the display unit. It is easy to get the impression that there is. Therefore, when the production area is expanded, it is easy to receive a fresh impression, and the entertainment can be further improved.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 15, wherein a moving image can be displayed in the other display area.

  According to the means 16, since a moving image is displayed in another display area, various effects by the moving image are possible, and the fun is further increased.

  Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 16, wherein a predetermined display object different from the identification information can be displayed in the other display area.

  According to the means 17, a predetermined display object different from the identification information is displayed in another display area. Therefore, since the identification information directly related to the derivation of the game state is still displayed only on the display unit, there is a situation in which it becomes difficult to understand the game contents due to the complicated display. Hateful.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the display of the display object in the another display area is associated with an effect on the display unit.

  According to the means 18, the display of the display target in another display area is associated with the effect on the display unit. Therefore, the player can easily receive an impression as if the production area is expanded for a predetermined period, and can have an unprecedented interest, and as a result, can greatly improve the interest.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to claim 18, wherein the display object displayed in the other display area can be displayed also on the display unit.

  According to the means 19, since the display object displayed in another display area is also displayed on the display unit, the relevance between the two is enhanced, and the player can easily understand the significance of the association. As a result, even beginners can fully enjoy the game.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the display object is displayed on the display unit immediately after being displayed in the other display area. Note that “when at least a part of the display object is displayed on the display unit, at least a part of the display object is not displayed in another display area”, or “at least at one time, the display object is displayed. May be displayed on both the display unit and another display area, and one or a group of display objects may be configured by the display on both.

  According to the means 20, the display object is displayed on the display unit immediately after being displayed once in the other display area. For this reason, it is easy for the player to understand the relationship between the display target displayed in another display area and the display target displayed on the display unit. Further, in particular, when “at least a part of the display target is displayed on the display unit, at least a part of the display target is not displayed in another display area”, it is as if the display target is a different display area. It feels as if it has moved from the display to the display, making it even more interesting.

  Means 21. In any one of means 1 to 20, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is displayed in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball) according to the winning number , Including writing to a magnetic card).

  Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 20, the gaming machine is a spinning type gaming machine (excluding the means 13 and the means related to the means 13). Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type game machine, “a discriminating information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically Is provided with variable display means for confirming and stopping the display of the identification information after the reel has been rotated), and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-type game machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state. In the case of a rotating type gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (pseudo). A display device that can display identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as a variable display device. In this case, the variable display device is installed in a main body box that defines a gaming machine main body.

  Means 23. In any one of means 1 to 20, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. In particular, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine is “variable display of an identification information string (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) consisting of a plurality of identification information”. In this case, a variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the reel is rotated is provided, and the variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, and using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of variation of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (in pseudo correspondence). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying identification information may be regarded as the variable display device here.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at the front thereof. The front frame 3 is mounted so as to be openable and closable at one side of the outer frame 2. A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed, and an upper plate 5 for storing a game ball B (see FIG. 2) below the glass door frame 4 is Similarly, lower trays 6 for storing the game balls B are provided at positions below the tray 5.

  A handle 7 as an operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 6 on the front side of the front frame 3, and the handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown). A game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (in the back of the glass door frame 4 and inside the outer frame 2). A game ball B is fired toward the top of the board 8. The game ball launcher is controlled by a launch control board 140 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, a speaker 9 is embedded in the front frame 3 (side the upper plate 5) for sounding various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state by voice. . The speaker 9 is controlled by a sound control board 130 (see FIG. 3).

  Now, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 8 is provided with an inner rail 10a and an outer rail 10b, and the game ball B launched by the game ball launching device is along the inner rail 10a and the outer rail 10b. To the upper part of the game board 8.

  At the lower part of the game board 8, there are provided an operation port 11 and a prize winning port 12. The operating port 11 includes a passage for the game ball B, and a blade 13 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 14 is provided in the back of the big prize opening 12, a V zone 15 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 16 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). That is, when the game ball B wins the big winning opening 12, the game ball B is distributed by the seesaw 14 so as to roll to either the V zone 15 or the winning path 16, and either the V zone 15 or the winning path 16 is allocated. It is the structure which is derived | led-out through.

  A shutter 17 that opens and closes the big prize opening 12 is provided in front of the big prize opening 12. The shutter 17 is actuated by a large winning opening solenoid 18 provided on the side of the large winning opening 12. Specifically, when the big prize opening solenoid 18 is in an excited state, the shutter 17 tilts substantially horizontally and the big prize opening 12 is opened. In addition, when the special winning opening solenoid 18 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 17 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 12 is closed.

  Furthermore, a seesaw solenoid 19 is provided at one side of the special winning opening 12. Normally, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in a non-excited state, and the seesaw 14 in this state is inclined toward the V zone 15. That is, the inclination is such that the game ball B passes through the V zone 15. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 19 is energized, the seesaw 14 is inclined so that the game ball B passes through the winning path 16. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball B passes through the V zone 15 in the open state of the shutter 17, the seesaw solenoid 19 is in an excited state, and when the shutter 17 is closed, The seesaw solenoid 19 is configured to be in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device 20 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 8. The special symbol display device 20 is constituted by a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, and includes a substantially rectangular display screen 20B (see FIG. 6) having a diagonal length of about 7 inches.

  The display screen 20B includes a main display section 20a as a substantially rectangular display section. A resin-made center frame 20A constituting a predetermined member and a frame member is disposed around the main display section 20a. Yes. A plurality of symbol rows K1 to K3 can be displayed on the main display portion 20a. In the present embodiment, these symbol strings include three symbol strings (identification information strings) including a left symbol string K1, a middle symbol string K2, and a right symbol string K3 (see FIG. 5A). However, the number of symbol rows is not limited to three, and other symbol rows may be displayed.

  Furthermore, on the display screen 20B (main display unit 20a) of the special symbol display device 20, the symbol variation display of each symbol row K1 to K3 (in the present embodiment, based on the winning of the game ball B to the operation port 11). , Scroll fluctuation display) is performed. In addition, when a new game ball B wins the operating port 11 during this variation display, the corresponding variation display is performed after the end of the variation display performed at that time. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to four. However, the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to this.

  Above the display screen 20B, hold lamps 24a, 24b, 24c, and 24d made up of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the number of hold times of the variable display of symbols as described above are incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 24a to 24d is the same as the maximum holding number described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 24a to 24d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided on the center frame 20A. The normal symbol display device 31 has four holding lamps 32 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 33 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions. In addition, a pair of passing gates 34 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 20, and the normal symbol display device 31 is activated when the game ball B passes through the passing gate 34. ing. The normal symbol display device 31 in the present embodiment variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 33 to display segments. When the number stops at a predetermined value (“7” in the present embodiment), the blade 13 of the working port 11 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. The normal symbol display device 31 can store up to four times the number of passes of the game ball B through the passage gate 34, and displays the number of holds on the hold lamp 32. Therefore, even when the game ball B passes through the passing gate 34 in a state where the four holding lamps 32 are lit, the game ball B is not counted. In addition, as long as the holding lamp 32 is lit, the normal symbol display device 31 operates as many times as the number of holdings even if the game ball B does not pass through the passing gate 34.

  Furthermore, other various production lamps and electrical decoration members (not shown) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (light-off, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, illumination members, etc. (hereinafter simply referred to as “lamps”) can be appropriately changed according to the progress of the game. These lamps are controlled by a lamp control board 120 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the game board 8 includes various switches such as a through switch 40 for detecting the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation, a switch 41 for the operating port, a switch 42 for the V zone, a count switch 43, and the like. Each sensor is attached. The through switch 40 detects the passing of the game ball B through the passing gate 34, and the operating port switch 41 detects the winning of the gaming ball B into the operating port 11, and the V zone switch 42. Is for detecting a winning in the V zone 15 of the game ball B in the big winning opening 12, and the count switch 43 is for detecting a winning in the big winning opening 12 of the game ball B.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 18 and 19, the special symbol display device 20, the hold lamps 24a to 24d, the speaker 9, the normal symbol display device 31 (hold lamp 32) based on the detection results of the switches 40 to 43. In addition, a control device (main board) 50 is provided to drive and control the 7-segment display unit 33), the blades 13 and the like.

  The main board 50 is used for main control, and includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, symbol random number area, stop symbol area, and the like. The main board 50 is mounted in a sealed state in a board box (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The RAM also includes a random number counter for determining occurrence of a jackpot state as a special gaming state described later. The random number counter is updated by one count every 2 ms, for example, within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “299”) by random number update processing. In the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins the operating port 11 and is detected by the operating port switch 41 (except for the maximum number of times of holding), the value of the random number counter is a predetermined value, for example, In the case of “7”, a big hit state is generated.

  The CPU, ROM and RAM are connected to each other via a bus line. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the bus line is also connected to the interface 50a of the main board 50. The interface 50a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110 and other devices via connectors and cables. It is connected. The interface 50a is connected to various sensors such as the operation port switch 41 via a connector and a cable. That is, the main board 50 receives a winning signal or the like from the operation port switch 41 or the like via the interface 50a, and also to the display control board 110 or other input / output devices (including other control boards) via the interface 50a. Various operation commands such as control data are output to control various actuators such as solenoids and control boards.

  Now, in the present embodiment, various display controls on the display screen 20B of the special symbol display device 20 are configured to be performed mainly on the display control substrate 110 of the special symbol display device 20, not the main substrate 50 that performs the main control. Has been. The display control board 110 is incorporated in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in the present embodiment, lighting and blinking control of various (production) lamps is mainly performed in the lamp control board 120, and control of sound emitted from the speaker 9 is mainly performed in the sound control board 130. Done. Further, the launch control of the game ball B in the game ball launching apparatus is also performed on the launch control board 140 instead of the main board 50.

  Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 that performs display control mainly in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control board 110 has various game states (based on the interface 61 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 50, the control program stored in the program ROM 62, and various information). CPU 63 for generating screen configuration information of a display image displayed in normal fluctuation, reach effect, jackpot notification, etc., work RAM 64 for temporarily storing processing results in CPU 63, and screen configuration information generated by CPU 63 And a VDP 67 that generates display images in various gaming states by taking out image data from the image data ROM 66 based on the screen configuration information stored in the video RAM 65 and writing the data in the screen configuration information. I have. The generated display image is output to the display screen (liquid crystal display) 20B.

  The interface 61 receives a command (command) transmitted from the main board 50. These commands are stored in a command buffer area (not shown) provided in the work RAM 64 by the CPU 63.

  The CPU 63 operates according to a control program stored in the program ROM 62. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and stored in the work RAM 64. By executing the task, screen configuration information of a display image displayed in various game states (normal fluctuation, reach production, jackpot notification, etc.) is generated in the work RAM 64, and this screen configuration information is written in the video RAM 65. The screen configuration information is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC) of the display screen (liquid crystal display) 20B.

  The work RAM 64 includes a command buffer area for storing commands from the main board 50, a task buffer area for storing generated tasks, and image configuration information (design images at the time of normal fluctuation or reach state). And a sprite chain area (not shown) in which various pieces of information are stored in order to collectively write in the video RAM 65.

  The video RAM 65 is a memory that stores the image configuration information and the display image data generated by the VDP 67. The video RAM 65 is provided with a first frame memory 65a and a second frame memory 65b, which are storage areas for mainly storing display image data for one screen displayed on the display screen 20B. The configuration information and the display image data generated by the VDP 67 can be stored alternately.

  The image data ROM 66 is a memory for storing various image data such as symbols and background images displayed on the display screen 20B. The image data includes various kinds of information necessary for generating, for example, a design, a background image, and the like that define a shape, size, pattern, color scheme, color tone, and the like.

  The VDP 67 is an image data processor that performs image generation processing of a display image. That is, the VDP 67 reads out the image data stored in the image data ROM 66 based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 65, and writes the information included in the image data in the image configuration information, thereby displaying the display screen. A display image that can be displayed on 20B is generated. Then, the generated display image is output to the display screen 20B.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 67 has an interface 67a for receiving various commands and data sent from the CPU 63, and an image stored in the video RAM 65 based on the various commands and data sent from the interface 67a. An image generation unit 67b that reads configuration information and generates a display image based on the image configuration information, and a palette RAM 67c that stores color information of the display image.

  The image generation unit 67b that receives various commands and data from the interface 67a reads the image configuration information stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b of the video RAM 65. Based on the image configuration information, image data is read from the image data ROM 66, and various information included in the image data is written into the image configuration information. At the same time, color information corresponding to the image data is acquired from the palette RAM 67c and written into the image configuration information. As a result, a display image with a color scheme based on the color information is generated.

  At the same time, the image generation unit 67b reads the display image data stored in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b where the writing has not been performed, and outputs it to the display screen (liquid crystal display) 20B. At this time, the display image data is output as RGB signals, and the color tone (color, saturation, luminance, contrast, etc.) is controlled based on the RGB signals and displayed on the display screen (liquid crystal display) 20B. Further, new image configuration information is written in the first frame memory 65a or the second frame memory 65b in which display image data is output and no data is stored. The display image generated by the image generation unit 67b is composed of a plurality of layers for patterns and background images, and these are superimposed to generate mainly a display image for one screen.

  The palette RAM 67c holds a plurality of types of color palettes in which a plurality of types of color information is set, and gives a color palette according to the color information included in the image data to the image generation unit 67b. Here, giving a color palette means giving the storage address of the color palette stored in the palette RAM 67c to the image generation unit 67b, for example. Note that the color information is determined by a blending ratio obtained by combining basic color information of primary colors such as red (R), green (G), and blue (B).

  Here, on the display screen 20B of the special symbol display device 20, the configuration of the display image displayed during the gaming state and the like will be specifically described, and the jackpot state, the reach state, the disengaged state, etc. based on the display mode explain.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), a background image representing the scenery in the forest is displayed on the main display portion 20a of the display screen 20B of the special symbol display device 20, and each symbol is positioned in front of it. Columns K1 to K3 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 5 etc., each symbol row | line | column K1-K3 is comprised by the symbol 70A-70I and the off symbol 70J as a plurality of types and some identification information, respectively. Each of the symbols 70A to 70I excluding the off symbol 70J is composed of a combination of various fruit and leaf pictures and the numbers "1" to "9" (of course, various symbols, various characters only, or numerals) Or a combination of characters and letters may be used as a design). These symbols 70A to 70I are arranged in descending order for the left symbol row 21 and basically in ascending order for the middle and right symbol rows 22 and 23, respectively. These symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> I can be any one of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  Further, the off symbol 70J is configured by a “acorn” mark, and is basically disposed between the symbols 70A to 70I. Furthermore, the off symbol 70K does not become a jackpot symbol as the name suggests, and can only be a off symbol. However, the symbol “4” 70D is arranged between the symbols “1” and “9” 70A, 70I instead of the dismissal symbol 70J. With such an arrangement, so-called double reach of “1” and “9” can be generated, and a jackpot symbol to be described later can be evenly generated between even and odd numbers.

  In each of the symbol rows K1 to K3, the displayed symbols 70A to 70J are displayed as if they move from top to bottom. In each of the symbol columns K1 to K3, the arrangement order of the symbols 70A to 70J is randomly changed to be displayed in a variable manner, the number of symbols 70A to 70J is appropriately increased or decreased, and a plurality of the same symbols are displayed in one symbol column. Or the change display mode of the symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J, for example, scroll change display, replacement change display, or the like may be changed as appropriate.

  As described above, the symbols 70A to 70J of the symbol rows K1 to K3 that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 of the main display portion 20a after a predetermined time has elapsed (FIG. 5 (c). )reference). At this time, one of the jackpot symbols, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and displayed on the jackpot lines L1 to L5. The stop symbol is a symbol that is displayed when each symbol row K1 to K3 has stopped symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row K1, the right symbol row K3, and the middle symbol row K2.

  Next, the jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player will be described. FIG. 5C is a diagram showing a screen when a big hit state occurs in the main display unit 20a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after passing the reach gaming state (reach state) from the normal gaming state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows K1 to K3 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 70A to 70I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbols 70A to 70I is a jackpot. There may be a combination of the symbols 70A to 70I when arranged along the lines L1 to L5. The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot lines L1 to L5 are configured by the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines L1, L2, and L3 and the two diagonal lines L4 and L5 (referred to as five lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls. (For example, in FIG. 5C, symbols 70G of “7”, “7”, and “7” are stopped and displayed on the lower line L3).

  In this embodiment, once a big hit state occurs, after the grand prize opening 12 is opened, (1) 10 game balls B win the big prize opening 12, and (2) about 29.5 seconds have elapsed. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 12 is closed. This open / close cycle of the big prize opening 12 is repeated a maximum of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times: 16 rounds) in which the game ball B wins the V zone 15.

  The reach state means a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the jackpot state may not be reached). As shown in FIG. 5B, the reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the right symbol row K3 stops on the jackpot lines L1 to L5 with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol of the left symbol row K1. It is.

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row K2 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows K1 and K3 and will be in a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”). Furthermore, after the symbol variation of the middle symbol row K2 is temporarily stopped (after stopping), all symbol rows (or some symbol rows) are fluctuated, and thereafter the symbols 70A to 70J of all symbol rows K1 to 23 are changed. The case of stopping (also referred to as re-variation reach or full rotation reach) is also included.

  In the reach state, as the reach pattern, various reach patterns are set in addition to “normal reach” in which the symbols 70A to 70J in the middle symbol row K2 are simply scrolled in the same manner as in the normal variation. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value may differ depending on each reach pattern. In addition, a reach pattern called “special reach” or “premium reach” having a higher jackpot expectation value than “super reach” may be prepared.

  In this embodiment, “Super Reach” is set to “Risle Reach” that produces an effect when “Squirrel” is displayed, “Monomon Reach” that produces an effect when “Monmonga” is displayed, etc. ing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the display screen 20 </ b> B includes not only the main display unit 20 a on which the above-described symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J are variably displayed but also a sub display unit 20 b. . More specifically, the display screen 20B is a substantially rectangular wide screen, and the length of the diagonal line is set to about 7 inches. The main display portion 20a is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and the length of the diagonal line is set to about 6 inches, and is provided at a substantially central position of the display screen 20B. And the part remove | excluding the main display part 20a from the display screen 20B becomes the subdisplay part 20b. Further, the sub display unit 20b does not display the display object and another means capable of displaying the squirrel RC (see FIG. 8A) as the display object, the display area CS constituting another display area, and the display object. It consists of a non-display area NS. Although the display area CS in the present embodiment is set adjacent to the main display portion 20a, it may be set in a part separated from the main display portion 20a. Both the main display unit 20a and the sub display unit 20b are controlled by the display control board 110, but their existence is independent from each other, and the boundary lines are the display of the symbols 70A to 70J. A region is defined. Moreover, the main display portion 20a has a substantially rectangular shape as in the conventional case, and the display on the main display portion 20a is not hindered by the presence of the sub display portion 20b.

  In addition, a black image is always displayed in the non-display area NS of the sub display portion 20b, and a black image is normally displayed in the display area CS as in the non-display area NS. The squirrel RC is displayed in the display area CS only when the effect of “Risch Reach” is performed.

  Further, a portion of the sub display portion 20b excluding the display area CS is covered with the center frame 20A. The center frame 20A in the present embodiment has a wood grain pattern so that a sense of unity is given when a forest background image is displayed on the main display portion 20a. With such a configuration, for the player, the main display section 20a is arranged inside the center frame 20A, and a display screen for securing the display area CS of the sub display section 20b is installed separately from the main display section 20a. The impression is received as if it were. The center frame 20A also constitutes another means, and a portion of the center frame 20A corresponding to the display area CS is provided with a transparent window, and is displayed on the display area CS. The squirrel RC is visible through the window.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, an opening / closing member OP constituting a pair of different means using branches and leaves as a motif is provided on the center frame 20A. The opening / closing member OP is pivotally supported by an opening / closing member solenoid (not shown) and is normally maintained in a closed state so as to be substantially straight (see FIGS. 5B and 5C, etc.). ). Further, when the solenoid is energized, the opening / closing member OP is opened downward as shown in FIG. The opening / closing member OP is controlled to be opened / closed only when an effect of “Monmon Reach” described later is performed.

  Next, the operation and effect of each control unit in the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described.

  First, the control process when the main board 50 recognizes that the game ball B has won the operation port 11 based on the detection signal from the operation port switch 41 will be described.

  When the main board 50 detects that the game ball B has won the operation port 11, the main board 50 detects that the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d (for example, two holding lamps 24a and 24b until then). When the two hold lamps are turned on, the third hold lamp 24c) is turned on, and the value of the hold counter is incremented by "1". However, the case where all the holding lamps 24a to 24d are lit is excluded.

  The main board 50 stores the values of the counters such as the internal random number counter, the jackpot symbol counter, the miss reach symbol counter, the miss symbol counter, etc. in each random number area. Then, the corresponding holding lamps 24a to 24d are turned off at a predetermined timing, the value of the holding counter is decremented, and the symbol variation is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.

  At this time, the main board 50 outputs (transmits) a command as a command to the lamp control board 120, the voice control board 130, and the like, in addition to the display control board 110 of the special symbol display device 20, in the case of the change. The command includes (1) time information indicating that symbols 70A to 70J are to be confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time from the start of variation, pattern information including variation patterns represented by each reach pattern, and (2) any Symbol information indicating whether the symbols 70A to 70J are fixedly displayed is included. Here, the symbol information includes jackpot symbols, missed reach symbols, missed symbols, which are determined based on the above-described internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, missed reach symbol counter, missed symbol counter, etc. It is.

  The command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, and is sequentially transmitted to the display control board 110 and the like sequentially. Of the command consisting of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating what information will be transmitted from now on. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the first command transmitted is pattern information. In this case, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) is to be transmitted, and the second byte is pattern code information such as “00” and “01”. It is comprised by. Here, the pattern code information such as “00”, “01”, and the like is time information that suggests the content such as “10 seconds” or “30 seconds” as the symbol variation time. It consists of information suggesting a fluctuation pattern such as executing a fluctuation pattern (or any one of fluctuation pattern groups).

  Subsequently, the symbol information is transmitted. That is, in the case where the symbols of the three symbol sequences K1 to K3 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, first, the symbol information that is the second command transmitted following the pattern information. The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol string K1 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information suggesting a symbol to be confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the symbol information that is the third command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the right symbol column K3 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of suggested pattern code information. In addition, as symbol information that is the fourth command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that symbol information of the middle symbol string K2 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests. In this way, three pieces of display information related to the confirmed symbol are transmitted continuously. In other words, when the symbol changes once, data having a 2-byte structure is transmitted byte by byte, so that a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.

  In the above embodiment, symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol columns K1 to K3 is transmitted. For example, when eight symbols need to be confirmed and displayed, Even if the number of symbols is changed as appropriate, such as 1 × 2 + 8 × 2 = 18 times of data transmission, it can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, commands (a group of commands) are output not only to the display control board 110 but also to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 in synchronization ( In the strict sense, they need not be at the same time). Of course, it is desirable that the command output at this time corresponds to the command output to the display control board 110 (in some cases, it may not correspond). On the other hand, the display control board 110 that has received a group of commands related to symbol variation (a group of data sent during one symbol variation) displays a display image (main display) displayed on the display screen 20B of the special symbol display device 20. A background image and a design image in the unit 20a, and a character image in the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b).

  Further, the display control board 110 starts design variation based on the command and performs various effects based on the variation pattern until the variation is stopped. As the production, for example, reach production is mainly cited.

  That is, based on the pattern information among the above commands, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variation patterns with reference to the table, and produces an effect based on the determined pattern. Is executed for the number of seconds of the time data set separately from the start of the change to the final display. Thereafter, the CPU on the main board 50 side outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a timing corresponding to the predetermined time based on the timer that the main board 50 has.

  On the other hand, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 displays the symbol according to the symbol information in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time from the temporary stop (when the variation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, the symbols 70A to 70J are displayed to be confirmed and stopped in synchronization with the outputted confirmation command. Similarly, the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the sound control board 130 also confirm and stop the lamp effect and the sound effect at the timing.

  In the present embodiment, with respect to the variation pattern, effects other than the reach effect are also controlled after being included in the variation pattern information in the same manner as described above. The effects other than the reach effect include effects such as slip change, re-change, reach notice, super reach notice, and jackpot notice. Here, the “notice” only needs to be able to suggest that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the effect, or the effect that the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by the effect. Therefore, there is no problem even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur (suggestion). Thus, in the present embodiment, main control is governed by the main board 50, and display control and the like are governed by the display control board 110 and the like based on commands from the main board 50. As a result, the burden on the main board 50 is reduced.

  Next, the operation and effect of the present embodiment will be described. When a command is output from the main board 50 to the display control board 110 to change the symbol, the display control board 110 starts the symbol fluctuation. At the time of the change, as described above, the displayed symbols 70A to 70J are displayed as if they are moving from top to bottom. Then, the symbols 70A to 70J corresponding to the symbol sequences K1 to K3 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol row K1, the right symbol row K3, and the middle symbol row K2. Here, in the present embodiment, since so-called five lines are employed, three symbols 70A to 70J are displayed for each symbol row K1 to K3, and then fixed and stopped. That is, a total of nine symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J are displayed on the main display unit 20 a in a fixed stop display.

  The reach state may occur until the symbols 70A to 70J of all symbols K1 to K3 are confirmed and stopped, and the above-described "super reach" effect may be performed depending on the command. . In the following, a description will be given of the effect display modes of two types of “Super Reach”, “Risu Reach” and “Monmon Reach”.

  First, based on FIGS. 8 and 9, the effect display mode of “Lith Reach” will be described. That is, in the case where the command output to the display control board 110 to perform the symbol variation includes information indicating that the “reach reach” effect is included, details of processing performed on the display control board 110 side will be described in detail. To do. In this case, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 starts the variation of the symbols 70A to 70J of the symbol rows K1 to K3.

  Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation, first, after the symbol fluctuation speed of the left symbol row K1 has been made slower than the fluctuation speed until then, as shown in FIG. (In the figure, the symbol “7G” of “7” is stopped and displayed in the lower row). Subsequently, as with the left symbol row K1, the symbol fluctuation rate of the right symbol row K2 is slowed down and then stopped (in the figure, as in the left symbol row K1, the symbol “7G” in the lower row is stopped and displayed. ) At this time (the middle symbol row K2 is still fluctuating), the reach state occurs. After this timing, the CPU 63 performs the following control.

  That is, as shown in the figure, the squirrel RC is displayed in the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b, and display control is performed as if the squirrel RC was looking into the face from the house window. The player who has visually recognized this is not only surprised by the squirrel RC displayed in the display area CS of the sub display unit 20b as well as the symbols 70A to 70J in the main display unit 20a, and until that time in the main display unit 20a. I feel that there is an unprecedented taste for the expanded (expanded) area than the directing. Then, a sense of expectation that a situation favorable for the player (here, further development type reach production, and consequently occurrence of a big hit state) may occur.

  Next, there is a case where a further advanced type of reach effect is performed and a case where it is left as it is, and when it is left as it is, display control is performed such that, for example, the squirrel RC disappears from the display area CS. The player who has visually recognized this regrets that the squirrel RC is no longer displayed on the sub display unit 20b (hidden in the house), but is displayed in a different location from the main display unit 20a. Tastes reverberation related to the fact that the target (squirrel RC) is displayed (for expansion of the production area).

  Further, when a further advanced reach effect is performed, the state in which the squirrel RC remains displayed in the display area CS or the effect that the squirrel RC disappears once as described above is displayed again. Then, the control of swinging the symbols 70A to 70J and the background is performed. As a result, the player feels as if an earthquake has occurred, and has a sense of expectation that something special will happen in the future. Of course, such swing control may not be performed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, display control is performed as if the squirrel RC moves. More specifically, display control is performed as if the squirrel RC jumped out of the house and moved continuously from the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b displayed until then to the main display unit 20a. In addition, during this period of movement, a part of the squirrel RC is displayed on both the display area CS and the main display unit 20a. The player who visually recognizes this will be surprised that the display area CS and the main display unit 20a are associated with each other, and will further increase expectation.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, as if the squirrel RC displayed on the main display unit 20a is desperately trying to stop the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 that is still changing. An effect display is performed. In this case, when the winning symbols 70A to 70I approach, display control may be performed such that the fluctuation speed of the symbols 70A to 70J is further reduced or the squirrel RC becomes a more desperate expression. . Further, in this case, there are a case where a further advanced reach effect is performed and a case where symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 are displayed in a fixed stop state. When the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 are displayed as fixed stop as they are, the symbols 70A to 70J may be removed and stopped at the symbol, or may be stopped at the jackpot symbol. If you stop at the jackpot symbol, the squirrel RC will turn over and bravely go home, or if you stop at the off symbol, the squirrel RC will cry and go home You may also perform various effects.

  On the other hand, when a further advanced type of reach production (which may be referred to as a special reach production) is performed, the squirrel RC continues to desperately continue the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 that is still changing. An effect display is performed as if to stop, and a large number of squirrels (hereinafter referred to as “squirrel group RCS”) are displayed in the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b. Display control is performed as if you were peeking through your house window. The player who has recognized this not only surprises the squirrel group RCS displayed in the display area CS, but also the most exciting production and display on the main display unit 20a, as well as the most interesting production on the main display unit 20a. I feel that there is an unprecedented taste in the production (expansion of the production area) that raises further expectations in the area CS. Further, the expectation that the most favorable situation for the player (the occurrence of the jackpot state here) will occur further increases.

  Next, as in the case where the single squirrel RC has moved, as shown in FIG. 9A, display control is performed as if the squirrel group RCS has moved. More specifically, display control is performed as if the squirrel group RCS jumped out of the house and moved continuously from the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b displayed until then to the main display unit 20a. In addition, during this period of movement, a part of the squirrel group RCS is displayed on both the secondary display unit 20b (display area CS) and the main display unit 20a. That is, some of the squirrel groups RCS are displayed, and the remaining some are displayed on the main display unit 20a. The player who has visually recognized such an event is surprised again that the display area CS and the main display unit 20a are associated with each other, and the expectation is further increased.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9B, the squirrel group RCS displayed on the main display unit 20a is desperate for the symbols 70A to 70J in the middle symbol row K2 that is still changing together with the squirrel RC that has been displayed so far. The effect is displayed as if it is going to be stopped. After that, the middle symbol row K2 is displayed in a fixed stop manner with predetermined symbols 70A to 70J. In this case, the symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J may be removed and stopped at the symbol, or may be stopped at the jackpot symbol. However, when the effect by the squirrel group RCS as described above is performed, it is desirable to further increase the probability of being stopped at the jackpot symbol.

  Next, based on FIGS. 10 to 12, an effect display mode of “Monmon Reach” will be described. That is, in the case where the command output to the display control board 110 to perform the symbol variation includes information indicating that the “mon mon reach” effect is performed, details of processing performed on the display control board 110 side will be described in detail. Describe. Also in this case, as described above, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 starts the variation of the symbols 70A to 70J of the symbol rows K1 to K3, and after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, The right symbol row K2 is stopped at the same symbols 70A to 70J as the left symbol row K1 on the predetermined jackpot lines L1 to L5. At this time (the middle symbol row K2 is still changing), the reach state occurs. At this timing, the CPU 63 performs the following control.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, an opening / closing member solenoid (not shown) is controlled to open the opening / closing member OP. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 10B, display control is performed as if Mon MC is flying from the top of the main display portion 20a to the bottom and from the back of the screen to the front side of the screen. The player who visually recognizes this not only changes the symbols 70A to 70J of the main display portion 20a, but also surprises the MC that is displayed as the opening and closing member OP is opened, and the opening and closing member OP and the main display portion 20a. I feel the taste like never before in the production (expansion (expansion) of the production area). Then, a sense of expectation that a situation favorable for the player (here, further development type reach production, and consequently occurrence of a big hit state) may occur.

  The monkey MC displayed on the main display portion 20a is controlled to be moved and displayed on either the upper left or lower right of the main display portion 20a. At this point, the opening / closing member OP is closed. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the monster MC moves to the upper left, the following display effect is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the effect display is performed as if the monkey MC displayed in the upper left portion jumps to the predetermined symbols 70A to 70I of the middle symbol row K2 whose speed is changing. In this case, there are a case where a further advanced reach effect is performed and a case where the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 are displayed in a fixed stop state. When the symbols 70A to 70J of the middle symbol row K2 are displayed as fixed stop as they are, the symbols 70A to 70J may be removed and stopped at the symbol, or may be stopped at the jackpot symbol. In this case, after that, the MC is displayed as if it flies to the back of the screen as shown in FIG. 11B, for example.

  On the other hand, in the case where a further development type of reach production is performed, after the monkey MC has jumped to the predetermined symbols 70A to 70I, as shown in FIG. 70A to 70J are displayed again and again, and an effect display is performed as if MC climbs the symbols 70A to 70J. After that, the middle symbol row K2 is displayed in a fixed stop manner with predetermined symbols 70A to 70J. In this case, the symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J may be removed and stopped at the symbol, or may be stopped at the jackpot symbol. However, it is desirable that the probability of being stopped at the jackpot symbol is further increased when the above-described development type effect is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the mobile phone MC moves to the lower right corner, the symbols 70A to 70J in the middle symbol row K2 are displayed as fixed stop when the further reach type effect is performed. May be. When the symbols 70A to 70J in the middle symbol row K2 are displayed as fixed stop as they are, the symbols 70A to 70J may be removed and stopped at the symbol, or may be stopped at the jackpot symbol. In FIG. 12, after that, the MC is displayed as if it flies to the back of the screen, for example, as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when a more advanced reach production is performed, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), Monmon MC starts to grab the symbols 70A to 70J from about three frames before the jackpot symbol, and the operation An effect display that repeats the frame one frame at a time is performed. After that, the middle symbol row K2 is displayed in a fixed stop manner with predetermined symbols 70A to 70J. In this case, the symbols 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> J may be removed and stopped at the symbol, or may be stopped at the jackpot symbol. However, it is desirable that the probability of being stopped at the jackpot symbol is further increased when the above-described development type effect is performed.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the display area CS, the window part of the center frame 20A, and the opening / closing member OP are used when the effects of “Risach Reach” and “Monmon Reach” are performed. The production area is expanded (expanded).

  In particular, the display screen 20B of the special symbol display device 20 includes a main display portion 20a and a sub-display portion 20b. The main display portion 20a displays symbols 70A to 70J for determining the background and the jackpot state. The squirrel RC and the squirrel group RCS are displayed in the display area CS by expanding the main display portion 20a only when the effect “is performed”. Therefore, the player can basically enjoy the display effect on the main display portion 20a on which the symbols 70A to 70J are displayed, and at the time of “Lith Reach”, the squirrel RC and the squirrel group RCS are displayed. It is also possible to enjoy an extended display effect on the display unit 20b (display area CS). For this reason, the player can enjoy the fun that has never been seen before, and as a result, the game can be dramatically improved.

  Since the main display unit 20a and the display area CS are independent from each other, the display on the both 20a and CS is less likely to be confused and the player is less likely to miss one display. . Further, even in normal times, even display is not performed in the display area CS, but there is still no sense of incongruity.

  Further, since the squirrel RC and the like displayed on the display area CS and the squirrel RC and the like displayed on the main display unit 20a are associated with each other, the player can enjoy an unprecedented effect. In particular, since the squirrel RC and the like displayed in the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b are moved and displayed to the main display unit 20a, the player is surprised at such a novel effect display, and in this sense, the player is further surprised. The interest can be improved.

  Further, since the display on the main display unit 20a is not hindered by the display on the sub display unit 20b (display area CS), the display on the main display unit 20a (for example, display of symbols 70A to 70J, background, etc.) A part of is not omitted or restricted.

  In addition, since the deviation display in the display area CS is allowed only when the “reach reach” is effected, a rare value is given to the display, and the player can enjoy the display while being excited. .

  In addition, since the non-display area NS of the sub display unit 20a is covered with the center frame 20A, the sub display unit 20b is easily confused with the center frame 20A, and the sub display unit 20a is provided as a whole. Discomfort is dispelled.

  In addition, since both the main display unit 20a and the sub display unit 20b are controlled by the CPU 63 of the single display control board 110, it is possible to prevent a demerit such as an increase in installation space due to an increase in the number of CPUs as control means. . In addition, when the effect display related to both the main display unit 20a and the display area CS is performed as described above, a timing shift or the like hardly occurs, and the effect effect is further enhanced.

  On the other hand, the main display portion 20a and the opening / closing member OP become an effect region only when the “mon mon reach” effect is performed, by opening the opening / closing member OP. That is, the effect area is temporarily expanded. Therefore, the player can basically enjoy the display effect on the main display portion 20a on which the symbols 70A to 70J are displayed, and the “monmon reach” is performed between the opening / closing member OP and the main display portion 20a. Combined extended display effects (opening operation of the opening / closing member OP and display of the monga MC synchronized therewith) can be enjoyed. For this reason, the player can enjoy the fun that has never been seen before, and as a result, the game can be dramatically improved.

  In particular, since the main display unit 20a and the opening / closing member OP are independent of each other, the display on the both 20a and OP is unlikely to be confused and the player is less likely to miss one display. . In addition, the opening / closing member OP is not normally operated, but still does not cause any sense of incongruity.

  Further, since the opening / closing member OP and the monkey MC displayed on the main display portion 20a are associated with each other, the player can enjoy an unprecedented production. Particularly, as the opening / closing member OP is opened, the player is moved and displayed on the main display unit 20a as if MC appeared, so that the player is surprised at such a novel effect display, and in this sense, it is even more so. Can be improved.

  In addition, since the operation of the opening / closing member OP is allowed only when the “Monmon Reach” effect is displayed, a rare value is given to the display, and the player can enjoy the display while being excited.

  In addition, since the opening / closing member OP is covered on the upper part of the center frame 20A, the opening / closing member OP is easily confused with the center frame 20A by providing a tree pattern or the like on the center frame 20A, and the opening / closing member OP is provided. The feeling of discomfort as a whole is eliminated.

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

  (A) In the above embodiment, the main display unit 20a is arranged at the center position of the display screen 20B. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the main display unit 20a is arranged on the display screen 20B. It is good also as providing in an eccentric position (position shifted). As described above, by providing the main display portion 20a at the eccentric position, it is possible to effectively utilize the space of the sub display portion 20b.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the display area CS is arranged adjacent to the main display portion 20a. However, as shown in the figure, the display area CS is spaced from the main display portion 20a. It is good also as arranging. Thus, by arranging the display area CS at a position separated from the main display section 20a, it is easy to ensure independence between the main display section 20a and the display area CS. In addition, since the independence is ensured in this way, it is difficult for the display on the both 20a and CS to be confused, and the player is less likely to fail to see one of the displays. Also, even if one of the displays is not performed for a certain period, there is no sense of incongruity.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the sub-display unit 20b (non-display area NS) exists above and below the main display unit 20a. However, as shown in FIG. One side (left side in the figure) of 20B is the main display part 20a, the other side (right side in the figure) is the sub display part 20b, and the sub display part 20b does not exist on both the upper and lower sides of the main display part 20a. Good. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13C, the display screen 20B may be simply distinguished by the partition line SL. In addition, all of the sub display unit 20b may be set as a displayable area (a configuration in which a non-display area is not provided).

  (D) In the above embodiment, the display area CS is arranged only on one side (the right side in the figure) of the sub-display unit 20b. However, as shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which arranges CS (plurality).

  (E) In the above embodiment, the non-display area NS is configured to be displayed only in black, but some pattern (for example, a wood grain pattern) may be displayed. In this case, when the non-display area NS is partly covered with the center frame 20A and the remaining part is exposed, the exposed part is provided with a wood grain pattern like the center frame 20A. Thus, both can be integrated so that a sense of incongruity is less likely to occur.

  In addition, when at least a part of the non-display area NS is exposed, it does not always have to have a certain form, for example, according to a light emitting form (color tone) such as a lamp provided in the center frame 20A. An effect that changes the color tone of the non-display area may be performed.

  (F) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the game ball B may pass through the center frame 20A corresponding to the sub display unit 20b. For example, it is good also as providing a game ball channel | path in the center frame 20A part corresponding to both side parts among the subdisplay parts 20b. In this case, the game ball passage and the display area CS are combined to present an unprecedented appearance, and each event such as display of a display target such as a squirrel RC and the passage of the game ball B can be enjoyed in one part. .

  (G) The display control in the main display unit 20a and the display control in the display area CS may be performed by different display control means (CPU).

  (H) In the above embodiment, the squirrel RC is displayed as the display object in the display area CS, but instead of a character such as the squirrel RC, another display object (for example, the occurrence of a reach state or a jackpot state is suggested. It is also possible to display a character, a figure, or the number of rounds or winning prizes in a big hit state. In some cases, symbols may be displayed in the display area CS. Conversely, no symbols may be displayed on the display area CS.

  (I) It does not have to be of the 5-line type as in the above embodiment. For example, a so-called two-line type (for example, one having upper and lower horizontal jackpot lines) or three-line type (for example, one having upper, middle and lower horizontal jackpot lines) may be used.

  (J) As the special symbol display device 20, other than the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used.

  (K) The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. Further, it can be applied to a pachinko machine without a display unit (for example, a type in which a variable prize device such as a large feather or an accessory such as a croon is mounted, or a type in which many so-called tulips are mounted). In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as alepatches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and game machines in which pachinko machines and slot machines are integrated. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A large amount of game balls are paid out.

  (L) In the above embodiment, three symbol rows K1, K2, and K3 of the left, middle, and right are employed as the symbol rows. However, the symbol rows are constituted by two or less symbol rows or four or more symbol rows. Also good. Also, the stop order is not limited to that of the above embodiment.

  (M) In the above embodiment, the display is performed as if the squirrel RC or the like continuously moves from the display area CS of the sub-display unit 20b to the main display unit 20a. Alternatively, the same or the same type of display object may be displayed on both CS and 20a at the same time. Further, the display timing of the display target is not limited to the reach state, and may be displayed before the reach state occurs or may be displayed during the jackpot. In addition, when displaying before a reach state, it is desirable to display as part of a reach notice or a jackpot notice.

  (N) In the above embodiment, the opening / closing member OP is provided at the upper part of the center frame 20A, but it may be provided at the side part or the lower part. Further, instead of the pair of opening / closing members OP, a single rod-like member, an arm member, or the like may be used. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the opening / closing member OP has branches and leaves as a motif, but other members (for example, a flag, a bat, a golf club, etc.) may be used as a motif.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 8 ... Game board, 11 ... Operation opening, 12 ... Extra prize opening, 20 ... Special symbol display device as a variable display device, 20A ... It comprises another means, and comprises a predetermined member and a frame member Center frame, 20B ... display screen, 20a ... main display unit as display unit, 20b ... sub-display unit, 50 ... main board, 63 ... CPU of display control board, 110 ... display control board, K1 ... left symbol row, K2 ... middle symbol row, K3 ... right symbol row, B ... game ball as a game medium, RC ... squirrel as a display target, MC ... monmon, CS ... a display area that constitutes another means and constitutes another display area, NS: Non-display area, OP: Opening / closing member constituting another means.

Claims (1)

Detection means for detecting the occurrence of a start condition;
Lottery means for lottery determination when the detection means detects the occurrence of the start condition;
When the detection means detects the occurrence of the starting condition, variable effect means for executing an effect according to the result of the lottery means's success / failure lottery,
A control means for controlling the variable effect means,
The variable rendering means is
A variable display unit in which identification information is variably displayed when occurrence of the start condition is detected by the detection means;
A frame portion surrounding the variable display portion;
An effect unit provided on the display surface side of the variable display unit,
The production section
A window that allows the image displayed on the variable display unit to be visually recognized, is provided with a predetermined decoration, and includes a first effect unit that overlaps a part of the front surface of the display surface of the variable display unit;
The control means includes
A function of controlling display of the variable display unit, the first display region being displayed so as to be visible without passing through the window, and the second display region being displayed so as to be visible through the window;
Unlike the identification information, in the second display area corresponding to the window, a function of displaying a decorative background image corresponding to the predetermined decoration;
A function of displaying an image including a character image different from the identification information in the second display area corresponding to the window,
The rendering unit is further between a first position that is closer to the end than the center of the variable display unit in a front view of the gaming machine and a second position that is closer to the center of the variable display unit than the first position. A second rendering unit controlled by the control means so that the position is switched;
The control means is for displaying an image during operation effect corresponding to the operation of the second effect unit in the first display area when the second effect unit is positioned at the second position.
A predetermined image is displayed on the variable display unit where the first effect unit overlaps the front side,
Furthermore, the control means has a function of displaying the character image in the first display area and the second display area at the same time .

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