JP6492574B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball game machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, an effect of displaying various images on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device (display effect) is executed to improve the interest of the game. As this display effect, based on the start winning prize There are fluctuating effects that are performed. The variation effect is an effect that starts when a game ball enters (start winning) at the entrance (start opening) of the start winning device. For example, three or three or 3 × 3 squares. A total of nine symbols and the like (identification information) are displayed, the symbols and the like that are stopped and displayed are scrolled based on the start winning, and the scrolling is stopped after the scroll is changed. When the stop is made, the stop symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination represented by a combination of the same symbols in a predetermined stop region, so that the player is won.

JP 11-128469 A

  In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, when a complicated variation effect such as a variation effect in which a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to winning exists is executed, it is difficult for a player with little gaming experience to understand the contents of the variation effect Can occur. For this reason, there is room for improvement in order to show the variation effect to a large number of players in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Accordingly, an object of the gaming machine according to the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of presenting the contents of the variation effect to the player in an easily understandable manner.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention
When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after the display of the change, a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped in a predetermined stop area in a predetermined combination and a predetermined game value is given to the player. In the gaming machine that is granted,
Pre-stage stop information that stops at a part of the predetermined stop area while part of the identification information is fluctuated based on establishment of one start condition, and the predetermined stop area after the pre-stage stop information stops Display means for displaying post-stage stop information that stops at a part of
Control means for controlling the display mode of the display means,
As the variation display based on the establishment of the one start condition, at least two or more preceding expected stop information corresponding to the preceding stop information that is configured to form the predetermined combination and displayed while the latter stop information is changing Including a predetermined variation display for displaying a plurality of expected modes existing in a predetermined number of
When the plurality of expected modes are displayed, the predetermined number of subsequent expected stops corresponding to the subsequent stop information configuring the predetermined combination corresponding to the predetermined number of preceding expected stop information configuring the multiple expected mode. An expectation information display means for displaying multiple expectation-related information corresponding to the type and number of information ,
The control means includes, as the predetermined variation display, preceding expected stop information of the same expectation mode in which a plurality of the predetermined combinations are displayed by a single identification information when the subsequent stop information is stopped. The display of the plurality of expected modes is performed, and after the display of the plurality of expected modes, the expected stop display corresponding to the stop display for displaying whether or not the single identification information is stopped and becomes the predetermined combination is displayed a plurality of times. It is divided into
The expectation information display means, as the plurality of expectation related information, displays a display target obtained by dividing the type and number of subsequent expectation stop information corresponding to the plurality of expectation stop displays into a plurality of display positions of the preceding stop information. It is characterized by being arranged and displayed in a position corresponding to the stop order of the post-stage expected stop information at a different position .

  With the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of presenting the contents of the variation effect to the player in an easily understandable manner.

A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine in an open state A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine in another open state A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine in still another open state Front view showing an example of a gaming machine A perspective view showing an example of a game board Front view showing an example of game board A perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine Rear view showing an example of gaming machine Block diagram showing electrical configuration of gaming machine Flow chart showing main control main process Flow chart showing main control interrupt processing Front view of display screen showing fluctuating effects Explanatory drawing of the display screen showing the variation effect Explanatory drawing of the display screen showing the variation effect Explanatory drawing of the reach production hold number display

  An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with respect to a gaming machine 100 as an example of a ball and ball gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine, and then a modified example and other types The gaming machine will be described. The embodiment will be described in the order of a structural configuration, an electrical configuration, and various control processes.

<Structural structure>
1 to 4 are perspective views showing the gaming machine 100. FIG. 1 shows a closed state of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 2 shows a front block 102 and an intermediate block 103 integrated with an outer frame 101. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the front block 102 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the rear block 104 is opened with respect to the intermediate block 103. The state is shown. 2 to 4, various wirings are omitted, and the detailed configuration of the game board 400 is omitted in FIG. 3.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the gaming machine 100 can freely open and close the intermediate block 103 with respect to the outer frame 101, the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, the rear block 104, and the outer frame 101. An intermediate block support mechanism for detachably supporting, a front block support mechanism for detachably supporting the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, and a rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103 can be freely opened and closed. And a rear block support mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 101 is a substantially quadrilateral frame body in which the top plate 111, the bottom plate 112, the left side plate 113, and the right side plate 114 are assembled. It is fitted into the installed gaming machine installation facility (not shown) and is firmly fixed by a fixture (not shown). The outer frame 101 further includes a base plate 115 on which the intermediate block 103 is placed when the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101. The top plate 111, the bottom plate 112, and the left side plate 113 are wood, the right side plate 114 is a metal material having higher rigidity than wood, and the pedestal plate 115 is a resin material.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the intermediate block support mechanism includes an upper bearing structure 121 and a lower shaft structure 122 provided on the outer frame 101, an upper shaft structure 126 provided on the intermediate block 103, and a lower shaft structure. Side bearing structure 127, and the upper shaft structure 126 and the lower shaft structure 122 are mounted on the upper bearing structure 121 and the lower bearing structure 127, respectively. It is supported with respect to the outer frame 101.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the front block support mechanism includes an upper shaft structure 131 (only in FIG. 3) and a lower shaft structure 132 (only in FIG. 1) provided in the intermediate block 103, and the front block support mechanism. An upper bearing structure 133 (only in FIG. 3) and a lower bearing structure 134 (only in FIG. 1) provided in the block 102 are provided, and the upper bearing structure 133 and the lower bearing structure 134 are respectively provided. The front block 102 is supported with respect to the intermediate block 103 by being mounted on the upper shaft structure 131 and the lower shaft structure 132.

  Similarly, the rear block support mechanism is provided in the upper block structure 136 and the lower bearing structure 137 (see FIG. 8) provided in the intermediate block 103 and the rear block 104 as shown in FIG. The upper shaft structure 138 and the lower shaft structure 139 (see FIG. 8) are provided, and the upper shaft structure 138 and the lower shaft structure 139 respectively include the upper bearing structure 136 and the lower bearing structure. The rear block 104 is supported with respect to the intermediate block 103 by being attached to the body 137.

  The gaming machine 100 also includes an intermediate block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the intermediate block 103 relative to the outer frame 101, a front block locking mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the front block 102 relative to the intermediate block 103, an intermediate block locking mechanism, and a front block A lock opening / closing operation mechanism that is operated to unlock and lock the locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the intermediate block 103 is provided with a key cylinder 141 (see also FIG. 1) of a lock opening / closing operation mechanism that is exposed to the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the opening of the front block 102. The movable pawl 143 of the intermediate block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is actuated in response to a clockwise rotation operation with respect to the key cylinder 141 by a predetermined operation key (not shown), and the intermediate block provided in the outer frame 101 is operated. The engagement between the locking claw 142 and the movable claw 143 of the locking mechanism is released, and the intermediate block 103 is allowed to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 101. On the other hand, the movable pawl 144 of the front block locking mechanism provided in the intermediate block 103 is actuated in response to the left rotation operation with respect to the key cylinder 141 by a predetermined operation key, and the front block locking mechanism provided in the front block 102 is fixed. The engagement between the claw 145 and the movable claw 144 is released, and the front block 102 is allowed to be opened and closed with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 includes a rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism that restricts opening / closing of the rear block 104 with respect to the intermediate block 103. The rear block opening / closing restriction mechanism is configured by three opening / closing restriction portions 150A to 150C as shown in FIGS. The three opening / closing restriction portions 150A to 150C are provided with three rotating pieces 151A to 151C corresponding to the three opening / closing restriction portions 150A to 150C, respectively.

  The rear block 104 is provided with sandwiched pieces 152A to 152C corresponding to the three opening / closing restriction portions 150A to 150C, respectively. The sandwiched pieces 152A to 152C are configured by peripheral portions of the openings 104A to 104C that can pass through the rotating pieces 151A to 151C, and the sandwiched pieces 152A to 152C are sandwiched by the intermediate block 103 and the rotating pieces 151A to 151C. As a result, the rear block 104 is in an open / close prohibited state with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the rotating pieces 151 </ b> A to 151 </ b> C project to the back side of the gaming machine 100 through the openings 104 </ b> A to 104 </ b> C formed in the rear block 104 when the rear block 104 is in the open / close prohibited state. In accordance with the rotation operation for each of the rotating pieces 151A to 151C, the rotating pieces 151A to 151C move from the opening / closing prohibited posture in which the rotating pieces 151A to 151C cannot pass through the openings 104A to 104C to the opening / closing allowable posture in which the rotating piece 151 can pass through the openings 104A to 104C. Then, the clamping of the sandwiched pieces 152A to 152C by the intermediate block 103 and the rotating pieces 151A to 151C is released. When all the rotating pieces 151 </ b> A to 151 </ b> C move to the opening / closing permission posture, the rear block 104 enters the opening / closing permission state with respect to the intermediate block 103.

  The gaming machine 100 also includes a game ball movement restriction mechanism that restricts the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102. As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball movement restriction mechanism includes a flow restriction piece 161 provided on the intermediate block 103 and a restriction change protrusion 162 provided on the front block 102. The flow restricting piece 161 is urged by a coil spring (not shown) toward the front side where the front block 102 is located.

  In a state where the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 (closed state), the flow restricting piece 161 is positioned in a movement-permissible posture in which the flow restricting piece 161 is pushed and pushed into the rear side of the intermediate block 103 by the restriction changing projection 162. . The flow restricting piece 161 is disposed at a position deviating from the guide passage 301A for guiding the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 as a movement allowable posture. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the front block 102 is allowed.

  On the other hand, in the open state of the front block 102 with respect to the intermediate block 103, the pressure of the flow restricting piece 161 by the restriction changing protrusion 162 is released, and the flow restricting piece 161 protrudes toward the front block 102 compared to the closed state of the front block 102. It is in the movement prohibition posture. The flow restricting piece 161 is disposed so as to protrude in the guide passage 301A as a movement prohibition posture. Thereby, the movement of the game ball from the intermediate block 103 to the previous block 102 is prohibited.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 is provided with an open / close detection switch 108 for detecting whether or not the intermediate block 103 is closed with respect to the outer frame 101 on the rear side of the intermediate block 103. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an open / close detection switch 109 for detecting whether or not the front block 102 is closed with respect to the intermediate block 103 is provided on the front side of the intermediate block 103.

  From here, detailed configurations of the front block 102, the intermediate block 103, and the rear block 104 will be sequentially described.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the front block 102 includes a base frame 201 having an opening 201A (only in FIG. 3), a front panel 210 provided on the front side of the base frame 201, and an opening 201A. A central panel 220 provided on the back side of the base frame 201 so as to close, a main storage mechanism 230 (only in FIG. 1) for storing game balls, an auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (only in FIG. 1) for storing game balls, There is provided a firing operation device 250 (only in FIG. 1) operated by the player to sequentially fire the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 onto the game board 400 (only in FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front panel 210 has an opening 210 </ b> A (only in FIG. 1) communicating with a part of the opening 201 </ b> A, an opening peripheral portion 211 surrounding the periphery of the opening 210 </ b> A, and the opening peripheral portion 211. The upper projecting portion 217 projecting forward at the lower side, the lower projecting portion 218 projecting forward at the lower side of the upper projecting portion 217, and substantially flat on the right side of the lower projecting portion 218, and the firing operation device 250 is disposed. A flat portion 219 to be formed. The main storage mechanism 230 is disposed on the upper protrusion 217, and the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 is disposed on the lower protrusion 218.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the central panel 220 includes a panel frame 221 (only in FIG. 3) attached from the rear side of the base frame 201, and a light-transmitting front fitted in the panel frame 221. A plate 222 (only in FIG. 1) and a light-transmitting rear plate 223 (only in FIG. 3) fitted in the panel frame 221 with the front plate 222 and a predetermined gap therebetween are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main storage mechanism 230 includes a storage rod 231, a ball removal mechanism (not shown), and a ball removal operation member 232 that operates the ball removal mechanism. The storage basin 231 is provided with an inflow port 231A for a game ball, an outflow port (not shown), and a discharge port (not shown) formed upstream from the outflow port. Thus, a game ball is released from the storage basket 231. The ball removal mechanism switches the discharge destination of the game ball between the outlet and the outlet.

  A game ball acquired according to the progress of the game and a game ball lent according to a lending operation to a lending operation device 292 described later mainly flow into the storage basket 231 through the inflow port 231A. The storage basket 231 is formed with an opening on the upper side, and a game ball owned by a player is manually inserted through this opening, or a game ball lent out at a game hall is supplied.

  The game balls that have flowed into the storage basket 231 are sequentially guided in the direction in which the outlet and the outlet are formed (lower right in FIG. 1) while being aligned in a row. When a ball removing operation (for example, a pressing operation) is not performed on the ball removing operation member 232, the game ball is guided to a launching device 330 (see FIG. 3) described later through an outlet. On the other hand, when the ball removal operation is performed on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball is guided to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 1) through the discharge port.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 includes a storage basin 241 having game ball inlets 241A and 241C (FIG. 5 only) and a discharge port 241B, and a discharge port 241B (only FIG. 1). A ball removal mechanism 243 that opens and closes the ball, and a ball removal operation member 242 that operates the ball removal mechanism 243. Game balls and the like acquired as the game progresses mainly flow into the main storage mechanism 230. However, if the storage basin 231 is full, it flows into the storage basin 241 through the inflow port 241A. Further, even in response to the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 232, the game ball flows from the storage basket 231 to the storage basket 241 through the inflow port 241C.

  The bottom surface of the storage tank 241 is inclined on the mortar toward the discharge port 241B. When the discharge port 241B is opened by a ball removal operation (for example, a right slide operation) on the ball removal operation member 242, all the game balls stored in the storage basket 241 can be sequentially released to the outside of the gaming machine 100. When the discharge port 241B is completely opened by the ball removal operation on the ball removal operation member 242, until the return operation (for example, pressing operation or slight left slide operation) is performed on the ball removal operation member 242, It is maintained in that state. A ball overflow switch 249 (see FIG. 10) for detecting whether or not game balls are excessively stored in the storage basket 241 is provided in the depth of the inflow port 241A.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the firing operation device 250 includes a pedestal 251 projecting forward from the flat portion 219 of the front panel 210, and a rotatable firing handle 252 provided around the pedestal 251. , A variable resistor 253 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252, a contact sensor 254 (see FIG. 10) for detecting that the player is in contact with the firing handle 252, and the firing handle 252. And a launch stop switch 255 (only in FIG. 5) that invalidates the ejection of the game ball accompanying the rotation operation of the player. The launch handle 252 is rotated by the player, and a game ball is ejected from the launch device 330 (see FIG. 3) toward the game board 400 (see FIG. 3) with an intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount. When the contact between the firing handle 252 and the player is not detected by the contact sensor 254, or when the firing operation is invalidated by operating the firing stop switch 255, the firing handle 252 is rotated. However, the game ball is not ejected from the launching device 330.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 includes frame light-emitting devices 271 to 275 (see FIG. 10) disposed at the back of the opening peripheral edge 211 of the front panel 210. The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are provided on the base frame 201. As shown in FIG. 5, the opening peripheral portion 211 includes an upper central portion 211A, an upper left corner portion 211B on the left side of the upper central portion 211A, an upper right corner portion 211C on the right side of the upper central portion 211A, and an upper left corner portion. The left middle part 211D below the part 211B and the right middle part 211E below the upper left corner part 211B are used as light emitting parts, and frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 are installed corresponding to the respective light emitting parts. .

  The frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 include an upper central frame light emitting device 271 corresponding to the upper central portion 211A, an upper left frame light emitting device 272 corresponding to the upper left corner portion 211B, and an upper right frame light emitting device 273 corresponding to the upper right corner portion 211C. And a left intermediate frame light emitting device 274 corresponding to the left intermediate portion 211D and a right intermediate frame light emitting device 275 (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the right intermediate portion 211E. Each of the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275 includes a light emitting unit composed of one or a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), an electronic component such as a resistor for controlling the light emitting unit, and the electronic components integrated with each other. And a printed circuit board to be connected.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the front block 102 includes an upper left acoustic output port 211 </ b> F and an upper right acoustic output port 211 </ b> G at the opening peripheral edge 211. The front block 102 includes an upper left acoustic device 281 and an upper right acoustic device 282 (see FIGS. 3 and 10) corresponding to the upper left acoustic output port 211F and the upper right acoustic output port 211G, respectively. The upper right acoustic device 282 is provided on the base frame 201 so as to be located in the back (rear) of the opening peripheral edge 211 of the front panel 210.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front block 102 includes a game ball lending device 290 provided on the upper protruding portion 217, and the game ball lending device 290 is disposed on the side of the gaming machine 100. A frequency display device (not shown) that displays a numerical value corresponding to the remaining amount of bills, cards, etc. inserted into a card unit (not shown) that is not a constituent element of the gaming machine 100, and a game when a game ball is lent A lending operation device 292 operated by a player, and a return operation device 293 operated by a player when returning a bill or a card inserted into the card unit. When a lending operation is performed on the lending operation device 292 in a valid state in which bills or cards are inserted into the card unit and numerical values corresponding to those amounts are displayed on the frequency display device, the lending operation is performed according to the lending operation. A predetermined number of game balls are lent out from the payout device 540 (see FIG. 8) of the rear block 104, and the display on the frequency display device is updated as the game balls are lent out. On the other hand, when a return operation is performed on the return operation device 293 in the valid state, a card in which the equivalent of the banknote corresponding to the remaining amount or the remaining amount is recorded is returned from the card unit according to the returning operation.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the intermediate block 103 includes a base frame 301 having an opening (not shown), and a game board 400 that is attached to the front side of the base frame 301 and covers the opening. (Only in FIG. 3), a game board support mechanism that supports the game board 400 in a rotatable and detachable manner with respect to the base frame 301, and a game board fixing mechanism that fixes the position of the game board 400 with respect to the base frame 301. And a launching device 330 for injecting a game ball onto the game board 400 (only in FIG. 3), a mounting table 360 (only in FIG. 4) provided on the back side of the game board 400, and a game progressing by being attached to the mounting table 360. And a sub-control device 390 (FIG. 4 only) for controlling game effects and state notifications based on commands from the main control device 370.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the base frame 301 has a guide passage 301A for guiding a game ball released from a payout device 540 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, to the front block 102, and a plurality of wires (not shown). ) And a signal relay device (not shown) are provided. The opening 301 </ b> B has a shape penetrating in the front-rear direction by making a part of the periphery of the game board 400 notched. The wiring inserted into the opening 301B electrically connects the frame light emitting devices 271 to 275, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 provided in the base frame 201, and the main control device 370 or the sub control device 390. Includes wiring to do.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 400 includes a flat base 401 having various through holes (not shown) such as a discharge port 401 </ b> A, and a smooth base from the lower left to the upper right of the base 401. A curved outer rail 402, an inner rail 403 that curves smoothly from the lower right to the upper left of the base body 401, a return ball prevention mechanism 404 attached to the upper left end of the inner rail 403, and an upper right of the outer rail 402 And a recoil prevention member 405 attached to the tip on the side. The outer rail 402 guides a game ball launched from a launching device 330 described later. The return ball prevention mechanism 404 prevents the game ball once released from the launch passage 401B formed by the portions where the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403 are parallel to each other from returning to the launch passage 401B. The recoil prevention member 405 prevents a significant recoil of the game ball that moves to the left beyond the center of the game board 400.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a return ball passage 201 </ b> B is formed in the base frame 201 of the front block 102. There is a gap between the guide member 335 for guiding the game ball from the launcher 330 in the direction of the launch path 401B and the outer rail 402, and the launcher 330 was launched but launched without exceeding the return ball prevention mechanism 404. The game ball returning backward in the passage 401B is returned to the auxiliary storage mechanism 240 (see FIG. 5) from the inlet 241A (see FIG. 5) via the return ball passage 201B disposed below the gap.

  The game ball that has traveled beyond the return ball prevention mechanism 404 reaches the game area and moves while falling due to its own weight in the game area. The game area has a substantially circular outer peripheral shape, and is divided into a shape having a large area in the front-rear width slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game area is generally divided into an outer peripheral portion by the outer rail 402 and the inner rail 403, the front side is substantially planar by the rear plate 223 of the central panel 220, and the rear side is substantially planar by the base body 401 of the game board 400. It is divided into. Various structures provided in the game area will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launcher 330 has a ball feed mechanism 331 that sequentially sends the game balls stored in the main storage mechanism 230 to the launch position, and a ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 ( 10), a launching mechanism 333 for injecting a game ball arranged at the launch position, a launching solenoid 334 (see FIG. 10) for driving the launching mechanism 333, and a game ball launched from the launching mechanism 333 as a game board And a guide member 335 for guiding 400 launch passages 401B. As described above, the launch device 330 operates in response to the launch operation on the launch operation device 250, and the drive control of the launch solenoid 334 changes in accordance with the launch operation on the launch operation device 250 to adjust the launch force.

  The mounting table 360 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the base frame 301. Specifically, via a support mechanism including a bearing structure (not shown) provided on the base frame 301 and a shaft structure (not shown) formed on the mounting base 360 and engaged with the bearing structure. The mounting base 360 is supported on the base frame 301.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 370 includes a main control board 920 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 371 having a split structure that accommodates the main control board 920. The main control board 920 is accommodated in a board case 371 that is sealed so that it cannot be opened without leaving a trace.

  The sub-control device 390 includes a sub-control board 940 (see FIG. 10) and a board case 391 having a split structure that accommodates the sub-control board 940. The sub-control board 940 is a sealed board case. 391 is housed inside.

  Here, in the game board 400, various structures arranged in the game area will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the game board 400, and FIG. 7 is a front view showing the game board 400.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 400 includes a base body 401, flow changing members such as nails 411 and windmills 412 that change the flow direction and flow speed of the game ball, and the center of the base body 401. A center structure 420 arranged in the middle, a middle upper start winning device 431A related to the first special symbol arranged below the center of the central structure 420, and a game ball that has entered the middle upper start winning device 431A are detected. A middle / upper start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10: abbreviated as “middle start / winning switch” in the drawing), and a middle / lower start winning device 431B related to the first special symbol arranged below the middle / upper start winning device 431A, A middle / lower start winning switch 441B (refer to FIG. 10: abbreviated as “middle start winning switch” in the drawing) for detecting a game ball that has entered the middle / lower start winning device 431B and a lower right side of the central structure 420 The The right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol, the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10) for detecting a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432, and the right start winning device 432 are disposed below. An upper prize device 434, an upper prize switch 444 (see FIG. 10) for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper prize device 434, a lower prize device 433 disposed below the upper prize device 434, A lower big prize switch 443 (see FIGS. 7 and 10) for detecting a game ball that entered the lower big prize device 433, and a non-specific passage (not shown) formed inside the lower big prize device 433. A non-specific passage switch 447 (see FIG. 10) that detects a game ball and a specific passage switch 448 (FIG. 10) that detects a game ball that has entered a specific passage (not shown) formed inside the lower prize-winning device 433. And a start switch 446 (see FIG. 10) for detecting a game ball that has entered the start device 436, and a game switch that detects a game ball that has entered the start device 436. A combination actuating device 435 arranged on the upper right side of the board 400 and above (upstream side) the upper and lower big prize devices 433 and 434, and a combination ball that detects a game ball that has entered the associated actuating device 435. An operation switch 445 (see FIG. 10), a general winning device 439A arranged on the left side of the middle / lower starting winning device 431B, a general winning device 439B arranged on the right side of the middle / lower starting winning device 431B, and a general prize A general winning switch 449A (see FIG. 10) for detecting a game ball entering the device 439A and a general winning switch 449B (see FIG. 10) for detecting a game ball entering the general winning device 439B. And.

  The entrance portion of the game ball of the central structure 420 and the starter 436 constitutes a ball entrance, and the game ball that has entered each ball entrance is discharged into the game area. Game balls of each winning device, specifically, the middle upper starting winning device 431A, the middle lower starting winning device 431B, the right starting winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, the upper large winning device 434, and the general winning devices 439A, 439B. The entrance portion of each constitutes a winning opening, and the game balls that have entered each winning opening are guided through a through-hole formed in the base 401 to a recovery / discharge passage (not shown) formed on the back side of the base 401. In addition, the game balls that have not entered each winning device are guided to the collection / discharge passage through the discharge port 401A provided in the most downstream portion of the game area. The game balls guided to the collection discharge passage are discharged from the game machine 100 to a game ball circulation device (not shown) provided in a game machine installation facility (not shown). When a game ball enters one of the winning devices, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of the winning device are paid out from the payout device 540 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Each winning device may be configured separately from the other winning devices, or by an apparatus in which two or more winning devices (for example, the middle-up start winning device 431A and the middle-down start winning device 431B) are integrated. A winning device may be configured.

  Each of the middle and upper start winning devices 431A and 431B and the general winning device 439A and the general winning device 439B related to the first special symbol entered without changing the entrance probability of the game balls to them. The game ball is guided to the back side of the base body 401.

  The right start prize winning device 432 according to the second special symbol includes a right entry restriction mechanism 452 that changes an entry probability of a game ball to the inside by a transition between an entry allowable attitude and an entry prohibited attitude, and a right entry restriction mechanism A right entry restricting solenoid 462 (see FIG. 10) for driving 452. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 includes two movable pieces that are driven by the right entry restriction solenoid 462. When the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry prohibition posture, the two movable pieces are the entrance (award opening). ), The game ball cannot enter the right start prize-winning device 432. However, when the right entry restriction mechanism 452 is in the entry allowable posture, the distance between the two movable pieces is increased. By taking such an arrangement, the game ball can enter the right start winning device 432. The right entry restriction mechanism 452 enters the right when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 related to the normal symbol is won by a lottery based on detection by the start switch 446 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol lottery”). In accordance with the drive by the restriction solenoid 462, the posture is allowed to enter the predetermined allowable number of times and for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lower grand prize winning device 433 has an entry prohibition posture and an entry allowance posture, and a lower entry restriction mechanism 453 that restricts the entry of game balls into the inside, and a lower entry restriction mechanism 453. A lower entry restriction solenoid 463 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the entry restriction mechanism 453, and a non-guided posture and a guided posture are taken, and game balls that have entered the lower prize winning device 433 are distributed to a non-specific passage or a specific passage. A sorting mechanism (not shown) and a switching solenoid 465 (see FIG. 10) for switching the guidance destination of the game ball by changing the attitude of the sorting mechanism are provided. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the entry prohibition posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 closes the entrance (winning entrance), so that the game ball cannot enter the lower outstanding prize device 433. When the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 is in the approach permitting posture, the lower entry restricting mechanism 453 opens the entrance, so that the game ball can enter the lower prize-winning device 433. In addition, the game ball that has entered the lower prize-winning device 433 is guided to a non-specific path when the distribution mechanism is in a non-guided posture protruding forward, and is in a guided posture in which the distribution mechanism is immersed backward. It is guided to a specific passage.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the upper prize winning device 434 has an upper entry restricting mechanism 454 that takes an entry prohibition posture and an entry allowance posture and restricts the entry of a game ball into the inside. An upper entry restriction solenoid 464 (see FIG. 10) that changes the posture of the entry restriction mechanism 454 is provided. When the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 is in the entry prohibition posture, the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 closes the entrance (winning port) so that the game ball cannot enter the upper prize winning device 434, but the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 Is in the allowance for entering position, the upper entry restricting mechanism 454 opens the entrance to allow the game ball to enter the upper prize winning device 434.

  A game ball can enter the lower prize-winning apparatus 433 and the upper prize-winning apparatus 434 when winning a lottery. Specifically, the game ball that has entered the middle / upper start winning device 431A or the middle / lower start winning device 431B according to the first special symbol is detected by the middle / upper start winning switch 441A or the middle / lower start winning switch 441B. When winning a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol lottery”), or when a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 according to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442 When a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol lottery”) is won, at least one of the lower entry restriction solenoid 463 and the upper entry restriction solenoid 464 is activated. By this operation, at least one of the lower approach restricting mechanism 453 and the upper approach restricting mechanism 454 takes the approach permitting posture for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. In addition, the distribution mechanism shifts to the guidance posture in accordance with the operation of the switching solenoid 465 after a predetermined time from the transition of the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 to the approach allowable posture, and further switches after the predetermined time from the transition to the guidance posture. The non-guided posture is returned in response to the stop of the solenoid 465.

  The combination operating device 435 is a device for setting conditions necessary for the lower prize winning device 433 and the upper prize winning device 434 to start operating. After winning the big win lottery, either the lower big prize device 433 or the upper big prize device 434 starts operation on condition that the game ball of the combination operating device 435 passes. For this reason, when a player wins a big hit, the player can start a special gaming state at the timing he / she intends.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the game board 400 includes display devices 471 to 473 for displaying a change display of symbols and a lottery result, and display devices 476 to 478 for displaying the number of game suspensions. A display device having a plurality of light emitting units integrated with each other is provided in the lower left portion corresponding to a part of the game board 400. The plurality of light emitting units are partitioned in advance into light emitting areas corresponding to each device, and the state of each device is displayed according to the light emitting state.

  Specifically, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the game board 400 in accordance with the first special symbol lottery, or the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The special symbol display device 471 related to the special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the second special symbol lottery, or the second special symbol is displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Special symbol display device 472 related to the special symbol, special symbol hold display device 476 that displays the number of times the unit game is held according to the first special symbol, and special symbol hold that displays the number of times the unit game is held related to the second special symbol A display device 477 is provided. The right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol are each reserved up to four times. Here, the unit game is a game for one time executed based on one start prize, and whether or not a lottery is executed based on one start prize and a lottery based on the determination A series of games including the start and end of variable display until the result is displayed.

  When the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, the game ball that has entered the start winning device 431 is the middle upper start winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) or the middle lower starting start winning switch. Even if it is detected by 441B (see FIG. 10), the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol is not added. Similarly, when the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times, it is assumed that the game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 is detected by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10). However, the unit game right related to the second special symbol is not added.

  Each of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). . Each of the display of the first special symbol and the display of the second special symbol is represented by a light emission pattern of the plurality of light emitting units (a combination of a light emission state including a light emission color (off, on, flashing)). The special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol and the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol have the number of times of holding depending on the combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units. indicate.

  In addition, the game board 400 includes a normal symbol display device 473 that displays a normal symbol in a variable manner or a normal symbol that is fixedly displayed in accordance with a lottery result according to the normal symbol. A normal symbol hold display device 478 for displaying the number of hold times of the right of the unit game is provided. The right to unit games related to normal symbols is reserved up to 4 times. If the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is held for the maximum number of times, the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is not added even if the game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446. .

  The normal symbol display device 473 includes a plurality of light emitting units, and is controlled by the main control board 920 (see FIG. 10). A normal symbol is expressed by a light emission pattern of a plurality of light emitting units. Further, the normal symbol hold display device 478 displays the number of hold times by a combination of the light emission states (off, on, flashing) of the two single color light emitting units.

  In addition, the game board 400 is displayed so as to overlap the rear of the central structure 420, so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner or the decorative symbols are displayed in a unit game related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A decorative symbol display device 479 is provided. The decorative symbol variation display and finalization display are controlled by the sub-control board 940 and are substantially synchronized with the main special control board 920 variation display and finalization display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the variation display of the decorative symbol, more complicated and various effects are executed than the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Further, the game board 400 includes a board surface light emitting device 490 (see FIG. 10) provided on the back side of various structures, and the board surface light emitting device 490 accompanies the progress of the game based on the control by the sub control board 940. Various light emission effects and state notifications by light emission are executed.

  Here, various game states and transitions between game states will be described. The normal gaming state (hereinafter also abbreviated as “normal gaming state”) is a state in which the variable display time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is long (hereinafter also referred to as “non-short state”). is there.

  When a big win is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the game ball is guided to a specific passage (internal passage of the lower prize-winning device 433) during the special game state that shifts based on the winning. Depending on whether or not, the gaming state to be transferred after the special gaming state is different. When the game ball is not guided to the specific passage during the special game state, the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol change display time is shorter than the non-short-time state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time state”). And a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “low-probability state”) in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is the same as the normal gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability state”). In the following, it is also referred to as “time saving gaming state”. On the other hand, when the game ball is guided to the specific passage during the special game state, the game is in a short time state and the winning probability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is higher than the normal game state. A transition is made to a gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as a “probability gaming state”) which is a state (hereinafter also referred to as a “high probability state”).

  The short-time gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state. In addition, the probability variation gaming state is maintained until the total number of unit games related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), but thereafter returns to the normal gaming state.

  Note that the transition between the gaming state and the gaming state is not necessarily configured as described above. For example, the high probability state may be continued until the next big win, or the gaming state may be changed depending on other contents. At least one may be configured, a configuration in which a gaming state different from the above-described gaming states is further included, or a configuration in which the gaming state is shifted by a condition different from the above-described conditions may be employed.

  Next, the operation of the main devices of the game board 400 will be described in chronological order. In the main control board 920, winning random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, stop pattern random numbers, various variation pattern random numbers related to special symbols (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are generated, and various game states are generated. When a game ball that has entered one of the middle start winning devices 431A and 431B related to the first special symbol is detected by either one of the middle start winning switches 441A and 441B (see FIG. 10), the first special symbol is started. Winning a prize. At the time of starting winning the first special symbol, if the unit game right related to the first special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times, the winning random number, jackpot symbol random number and stop pattern random number relating to the special symbol are acquired, It is stored in a predetermined area of the main control board 920 RAM.

  The unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is not in the special game state, not the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, but the unit game related to the first special symbol. If the right is not reserved, it is started immediately after storing the random numbers. In addition, even when the game is not in a special game state, when the unit game right related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is reserved during the unit game related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The unit game based on the current start winning is started after the end of the unit game relating to all the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) held before the current winning. If each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol during the special gaming state, the unit game based on the random number is all of the units that were held before the current starting winning prize after the special gaming state. It starts after a unit game related to a special symbol.

  In addition, the unit game based on the random number acquired based on the start winning of the first special symbol is started after the end of all the unit games related to the second special symbol. That is, when each random number is acquired based on the start winning of the second special symbol after the current start winning, the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. The unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol does not necessarily have to be executed in preference to the unit game related to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol in order of the start winning. The configuration may be such that unit advantage control is executed, or the two special symbols are not alternative but can be varied simultaneously.

  In the case of winning a jackpot in the first special symbol lottery based on the start winning of the first special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning in the first special symbol lottery is further based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number ( The type of jackpot symbol) is determined. The types of stop symbols correspond to the types of jackpots, for example, the number of rounds corresponding to the number of times the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 takes the entry allowable posture (for example, 5 rounds and 16 rounds), A plurality of types of jackpots are set corresponding to the type of gaming state such as a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state (whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state), and a jackpot symbol is set for each type. In the first special symbol lottery, when a big win is not won, a lost symbol different from the big win symbol is set as a stop symbol.

  After the first special symbol lottery, based on the current gaming state, lottery result, stop pattern random number value, various variation pattern random number values, and the number of reserved unit rights related to the first special symbol, the first special symbol The design variation display time is determined, and the design variation pattern is selected. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 471 relating to the first special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display (variation effect) on the decoration symbol display device 479 are started, and the first special symbol variation is started. Variation display according to a certain pattern is continued over the display time, and variation display according to the variation pattern is continued over the variation display time in the decorative design. Thereafter, as the variable display time elapses, the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is fixedly displayed, and the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol is fixedly displayed as a decorative symbol. The final display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is continued for at least a predetermined time.

  When the stop symbol related to the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol. In the special gaming state, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 of the lower prize winning device 433 are allowed to enter the prescribed number of times in a predetermined order according to the type of the big hit. . When a predetermined number (for example, 8 balls) of game balls are detected by the big winning switches 443 and 444 in each of the allowed entry postures in the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454, or a predetermined maximum When the allowable entry time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 shifts to the entry prohibition posture. Thereafter, after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed, either the lower entry restriction mechanism 453 or the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 returns to the entry allowable posture again. This entry restriction operation is repeated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined order corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  The lower entry restriction mechanism 453 and the upper entry restriction mechanism 454 are configured such that only one of them takes an entry allowable posture during the special game state, and after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed from the start of the special game state (after the opening period) ) Will shift to the first allowed entry posture. In addition, the special gaming state ends after a predetermined entry prohibition time has elapsed since the last return to the prohibition posture and a predetermined standby time has elapsed thereafter (after the ending period). After the end of the special gaming state, as described above, the state shifts to the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the right start winning device 432 related to the second special symbol is detected by the right start winning switch 442, the start special winning of the second special symbol is made. The control of the unit game based on the start winning of the second special symbol is executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol described above. That is, if the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol is not reserved up to the maximum number of times when starting the second special symbol, each random number related to the special symbol is acquired and the unit game based on the start winning is executed. Is done. Also, stop symbol determination according to the second special symbol lottery, decoration symbol variation pattern selection, variation display execution, game state transition control, etc. are executed in the same manner as the control related to the first special symbol. Is done.

  In various gaming states, when a game ball that has entered the starter 436 is detected by the start switch 446, the winning random number for the normal symbol is acquired unless the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol is reserved up to the maximum number of times. Then, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 920. At this time, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is not in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started immediately after the storage. On the other hand, if the unit game related to the normal symbol is in progress, the unit game related to the acquired normal symbol is started after the unit game based on the right of the unit game related to the already obtained normal symbol.

  In the unit game related to the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the winning game is won based on the value of the winning random number, and when winning, a predetermined winning symbol is set as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a predetermined lose symbol is set as the stop symbol. After the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 473 starts the variable display of the normal symbol. In the non-time-short state, the variable pattern is continuously displayed over a predetermined variable display time, and in the time-short state. The variable display by a fixed pattern is continued over a predetermined variable display time shorter than the non-time-short state. As the predetermined time corresponding to the gaming state elapses, the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is fixedly displayed over a certain period of time.

  When the stop symbol related to the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 of the right start winning device 432 shifts to the entry allowable posture at least once after the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, when winning in a non-time-short state (normal game state and special game state), the right start winning device 432 has a predetermined maximum allowable permissible time (for example, 0) for a predetermined number of times (for example, once). .2 seconds), and in the case of winning in the short-time state (short-time gaming state), a predetermined number of times (for example, two times) is greater than when the right start winning device 432 is in the non-short-time state. ) For a predetermined maximum approach allowable time (for example, 4.8 seconds) longer than that in the non-time-short state, and intermittently shifts to the approach allowable posture. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls are detected by the right start winning switch 442, the right entry restriction mechanism 452 shifts to the entry prohibition posture without waiting for the maximum allowable entry time to elapse. In addition, even if the number of times of transition to the permissible approach posture has not reached the predetermined number of times, the operation of the right start winning device 432 in the unit game related to the current normal symbol ends.

  Next, the playability of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment will be described. In order to receive the second special symbol lottery, first, the normal symbol lottery must be won, and further, the game ball enters the right start prize winning device 432 in the permitted entry state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning. Must. The winning probability of winning for the normal symbol in the normal gaming state is the same as the winning probability in the short-time gaming state, but the staying time in the permitted entry state of the right start winning device 432 based on the winning in the normal gaming state (for example, about 0.1 seconds x 1) is set to be very short compared to the time spent in the short-time state (for example, about 4.8 seconds x 3 times). The opportunity per unit time is significantly smaller than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. On the other hand, in the short-time state such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the opportunity per unit time for receiving the second special symbol lottery is significantly larger than the opportunity per unit time for receiving the first special symbol lottery. .

  Therefore, the player wins the big hit in the first special symbol lottery, and in the special game state thereafter, the player plays the game aiming at the transition to the probability changing game state by entering the specific passage. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the game is played aiming to win a big win in the second special symbol lottery before each gaming state ends.

  Specifically, the game board 400 (see FIG. 6) is provided with a central structure 420 at the center of a game area where game balls flow down, and a game in which the game balls flow down mainly from the left side of the central structure 420. A technique (left-handed gaming technique) and a gaming technique (right-handed gaming technique) in which a game ball flows down mainly from the right side of the central structure 420 can be selectively performed. In the normal gaming state, the player plays the game using the left-handed gaming method, and in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state, the player plays the game using the right-handed gaming method. The lower prize-winning device 433 and the upper prize-winning device 434 are also arranged on the right side with respect to the central structure 420, and a game is played by a right-handed game technique even in a special game state.

  Next, the rear block 104 will be described. 8 and 9 are a perspective view and a rear view showing the gaming machine 100, respectively. In FIG. 8, the outer frame 101 is omitted for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the rear block 104 is configured by attaching other members and devices to the base 501, and supports the base 501 so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the intermediate block 103. A mechanism (not shown), a game ball tank 510 for storing game balls, and a tank rail 520 for straightening and aligning the game balls stored and stacked on the downstream side of the game ball tank 510 in two rows A case rail 530 for guiding game balls flowing in from the tank rail 520 on the downstream side of the tank rail 520, a payout device 540 for paying out game balls and renting out game balls on the downstream side of the case rail 530, and a payout device A guide member 5 that guides the game ball that has flowed out of the payout device 540 on the downstream side of 540 to a guide passage (not shown) formed in the base 501. 0, a payout control device 560 that controls the payout of game balls and the lending of game balls by the payout device 540, and external power is converted into electric power of a predetermined voltage required by various devices and output, and fired A power supply / launch control device 570 for controlling the injection of a game ball based on a launch operation on the operation device 250 in cooperation with the main control board 920, a payout control device 560, a game ball lending device 290 (see FIG. 1), and the gaming machine 100 And a relay device 950 that relays signals to and from a card unit (not shown) arranged on the side of the.

  The base body 501 is integrally formed of a resin (for example, ABS resin), and includes a substantially flat base portion 502 and a protective cover portion 503 protruding rearward from the base portion 502. The protective cover 503 is closed on the left and right sides and on the upper side, and only a part on the lower side is opened. A large number of air holes 503 </ b> A are formed on the back surface of the protective cover portion 503 to improve the heat dissipation of heat generation in the main control device 370 and the sub control device 390.

  The game ball tank 510 is a horizontally long box-shaped container opened upward, and game balls supplied from a ball circulation device (not shown) of the game machine fixing equipment are sequentially replenished to one end side in the longitudinal direction. . An opening (not shown) is formed on the bottom surface of one end in the longitudinal direction different from the side where the game ball is supplied in the game ball tank 510. The bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is gently inclined in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball supplied to the game ball tank 510 moves to the opening side by its own weight. Further, the bottom surface of the game ball tank 510 is more gently inclined in the direction (front-rear direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction than the longitudinal direction, and the game ball is predominantly on the front side (the mounting surface side to the base 501). To induce. Further, an antistatic plate 511 (only in FIG. 8) is attached to the game ball tank 510 so as to cover at least a part of the bottom from one end to which the game ball is supplied from the ball circulation device to the vicinity of the center. 511 is connected to the ground potential.

  The tank rail 520 is attached below the game ball tank 510, and the game ball flows into the tank rail 520 through the opening of the game ball tank 510. The tank rail 520 has a hook-like member 521 that forms two (two rows) of hook-shaped passages (not shown) partitioned by a partition piece (not shown), and is rotatable with respect to the hook-shaped member 521. And a pair of rectifying members 522 that rectify into two lanes and align them in a single row while preventing clogging of the game balls flowing down the bowl-shaped passage. Each bowl-shaped passage is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and guides the game ball to the side inflow from the game ball tank 510 and the side opposite to the longitudinal direction. The rectifying member 522 operates like a pendulum by contact with the game ball.

  The case rail 530 is arranged vertically along the one side surface portion of the protective cover portion 503, and a game ball from the tank rail 520 flows in. The case rail 530 is formed with two ball passages (not shown) that curve in the front-rear and left-right directions with wavy undulations so that game balls do not flow vigorously. In addition, a ball break detection switch 539 is attached upstream of the ball passage. The ball break detection switch 539 indicates that there are not enough game balls inside the case rail 530, that is, the ball is clogged upstream of the case rail 530 and the game balls are not replenished to the case rail 530. To detect.

  The payout device 540 includes a delivery mechanism 541 that delivers a game ball, and a payout motor 542 (see FIG. 10) that drives the delivery mechanism. In accordance with the operation of the payout motor 542 based on the control by the payout control device 560, the game balls stored in the two ball paths are alternately discharged.

  The payout control device 560 includes a payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the payout control board 930, and the payout control board 930 does not leave any trace of opening, like the main control board 920. The substrate case is sealed so that it cannot be opened.

  The power / fire control device 570 includes a power / fire control board 900 (see FIG. 10) and a board case that houses the power / fire control board 900. The power / fire control board 900 is the same as the main control board 920. Are accommodated in a sealed substrate case.

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Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming machine 100 includes control circuit devices such as a power supply / launch control board 900, a power supply monitoring board 910, a main control board 920, a payout control board 930, and a sub control board 940. In FIG. 10, a relay circuit device that only relays various signals is omitted. Hereinafter, these main control circuit devices will be individually described in detail.

  The power supply / launch control board 900 includes a power supply unit 901 that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each part of the gaming machine 100 via a power supply path (broken line in the figure), and a launcher according to an operation of the launch operation device 250. A launch control unit 902 that controls the driving of 330, and a signal relay unit 903 that relays a setting display signal from the main control board 920, an initialization signal from the initialization switch 907, and a ball overflow signal from the ball overflow switch 249. I have.

  The power supply unit 901 takes in external power (for example, AC 24 volts) supplied from the outside and converts it into internal power (for example, DC 24 volts), and generates various types of power from the internal power. The power generated by the power supply unit 901 is power of driving voltage (for example, DC 12 volts) for driving devices such as various solenoids and various motors, drives various switches, and executes control processing. Power of control voltage (for example, DC 5 volts) for backup, power of backup voltage for holding the contents of the RAM of the main control board 920, and the like.

  The power supply unit 901 supplies various power generated from the internal power to the power supply monitoring board 910, the main control board 920, the payout control board 930, the sub control board 940, and the like. Specifically, internal power, driving voltage, control voltage, and backup voltage power are supplied to the power monitoring board 910. The main control board 920 is supplied with power of a driving voltage, a control voltage, and a backup voltage, and these powers are supplied via the power supply monitoring unit 911 of the power supply monitoring board 910. The payout control board 930 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The sub-control board 940 is supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power. The firing control unit 902 and the signal relay unit 903 are supplied with driving voltage and control voltage power.

  A power switch 909 is connected to the power supply unit 901. When the power switch 909 is in an off state, the external power capture is stopped. The game is performed by turning off the power switch 909 or removing a power plug (not shown) connected to the power supply unit 901 via the power switch 909 from an external power supply outlet (not shown). A state where the supply of power to the inside of the machine 100 is stopped and a state where the supply of external power itself is stopped are collectively referred to as a “power failure state”. The power supply unit 901 is configured to normally output the control voltage power over a predetermined period even after the transition to the power failure state. As a result, the main control board 920 can save the state and finish the control so that the current control state can be restored.

  The firing control unit 902 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 of the launching device 330 in cooperation with the main control board 920. The ball feed solenoid 332 and the firing solenoid 334 are permitted to operate when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it is detected that the player is touching the firing handle 252 (see FIG. 1) based on a contact sensor signal from the contact sensor 254, and a launch stop switch 255 for stopping the launch is provided. On the condition that it is not operated, the firing control unit 902 outputs a firing permission signal in an on state to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a firing solenoid control signal and a ball feed solenoid control signal to the firing control unit 902 based on the firing permission signal and the firing abnormality signal. The firing control unit 902 activates the ball feed solenoid 332 based on the ball feed control signal in the on state, and activates the launch solenoid 334 based on the reception of the launch solenoid control signal in the on state and the resistance value of the variable resistor 253. Let As a result, the game balls are sequentially fired from the launching device 330 with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 253 (the rotational operation amount of the firing handle 252).

  The signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state initialization signal to the main control board 920 when the initialization switch 907 is pressed. In the main control board 920, the stored information stored in the RAM of the main control board 920 is initialized in response to the reception of the on-state initialization signal.

  Further, when the ball overflow switch 249 detects a game ball, the signal relay unit 903 outputs an on-state ball overflow signal to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 outputs a low-speed payout signal to the payout control board 930 based on detection of the ball overflow signal in the on state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the low-speed payout signal receives the payout motor 542. The rotational speed (payout speed of the game ball from the payout device 540) is reduced. Conversely, a high-speed payout signal is output to the payout control board 930 based on the detection of the ball overflow signal in the off state, and the payout control board 930 that has received the high-speed payout signal increases the rotation speed of the payout motor 542. It will be.

  The power monitoring board 910 is a power monitoring section 911 that monitors the power supply state from the power / fire control board 900, and supplies power and transmits various signals between the power / fire control board 900 and the main control board 920. And a signal relay unit 912 for relaying. The power monitoring unit 911 also outputs a power failure signal to the main control board 920 in response to the transition to the power failure state, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 901. When the state where the voltage is less than 22 volts continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the state is a power failure, and an on-state power failure signal is output to the main control board 920. The main control board 920 recognizes the transition to the power failure state by receiving the power failure signal in the on state.

  The main control board 920 comprehensively controls the operation of the gaming machine 100. On the main control board 920, an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU includes a CPU (not shown) as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (not shown) storing various control programs and fixed data executed by the CPU, and various data temporarily during execution of the control program. And a RAM (not shown) for storing and the like. In addition, various circuits such as a timer circuit (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted on the main control board 920. Yes. The RAM of the main control board 920 is configured to be able to maintain (back up) internal data by supplying a backup voltage from the power / fire control board 900 even after the transition to the power failure state.

  The payout control board 930 controls a game ball payout operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an instruction from the main control board 920 and a game ball lending operation by the payout apparatus 540 according to an operation of the game ball lending apparatus 290. As with the main control board 920, the payout control board 930 is an MPU (not shown) as a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU (not shown), ROM (not shown), and RAM (not shown), a timer circuit. Various circuits such as (not shown), a counter circuit (not shown), a clock generation circuit (not shown), a signal transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are mounted. Unlike the RAM of the main control board 920, the RAM of the payout control board 930 is not configured to maintain internal data in a power failure state.

  The sub control board 940 controls operations of various rendering devices, various light emitting devices, various acoustic devices, and the like based on instructions from the main control board 920.

<Various control processes>
Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 920 will be described. The control processing in the main control board 920 can be broadly divided into main processing that is started upon recovery from a power failure state, and periodic execution (in this embodiment, with a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds)). Timer interrupt processing.

  First, the main process executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process of the main control board 920 (abbreviated as “main control main process” in FIG. 11).

  In the main process of the main control board 920, first, a series of control start processes (program start process S1001 to random number initial setting process S1019) for starting up the main control board 920 and initializing various information are executed only once. After that, the interrupt prohibition processing S1020 for prohibiting the interrupt, the winning random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM), the jackpot symbol random number initial value counter (partial area of the RAM) and the normal symbol related to the special symbol Random initial value update processing S1021 for updating the value of the winning random number initial value counter (part of the RAM) and the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type for determining the variation time, variation pattern, etc. Fluctuation counter update processing S1022 for updating the value of the counter (part of the RAM), and interrupt permission processing S for permitting interrupts 023 and is repeatedly executed. When a timer interrupt request is generated before the interrupt permission process S1023, the timer interrupt process is executed immediately after the interrupt permission process S1023.

  In a series of control start processes, a program start process S1001 for setting an initial value to a stack pointer (part of the RAM) for controlling the execution of a program, an interrupt mode setting process S1002 for setting an interrupt mode, and a payout control board A stand-by standby process S1003 that waits for a predetermined time until 930, the sub-control board 940, and the like stand up is executed.

  After start-up standby process S1003, determination process S1004 of the output state of the initialization signal from initialization switch 907 of power supply / emission control board 900, determination process S1005 of the value of power failure information (part of RAM), storage Information storage state determination processing S1007 is performed, and it is determined based on these determination results whether or not to erase information in substantially the entire area of the RAM.

  The storage state of the stored information is determined as follows. First, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated (checksum calculation process S1006), and the current checksum value and a power failure monitoring process S1202 (see FIG. 12) accompanying the transition to the previous power failure state. It is determined whether or not the exclusive OR with the RAM determination value that is the 2's complement of the checksum value calculated in (0) is “0” (determination processing S1007), and thereby the current checksum value and It is determined whether or not the checksum value at the time of transition to the power failure state is the same.

  When the initialization signal is in the on state (S1004: Y), when the power failure information is not a predetermined power failure value indicating that the stored information is stored and ended when the state is shifted to the power failure state (S1005: N), or saved If the information is not normally held (S1007: N), a RAM clear process S1008 is executed to erase information on substantially the entire area of the RAM. After it is determined that the stored information is normally held (S1007: Y), or after the RAM clear process S1008 is executed, hardware for initializing various devices connected to the main control board 920 A hardware initialization process S1009 is executed.

  After the hardware initialization process S1009, a determination process S1010 of whether or not the power failure information is a power failure value is executed. When the power failure information is a power failure value (S1010: N), a RAM recovery setting process S1011 for initial setting of various types of information including the recovery of retained information, and a recovery command indicating the completion of the setting are set (return command). Output processing S1012). By the return of the retained information in the RAM return setting process S1011, the control state of the main control board 920 is returned to the control state immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state.

  On the other hand, when the power failure information is not a power failure value (S1010: Y), various types of information are initialized without returning the retained information (RAM initial setting processing S1013), and an initialization command indicating the completion of the setting is output. (Initialization command output processing S1014).

  In the RAM recovery setting process S1011 and the RAM initial setting process S1013, the power failure information is set to a predetermined energization value different from the power failure value, and various error states such as fraud detection errors immediately before the transition to the previous power failure state. Even if an error occurs, all those error states are cleared. Further, either the return command or the initialization command is output from the main control board 920 to both the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940, and the payout control board 930 and the sub control board 940 that have received the return command or the initialization command. In each of these, a predetermined initialization process is executed.

  After the initial setting of the RAM according to the situation at the time of start-up (determination process S1004 to initialization command output process S1014), if the condition device is operating at the time of transition to the previous power failure state, the special gaming state is set. Preparation for returning is performed (special gaming state return preparation processing S1015). Specifically, in the special game state return preparation process S1015, the operating states of the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are determined, and a process corresponding to the game situation in the power failure state is executed in the sub-control board 940. The

  After the special game state return preparation process S1015, it is determined whether or not the time-short state flag is set to determine whether it is a time-short state or a non-time-short state (determination process S1016). In the case (S1016: Y), a time reduction command is output (time reduction command output processing S1017). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (S1016: N), a non-time-short command is output (non-time-short command output processing S1018). Thereafter, the value of the winning random number counter (part of the RAM) related to the special symbol is initialized (random number initial setting process S1019).

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board 920 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing (abbreviated as “main control interrupt processing” in the figure) executed by the main control board 920.

  In the timer interrupt process of the main control board 920, first, an interrupt start process S1201 for starting a timer interrupt is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the interrupt control register. As a result, interrupts other than this timer interrupt are prohibited. Thereafter, the power failure monitoring process S1202 to the external information output process S1221 related to the substantial control of the gaming machine 100 is sequentially executed. However, when the game progress is stopped based on various fraud detections (S1207: Y), the control signal output process S1208 to the external information output process S1221 are not executed. Finally, an interrupt permission process S1222 that permits the next timer interrupt is executed, and the current timer interrupt process ends. In the following, various main processes will be described individually.

  In the power failure monitoring process S1202, the value of the power failure information (part of the RAM) is updated based on the output state of the power failure signal output from the power monitoring unit 911 of the power monitoring board 910. Specifically, the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, and when the on state is detected at all three times, the power failure state is determined. If it is not determined in this determination that the power is out, the power outage information is maintained at the energization value.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the power failure monitoring process S1202 that the power is out, the following process is executed. First, the value of the power failure information is changed from the energization value set in the RAM recovery setting process S1011 or the RAM initial setting process S1013 (see FIG. 11) to a predetermined power failure value. Also, a checksum value for a storage area in a predetermined range of the RAM is calculated, and the 2's complement of the checksum value is set as the RAM determination value. As a result, the gaming machine 100 enters an infinite loop in which virtually no processing is performed, and the state of the RAM after the RAM determination value is set is held based on the backup power. In addition, since the output state of the power failure signal is confirmed three times, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice after the first reception of the power failure signal is detected.

  In the random number update process S1203, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, when the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is a value different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed by “1” larger than the current value, and the special symbol is changed. When the value of the winning random number counter relating to is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). However, if the value after the change is the same as the cyclic initial value for the winning random number counter related to the special symbol, the value of the winning random number counter related to the special symbol is the same as the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol. The cyclic initial value is also set to the same value as the winning random number initial value counter.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter, the stop pattern selection counter, and the winning random number counter related to the normal symbol are also updated in the same manner as the winning random number counter related to the special symbol. However, as the update range determined by the specified maximum value and specified minimum value of each counter, a unique value is set for each counter, and a plurality of counters are updated asynchronously. For the value, an initial value counter unique to each counter is referred to. For example, the winning random number counter related to the special symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol have the same value range, and the big hit symbol random number counter and the big hit symbol random number initial value counter have the same value range, The winning random number counter related to the normal symbol and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol have the same value range.

  In the random number initial value update process S1204, the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number initial value counter, and the winning random number initial value counter related to the normal symbol are updated. Specifically, if the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the special symbol is different from the specified maximum value (for example, “576”), the value is changed to a value “1” larger than the current value, When the value of the winning random number initial value counter related to the symbol is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The initial random number counter for the special symbol and the initial random number counter for the normal symbol are also the initial random numbers for the special symbol, except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are unique to those counters. It is updated in the same way as the value counter.

  In the variation counter update processing S1205, the values of the first variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter for determining the variation time, variation pattern, and the like are updated. Specifically, when the value of the first variation type counter is a value different from a specified maximum value (for example, “187”), the value is changed to a value that is larger by “1” than the current value, and the first variation When the value of the type counter is the specified maximum value, it is changed to the specified minimum value (“0”). The second variation type counter to the fourth variation type counter are also updated in the same manner as the first variation type counter except that the specified maximum value and the specified minimum value are values unique to those counters. Is done.

  In the game stop determination process S1206, when the fraud detection information is a fraud detection value, it is updated to the game stop value and various information for stopping the progress of the game is set. On the other hand, when the fraud detection information is not the fraud detection value or when the fraud detection value is already the game stop value, the game stop determination process S1206 ends without executing the substantial process. The fraud detection information is set to a fraud detection value when occurrence of various frauds is detected in the fraud detection processing S1211. In the determination process S1207, whether or not the game is stopped is determined based on whether or not the fraud detection information is a game stop value.

  In the control signal output process S1208, based on the control data stored in the output buffer, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, and the normal symbol related Signals for controlling various notification devices such as the normal symbol display device 473 are output. Based on the control data stored in the output buffer, various actuators such as a ball feed solenoid 332, a firing solenoid 334, a right entry restriction solenoid 462, a lower entry restriction solenoid 463, an upper entry restriction solenoid 464, and a switching solenoid 465 are provided. A control signal is output.

  In the switch reading process S1209, the middle start winning switch 441A, 441B, the right starting winning switch 442, the lower large winning switch 443, the upper large winning switch 444, the combination operation switch 445, the starting switch 446, the non-specific passage switch 447, the specific The signal state from each of the passage switch 448 and the general winning switches 449A and 449B is read, and a change in the detection state of the game ball by various switches is detected.

  Specifically, in the switch reading process S1209, signal states from various switches are read into the input buffer (part of the RAM) twice at predetermined time intervals, and signals from the various switches are read. Each time, the signal state read for the first time (hereinafter abbreviated as “first signal state”) and the signal state read for the second time (hereinafter abbreviated as “second signal state”) Based on the detection state detected by the previous timer interrupt (hereinafter abbreviated as “previous detection state”), changes in the detection state of various switches are detected. For each switch, when the previous detection state is the off state, the first signal state is the on state, and when the second signal state is the on state, it is determined that the switch is on. Thus, a detection flag (a partial area of the RAM) corresponding to the type of switch is set. As described in the power failure monitoring process S1202, even if the power supply is stopped, each process of the timer interrupt is executed twice, so that the various switches are turned on immediately after the power supply is stopped. Even when it is started, detection flags of various switches can be set accurately.

  In the timer update process S1210, various timers (predetermined areas of the RAM) used for special symbol and normal symbol variation display, control of each gaming state, fraud monitoring, and the like are updated.

  In the fraud detection process S1211, an illegal act such as forcibly entering a game ball into various winning devices or forcibly operating various winning devices is detected. Specifically, the right start winning device 432, the lower grand prize winning device 433, and the upper grand prize winning device 434 are forced to move into the allowable approaching posture, and the game ball is guided to a specific passage of the lower major prize winning device 433 by vibration. , A right start winning device 432 by radio waves, a lower winning device 433 and an upper winning device 434 are forcibly triggered, a game ball is guided to various winning devices by magnetic attraction, a middle upper winning device 431A, Occurrence of a situation where there is a high possibility that an illegal act such as guiding a game ball at an abnormal timing to the middle / lower start winning device 431B, the right start winning device 432, the lower large winning device 433, and the upper large winning device 434 occurs. Is detected.

  In the winning detection response process S1212, control based on detection of a game ball by various switches provided in the game board 400 is executed. Specifically, when the middle start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the middle and upper starting winning switch 441A (see FIG. 10) and the middle and lower starting winning switch 441B (see FIG. 10). The middle start winning counter (a predetermined area in the RAM) and the first payout counter (a predetermined area in the RAM) are updated. Further, when the right start winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the right start winning switch 442 (see FIG. 10), the first payout counter is updated. Further, when the lower prize winning switch detection flag is set based on the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning switch 443 (see FIG. 10), or when the game ball is detected by the upper prize winning switch 444 (see FIG. 10). If the upper prize winning switch detection flag is set on the basis, the big prize counter (predetermined area of the RAM) and the second payout counter (predetermined area of the RAM) are updated.

  In the launch control process S1213, launch related information for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device 330 is updated. Specifically, the operation flag of the ball feed solenoid 332 that drives the ball feed mechanism 331 and the operation flag of the firing solenoid 334 that drives the firing mechanism 333 are updated.

  In the input signal monitoring process S1214, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 108 (see FIG. 10) via the payout control board 930, an intermediate block is provided for the outer frame 101 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). It is detected whether 103 (refer FIG.1 and FIG.2) is closed. Further, based on the output state of the signal from the open / close detection switch 109 via the payout control board 930 (see FIG. 10), the front block 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) with respect to the intermediate block 103 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). 3) is detected.

  In the payout state monitoring process S1215, information representing the payout control state output from the payout control board 930 is monitored, and various payout state commands corresponding to the payout control state are set as necessary. The sub-control board 940 that has received the payout state command causes the decorative symbol display device 479, the upper left acoustic device 281 and the upper right acoustic device 282 to execute notification according to the type of the payout state command.

  In the payout signal output process S1216, various prize ball commands are set based on the values of the first payout counter and the second payout counter as necessary, and output to the payout control board 930. The first payout counter and the second payout counter are updated according to the setting of the prize ball command. For example, the first payout counter is incremented by 1 each time a game ball corresponding to one winning is detected, and decremented by 1 each time a winning ball command based on the winning is set. Each time the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out the number of game balls (for example, 3) corresponding to the winning (specifically, shortly before the payout is completed), the main control board 920 is awarded. In a situation where a ball command is requested and the payout of a prize ball is continuing, a further prize ball command is output from the main control board 920. The second payout counter is a counter that is updated in response to a winning (for example, 13) that has a different number of prize balls than the first payout counter. When the 930 is received, the payout control board 930 executes control for paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command.

  In the special symbol-related process S1217, control for holding the right of the unit game related to the first special symbol and control of the unit game related to the first special symbol are executed. Specifically, operation control of the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol is executed in the hold control of the unit game right related to the first special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the first special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol is executed. Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 434 is further executed.

  Further, in the special symbol related process S1217, the unit game right holding control related to the second special symbol and the unit game control related to the second special symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the control of the unit game related to the second special symbol, the operation control of the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol is executed, and when the big win is won in the second special symbol lottery, Operation control of 433 and the top prize winning device 434 is further executed.

  In the normal symbol related process S1218, the unit game right holding control related to the normal symbol and the unit game control related to the normal symbol are executed. Specifically, the operation control of the normal symbol hold display device 478 is executed in the hold control of the right of the unit game related to the normal symbol. Further, in the control of the unit game related to the normal symbol, the operation control of the normal symbol display device 473 related to the normal symbol is executed, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation control of the right start winning device 432 is further executed. .

  In the display control processing S1219, the special symbol display device 471 related to the first special symbol, the special symbol display device 472 related to the second special symbol, the special symbol hold display device 476 related to the first special symbol in the special symbol related processing S1217, and Based on various information updated to control the operation of the special symbol hold display device 477 related to the second special symbol, output data for specifically operating these devices is synthesized. The synthesized output data is output to each device in the control signal output process S1208 based on the next timer interrupt.

  In the motor control process S1220, operation control of various motors is executed. In the external information output process S1221, output data to be output to an external device such as a data display device (not shown) or a management device (not shown) electrically connected to the gaming machine 100 is set.

<Variation effect of decorative symbol display device 479>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13 and subsequent figures, the variation effect of the decorative symbol display device 479 will be described. FIG. 13A is a front view of the display screen 479A of the decorative symbol display device 479 showing the variation effect of the decorative symbol. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing the display area of the display screen 479A in a partitioned manner, and shows an example of a state in which decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, in FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B, the display screen 479A (corresponding to an area where image display is possible) of the decorative symbol display device 479, the areas of the display portions H1 to H3, and the stop line L1 The position of ~ L5 is indicated by a one-dot chain line. Further, in FIG. 13A, the outer shape of a visual recognition opening 420A formed in the central structure 420 in the front side of the display screen 479A is indicated by a solid line.

  The central structure 420 has a transparent synthetic resin decorative member, and is configured to decorate the peripheral portion excluding the central portion of the display screen by undulating the decorative member in the front-rear direction, and includes the central portion of the display screen 479A. About a certain range, it is set as the flat form which has thickness in the front-back direction, or is formed so that it may penetrate in the front-back direction, and the visibility of the display effect in the display screen 479A is ensured.

  In the decorative symbol display device 479, the display mode of the display screen 479A is updated according to the gaming state controlled by the main control board 920. Specifically, during the normal game state, the probability variation game state, and the short-time game state in which the decorative symbol variation display is performed, the decorative symbol varies in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Is displayed. In addition, during the special game state, an image corresponding to the big hit game and an image corresponding to the model-specific character of the gaming machine 100 are displayed on the display screen 479A.

  During the normal game state in which the decorative symbol variation display is performed, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the display screen 479A of the decorative symbol display device 479 as shown in FIG. The display area of the display screen 479A in the normal gaming state can be functionally divided into a plurality of display units as shown in FIG.

  On the display screen 479A of the decorative symbol display device 479, as shown in FIG. 13B, a decorative symbol display unit H1 that displays a plurality of decorative symbols, and a hold corresponding to the number of standbys that wait for a variable symbol variable display. A change hold number display part H2 for displaying the number and a reach effect hold number display part H3 corresponding to the number of reach change effects during one change display are displayed. The display images of the three display portions H1 to H3 are updated in accordance with the progress of the game by the sub-control board 940 controlling the decorative symbol display device 479, and are displayed at a timing required for display.

  Here, each of the display portions H1 to H3 does not need to be displayed so as not to overlap in the display screen 479A, and may be displayed so that a part of any of the display portions overlaps with another display portion. . Further, when the display content necessary for the player can be recognized, for example, the display content of the reach effect hold number display unit H3 is configured to be smaller than the size of the decorative design, and the display image of the reach effect hold number display unit H3 is displayed. In the case where the type of the decorative design can be recognized even if it overlaps with a part of the decorative design, it may be displayed so that any one of the display portions overlaps with another display portion. In addition, each of the display units H1 to H3 does not have to be configured to be displayed on the same display device, and may be configured to display each or a part of each display unit by a plurality of display devices. In addition, each of the display units H1 to H3 is not necessarily configured to display an image typified by a liquid crystal display device, and at least a part of the display unit is displayed by a combination of a dot matrix and a large number of light emitters. It may be configured by other display devices, or at least by operating a structure having a fixed display image configured by printing a plurality of images on the outer surface of a rotatable cylindrical reel. It is good also as a structure by which a part of display part is displayed.

  The decorative symbol display unit H1 is a decorative symbol display unit that changes in synchronization with the special symbol display displayed on the special symbol display devices 471 and 472 (see FIG. 7). The decorative symbol display portion H1 includes three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3 that can display three decorative symbols side by side in the vertical direction. When the special symbol display devices 471 and 472 perform variable display, the three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3 are scrolled downward in synchronization with the start of the variable display, and the special symbol variable display is stopped. Until it is displayed, the variable display of the three symbol row display parts Z1 to Z3 is stopped. The three symbol row display units Z1 to Z3 are basically stopped in a state in which three decorative symbols are displayed in the display screen 479A in the order of left, right, and middle, and are synchronized with the timing at which the special symbols are stopped and displayed. To confirm and stop.

  Here, the state in which the decorative symbol is stopped (stopped state) is that the decorative symbol is arranged at a certain position on the display screen, but it swings by repeating slight movements in the vertical and horizontal directions. The character's mouth, eyes, etc. are slightly opened / closed or moved so that it does not move greatly from a certain position, but is not completely stationary, and the decorative symbol is in a fixed stop state (the fixed stop state) The state in which the type of the decorative design in which the operation in the stationary state is stationary and confirmed and stopped is clearly visible is given.

  In the state where the decorative symbols are confirmed and stopped in the three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3, a total of nine decorative symbols are displayed side by side in a vertical and horizontal manner. The decorative symbol includes a main symbol configured by combining a character such as “Harisenbon” and a number, and a sub symbol (for example, a star shape) that is displayed smaller than the main symbol and arranged between the two main symbols. ) Is set.

  As main symbols, symbols corresponding to nine types of numbers from “1” to “9” are set, and characters corresponding to the respective numbers are displayed partially overlapping the numbers. For example, “1” is “octopus”, “2” is “harisenbon”, “3” is “turtle”, “4” is “shark”, etc. Characters are set corresponding to the numbers. Note that the decorative symbol does not necessarily have to be composed of a combination of a number and a character, and each main symbol may be composed of either a number or a character. And the main design of the character may be included.

  When the lottery related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is won, the variable display is stopped and displayed so that the main symbol is fixed and stopped in the same type across the three symbol row display parts Z1 to Z3. The In the three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3, one of the three stop lines L1 to L3 along the left-right direction and the two stop lines L4 and L5 displayed with three decorative symbols arranged obliquely, That is, a variable display in which the same type of main symbols is confirmed and stopped is performed on any of the five stop lines L1 to L5. On the other hand, if the lottery related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not won, the main symbol is displayed in a variable manner so that it does not stop with the same type across the three symbol row display parts Z1 to Z3. Is stopped. This variation display control is performed by controlling the decorative symbol display device 479 under the control of the main control board 920 and the sub control board 940 based on an instruction from the main control board 920.

  Here, in the following, in a display area overlapping any of the five stop lines L1 to L5, a combination of three main symbols that are fixedly stopped in the same type across the three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3. A combination of decorative symbols including three main symbols and sub-designs that are not of the same type across the three symbol row display parts Z1 to Z3 and are called stop symbol combinations is called a lost symbol combination. . In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol display part (for example, the left and right symbol string display parts Z1, Z3) excluding the symbol display part (for example, the central symbol string display part Z2) that is stopped and displayed last is configured. The symbols that are stopped and displayed (for example, the combination of two main symbols of the same type displayed on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3) are referred to as reach display, and the reach display overlaps the stop line and displays The state that is displayed is referred to as the reach state, the stop line on which the reach display is displayed is referred to as the reach line, and the symbol that constitutes the winning symbol combination when the last stop is made in response to the reach display (for example, the center symbol) The main symbol of the same type as the main symbol constituting the reach display in the column display section Z2 is referred to as a stop expectation symbol, and until the result of whether or not the stop expectation symbol stops in the display area overlapping the reach line is displayed. It referred to effect the reach demonstration referred fluctuation pattern with reach effect and reach demonstration pattern.

  The decorative symbol variation display is not limited to the above-described form, and the decorative symbol may be scrolled in the horizontal direction instead of the vertical direction, or may vary depending on the variation of the decorative symbol such as rotation at the same position. It is good also as a structure by which a display is performed. Further, the number of stop lines is not limited to five, but may be set to only one such as only the stop line L2 in the horizontal direction, or may be set to only two in the diagonal direction. Set it to 6 or more, including a valley-shaped stop line that combines the upper stage of the left and right symbol row display parts Z1, Z3 and the middle stage of the central symbol row display part Z2, and the reverse stop line of the chevron. Also good. In addition, it is not always necessary to provide the main symbol and the sub symbol as the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol may be constituted only by the main symbol.

  During the variation display of the decorative symbol, there is a case where a single decorative symbol is formed by combining a plurality of characters constituting the main symbol. For example, “octopus” that constitutes the main symbol together with the number “1” and “harisenbon” that constitutes the main symbol together with the number “2” may overlap each other. “Octopus” and “Harisenbon” become a decorative symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “multi-design”) that overlaps on one stop line, and the multi-design corresponds to the display area of the adjacent decorative design in the vertical direction. Up to the stop line to be displayed, it is displayed in a size that does not overlap.

  When a multi-design is displayed, any two of the multiple characters that make up the multi-design stop in the display area where the remaining two decorative designs are displayed on the stop line where the multi-design is displayed Even so, it shifts to a gaming state corresponding to the big hit. For example, if the multi-design of “Octopus” and “Harisenbon” is stopped at the upper left, after two main symbols of “Octopus” are stopped and displayed on the stop line L5 that is descending to the right, Three main symbols of the same type combining symbols and the number “1” are lined up and stopped, and the winning of the lottery related to the special symbol is shown to the player. When the same type of multi symbols are stopped and displayed on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3 on one stop line, the center symbol row display portion Z2 has a plurality of “octopus” and “harisenbon”. When one of the main symbols is confirmed and stopped, the player is shown that the lottery related to the special symbol has been won. In the following description, a main symbol corresponding to a single type in which main symbols of the same type must be stopped side by side is also referred to as a normal symbol.

  Here, the multi-symbol does not necessarily have to be displayed in the above-described manner, and may include a multi-symbol corresponding to three or more main symbols instead of the multi-symbol corresponding to the two main symbols described above. For example, three or more characters are displayed so as to overlap on one stop line, and any of the three or more characters are stopped side by side on the remaining stop lines, and the game state corresponding to the big hit is entered. It is good also as a structure. Further, the multi-symbol does not necessarily have to be displayed by characters, and may be displayed by numbers constituting the main symbol, or may be displayed by a range of numbers (for example, “1 to 3”). It may be displayed according to the type of character or number (for example, “odd” or “fish”), or may be displayed according to a symbol (for example, “ALL”) indicating that it corresponds to all symbols. It may be displayed as a symbol that is not selected when it stops on the stop line (for example, a symbol with x (cross) in front of “octopus”), or the above-mentioned multi symbol is displayed. A plurality of configurations may be combined, for example, a combination of both numbers and characters.

  The multi symbol has a character “DOUBLE” as a corresponding number display section for displaying the number of types of main symbols corresponding to the multi symbol. The correspondence number display part is configured in a manner that is not included in the normal symbol, in order to indicate to the player that the two main symbols overlap with each other in a state different from the normal symbol. Is provided. Since the correspondence number display portion is added with the character “DOUBLE” meaning “2” as information related to the number, it can be easily shown to the player that it corresponds to two main symbols. Note that the corresponding number display unit may display with the addition of the characters “TRIPLE” when the symbols corresponding to the three main symbols are set as the multi symbols, or “2” or “3”, etc. Other configurations such as display with numbers may be used.

  The variable hold number display section H2 indicates the number of unit games held (corresponding to the number of executions of a variable effect that has not been displayed yet because the start of a unit game has been held because a start win has occurred and the start condition is satisfied ( Hereinafter, it may be abbreviated as “holding number”). As shown in FIG. 13A, the variable hold number display portion H2 is provided on the lower side corresponding to one side with respect to the decorative symbol display portion H1 that displays a decorative symbol. In the variable holding number display portion H2, a plurality of variable holding display symbols simulating a character including a number of shells corresponding to the holding number are displayed side by side in the left-right direction. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the number of reserved unit games related to the first special symbol is displayed by a shell and a spherical symbol that are displayed at substantially the same height and position. The reserved number of unit games related to the second special symbol is one side (front side) of the symbol (fluctuation holding display symbol) that displays the reserved number related to the first special symbol, and a part thereof overlaps the upper part of the symbol Is displayed. In FIG. 13A, a state in which the number of holds related to the first special symbol is four times and the number of holds related to the second special symbol is displayed once is displayed.

  The display of the hold number in the variable hold number display portion H2 is displayed so as to increase sequentially from the left side every time the start winning occurs and the hold number increases. In addition, when the variable display is finished and the variable display of the reserved special symbol is started, the variable display corresponding to the leftmost variable hold display symbol is started, and the variable hold display symbol is Erased. In the state where there are two or more holdings in either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the variable display related to any special symbol is started, the special symbol from which the variable display is started The variable hold display symbol corresponding to is deleted, and one or more variable hold display symbols displayed on the right are moved by one symbol to the display position of the variable hold display symbol displayed on the left. (shift. In this way, the number of change hold display symbols in the change hold display portion H2 is updated in correspondence with the start winning and the change start timing.

  As the variable hold display symbol, a basic standard symbol and a high expectation symbol displayed in a mode different from the standard symbol are set. For example, as a display symbol of the number of reservations related to the first special symbol, a shell symbol is set as a standard symbol, and a spherical symbol is set as a high expectation symbol. The type of the variable hold display symbol is determined based on the winning random number related to the special symbol acquired based on the start winning prize. The variable hold display symbol corresponding to the high expectation symbol is the variation corresponding to the variable hold display symbol. The display corresponds to a variable display that is a big hit with a high probability (that is, a variable display with a high degree of expectation) compared to the variable hold display symbol corresponding to the standard symbol.

  In addition, the display of the number of reservations in the variable number-of-holds display section H2 does not necessarily need to display the number of symbols corresponding to the number of reservations side by side, and the number of reservations may be displayed by numbers. Further, the variable hold number display unit H2 is not necessarily displayed by the display device provided with the decorative symbol display unit H1, and may be configured by a display device different from the display device provided with the decorative symbol display unit H1. . Moreover, you may arrange | position the variable reserve number display part H2 not only to the downward side with respect to the decoration symbol display part H1, but to other direction sides, such as one side or the upper side in the left-right direction. Further, the high expectation degree design does not necessarily have to be different from the standard design depending on the shape, and may be different from the standard design due to a difference in an aspect including any one or a combination of characters, shapes, colors, operations, In addition, two or more kinds of high expectation degree symbols corresponding to the expectation degree may be set for the number.

  The reach effect hold number display part H3 is a part that displays the number of times that the reach effect is executed, and is displayed during the execution of the variable display by the reach effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 13B, the reach effect hold number display portion H3 is provided on the lower side corresponding to one side with respect to the decorative symbol display portion H1 that displays the decorative symbol, and constitutes a part of the main symbol. The characters to be displayed are displayed side by side. In addition, the reach production hold number display portion H3 is displayed at substantially the same height position as the variable hold number display portion H2, is located on the right side of the variable hold number display portion H2, and extends in the longitudinal direction of the variable hold number display portion H2. It is located on the extended line along. For the decorative symbol display part H1, the reach effect hold number display part H3 is provided at a position biased to the right in the left-right direction, and the variable hold number display part H2 is opposite to the reach effect hold number display part H3. It is provided at a position biased to the left side corresponding to.

  In the reach effect hold number display section H3, a plurality of reach hold symbols simulating characters corresponding to the number of executions of reach effect are displayed side by side in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the reach hold symbols are displayed side by side at substantially the same height with the same size. The number of reach hold symbols corresponds to the number of times that the reach effect is executed in the variable display by the reach effect pattern based on one start winning prize. The type of the reach hold symbol is composed of the same type of characters as the characters constituting the main symbol, and corresponds to the expected stop symbol in the reach effect.

  In addition, the display of the number of reservations in the reach production reservation number display part H3 does not necessarily have to display the number of symbols corresponding to the number of reservations side by side, and may be displayed so as to partially overlap in the front-rear direction, The number of reservations may be displayed as a number. However, in the case of displaying the number of holdings as a number, it is preferable that the expected stop pattern in the reach performance to be executed later, including the number of reach effects, can be recognized. For example, “octopus” “× 2” is displayed next to the reach-retained design of “X”, “x4” is displayed next to the reach-retained design of “Harisenbon”, and the reach design by the main design of “octopus” is twice, the main design of “Harrisenbon” It is preferable to adopt a configuration that suggests that the reach effect is executed four times.

  In addition, the reach production hold number display part H3 is not limited to the lower side with respect to the decorative symbol display part H1, and may be arranged on the other side such as one side or the upper side in the left-right direction. It is preferable to arrange the reach effect reservation number display part H3 so as to have a longitudinal direction along the peripheral shape surrounding the decorative design display part H1. In addition, the reach production hold number display part H3 does not have to be arranged so as to be positioned in the same direction as the variable hold number display part H2 with respect to the decorative symbol display part H1, and is separated from the variable hold number display part H2. At the position, for example, the variable holding number display part H2 is arranged on the left side of the decorative symbol display part H1, and the vertical and variable holding display symbols are displayed. The decorative symbol display part H1 is opposite to the variable holding number display part H2. It is good also as a structure which arrange | positions reach | attainment effect number display part H3 on the direction side (right side), and displays a length and a reach hold symbol. In this case, the reach hold symbol and the variable hold display symbol are both arranged side by side along the same direction, and the number of symbols increases or decreases toward the same direction in response to the increase or decrease of each number of times. It is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the increase / decrease in the number of times can be easily expressed to the player.

  Moreover, it is good also as the display which linked | related the variable hold display symbol and the reach hold symbol. For example, with respect to the variable hold display unit H2, a part of the variable hold display symbol is changed in a direction (leftward) in the direction in which the variable hold display symbol shifts at the timing of start of the change. It is also possible to display a variable execution display symbol that suggests that the variable display is being executed by emitting light, and to display the reach hold symbol via a display in which the variable execution display symbol is divided into reach hold symbols. . In the variable display in which the hold state is expressed by one variable hold display symbol, it can be easily expressed to the player that a plurality of reach effects are executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 in addition to FIG. 13, the variation effect of the decorative symbol display device 479 will be described. 14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams of a display screen 479A that schematically shows an aspect in a part of the variation effect.

  In the decorative symbol display device 479, as described above, a game ball enters (starts) a winning opening (starting port) corresponding to the entrance of the three starting winning devices 431A, 431B, 432 (see FIG. 7). Fluctuation effect is executed by winning. The decorative pattern variation effects include a normal pattern variation effect without reach display and a change effect with reach display. The variation effect pattern is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 479 under the control of the sub-control board 940 using image information and programs stored in the ROM constituting the sub-control board 940, and the lottery result based on the start prize is displayed. Based on one or more stop lines, the winning symbol combination is fixedly displayed, or any stop line is fixedly displayed with a lost symbol combination.

  In the variation effect of the normal pattern, any of the five stop lines L1 to L5 in a state where the decorative symbols are stopped on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3 among the three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3 shown in FIG. In addition, the same kind of main symbols are lined up and do not stop. In this case, when the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3 are stopped, it is determined that the symbol combination is lost. Thereafter, after the decorative symbol is stopped in the central symbol row display portion Z2, the decorative symbols of the three symbol row display portions Z1 to Z3 are confirmed and stopped. In addition, once the symbol combination of the losing is stopped and displayed, but before it is confirmed and stopped, one or more of the symbol row display sections will be displayed again and updated to the winning symbol combination. It is good also as a structure including the change production which stops.

  For variable effects with reach display, a general reach effect pattern (normal reach effect pattern) in which variable display is performed via one reach effect in a unit game, and special via two or more reach effects And a reach production pattern (multi-reach production pattern). The multi-reach effect pattern is configured such that the winning symbol combination is determined and displayed with higher probability than the normal reach effect pattern, and the expectation level of the hit is set high.

  In the normal reach effect pattern, the reach display is displayed on any one or two or more stop lines in a state where the decorative symbols are stopped on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3. Then, after the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result based on the unit game of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the central symbol row display portion Z2, the symbol combination is displayed.

  The multi-reach production pattern displays reach display corresponding to the combination of two or more sets of main symbols on any one or two or more stop lines when the decorative symbols are stopped on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3. Is done. After that, for each combination of one set of main symbols, the decorative symbol is stopped on the central symbol row display portion Z2, and the winning symbol combination or the lost symbol combination is stopped and displayed. When the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed for any of the main symbol combinations, it becomes a big hit, and then the state shifts to the special game state via the confirmation display.

  In the multi-reach production pattern, decorative symbols are stopped on the left and right symbol row display parts Z1 and Z3, and reach indications corresponding to combinations of two or more main symbols are displayed, and the winning symbol combination is configured together with the reach indication. The type of reach hold symbol corresponding to the expected stop symbol to be displayed is displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3.

  In addition, the multi-reach effect pattern includes a variation pattern in which the above-described multi symbols are displayed on at least a part of the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3. For example, after a normal symbol corresponding to a single type of main symbol has stopped in the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3, a special symbol different from the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed on the central symbol row display portion Z2. For example, a symbol imitating the display of “GoGo”) is stopped and it is suggested that the normal symbol changes to a multi symbol. Thereafter, a multi-symbol is displayed via a variation effect in which another type of main symbol is superimposed on the main symbol that is stopped and displayed on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3.

  In the middle of the fluctuating effects by the normal reach effect pattern and the multi-reach effect pattern, a special character such as a model-specific character is displayed or a character is confronted with a reduced display of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display unit H1. It may be configured with production. In addition, the variation effect until the multi symbol is displayed is not limited to the above-described effect, but is a variation effect in which the multi symbol stops at the timing when the decorative symbol stops on each of the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3. It is good also as a structure containing other fluctuation | direction effects, such as.

  The variation effect by the multi-reach effect pattern will be further described while illustrating the case where the reach display shown in FIG. 13A is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), multi-designs of “octopus” and “harisenbon” are displayed on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3, and “harisenbon” is displayed on the upper side of the right symbol row display portion Z3. Usually the symbol is displayed. This situation shows the timing at which the decorative symbols stop on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1, Z3 after the variable display is started based on the start winning prize, and the reach display is displayed on a plurality of stop lines, Six reach displays are displayed.

  FIG. 14 (a) schematically shows a display mode in the multi-reach effect pattern shown in FIG. 13 (a), in which the main symbols “1” and “2” corresponding to the multi-symbol are on the left symbol row. The upper part and the lower part of the display unit Z1, and the lower part of the right symbol row display unit Z3 are stopped, and the main symbol “2” is stopped in the upper part of the right symbol row display unit Z3. In the situation shown in FIG. 14 (a), as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the reach display of “1” is displayed on the lower stop line L1 along the horizontal direction and on the lower right stop line L5. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, the reach display of “2” is displayed on the upper and lower stop lines L1 and L3 along the horizontal direction, and on the stop lines L4 and L5 rising right and falling right. ing. That is, in the situation shown in FIG. 13A, a total of six reach displays are displayed for the five stop lines L1 to L5.

  In the multi-reach production pattern, after reach display is displayed on a plurality of stop lines, for each stop line, is the expected stop symbol stopped at the central symbol row display portion Z2 and the winning symbol combination is displayed? Reach production of no is performed. In addition, when two or more reach displays are displayed on one stop line, reach effects are performed separately for each reach display.

  From the situation shown in FIG. 14A, first, the reach effect corresponding to the reach display of “1” on the lower stop line L1 is performed as the first reach effect. As shown in FIG. 15A, the display mode changes so that the reach display of “1” in the lower stop line L1 is easier to see from the player than other reach displays, and other reach displays are It is hidden or displayed so as to be in a state where transparency is increased. Once a plurality of reach indications are displayed, the decorative symbols on which the reach effect is executed are displayed prominently on the stop line corresponding to the position, so that the player is displayed on any stop line. It is possible to easily recognize whether or not it is a reach effect for reach display.

  With respect to the reach display of “1” in the lower stop line L1, the decorative symbol scrolls and fluctuates downward in the central symbol row display portion Z2, and finally it is on the stop line or the stop line. The expected stop symbol is stopped at a position deviated from the position, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. If the lottery based on the start winning is not won, the symbol combination of the losing always stops and the winning symbol combination may be displayed. If a lottery based on the start prize is won, the winning symbol combination is displayed in one or more of the six reach presentations for the six reach indications, and the timing and number of times vary based on the start prize. Determined by lottery of patterns.

  After the symbol combination corresponding to the reach display of “1” in the lower stop line L1 is stopped and displayed, the second reach effect is started. In the second time, a reach effect for the reach display of “1” in the stop line L5 descending to the right is performed, and finally the symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the first reach effect. Thereafter, as illustrated in FIG. 15B, the reach effect of “2” is performed, and the third to sixth reach effects are performed.

  Here, the reach effect of “2” is performed on the four stop lines L1, L3, L4, and L5 on which the reach display is displayed as shown in FIG. The stop lines L4 and L5 do not become a winning symbol combination unless the main symbol “2” stops in the middle stage of the central symbol row display portion Z2, and when the main symbol “2” stops in the middle stage Two winning symbol combinations are established and displayed. For this reason, although the central symbol row display portion Z2 is simply stopped and displayed once, there is a possibility that the player may feel that the two reach displays are wasted, but the gaming machine In 100, by performing the reach effect in two steps, it is possible to increase the chance that the winning symbol combination is established and make it difficult to give an impression that the reach display is wasted.

  When the reach effect for all reach displays is completed, the center symbol row display is displayed with respect to the display before the reach effect in which six reach displays are displayed for the five stop lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 13A). The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the part Z2, and then the confirmation is stopped. The symbols to be confirmed and stopped correspond to the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed in the six reach effects. When the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the six reach productions, the main symbol or the multi symbol corresponding to the winning symbol combination is displayed for the stop line in which the winning symbol combination is stopped. A stationary display is made on the central symbol row display section Z2, and then the fixed stop is made. On the other hand, if the combination of lost symbols is displayed in a stationary manner in all six reach productions, the combination of the lost symbols displayed in the last reach production or the variation pattern will be determined in advance by lottery. The lost combination of symbols is displayed in a stopped state, and then fixedly stopped.

Here, in the multi-reach production pattern, it is not always necessary to configure the reach production for the number of reach displayed, and when the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed among the multiple reach productions. The remaining reach effect may be omitted at that timing, the winning symbol combination may be confirmed and stopped, and the game may proceed to the special game state.
As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 15 (a), for the reach effect in a situation where a plurality of reach displays are configured by a part of the multi-symbol, the “octopus” corresponding to the main symbol of “1” is used. "" And the character “1” may be displayed in combination with the main symbol, or the “octopus” image part of the multi symbol will remain, and only the character will be hidden. May display the main symbol, or the main symbol may be constituted only by the number “1”.

  Next, the aspect of the reach effect hold number display part H3 in the change effect by a multi reach effect pattern is demonstrated. In the multi-reaching effect pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, the reach effect hold number display portion H3 has two “octopus” symbols and four “harisenbon” symbols as reach hold symbols. A total of six symbols are displayed side by side. The number of reach hold symbols displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3 corresponds to the number of main symbols on which the reach display is displayed. FIG. 13A shows a total of 6 reach displays. The situation is illustrated. The type of symbol displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3 corresponds to the type of expected stop symbol for the main symbol on which the reach indication is displayed. In FIG. 13 (a), the main symbol of “octopus” is stopped. The situation is shown in which two reach displays with expected symbols and four reach displays with the main symbol “Harrisenbon” as stop expected symbols are displayed.

  The reach order of the reach hold symbols displayed on the reach effect hold number display section H3 corresponds to the order of reach display in which the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect in the order of the reach display corresponding to the reach hold symbol displayed on the left side. Is executed. The timing at which symbols are displayed side by side on the reach production hold number display portion H3 is synchronized with the timing at which two or more reach indications are displayed on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3. It is set immediately after the displayed timing.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), two reach hold symbols corresponding to the main symbol of “1” are arranged on the left side in the reach effect hold number display portion H3, and the reach symbol corresponding to the main symbol of “2” is displayed. The reach hold symbols are displayed side by side on the right side with respect to the reach hold symbol corresponding to the main symbol of “1”. When the reach effect is executed, the display mode is updated so that the reach hold symbol corresponding to the main symbol for which the reach display is executed is different from the other reach hold symbols. For example, FIG. As shown in a), it is displayed above the other reach holding symbols.

  During the first reach production, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the situation where six reach hold symbols are displayed, the leftmost “1” reach hold symbol is more than the other reach hold symbols. Is also displayed on the upper side. Also, during the fifth reach production, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), in the situation where two reach hold symbols are displayed, the leftmost “2” reach hold symbol is more than the other reach hold symbols. Is also displayed on the upper side.

  The player can easily recognize the type of the expected stop symbol for the current reach effect by visually recognizing the reach hold symbol having a different display mode from the other reach hold symbols in the reach effect hold number display unit H3. it can. In addition, the number of reach hold symbols corresponding to the number of remaining reach productions is displayed on the right side of the reach hold design for the current reach production, so the player can select the reach production currently being executed. In addition, it is possible to easily recognize the remaining number of reach effects to be executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the aspect of the reach hold symbol displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3 will be further described. FIG. 16A is an enlarged view of the display form of the reach effect hold number display section H3, and FIG. 16B is a view illustrating the form of the reach hold symbol. In the state shown in FIG. 13 (a), the reach hold symbol is composed of the “octopus” symbol corresponding to the main symbol “1” and the main symbol “harisenbon” corresponding to the main symbol “2”. Yes. For this reason, the player can easily recognize the stop expectation symbol that should be expected to stop in the reach effect. Each reach hold symbol is constituted by a symbol corresponding to one type of main symbol, and the main symbols constituting the reach display corresponding to the multi symbol are displayed in a manner divided into a plurality of symbols. For this reason, the player can easily recognize the type and number of expected stop symbols in the reach effect even in a situation where the main symbols constituting the multi symbols are difficult to understand.

  In FIG. 16B, as the reach hold symbol corresponding to the reach effect of “1”, a plurality of types set for the same type of main symbol are illustrated. The leftmost “octopus” reach hold symbol is a normal reach hold symbol corresponding to “1” reach production, and the two right “octopus” reach hold symbols are compared to the normal reach hold symbol. It is a high expectation reach hold pattern in which some aspects are configured differently.

  The second reach hold symbol from the left suggests to the player that the degree of expectation is high due to the burning of the eyes, and the third reach hold symbol from the left emits light blue and the surrounding part It is suggested to the player that the display has a red outline portion and the expectation is high. The high-expected reach-retained symbol is set to be easier to stop the combination of the winning symbols than the reach production corresponding to the normal reach-retained symbol. It is changing. The player not only recognizes the number of reach productions and the stop expectation design based on the reach hold design, but also has a high and low level of expectation, and has a feeling of inflection on multiple reach productions. , The fluctuation effect can be visually recognized.

  Next, the operation and effect of the gaming machine 100 described above will be described.

  In the gaming machine 100, when a start winning as the start condition is established, a decorative display as a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after the display of the change, a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed as predetermined stop areas. The vehicle stops in the display area that overlaps each of the five stop lines L1 to L5, and then stops fixedly. If the decorative symbol stops at any one of the five stop lines L1 to L5 with a winning symbol combination (a combination of main symbols of the same type) as a predetermined combination, the player wins the lottery based on the start winning prize. Shown in Thereafter, the winning symbol combination is confirmed and stopped, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is generated, and a profit based on an advantageous gaming state as a predetermined gaming value is given to the player.

  The variation display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the display screen 479A of the decorative symbol display device 479 as a display means, and is executed by a plurality of types of variation patterns. The content (display mode) of the display screen 479A of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled by the main control board 920 and the sub control board 940. The main control board 920 determines whether or not the game is successful based on the start winning prize, determines the progress of the game such as the change time of the change display, the type of winning, and the like, and controls the game machine 100 in accordance with the progress. Is transmitted to other control boards including the sub control board 940. The sub-control board 940 includes a ROM that stores information and programs for generating image data for variation display corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns, and a CPU and RAM that generate image data based on the information and programs. Based on the control instruction of the main control board 920, the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled. The display of the decorative symbol display device 479 is controlled by the sub control board 940. The main control board 920 and the sub control board 940 correspond to the means for performing each display in the decorative symbol display device 479, and more specifically, to realize each display in the ROM of the main control board 920 and the sub control board 940. And the CPU and RAM for generating image data based on the information and program.

  As a variation pattern of the decorative symbol, the left and right symbol sequence display as a part of a predetermined stop area while a portion of the decorative symbol varies in the central symbol sequence display section Z2 based on one start winning prize. Decorative symbols (previous stop information) that stop at the parts Z1 and Z3, and decorative symbols (rear stop information) that stop at the central symbol row display part Z2 after the decorative symbols stop on the left and right symbol row display parts Z1 and Z3, It includes a variation pattern that displays. In addition, as a variation pattern of the decorative symbols, in a state where the decorative symbols are stopped on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3, a reach display corresponding to the combination of the main symbols displayed in a stationary manner by forming a winning symbol combination (previous stage) Reach display that includes two or more combinations of two main symbols arranged in the same type on five stop lines L1 to L5 as a variation pattern for performing reach display. A multi-reach effect pattern for displaying (multiple expectation modes) is included.

  In the variation display of the multi-reach effect pattern, two or more sets of reach display are displayed at the same time, and the reach hold symbols corresponding to the expected stop symbols constituting the winning symbol combination together with the main symbols constituting the reach display are reached. It is displayed on the production hold number display section H3. Reach hold symbols are displayed for the number of reach displays in a manner corresponding to the type of stop expectation symbol.

  Here, when the variation display of the multi-reach effect pattern is executed, two or more sets of reach display are displayed on the display screen 479A. Therefore, the player can only expect the stop by simply viewing the variation display. It is difficult to recognize the type and number.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 100, since the reach hold symbol of the reach effect hold number display portion H3 corresponds to the type of stop expectation symbol and the number of reach displays, the reach effect hold number display portion H3 is visually recognized. The player can recognize the type of stop expectation symbol and the number of reach indications. For this reason, a player can easily identify a decorative symbol that should have an expectation to stop with respect to a variable display of a decorative symbol, and can easily enjoy the game without having the stress that the content of the variable symbol cannot be understood. it can. In addition, in the decorative design, even when setting a multi-design corresponding to a plurality of main symbols or setting a large number of stop lines, it is possible to easily recognize the type and number of expected stop symbols, A complicated change display can be presented to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  When the reach display of the same type of main symbol is displayed on the two stop lines L4 and L5 when the variation display of the multi-reach effect pattern is executed, the middle stage (the same in the central symbol row display portion Z2) When the vehicle stops in the stop area), a plurality of winning symbol combinations are displayed, and after the display, a reach effect with the same type of main symbol as the expected stop symbol is performed in multiple times. For this reason, even if a reach display that includes multiple hit symbol combinations is established when the same type of main symbol is stopped among multiple reach displays, the player will have multiple symbol combinations per set. It is possible to make it possible to make the impression that the part of the winning opportunity was wasted by making the reach of the possible reach visible.

  In addition, during the variation display of the multi-reach effect pattern, the reach hold symbol as the multiple expectation related information is displayed in the reach effect hold number display section H3 with the type and number of stop expectation symbols corresponding to the multiple reach effect. It is displayed in a state of being divided into a plurality. For this reason, the transition to a game in which a plurality of reach effects are executed can be presented to the player in an easy-to-understand manner together with the type of expected stop symbol.

  In addition, during the variation display of the multi-reach effect pattern, the reach hold symbols correspond to the stop expectation symbols corresponding to the execution order of the reach effect executed multiple times, and the reach hold symbols are arranged in the order corresponding to the stop expectation symbols. Is displayed. For this reason, it is possible to present to the player in an easy-to-understand manner the types of expected stop symbols that should be expected.

  Further, in the variable display in which the reach effect is performed a plurality of times, the expectation degree of each reach effect is displayed in a recognizable manner by the player by some aspects (expectation display unit) of the reach hold symbol. For this reason, even if multiple reach effects are performed over a long period of time, it is possible to present in advance an easy-to-understand timing that makes it easy to display the reach effect that is the winning symbol combination, and it is difficult to get tired with an inflection of expectation A game can be provided.

  Further, in contrast to the variable hold display symbol (hold information) displayed on the variable hold number display portion H2, the reach hold symbol (multiple expectation related information) displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3 is a decorative symbol display portion. Located on the same direction side (downward side) with respect to H1 (identification information display part), as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine where the player is located, on the extension line along the longitudinal direction of the variable holding number display part H2 A plurality of the variable hold display symbols are displayed side by side in the same alignment direction along the horizontal direction. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the number of holds, the expected stop symbol related to the reach effect, the number of reach effects, and the like. In addition, since the variable hold display symbol and the reach hold symbol can be efficiently displayed in the horizontally long and narrow area, it is easy to secure the arrangement space for other decorative symbols and the decorative portion (decoration device) in the central structure 420. can do.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, For example, you may deform | transform and implement as described below. In this case, each configuration described below may be applied to the above embodiment, or a plurality of configurations described below may be combined and applied to the above embodiment.

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the reach hold pattern is displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3 during the variable reach effect pattern display. However, the reach effect hold number display portion H3 is not necessarily provided. . Even in this case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that produces an effect by visually recognizing a reach effect that can achieve a plurality of symbol combinations in a variation display of a multi-reach effect pattern.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the reach hold symbol is displayed immediately after the timing at which the plurality of reach displays are displayed is illustrated. However, the timing at which the reach hold symbol is displayed is not limited to the above configuration, and the reach display. May be at the same time or before the reach display. For example, in a situation where there are at least one waiting display for fluctuation display and the fluctuation display is waiting for one or more times, and during the execution of the fluctuation display based on other start winnings, reach hold for the subsequent fluctuation display is started. The symbol may be displayed on the reach effect hold number display portion H3. In this case, when a reach effect is executed for a variable display based on two or more start winnings, the reach effect is executed in a variable display based on a plurality of start wins in the order of the reach effects. Reach hold symbols may be displayed on the reach effect hold number display section H3 in the order of reach effect execution. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a game that allows a player to perform a game in expectation that a large number of reach effects will be executed based on one start winning prize, and to assume a combination of winning symbol combinations assuming a plurality of reach display modes. It is possible to provide new game play expecting display.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the reach effect is divided into the number of expected stop symbols as the multi-reach effect pattern. However, it is not necessary to execute the reach effect divided into the number of expected stop symbols. It is good also as reach production for the number of times less than the number of symbols of one stop or stop expectation. Even in this case, by displaying the reach hold symbol on the reach effect hold number display portion H3, the player can easily understand the game status and efficiently display the reach effect hold number display portion H3. A gaming machine for playing can be provided.

  For example, in a situation where two multi-designs of “1” and “2” are displayed side by side on one stop line as a reach effect for the number of times less than the number of expected stop symbols, “1” and “2” Multi-symbols are displayed on the reach effect hold number display part H3, or reach hold symbols corresponding to the main symbols of “1” and “2” are displayed separately (for example, a part in the top and bottom or back and forth) It may be suggested that a reach effect in which two stop expectation symbols exist is executed by overlapping and displaying the positions before and after switching. In this case, as a reach effect, a multi-design of “1” and “2” is displayed on the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3, and either “1” or “2” is stopped on the stop line. It is good also as a structure which displays the symbol combination of (1) and the main symbol of "2" separately (for example, so that a right-up line and a right-down line may cross | intersect). It is good also as a structure which displays on Z3 and displays the winning symbol combination by stopping and displaying the main symbol corresponding to a stop expectation symbol between each main symbol.

  In addition, as a multi-reach production pattern, when a plurality of reach productions are executed a plurality of times for each reach display, and reach production corresponding to a plurality of reach displays by one or more reach productions less than the number of reach display. It is also possible to set a case in which the case is executed and to change the expectation level of those hits. In this case, by increasing the degree of expectation as the number of reach effects increases, the combination of winning symbols depending on which reach effect is achieved by a plurality of reach effects by the multi-reach effect pattern and the reach effect hold display section H3. It is possible to provide a player with an easy-to-understand variation effect that can be expected to be displayed repeatedly, and unlike the game nature in which the expectation increases simply as the variation effect lasts for a long time. It is preferable because unexpected game play can be provided such that the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the reach display by the reach display.

  (4) It is good also as a structure by which a variable display is performed on the conditions different from the variable display in the said embodiment. For example, it is not necessary to have a configuration in which the variation effect is not executed in the special gaming state, and a configuration in which the variation effect is executed based on the start winning prize also in the special gaming state may be adopted. In addition, it is not always necessary that the decorative symbol display device 479 display a variable display by the start winning of the three start winning devices 431A, 431B, 432 (see FIG. 7), and among the three start winning devices 431A, 431B, 432 Any one or two start winning devices may be provided, and the decorative symbol display device 479 may perform variable display. Whether the execution of the unit game related to the first special symbol or the execution of the unit game related to the second special symbol is different for each type of special symbol so that it can be distinguished at a glance as a variation display of the decorative symbol. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which variable display using different decorative symbols is performed, and variable display is performed in different modes by changing the characters that make up the decorative symbols or by changing the direction in which the decorative symbols change. It is good also as a structure.

  (5) You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine in which a big hit expectation value is increased until a big hit state is generated several times (for example, two times or three times) including that. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball wins a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement in the enclosed pachinko machine with which a ball | bowl circulates. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine and a sparrow ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine and may be applied to a slot machine, or may be applied to a game machine such as a parrot of a type in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

<Invention extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. In addition, the meanings and examples of terms described in each feature may be applied as the meanings and examples of terms described in other features described in the same wording.

<Feature A group>
In a conventional gaming machine, an effect (display effect) of displaying various images on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device is executed to improve the interest of the game. There are fluctuating effects that are performed. The variation effect is an effect that starts when a game ball enters (start winning) at the entrance (start opening) of the start winning device. For example, three or three or 3 × 3 squares. A total of nine symbols and the like (identification information) are displayed, the symbols and the like that are stopped and displayed are scrolled based on the start winning, and the scrolling is stopped after the scroll is changed. When the stop is made, the stop symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination represented by a combination of the same symbols in a predetermined stop region, so that the player is won.

  In the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, when a complicated variation effect such as a variation effect in which a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to winning exists is executed, it is difficult for a player with little gaming experience to understand the contents of the variation effect Can occur. For this reason, there is room for improvement in order to show the variation effect to a large number of players in an easy-to-understand manner.

<Feature A1>
When predetermined start conditions are satisfied, a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, and after the variable display, a plurality of identification information is displayed in a predetermined stop area (each of five stop lines L1 to L5). In a gaming machine in which a predetermined game value (a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state) is given to the player when it is stopped in a predetermined combination (a combination of main symbols of the same type) in the area)
Pre-stage stop information (decorated symbols that stop in the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3) that stops in a part of the predetermined stop area while part of the identification information is fluctuated based on the establishment of the start condition of 1. ) And post-stage stop information (decorative symbols that stop in the central symbol row display section Z2) that stops in a part of the predetermined stop area after the preceding-stage stop information stops. The decorative design display portion H1) of the display screen 479A of 479;
Control means (main control board 920 and sub-control board 940) for controlling the display mode of the display means,
Corresponding to the preceding stage stop information that is configured to stop and displayed in the predetermined combination in the state where the subsequent stage stop information is fluctuating, as the change display based on the establishment of the one start condition (variable display of the multi-reach effect pattern) Multiple expectation modes in which a predetermined number of preceding expected stop information exists (two or more main symbols arranged in the same type on the five stop lines L1 to L5 in the variable display of the multi-reach effect pattern) Reach display), including a predetermined variable display
When the plurality of expected modes are displayed, the predetermined number of subsequent expected stops corresponding to the subsequent stop information configuring the predetermined combination corresponding to the predetermined number of preceding expected stop information configuring the multiple expected mode. Expectation information display means (reach effect hold number display section H3) for displaying multiple expectation-related information (reach hold symbols) corresponding to the type and number of information (a plurality of stop expectation symbols in the multi-reach effect pattern) A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A1, the contents of the variation effect can be presented to the player in an easily understandable manner. That is, when a plurality of expected modes are displayed during the variable display, the plurality of expected related information is displayed by the expected information display means. Since the multiple expectation-related information corresponds to the type and number of the subsequent expected stop information, the player can recognize the type and number of the subsequent expectation stop information by visually recognizing the multiple expectation related information.

  In the gaming machine described in the feature A1, it is preferable that the expectation information display means displays a plurality of expectation-related information by displaying a predetermined number of sets set for each subsequent expected stop information.

<Feature A2>
The control means includes, as the predetermined variation display, preceding expected stop information of the same expectation mode in which a plurality of the predetermined combinations are displayed by a single identification information when the subsequent stop information is stopped. The display of the plurality of expected modes is performed, and after the display of the plurality of expected modes, the expected stop display corresponding to the stop display for displaying whether or not the single identification information is stopped and becomes the predetermined combination is displayed a plurality of times. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, which is performed separately.

  When a plurality of expected modes including the preceding expected stop information of the same expected mode is displayed, whether or not the single identification information establishes a predetermined combination and displays the stop is ended by a single effect. The player may have an impression that the opportunity to establish a predetermined combination is wasted by displaying the preceding expected stop information.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A2, when a plurality of expected modes including the preceding expected stop information of the same expected mode is displayed, whether or not the single identification information is stopped and a predetermined combination is displayed Expected stop display is performed in multiple steps. For this reason, even if the previous expected stop information of the same expected mode is included in the display of the plurality of expected modes, the player has wasted a part of the opportunity that a plurality of predetermined combinations can be established Can be difficult to hug.

<Feature A3>
The expectation information display means displays the multiple expectation-related information by a display object (reach hold symbol) in which the type and number of subsequent expected stop information corresponding to the plurality of expected stop displays are divided into a plurality of pieces. A gaming machine according to Feature A2, characterized by:

  When multiple expected modes including the previous expected stop information of the same expected mode are displayed, a plurality of predetermined combinations are formed by the stop of a single identification information, so that the display content may be difficult for the player to understand .

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A3, since the type and number of the latter stage expected stop information corresponding to the plurality of expected stop displays are displayed as the plurality of expected related information, the plurality of expected stop The transition to the game in which the display is executed can be presented to the player in an easy-to-understand manner together with the type of post-stage expected stop information.

<Feature A4>
As the predetermined variation display, after the display of the plurality of expected modes, an expected stop display corresponding to a stop display that displays whether or not the identification information corresponding to each post-stage stop expected information stops and becomes the predetermined combination ( Including a variable display that performs reach production)
Any of the features A1 to A3, wherein the expectation information display means displays the plurality of expectation-related information in correspondence with a stop order of a plurality of subsequent expectation stop information corresponding to the plurality of expectation stop displays. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A4, in the variable display in which the expected stop display is performed a plurality of times, the multiple expectation related information is displayed in correspondence with the stop order of the subsequent expected stop information. It is possible to present in advance an easy-to-understand type of expected post-stop information.

  Note that, in the variable display in which a plurality of the same type of identification information is set as the subsequent expected stop information as the expected stop display order in the feature A4, the expected stop display by the subsequent expected stop information of the identification information is continuously executed. It is preferable that the order of the post-stage expected stop information can be presented to the player more easily.

<Feature A5>
As the predetermined variation display, after the display of the plurality of expected modes, an expected stop display corresponding to a stop display that displays whether or not the identification information corresponding to each post-stage stop expected information stops and becomes the predetermined combination ( Including a variable display that performs reach production)
The expectation information display means sets a common display section that can identify the type of identification information, and an expectation level corresponding to whether or not the predetermined combination is configured in the expected stop display for one type of identification information. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein the plurality of expectation-related information is displayed in a mode having an expectation display unit that displays in a plurality of types of modes.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A4, in the variable display in which the expected stop display is performed a plurality of times, the expectation degree of each expected stop display can be recognized by the player by the expectation display unit. For this reason, even when a plurality of expected stop indications are executed for a long time, it is possible to present in advance an easy-to-understand timing when the expected stop display that is a predetermined combination is easily displayed. Difficult gameplay can be provided.

<Feature A6>
The hold information (the number of holds) corresponding to the number of times that the start condition is satisfied and the variable display is not yet performed is given to the identification information display unit (decorative symbol display unit H1) that displays the identification information. On one direction side (downward side), it is provided with hold information display means (variable hold number display portion H2) for displaying side by side in a second direction (lateral direction) intersecting the first direction,
The expectation information display means overlaps with the display area of the hold information by the hold information display means as viewed from the side where the player is located (the front side of the gaming machine), or along the longitudinal direction of the display area of the hold information The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein a plurality of expectation-related information are displayed side by side in the same arrangement direction as the hold information on the extended line.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature A6, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize the hold information and the multiple expectation related information, and to efficiently display the hold information and the multiple expectation related information in the elongated area. It is possible to easily secure other identification information and a space for arranging the decoration device.

<Feature B1>
When predetermined start conditions are satisfied, a plurality of identification information (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, and after the variable display, a plurality of identification information is displayed in a predetermined stop area (each of five stop lines L1 to L5). In a gaming machine in which a predetermined game value (a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state) is given to the player when it is stopped in a predetermined combination (a combination of main symbols of the same type) in the area)
Pre-stage stop information (decorated symbols that stop in the left and right symbol row display portions Z1 and Z3) that stops in a part of the predetermined stop area while part of the identification information is fluctuated based on the establishment of the start condition of 1. ) And post-stage stop information (decorative symbols that stop in the central symbol row display section Z2) that stops in a part of the predetermined stop area after the preceding-stage stop information stops. The decorative design display portion H1) of the display screen 479A of 479;
Control means (main control board 920 and sub-control board 940) for controlling the display mode of the display means,
Corresponding to the preceding stage stop information that is configured to stop and displayed in the predetermined combination in the state where the subsequent stage stop information is fluctuating, as the change display based on the establishment of the one start condition (variable display of the multi-reach effect pattern) Multiple expectation modes in which a predetermined number of preceding expected stop information exists (two or more main symbols arranged in the same type on the five stop lines L1 to L5 in the variable display of the multi-reach effect pattern) Reach display), including a predetermined variable display
The control means includes, as the predetermined variation display, preceding expected stop information of the same expectation mode in which a plurality of the predetermined combinations are displayed by a single identification information when the subsequent stop information is stopped. The display of the plurality of expected modes is performed, and after the display of the plurality of expected modes, the expected stop display corresponding to the stop display for displaying whether or not the single identification information is stopped and becomes the predetermined combination is displayed a plurality of times. A game machine characterized by being divided into two.

  According to the gaming machine described in the feature B1, it is displayed that the previous expected stop information of the same expectation mode is included, but the player has wasted a part of the chance that a plurality of predetermined combinations can be established. It can be difficult to hold an impression.

  Note that at least one feature described in the features A1 to A5 and the feature B1 may be applied in combination with any other feature or a plurality of features. The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: launch operation means operated by a player, game ball launch means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the launch operation means, and a passage section for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area And a gaming machine that provides each player with a bonus when a game ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of the gaming parts.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine, ... Decoration symbol display apparatus 479, ... Display screen 479A, ... Main control board 920, ... Sub-control board 940, H1 ... Decoration symbol display part, H2 ... Fluctuation hold number display part, H3 ... Reach effect hold number Display part, L1-L5 ... Stop line, Z1-Z3 ... Symbol array display part

Claims (2)

When a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after the display of the change, a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped in a predetermined stop area in a predetermined combination and a predetermined game value is given to the player. In the gaming machine that is granted,
Pre-stage stop information that stops at a part of the predetermined stop area while part of the identification information is fluctuated based on establishment of one start condition, and the predetermined stop area after the pre-stage stop information stops Display means for displaying post-stage stop information that stops at a part of
Control means for controlling the display mode of the display means,
As the variation display based on the establishment of the one start condition, at least two or more preceding expected stop information corresponding to the preceding stop information that is configured to form the predetermined combination and displayed while the latter stop information is changing Including a predetermined variation display for displaying a plurality of expected modes existing in a predetermined number of
When the plurality of expected modes are displayed, the predetermined number of subsequent expected stops corresponding to the subsequent stop information configuring the predetermined combination corresponding to the predetermined number of preceding expected stop information configuring the multiple expected mode. An expectation information display means for displaying multiple expectation-related information corresponding to the type and number of information ,
The control means includes, as the predetermined variation display, preceding expected stop information of the same expectation mode in which a plurality of the predetermined combinations are displayed by a single identification information when the subsequent stop information is stopped. The display of the plurality of expected modes is performed, and after the display of the plurality of expected modes, the expected stop display corresponding to the stop display for displaying whether or not the single identification information is stopped and becomes the predetermined combination is displayed a plurality of times. It is divided into
The expectation information display means, as the plurality of expectation related information, displays a display target obtained by dividing the type and number of subsequent expectation stop information corresponding to the plurality of expectation stop displays into a plurality of display positions of the preceding stop information. A game machine characterized by being arranged and displayed at a position different from that in the order corresponding to the stop order of the latter expected stop information . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.