JP6199237B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an image display unit.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a lottery of whether or not to win is performed, and various effects are performed in the process of deriving the lottery result. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of screens appear on the image display unit, and a symbol variation game is executed on each screen.

JP 2009-11683 A

  As described above, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 realizes an effect as if the winning result is derived with high probability by executing the symbol variation game on each of a plurality of screens. However, an effect using a plurality of screens in an effect that is completed once, such as one symbol variation game, lacks novelty. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the presentation performed by causing a plurality of screens to appear on the image display unit.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which improves the interest of production.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes an image display unit and a control unit that controls the display content of the image display unit. The display content is triggered by a normal display content and when a specific condition is satisfied. Specific display content that can be displayed on the display, and the control unit executes specific display processing when the specific condition is satisfied during display of the normal display content, and the specific display processing includes: A first process for causing a plurality of regions to appear in the image display unit; and the normal display content is displayed in the first display region among the plurality of regions, while the specific display content is displayed in the second display region. And the normal display content includes a display content of a symbol variation effect, and the control unit is configured to display the second display area for a predetermined period separately from the progress of the normal display content. And the specific table in the second display area In it allowed to continue contents, the normal display contents while by maintaining the second display area is displayed on the first display area, wherein the beginning of the symbol variation effect said and at the end of the symbol variation effect Different display positions of symbols.

  According to the present invention, the interest of production can be improved.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of a symbol variation game, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of a round effect, (c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of a demonstration effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a transition of a display content. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example of a display content. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example of a display content.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. In the center of the game board YB, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is disposed. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit.

  In the game board YB, a special symbol display device 12 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a change game is performed by changing the special symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (winning lottery to be described later) for determining whether or not to win.

  The special symbol display device 12 displays the special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “deterministic stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area, and is a state in which the symbols are finalized and stopped at the symbol (final symbol) displayed at the end of the variable game. In the special symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the winning lottery result. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, a display effect is performed. Specifically, in the effect display device 11, as one of the display effects, a pattern that displays (derived) a symbol combination by changing a plurality of types of decorative symbols in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment). A variation game is performed as a variation effect. In the following description, a variation game using a decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative symbol variable game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped at the same time or almost simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  On the effect display device 11, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. More specifically, when the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 are the same. In the special symbol variation game, when the shift symbol is confirmed and stopped, the loss symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the ornament symbols are symbol combinations in which the ornament symbols in all the rows that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the order of left symbol sequence (left symbol) → right symbol sequence (right symbol) → middle symbol sequence (middle symbol) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 11. Stopped display. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, “↓” indicates that the symbol is changing). The reach state is that the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left symbol column and the right symbol column in the present embodiment) are the same among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily stopped, and the columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the middle row, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, reach is one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Production can be performed.

  On the game board YB, below the effect display device 11, a start port 13 having a entrance into which a game ball can enter is disposed. A start sensor SE (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the start port 13. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given when the game ball that has entered the start port 13 is detected by the start sensor SE.

  The start port 13 has an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 14 that opens and closes by an operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 2). The opening / closing blade 14 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and in a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter. The opening / closing blade 14 is always controlled to be in a closed state, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing blade 14 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times.

  In the game board YB, below the start opening 13, a large winning opening 16 having a large winning opening door 15 that is opened and closed by an operation of a large winning solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2) is disposed. A count sensor CS (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the big winning opening 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 16 is detected by the count sensor CS, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning lottery is won, and the winning symbol is awarded after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol changing game. In the winning game, the big prize opening door 15 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 16. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls by causing the game balls to enter the big prize opening 16.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 17 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The hold display device 17 displays the number of held special symbol variation games that have been given start conditions but have not yet been executed. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 18 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. In the normal symbol display device 18, a normal symbol change game is executed by changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. The normal symbol display device 18 displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 18, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal lottery. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is won, and the normal winning symbol is awarded after the normal winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 14 is in an open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the start port 13. For this reason, during a normal hit game, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB. The operation gate 19 is provided with a gate sensor GS (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be given when the game ball that has entered the operation gate 19 is detected by the gate sensor GS. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to hold the execution of the normal symbol variation game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a main control board 30 as main control means. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a sub control board 31 as sub control means. The sub control board 31 executes processing related to execution of game effects and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters) of the effect display device 11, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp.

  The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. A main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, various sensors SE, CS, GS, special symbol display device 12, hold display device 17, and normal symbol display device 18 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various actuators (such as an electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a big prize solenoid SOL2).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of the game effect from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Further, the variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the game effect from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hitting effects and variation patterns for outlier effects. The winning effect is an effect performed when the winning lottery is won, and in the special symbol changing game, the winning symbol is finally derived. The loss effect is an effect that is performed when the winning lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, the loss symbol is finally derived. It should be noted that in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern of the offending effect, there are a case where the reach effect is performed and a case where the reach effect is not achieved, and a case where the reach effect is not performed and the case where the reach effect is not achieved.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The determination value includes a winning determination value used for the winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for the normal winning lottery, a reach determining value used for the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a reach random number used for reach lottery, a per symbol random number used when determining a per symbol design, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a per-random number used for the winning lottery or a normal per-random number used for the normal winning lottery.

  On the other hand, the sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to execution of game effects and the like. In the sub control ROM 31b, display effect data for display effects (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters, and characters), sound effect data for sound effects (audio data such as music and sound effects), In addition, light emission effect data (light emission data such as a lighting pattern) for the light emission effect is stored. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, the contents of control executed by the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start port 13. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start sensor SE detects a game ball is input. The main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process when no game ball has entered the start port 13.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of four. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the number of special symbol holds is not less than the upper limit of 4, that is, when it reaches the upper limit of 4. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number of 4, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol reservation number and rewrites the special symbol reservation number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 17 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 addition. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a hold number command that can specify the special symbol hold number after adding 1.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores random number information capable of specifying the acquired various random number values in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be constituted by a random number value, or may be constituted by information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls that have entered previously. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that (information storage order) can be specified. In this process, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and obtains the value of the hit design random number, the value of the reach lottery random number, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. get. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and is not in the winning game, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or in the winning game. If it is, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the start condition is not satisfied.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol holding number from the main control RAM 30c when the special symbol variation game start condition is satisfied, and whether the read special symbol holding number is larger than 0 (zero). Judge whether or not. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect when the number of special symbol reservations is not greater than 0, that is, 0. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a guest-coming effect. In this process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect to the sub control board 31.

  On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 17 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 subtraction. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a hold number command that can specify the special symbol hold number after one subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c, the first stored random number information (per-random number, per-symbol random number, reach lottery random number, and variation pattern distribution random number) Random number information). The main control CPU 30a compares the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information with the winning determination value, and performs a winning lottery. In the winning lottery, winning is won when the value of the winning random number matches the winning determination value. The main control CPU 30a that performs the winning lottery functions as a winning lottery means.

  When the winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined winning symbol is a confirmed stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for winning effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a compares the reach random number value specified from the acquired random number information with the reach determination value, and performs reach lottery. In the reach lottery, the reach is won when the reach random number value matches the reach determination value.

  In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol. The decided off symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol to be fixed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. When the reach control lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the reach effect from the change patterns for the offending effect based on the value of the change pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. To decide. On the other hand, if the reach control lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a does not perform the reach effect from the change pattern for the off-direction effect, based on the value of the change pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determine the pattern.

  The main control CPU 30a that has performed the hit process or the deviation process as described above executes various processes related to the variable game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined fixed stop symbol as a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the specified variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the display device 12 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop changing the decorative symbols when the variation time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

Next, the winning game process will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize solenoid SOL2 to open the big prize opening door 15 with the start of the round game to open the big prize opening 16 and to determine a predetermined round end condition. In response to the establishment of, the grand prize opening door 15 is closed and the special prize opening 16 is closed. The round end condition includes that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 8 balls) have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has passed, and that either condition has been satisfied. As a result, the round game ends. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect. The main control CPU 30a ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the decorative symbol variation process will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special control designating command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11, based on the final symbol designated by the special symbol designating command. . When the final symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a winning symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the designated final symbol is an outlier symbol, displays a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. decide. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the detachment reach when the designated final symbol is a detachment symbol and the variation pattern for the detachment effect for performing the reach effect is specified. To do. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-designs when the designated final design is a non-designated design and a variation pattern for non-designated production without a reach design is designated.

  In addition, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the change display of the decoration symbols of all the symbol sequences, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to start the decoration symbol change game. The sub-control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command, and identifies the selected effect pattern. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the effect content. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decorative symbols in a fixed stop manner with the input of all symbol stop commands. In this way, the sub control CPU 31a functions as a game control means for controlling the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 30a and displaying the decorative symbol variation game.

The sub control CPU 31a performs processing in response to the input of the control command output from the main control CPU 30a in addition to the decorative symbol variation processing described above.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a hold number command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform a number of hold displays corresponding to the special symbol hold number specified from the hold number command. Further, when the demonstration control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the demonstration effect. Further, when the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the round effect. In addition, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, various images are displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 under the control of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a.

  FIG. 3A shows an example of display contents of the image display unit GH when the decorative symbol variation game is being executed. During the decorative symbol variation game, three symbol columns ZL, ZC, ZR are displayed in the image display area GH, and a background image G1 is displayed on the back of each symbol column ZL, ZC, ZR. Has been. The background image G1 can be switched to various images in accordance with the progress of the decorative symbol variation game, such as when the reach effect is not performed or when the reach effect is performed. In addition, a reserved image 40 is displayed in the area of the image display unit GH in the decorative symbol variation game. The reserved image 40 is switched according to the increase / decrease of the number of special symbol reservations.

  FIG. 3B shows an example of the display content of the image display unit GH when a round effect is being executed during a winning game. In the round effect, for example, the current round number image 41 and the introduction image 42 of the character appearing in the effect of the decorative symbol variation game are displayed as images. Although not shown, in the opening effect and the ending effect during the hit game, the effect image is displayed in the same manner as the round effect. FIG.3 (c) shows an example of the display content of the image display part GH when the demonstration effect is performed. In the demonstration effect, for example, a logo image 43 of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is displayed as an image. The above-described image is merely an example, and a specific image can be arbitrarily changed.

  In this embodiment, the image related to the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to the display content of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, an image related to a winning game (an image of an opening effect, a round effect, an ending effect, etc.) corresponds to the display content of the effect during the winning game. In addition, an image related to the demonstration effect corresponds to the display content on standby. These display contents correspond to the normal display contents, and the area of the image display unit GH on which the normal display contents are displayed corresponds to the normal display area. The normal display content described above in the image display unit GH is displayed as an image using almost the entire area of the image display unit GH. The reserved image 40 described above is also included in the normal display content. That is, the normal display content of the image display unit GH shows all of the display content that the player usually sees regardless of whether or not the decorative symbol variation game is in progress, and the display that the player sees most often Content.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a plurality of (two in this embodiment) display areas can appear on the image display unit GH to produce an effect.
First, according to FIG. 4, the flow of effects when a single display area appears in the image display unit GH and when a plurality of display areas appear will be described.

FIG. 4A shows the flow of effects when a single display area appears.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the display content of the image display unit GH is the display content of the decorative symbol variation game (game display (1), ( 2) etc.). Further, the display content of the image display unit GH becomes the display content of the demonstration effect (demonstration display in the figure) when there is no special symbol reservation number. Further, the display content of the image display unit GH is the display content of the effect during the hit game (big hit display in the figure) in the case of the win game.

  That is, when a single display area appears, only the normal display content is displayed as an image display on the image display unit GH. Some pachinko machines allow a plurality of screens such as those described in the background art column to appear and effects to be executed on each screen. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect performed by causing such a plurality of screens to appear is performed using a single display area. Also, some pachinko machines allow the image display unit GH to execute a normal symbol variation game in conjunction with the normal symbol variation game of the normal symbol display device 18 under the control of the sub-control CPU 31a. There are some that execute telop display such as explanation. In this embodiment, it is assumed that these effects are also performed using a single display area. That is, these effects are the normal display contents, similar to the effects of the decorative symbol variation game and the winning game described above.

FIGS. 4B and 4C show the flow of effects when a plurality of display areas appear.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a specific condition is satisfied, a plurality of display areas appear in the image display unit GH, and effects are executed independently in each display area. This specific condition is not limited to the display of a specific effect, but can be satisfied during any effect such as the execution of a decorative symbol variation game, the demonstration effect, or the effect of a winning game. That is, the specific condition is satisfied when a single display area appears in the image display unit GH and the normal display content is displayed as an image.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, when a specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game indicated as “game display (2)” in the figure, the normal display content is displayed on the image display unit GH. A first display area H1 to be displayed and a second display area H2 to display the specific display content (“specific display” in the figure) as an image appear. Then, an effect is executed in each of the first display area H1 and the second display area H2 (see, for example, FIG. 5C).

  In the image display unit GH, the second display region H2 is maintained until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. While the second display region H2 appears, the image display unit GH produces the normal display content. And production of specific display contents are executed independently. In FIG. 4B, the effect of the specific display content is ended because the end condition is satisfied during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game indicated as “game display (8)” in the drawing. When the effect of the specific display content is finished, the image display unit GH returns to the normal display area, and the effect of the normal effect content is executed in the normal display area.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the second display area H2 is maintained in the image display unit GH regardless of whether it is during a demonstration effect or a winning game. The end condition of the specific display content is not limited to the display of the specific effect, but can be satisfied during the execution of any effect, such as the decorative design variation game, the demonstration effect, or the winning game effect. That is, the specific condition is satisfied when a plurality of display areas appear in the image display unit GH and the normal display content and the specific display content are displayed as images.

  In this embodiment, the specific condition in which the specific display content appears is satisfied with the passage of time. The elapsed time includes a specific time and an elapsed time from a predetermined reference time such as when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on.

  The specific time can be measured by mounting a real time clock (RTC) on the sub control board 31. The real time clock measures the current date and time. When the real-time clock is mounted, the sub-control board 31 is mounted with a backup power source that can supply power after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. Thereby, the real-time clock operates by receiving power supply from the pachinko gaming machine 10 when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and measures the date and the current time. On the other hand, the real-time clock operates by receiving power supply from the backup power supply after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. In the case of controlling at a specific time, for example, the specific condition can be established with the arrival of preset times such as 10:00, 12:00, and 18:00.

  On the other hand, the elapsed time can be measured in software by using the timer function of the sub control CPU 31a. For example, the sub control CPU 31a updates the count value of the timer every time the control cycle arrives. Then, the specific condition is established when the count value of the timer reaches a predetermined count value. In the case of controlling by elapsed time, for example, the specific condition can be established with the arrival of a preset elapsed time such as 1 hour, 4 hours, and 7 hours after the reference time. .

  The condition based on the passage of time for establishing the specific condition may be programmed and stored in the sub-control ROM 31b, for example, according to the manufacturer's intention or the game hall's intention in the manufacturing stage. Alternatively, a setting function for setting a specific condition may be installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that it can be arbitrarily set using the setting function. The setting function may be configured to be set using, for example, a mechanical switch (such as a dip switch), or by using an effect button or the like from an administrator menu programmed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. You may comprise so that it may set.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the end condition of the specific display content is established with the passage of time, like the specific condition. The passage of time may be controlled by specific time or elapsed time as described above. For example, in the case of a specific time, the end condition can be established by the arrival of a set time such as 10:30, and in the case of an elapsed time, the arrival of an elapsed time set as 1 hour 30 minutes later. An end condition can be established. Further, the passage of time may be controlled by the end of the production time as long as the production is developed according to a predetermined story with specific display content. That is, in this case, by executing the effect according to the control program, the end condition can be satisfied by the end of the effect without requiring a direct time. The period until the end condition is satisfied after the specific condition is satisfied is a predetermined period for maintaining the second display area H2.

  Hereinafter, the aspect in which the specific display content which is an effect | action of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed will be described according to a specific example. The following specific example shows a case where the specific condition is satisfied while the display content of the decorative symbol variation game is displayed on the image display unit GH as the normal display content. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for displaying the specific display content. That is, the sub control CPU 31a controls the normal effect contents according to the control command output from the main control CPU 30a, but controls the specific effect contents according to the control program stored in the sub control CPU 31a. For this reason, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is not involved in the control for displaying the specific display content, and the display of the specific display content is performed independently on the sub-side (the sub control CPU 31a).

  FIG. 5A shows a state in which a decorative symbol variation game is being performed in the image display unit GH. At this time, the image display unit GH is a normal display area H, and a decorative design variation game as a normal display content and a hold image 40 are displayed as images. A background image G1 is displayed on the back of each symbol row ZR, ZC, ZL. In this state, the player's visual recognition target is the normal display content including the decorative symbol variation game that is displayed as an image on almost the entire image display unit GH.

  And as shown in FIG.5 (b), when specific conditions are satisfied, in the image display part GH, the effect display that the normal display area H on which the ornament design variation game was displayed is displayed as an image. . At this time, in the image display unit GH, the decorative symbol variation game, the background image G1, or the hold image 40 is continuously displayed in the image display area corresponding to the normal display area H. That is, in this state, the decorative symbol variation game is in progress. For example, in the state of FIG. 5A, all the symbol rows ZR, ZC, ZL are changing, but in the state of FIG. 5B, the change of the symbol row ZR is stopped and the decorative symbols (“7”) The symbol marked with is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as illustrated in FIG. 5C, the image display unit GH includes a first display area H <b> 1 in which the shape of the normal display area H has changed, and a second display associated with the change in the shape of the normal display area H. A display area H2 appears. In the state of FIG. 5C, the first display area H1 has a shape in which the display area of the normal display area H in the state of FIG. 5A is reduced, and other areas excluding the first display area H1 It appears as the second display area H2. A hatched area in the image display portion GH is a “second display area H2”.

  In the first display area H1, the decorative symbol variation game, the background image G1, or the hold image 40 is continuously displayed, and the decorative symbol variation game is in progress. For example, in the state of FIG. 5 (b), the symbol rows ZC and ZL are changing, but in the state of FIG. 5 (c), the change of the symbol row ZL is stopped and the symbol (6) is added. ) Is displayed once stopped. In this specific example, since different decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the symbol row ZL and the symbol row ZR, the player can recognize that the display contents of the first display area H1 do not reach.

  On the other hand, the specific display content is displayed as an image in the second display area H2 when the specific condition is satisfied. The specific display content includes content that does not relate to the result of the decorative symbol variation game that is progressing in the first display area H1. For example, the specific display content is content in which a character that is immersed in a sense of superiority appears by taking over the first display area H1 in which the decorative symbol variation game is displayed as an image.

  FIG. 6A shows a state in which the first display area H1 moves while changing its shape in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, the first display area H1 changes the shape that repeats reduction and enlargement, and changes the position that swings in the left-right direction. In this way, even if the first display area H1 changes, the decoration design variation game, the background image G1, or the hold image 40 is continuously displayed in the first display area H1, and the decoration design is displayed. A floating game is in progress.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the first display area H1, the decorative symbol variation game ends when the variation time of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the decorative symbol variation game arrives. In the decorative symbol variation game, a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol is derived at the end of the game. For this reason, when the decorative symbol variation game is performed in the first display area H1, the symbol combination by the decorative symbol is derived also in the decorative symbol variation game. At this time, in this embodiment, the symbol combination ([756] in the drawing) derived from the decorative symbol variation game in the first display area H1 is displayed in the second display as shown in FIG. The display is moved to the area H2. The background image G1 and the hold image 40 are displayed in the first display area H1 after the symbol combination of decorative symbols is moved and displayed. The movement display of the symbol combination of the decorative symbols can produce an effect of not reducing the visibility of the symbols because the first display area H1 is accompanied by a shape change and a position change. That is, the player is surely grasped the lottery result of the winning lottery through the decorative symbol variation game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when there is a special symbol holding number at the end of one decorative symbol variation game, a new decorative symbol variation game is continuously displayed in the first display area H1. An image is displayed. In the second display area H2, if the end condition is not satisfied, the specific display content is continuously displayed as an image even if a new decorative symbol variation game is started. At the start of a new decorative symbol variation game, each symbol row ZR, ZC, ZL is displayed in the first display area H1.

  After that, when the end condition is satisfied, the image display unit GH changes the shape of the first display region H1 to the shape of the normal display region H as shown in FIG. Return to a single display area. Then, in the image display unit GH that has returned to the normal display area H, normal display content such as a decorative symbol variation game is displayed as an image. If the end condition is satisfied during the decorative symbol variation game, the normal display area H is returned with the game continued.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display contents displayed on the image display unit GH. That is, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the sub control CPU 31a causes the normal display area H to display an image of the normal display content based on various control commands output from the main control CPU 30a. Then, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 31a causes a plurality of areas including the first display area H1 and the second display area H2 to appear in the image display unit GH by the first process. In addition, after the first process, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image of the normal display contents based on various control commands output from the main control CPU 30a in the first display area H1 by the second process. Thus, the specific display content is displayed as an image in the second display area H2 in accordance with the control program stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. In this embodiment, the first process and the second process executed by the sub control CPU 31a are the specific display process. The sub control CPU 31a that executes the specific display process functions as a control unit.

  Although the decorative symbol variation game has been described as a specific example, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a control unit and performs a specific display process even when a specific condition is satisfied during a winning game effect or a demonstration effect. Run. That is, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the sub control CPU 31a displays the demonstration effect and the effect during the hit game on the normal display area H of the image display unit GH, while the specific condition is satisfied. Demonstration effects and effects during winning games are displayed as images in the first display area H1, and specific display contents are displayed as images in the second display area H2.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A plurality of regions (first display region H1 and second display region H2) appear in the image display unit GH when the specific condition is satisfied, and in one region (first display region H1) While the display progresses with the normal display content, the display progresses with the specific display content that can appear when the specific condition is satisfied in the other region (second display region H2). That is, by the establishment of the specific condition, the image display unit GH simultaneously proceeds with the normal display content that the player usually sees and the specific display content that the player sees when the specific condition is satisfied. For this reason, a plurality of areas conventionally used to obtain one result are used for completely different purposes in this embodiment. Therefore, the interest of production can be improved.

  (2) In other words, the first display area H1 in this embodiment is used for the purpose of advancing effects included in the normal display content, as in the normal time, while the second display area H2 is normally used. Regardless of the progress of the production included in the display content, it is used for the purpose of causing a special production to appear when the specific condition is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to give the fun of the presentation that has been given to the player from the decoration design variation game or the presentation during the hit game in a completely different manner. Then, the player can be interested in the appearance of the second display area H2, and the interest of the production can be improved.

  (3) The first display area H1 and the second display area H2 appear due to the change in the shape of the normal display area H that is usually seen by players, thereby adding interest to the appearance process of the area. Can do. Therefore, the interest of production can be improved.

  (4) The specific display contents are continuously displayed regardless of the progress of the normal display contents, that is, the state where the first display area H1 and the second display area H2 appear is maintained, so that the normal display is performed. The independence between the contents and the specific display contents can be emphasized. Therefore, the interest of production can be improved.

  (5) Since the normal display contents are continuously displayed in the first display area H1 while the second display area H2 is maintained, the independence between the normal display contents and the specific display contents can be emphasized. . Therefore, the interest of production can be improved.

  (6) When the decorative symbol variation game is displayed as an image in the first display area H1, at the end of the decorative symbol variation game, the decorative symbol combination (final symbol) is moved and displayed in the second display region H2. . Thereby, it is possible to easily inform the player of the derived result of the decorative symbol variation game without being restricted by the shape of the first display area H1. As a result, the design freedom of the first display area H1 and the second display area H2 is increased, and an effect that can improve the interest can be realized.

(7) Since the control of the specific display content is led by the sub-control CPU 31a, the types of effects can be increased without imposing a burden on the main control CPU 30a.
(8) Since the appearance timing of the second display area H2 is managed over time, the control can be simplified. In addition, since the second display area H2 appears with the passage of time, it is possible to realize an easy-to-understand presentation for a player who is looking forward to the appearance, and to make it easier for the player to visually recognize the specific display content. Can do.

  (9) Since the second display area H2 appears when the specific condition is satisfied regardless of the type of the normal display content displayed as an image, the second display area H2 appears without restriction on the timing at which the specific display content can be visually recognized. Unexpectedness can be given to the appearance timing of the display area H2. Therefore, the interest of production can be improved. Further, depending on the combination of the normal display content and the appearance timing of the second display area H2, the effect of the effect can be increased. For example, if the second display area H2 appears during the demonstration production, it is possible to attract more interest in the vacant stand and contribute to an increase in the effect of the customers.

In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.
・ Specific conditions may be changed. For example, the specific condition may be that a specific effect appears. The specific effects include a reach effect, a notice effect, a task assignment effect (so-called mission effect), a pseudo-continuous effect (so-called pseudo-ream), a pre-read effect (so-called continuous effect), and the like. The assignment assignment effect is an effect in which, for example, the appearance of the type of the symbol that forms the reach, the type of the reach effect, or the like is given to the player as an issue, and the symbol is derived upon the achievement of the issue. The quasi-continuous effect is an effect that accompanies a plurality of variations in a single decorative symbol variation game, and the hit expectation increases as the number of variations increases. The pre-reading effect is determined before the winning lottery in the special symbol variation start process, the value of the winning random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting opening, and is set as the determination target based on the determination result This is an effect of starting a notice before the start of the game based on the start suspension. The pre-reading effect is executed across a plurality of games.

  -The specific condition may be that the hit game starts. In this case, in gaming machines having multiple types of hits with different profits, the specific condition may be satisfied for all types of hits, or the specific condition may be satisfied for specific types of hits. good. The profits from winning include the number of winning balls that can be earned per game, the presence or absence of a probability variation state that is awarded after the end of the game, the length of the grant period, It is differentiated by the presence / absence of rate improvement) or the length of the grant period. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery after the winning game is changed with a high probability with the winning of the winning lottery as a trigger. In the fluctuation time shortening state, the opening / closing blade 14 is easy to open, and the entrance rate per unit time to the start port 13 is improved. It should be noted that, in the case of multiple types of hits, the winning game opening / closing mode (for example, the time of the time) of the round winning game is the same as the number of round games with different round games and the same number of round games. It is also possible to include hits that grant hit games that differ in length, number of times, etc.). Further, the plurality of types of winning may include a winning (small winning) that maintains the gaming state at the time of winning the winning lottery and maintains it after the game.

The specific condition may be that the first special symbol variation game (decoration symbol variation game) starts after the demonstration presentation is finished.
The specific condition may be that an arbitrary lottery by the sub-control CPU 31a is won or an arbitrary lottery by the main control CPU 30a is won. Further, the specific condition may be that a lottery is performed by operating a production button that can be operated by the player, and that lottery is won.

  The specific condition may be the passage of time described in the embodiment, or any combination of the above-described different examples. That is, in the case of a combination, there are a plurality of specific conditions, and the second display area H2 appears when any one of them is established.

The change in the shape of the normal display area H due to the establishment of the specific condition is not limited to the reduction of the display area, but includes, for example, a change from a rectangular shape to a different shape such as a triangle or a circle, or separation.
A plurality of second display areas H2 may appear. Then, using the plurality of second display areas H2, different specific display contents may be displayed as images, or linked (or related) specific display contents may be displayed as images.

  -The end condition of the specific display content may be changed. For example, the end condition may be that a predetermined effect appears in the decorative symbol variation game. The specific effect is, for example, a reach effect or a notice effect.

  In addition, the following condition may be added as the end condition of the specific display content with the passage of time. For example, it may be added that a hit game is started or a demonstration effect is started. In the case of such a configuration, even if the time has not elapsed, for example, the image display unit GH returns to the normal display area H by the start of the hit game.

-In the first display area H1, if the visibility of the combination of decorative symbols, which is the derived result of the decorative symbol variation game, is good, the derived result may be displayed in the first display region H1.
The sub control CPU 31a may receive the instruction (control command) from the main control CPU 30a and cause the second display area H2 to appear. In this case, when the specific condition is elapsed, the time is measured on the main control board 30 side, and the sub control CPU 31a executes the specific display process in accordance with the time measurement result.

  If the main control CPU 30a has a display device to be controlled, the main control CPU 30a executes the specific display process to cause the display device to display the second display area H2 and display the specific display content. May be. In this case, the main control CPU 30a functions as a control unit. When both the display device controlled by the main control CPU 30a and the display device controlled by the sub control CPU 31a are provided, the second display area H2 appears on both devices or either one of the display devices. The display content may be displayed. In this case, the CPU that executes the specific display process functions as a control unit.

  ・ Sub control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from sub control board 31, display control board that specially controls effect display device 11, audio control board that specially controls speaker Sp, and decorative lamp La A lamp control board to be controlled may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 11.
-You may materialize in the pachinko machine using a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to a game ball passing a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function. For pachinko machines that have a probability variation function, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until winning the next time, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until winning the falling lottery, or a predetermined number of symbol variations There is a specification that gives a probability variation state until the game is over.

  -It may be embodied as a revolving type gaming machine as a gaming machine. The spinning-type game machine includes a slot machine (pachislot) that uses medals as game media and a slot machine that uses game balls as game media. As described above, even in a gaming machine different from the pachinko gaming machine, the second display area H2 can be caused to appear and the specific display content can be displayed when the specific condition is satisfied.

  -In the island-linked production for a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10, the second display area H2 is caused to appear in the image display unit GH of the pachinko gaming machine 10 targeted for the island-linked production when the specific condition is established May be. In this case, a specific condition may be set so that each pachinko gaming machine 10 appears in the second display area H2 at the same time or almost at the same time. A specific condition may be set so as to appear.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The specific condition is satisfied when the specific time arrives. According to this configuration, since the second display area H2 appears by time management, it is possible to increase the chances of seeing the effects of the first display area H1 and the second display area H2. In other words, in the case of lottery, whether or not the effects of the first display area H1 and the second display area H2 can be seen depends on the player's luck, but the effects can be achieved by making them appear by time management. It is possible to increase the opportunity to make sure.

  GH: Image display unit, H: Normal display area, H1: First display area, H2: Second display area, 10: Pachinko gaming machine, 30: Main control board, 30a: Main control CPU, 31: Deputy Control board, 31a ... sub control CPU, 31b ... sub control ROM.

Claims (1)

An image display unit;
A control unit for controlling the display content of the image display unit,
The display content includes normal display content and specific display content that can be displayed when a specific condition is satisfied,
The control unit executes specific display processing when the specific condition is satisfied during display of the normal display content,
In the specific display process,
A first process for causing a plurality of regions to appear in the image display unit;
A second process for displaying the specific display content in a second display area while displaying the normal display content in a first display area among the plurality of areas,
The normal display content includes the display content of the design variation effect,
The controller is
Maintaining the second display area for a predetermined period apart from the progress of the normal display content, and continuing the specific display content in the second display area,
The normal display contents to be displayed on the first display region, the display position of the symbol in the the beginning of the symbol variation effect as when the symbol variation effect completion of while by maintaining the second display region Different gaming machines .