JP6827907B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of variably displaying identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

As such a game machine, there is a game machine in which the jackpot probability controlled to the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state, does not greatly increase from the normal state in the probability change state as a special state (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-073872

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the jackpot probability in the special state is heavy (when it is difficult to hit), it is necessary to shorten the fluctuation time per fluctuation in order to increase the fluctuation efficiency. However, when such control is executed, the decorative symbol as the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed, which may cause the player to feel annoyed.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the frequent stop display of decorative identification information in a special state and causing discomfort to the player. It is to be.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player by variably displaying the identification information.
Decorative identification information (decorative pattern, etc.) composed of multiple columns as identification information,
Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.) that is composed of the same number sequence as the decoration identification information and is smaller than the decoration identification information,
A display control means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that executes display control of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information is provided.
The display control means
In the normal state, the first control pattern for starting and stopping the variable display of the reduced identification information is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative identification information (in the normal state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed. The first control pattern that constantly displays the start and stop of variable display of small symbols is executed in synchronization),
In a special state in which the fluctuation time is shortened on average as compared with the normal state, after the variable display of the first control pattern or the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information is started and displayed in synchronization, the decoration identification information is displayed. It is possible to execute the second control pattern in which only the reduced identification information performs the stop display without performing the stop display in synchronization with the reduced identification information (in the probabilistic state, the second control pattern is synchronized with the variable display of the decorative symbol). After the first control pattern or the decorative symbol and the variable display of the always small symbol are simultaneously started and displayed, the decorative symbol and the always small symbol are not stopped and displayed at the same time. The second control pattern is executed, in which only small symbols are always displayed as a stop),
The decoration identification information includes first information as numerical information and second information as character information.
As the display pattern of the decoration identification information, a first display pattern for displaying the first information without displaying the second information and a second display pattern for displaying the first information and the second information are provided. ,
It said display control means, when a reach state is displayable the display mode of the previous SL second information made different from the previous display mode of the reach state.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state, causing discomfort to the player.
Further, the decoration identification information includes the first information and the second information.
The display pattern of the decoration identification information includes a first display pattern that displays the first information without displaying the second information, and a second display pattern that displays the first information and the second information. Be,
A special state control means for controlling the special state may be further provided from the end of the advantageous state until the next variable display of the advantageous state is executed.

(2) The game machine of (1) above.
A plurality of types of variable display patterns of the decoration identification information are provided (as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of variation patterns in the probability variation state are provided, etc.).
The display control means executes the first control pattern or executes the second control pattern depending on which of the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of decorative identification information is executed. (The second control pattern is executed for the fluctuation pattern out of the shortened fluctuation, the first control pattern is executed for the other fluctuation patterns, etc.).

According to such a configuration, an appropriate control pattern can be executed according to the type of the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information to be executed.

(3) The game machine of (2) above.
The display control means executes the first control pattern when the reach variable display pattern is at least in the reach state as the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information (executes the first control pattern in the reach variation pattern, etc.). The second control pattern can be executed in the case of the shortened variable display pattern in which the variable display time is shorter than the reach variable display pattern (the second control pattern is executed in the fluctuation pattern out of the shortened fluctuation, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first control pattern is executed in the reach variable display pattern, and the second control pattern is executed in the shortened variable display pattern. Therefore, depending on the type of the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information to be executed. The appropriate control pattern can be executed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means (such as a CPU 103 that controls the stochastic state) for controlling the special state is further provided until the next variable display of the advantageous state is executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decoration identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state and cause discomfort to the player, and it is possible to give a sense of security until the next advantageous state.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
Hold storage means (RAM 102, etc.) that can store information related to variable display as hold storage information,
Further provided with a hold display means (such as a CPU 120 for effect control) that displays a hold display according to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means.
The hold display means displays the hold display in the normal state, but does not display the hold display in the special state (displays the hold display in the normal state, but displays the hold display in the probabilistic state. Not etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the hold display is frequently displayed and hidden repeatedly in a special state, causing discomfort to the player.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
In the second control pattern, the display control means starts and displays the decoration identification information and the reduction identification information at the same time, and then the reduction identification information repeats variable display a predetermined number of times. The variable display of information is stopped and displayed (as shown in FIG. 9, the decorative symbol is variable based on the fact that the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are simultaneously started and displayed, and then the constantly small symbol repeats the variable display three times. Stop displaying, display, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative identification information is frequently stopped and displayed in a special state, causing discomfort to the player.

(7) The game machine according to (6) above.
When a variable display pattern other than the shortened variable display pattern is executed before the predetermined variable display, the display control means executes the first control pattern (FIGS. 10D and 10H). ), If a fluctuation pattern other than the shortened fluctuation pattern is executed before the three variable displays, the first control pattern is executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when a variable display pattern other than the shortened variable display pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table in the probability change state. It is a timing chart which shows a symbol control pattern. It is a figure which shows the production example in the probability change state. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol control pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the 1st information and the 2nd information. It is a figure which shows the mode of the variation display. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach off. It is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start processing.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door (for special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

A movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided at a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state is a combination of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high accuracy state and the low base state are also called the high accuracy low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern is in the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp on / off mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, see See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Includes processing to make settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this process during opening of the big hit, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the large winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like are used as the basis for the large winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. Ends processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 188F)
Next, the feature unit 188F in the game machine based on the above basic explanation will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern table in the probabilistic state. This table is stored in ROM 121. The variation pattern command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative symbol or the constantly small symbol described later.

As the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol 2 in the probabilistic state, for example, fluctuation patterns 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 8 are provided. The fluctuation pattern 1 is the fluctuation of the first normal deviation, and the fluctuation time is set to 7 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 2 is the second normal variation, and the fluctuation time is set to 12.5 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 3 is a fluctuation that is out of the shortened fluctuation, and the fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation that is out of reach, and the fluctuation time is set to 60 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 5 is the fluctuation per reach, and the fluctuation time is set to 60 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 6 is the fluctuation per reach revival, and the fluctuation time is set to 70 seconds.

During the probabilistic state, the time saving control is executed, and the high base control in which the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed is executed. Therefore, the rate at which the shortened variation deviation of the variation pattern 3 is executed is higher than the rate at which the other variation patterns are executed. In addition to these, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns in the special figure 2 in the probabilistic state may be provided.

(Playability)
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability state) is set to 1/299, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) is set to 1/128. In addition, when a starting prize is generated and a big hit lottery is won, the probability variable big hit ratio is 65%, and the normal big hit ratio is 35%. The ratio of the probability jackpot is common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, in the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state continues until the next jackpot, and in the normal jackpot, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the time is controlled to 100 times. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. As described above, since the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a game property in which the jackpot probability is not so high as compared with the normal state in the probability change state, the time of one variable display is shortened so that the game is not delayed. The fluctuation pattern that is out of the shortened fluctuation is repeatedly executed.

(Always small design)
The constant small symbol is a symbol that is displayed in a reduced mode as compared with a decorative symbol in which fluctuation and stop are performed in synchronization with the variable display (also referred to as variable display) of the special symbol. Here, the "reduced mode" includes, for example, reducing and displaying the decorative pattern itself displayed by numbers and characters, and reducing and displaying only the numbers. The always small symbol is displayed in the corner of the screen of the image display device 5 in a manner that is always visible to the player when the variable display of the special symbol is executed regardless of the gaming state. Further, the always small symbol is variably displayed in three rows in the same row as the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol composed of the three rows of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Since the small symbol is always displayed, it is easy to see how the symbol is variably displayed even if the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes difficult to see due to various effects and accessory movements executed by the image display device 5. Can be grasped.

(Design control pattern)
In the present embodiment, a first control pattern and a second control pattern are provided as symbol control patterns of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol. The first control pattern is a control pattern mainly executed in the normal state, and the second control pattern is a control pattern executed in the probability change state. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing a symbol control pattern.

(First control pattern)
In the first control pattern, the variable display of the small symbol is constantly changed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. Then, the variation of the variable display of the decorative symbol stops in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. The display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol or the variable display of the small symbol always starts is called the start display, and the display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol or the variable display of the small symbol is stopped is also called the stop display. In FIG. 9, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are always started and displayed in synchronization, and are variably displayed for 7 seconds and then stopped for 0.5 seconds. After that, the variable display corresponding to the next fluctuation is started and displayed. During the variable display of the decorative design, the variable display can be confirmed, but the display has a transmittance of about 90%, which is harder to see than when the variable display is started or stopped. Since the decorative design is for notifying the player of the result of the variable display, it occupies a relatively large range in the liquid crystal display area as compared with other displays.

(Second control pattern)
In the second control pattern, the variable display of the small symbol is constantly changed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. After that, during 1 second, the decorative symbol is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative symbol disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and cannot be seen at all (the transmittance is 100% hidden). The always small symbol is stopped and displayed for 0.5 seconds by stopping the variable display 2 seconds after the start display of the variable display. In the next variable display of the constantly small symbol, the variable display is stopped for 0.5 seconds by stopping the variable display 2 seconds after the start display of the variable display after the constantly small symbol starts to fluctuate and displays the start. During this time, the decorative design remains hidden. Furthermore, in the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, after the constantly small symbol starts to fluctuate and the start display is displayed, the variable display is stopped 2 seconds after the start display of the variable display to stop the display for 0.5 seconds. Will be done. In the middle of the third variable display of the constantly small symbols, the hidden decorative symbols are displayed by the display in which the decorative symbols are returned to the screen of the image display device 5 within 1 second. Then, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol stops at the timing of the third constant stop of the fluctuation of the small symbol.

That is, in the second control pattern, it seems that one variable display of the decorative symbol is executed for a period corresponding to the period of the fluctuation start and the fluctuation stop of the three variable displays of the small symbol at all times. Therefore, from the player's point of view, it seems as if the time for variable display of one decorative pattern has become longer. Further, in the symbol display control in the present embodiment, in relation to the shortened fluctuation pattern, the small symbol always stops at a short timing in accordance with the shortening of the fluctuation time, whereas the decorative symbol has the fluctuation time shortened. It can be said that the display is controlled at the same timing as the normal variable display stop timing even if the case is met.

In the normal state, the first control pattern for constantly displaying the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. Further, in the probabilistic state, the first control pattern that constantly displays the start and stop of the variable display of the small symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol or the variable display of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol is simultaneously started and displayed. After that, the second control pattern is executed in which the decorative symbol and the always small symbol do not stop and display at the same time, and only the small symbol always displays the stop. In the present embodiment, the second control pattern is executed when the shortened variation pattern is repeatedly executed, especially in the probabilistic state. In this way, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative symbol, which occupies a relatively large range in the display area of the liquid crystal in the probabilistic state, is frequently stopped and displayed, causing discomfort to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns of the special figure 2 in the probable change state are provided. Then, among such fluctuation patterns, the second control pattern is executed for the fluctuation pattern out of the shortened fluctuation, and the first control pattern is executed for the other fluctuation patterns. In this way, it is possible to execute an appropriate control pattern according to the type of variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be executed.

Further, as the variation pattern of the decorative pattern, the first control pattern is executed at least in the reach variation pattern, and the second control is executed in the shortened variation pattern in which the variable display time is shorter than the reach variation pattern. In this way, it is possible to execute an appropriate control pattern according to the type of variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be executed. As for the fluctuation pattern of the first normal deviation and the second normal deviation, the second control pattern may be executed instead of the first control pattern.

Further, after the end of the big hit game state, the probability change state may be controlled until the next variable display of the big hit game state is started. During the probability variation state, the variation pattern of the shortened variation is repeatedly executed, so that the second control pattern is often executed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative pattern is frequently stopped and displayed in the probabilistic state, which causes discomfort to the player, and since the next big hit is confirmed, a sense of security is felt until the next big hit game state. Can be given.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed based on the fact that the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are simultaneously started and displayed and then the constantly small symbol repeats the variable display three times. Therefore, it can be made to appear that the number of variable display of the decorative symbol is smaller than the number of variable display of the small symbol at all times. In this way, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative symbol is frequently stopped and displayed in the probabilistic state, causing discomfort to the player.

Here, if a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed before the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol are simultaneously started and displayed and before the constant small symbol is executed three times, the first control pattern is executed. .. For example, in relation to the number of reserved memories, when the number of reserved memories is 1 to 4 (that is, when there is a reserved memory), the second control pattern is executed based on the fact that the sub side receives the command of the shortened fluctuation pattern. Will be done. However, when the number of reserved memory is 0 (that is, when there is no reserved memory), a variation pattern command other than the shortened variation pattern is transmitted from the main side to the sub side. This is because when the number of reserved memories is 0, a long-time fluctuation pattern command (for example, the first abnormal fluctuation pattern command) is transmitted so that the next hold storage can be generated during the variable display. is there. Therefore, if the number of pending storages becomes 0 while the small symbol is always executed three times, a variation pattern command other than the shortened variation pattern command is transmitted. In such a case, the first control pattern is executed on the sub side. In this way, when a fluctuation pattern other than the shortened fluctuation pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

(About the production example)
Next, an example of the effect executed by the feature unit 188F will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect in the probabilistic state. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol of "358", which is a combination of deviations, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. There is. Further, in the constant small symbol display area 188F001 in the lower left corner of the screen, the constant small symbol of "358", which is a combination of deviations, is displayed.

When the variable display is started from the state of FIG. 10 (a), as shown in the figure at the start of the fluctuation of FIG. 10 (b), the start display of the variable display of the small symbol is always displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbol. Start. The downward arrows shown in the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R and the constant small symbol display area 188F001 indicate the state in which the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol are variably displayed. Within 1 second from the state of FIG. 10B, the decorative symbol is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative symbol disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and cannot be seen at all (transmittance 100). %).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "236", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed. During the period from the middle of the first variable display of the constantly small symbol to the time when the fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol is hidden. After that, as shown in FIG. 10D, at the start of the second fluctuation, the start display of the variable display of the small symbol always starts in the small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state shown in FIG. 10 (c).

After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "452", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed. From the start display to the stop display of the second variable display of the constant small symbol, the decorative symbol remains hidden all the time. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), at the start of the third fluctuation, the start display of the variable display of the small symbol always starts in the small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state of FIG. 10 (e). From FIGS. 10 (c) to 10 (f), various effects other than the variable display of the decorative symbol are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the description is omitted.

From the state of FIG. 10 (f), during the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol was hidden by the display returning to the screen of the image display device 5 within 1 second. A decorative pattern is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), the decorative symbol of "163", which is a combination of the outliers, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Further, in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "163", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed. When the shortened fluctuation pattern is repeated from the state of FIG. 10 (g), the controls of FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (g) are repeatedly executed.

When the reach variation pattern is executed in the variable display executed for the second time from the state of FIG. 10 (d), the screen as shown in FIG. 10 (h) is obtained. That is, in the middle of the second variable display of the constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol is returned on the screen of the image display device 5 within 1 second, so that the hidden decorative symbol is displayed and is in the reach state. It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the decorative symbol of "262", which is a combination of out-of-reach, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Further, in the constant small symbol display area 188F001, the constant small symbol of "262", which is a combination of outliers, is stopped and displayed.

Here, in the normal state, the information about the variable display that has not been executed is displayed as the hold display, but it is not displayed in the probability change state. In this way, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the hold display is frequently displayed and hidden repeatedly in the probabilistic state, causing discomfort to the player. In the time saving state, the hold display may be displayed, but the hold display may not be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (h), when a fluctuation pattern other than the shortened fluctuation pattern is executed before the three variable displays, the first control pattern is executed. In this way, when a fluctuation pattern other than the shortened fluctuation pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

In the state at the start of the fluctuation of FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (f), the transmittance of the decorative symbol may be variably displayed as about 95%. By doing so, it can be seen that the decorative pattern is variably displayed at the start of the fluctuation. Even in that case, in FIGS. 10C and 10D, it is desirable to set the transmittance to 100% so that the decorative pattern cannot be visually recognized.

(Design control pattern determination process)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a symbol control pattern determination process. The symbol control pattern determination process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171) of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. The symbol control pattern determination process determines the control pattern between the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol in the variable display executed this time.

In the symbol control pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state (188FS001). Whether or not it is in the probabilistic state is determined by the effect control CPU 120 based on the data stored in the storage area of the command related to the display result. If it is not in the probabilistic state, the process proceeds to 188FS009. If it is in the probabilistic state, it is determined whether or not the variable display this time is a variation pattern of reach (188FS002). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach variation pattern is based on the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

If it is determined in 188FS002 that the reach variation pattern is used, the process proceeds to 188FS008. When it is determined that it is not the reach variation pattern, it is determined whether or not it is the shortened variation pattern (188FS003). Whether or not it is a shortened fluctuation pattern is determined based on the data stored in the storage area of the fluctuation pattern command. If it is not a shortened fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to 188FS008.

If it is a shortened fluctuation pattern, the value of the shortened fluctuation counter is incremented by 1 (188FS003). The shortening fluctuation counter is a counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is a counter for counting the number of times of shortening fluctuation patterns. The shortening fluctuation counter increments the count based on the reception of the command of the shortening fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main side. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shortening fluctuation counter has reached the maximum value of 3 (188FS005). If the shortened fluctuation counter reaches the maximum value of 3, the value of the shortened fluctuation counter is reset (188FS008). Next, the first control pattern determines to stop the decorative symbol and the small symbol at all times (188FS009). After that, the determined contents are stored in the storage area of the RAM 122 (188FS007). Then, the process ends.

In 188FS005, if the value of the shortening fluctuation counter is not the maximum value of 3, it is determined by the second control pattern that the small symbol is always stopped without stopping the decorative symbol (188FS006). Next, the determined content is stored in the storage area of the RAM 122 (188FS007), and the process ends.

By the processing of 188FS009 and 188FS006, it is possible to determine whether the variable display of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol to be executed is the first control pattern or the second control pattern. In this way, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, variable display control of the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol can be executed.

Next, modified examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.

In the present embodiment, in the second control pattern, the decorative symbol always executes the start display and the stop display once in response to the three variable displays of the small symbol. However, the relationship between the small symbol and the decorative symbol is not limited to this, and the start display and the stop display of the decorative symbol are executed once in response to the variable display of the small symbol being executed at least twice or more. Just make it look like it will be done. If the variable display of the small symbol is not continuously executed a predetermined predetermined number of times, the decorative symbol may be displayed at the end of the variable display of the small symbol that is less than the predetermined number of times. For example, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the small symbol three times at all times, if the next start prize is not generated during the first or second variable display of the small symbol, the first time. Or, the decorative symbol may be displayed at the end of the second variable display of the always small symbol.

In the present embodiment, as the second control pattern, a case where the decorative symbol is peeled off from the screen during the probability change state and the decorative symbol disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and cannot be seen at all has been described. However, as a mode of displaying the decorative pattern executed as the second control pattern, the transmittance increases during the variable display instead of peeling off from the screen, and the decorative pattern gradually disappears. May be good. Further, even in the third variable display of the constantly small symbol, the decorative symbol may be gradually made visible as the transmittance decreases.

In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol that executes the variable display may be displayed in response to the variable display of the special symbol. At this time, in the display control of the fourth symbol and the decorative symbol, the first control pattern and the second control pattern described above may be executed.

In the present embodiment, the case where the hold display is not displayed during the probability change state has been described. However, if the number of reserved memories is to be displayed numerically, the numerical value may be displayed in the corner of the screen. In such a case, it is preferable to display the number of holds at the same position during both the normal state and the probability change state.

(Explanation of feature section 174F)
Next, the feature unit 174F will be described. As a conventional game machine, when the variable display of the identification information is executed, it is composed of numerical information as the first identification information and decorative information as the second identification information, and during the variable display, only the numerical information is changed. However, there was a mode in which decorative information was attached to numerical information when the fluctuation was stopped (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-135800). In addition, there was a case where the variation display by the numerical information was started and the decorative information was attached to the numerical information in the middle of the variation (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-173716). However, in such a game machine, the size of the numerical information as the first identification information when the fluctuation is stopped is uniform, so that the display is suitable depending on the display mode of the decoration information as the second identification information. There was a risk that it could not be done. Therefore, the game machine of the feature unit 174F was conceived in view of such a situation, and the purpose thereof is to provide a game machine capable of suitably displaying the first identification information and the second identification information. Is.

(1) With a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can perform variable display (variable display etc.) of identification information (design information, symbols, etc.) and control it to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. There,
Equipped with variable display means (image display device 5, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing variable display of identification information.
The identification information (design information, etc.) includes the first information (numerical information, numbers, etc.) and the second information (decorative information, characters, etc.).
The identification information display pattern includes a first display pattern (a pattern displayed by a number or the like) that displays the first information without displaying the second information, and a second display pattern that displays the first information and the second information. Two display patterns (patterns displayed with numbers and characters, etc.) are provided.
The variation display means executes the variation display according to the first display pattern (executes the variation display by numbers, etc.) after the identification information starts to fluctuate in a predetermined direction (downward direction, etc.), and the second display. Stop the variable display depending on the pattern (stop the variable display by numbers and characters, etc.),
The display mode is different between the first information when displayed in the first display pattern and the first information when displayed in the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 13, numbers). Numbers when displayed only with numbers are displayed larger than numbers when displayed with numbers and characters, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(2) The game machine of (1) above.
The variable display means displays the second information (characters A to I, etc. shown in FIG. 12) according to the type of the first information (numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 12) provided in a plurality of types. The variation display is stopped by the second display pattern (as shown in FIG. 13, the variation display is stopped by a pattern that displays a character corresponding to a number, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
When the variable display means is in the reach state, the display mode of the first information and the second information is displayed differently from the display mode before the reach state (as shown in FIG. 15). A large movement of the character is displayed as an action at the time of formation).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The variation display means executes a first change effect when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern (executes an effect of changing from only numbers to numbers and characters as an action when the fluctuation is stopped). , Execute the second change effect when changing from the second display pattern to the first display pattern (execute the effect of changing from numbers and characters to numbers only as an action at the start of fluctuation).
The execution mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect (as shown in FIG. 14, in the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character displays the screen of the image display device 5. When viewed from the front, it jumps forward from the depth direction, the number moves down, the character is displayed larger than the number, and in the fluctuation start symbol action executed as the second change effect, the number and the character are changed to the character. Is deleted and only the number displayed larger than before the change fluctuates downward, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The variable display means displays identification information indicating that it is controlled to the advantageous state at the end of the reach effect by the first display pattern, and the final display of the identification information after the end of the reach effect is displayed in the second display. It is displayed by a pattern (as shown in FIG. 15, the symbols are aligned only with numbers at the end of SP reach, and the numbers and characters are used for the final display after returning to the normal background, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
When the variable display of the identification information is stopped, the variable display means displays the second information so that the display range is wider than that of the first information before the stop (as shown in FIG. 13). When the variable display is stopped, the character is displayed wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first identification information and the second identification information can be preferably displayed.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
When the variable display of the identification information is stopped, the variable display means displays the second information so as to jump out from the rear to the front of the gaming machine (as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the variable is stopped). As a symbol action, the character displays the screen of the image display device 5 so as to pop out from the depth direction when viewed from the front, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a powerful display using the second identification information.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The advantageous state is provided with a first advantageous state (probability variation jackpot state, etc.) having a high advantage and a second advantageous state (normal jackpot state, etc.) having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state.
The first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (numbers corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, etc.) and the first information corresponding to the second advantageous state (numbers corresponding to the normal jackpot, etc.) are provided.
The variable display means executes the second display pattern only in the first information corresponding to the first advantageous state (as shown in the modified example, only in the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, the numbers and characters Display with, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special impression to the first information having a high degree of advantage.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
The variable display is started based on the fact that the game medium (game ball, etc.) has entered the starting area (winning ball device 6A, winning ball device 6B, etc.).
High-frequency state control that can control the starting area to a high-frequency state (time saving state, etc.) in which the game medium is more likely to enter than the normal state until a predetermined condition (fluctuation 100 rotations, etc.) is satisfied after the advantageous state ends. Further equipped with means (microcomputer 100 for game control, etc.)
In the high frequency state, the variation display means starts the variation display in the first display pattern and stops the variation display in the first display pattern (in the time saving state, the variation is started only by the number). Stop the fluctuation with only numbers, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first information can be preferably displayed in a high frequency state.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9) above.
Further equipped with a production sound output means (CPU 120 for production control, voice control board 13, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) that outputs a production sound according to the production.
It may develop into a special reach (SP reach, etc.) after a predetermined time has passed since the reach state was reached.
In the special reach, the variable display means reduces and displays the first information (displays with a small symbol, etc.), and reduces and displays the first information according to the effect sound during the special reach. The information is displayed by performing a predetermined operation (as shown in FIG. 15, as a reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, the reach-compatible small symbol is violently moved according to the effect sound during SP reach, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the first information displayed in a reduced size can be preferably displayed.

(About identification information)
Next, the identification information used in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, in the image display device 5, decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are displayed in a variable manner. The decorative design as the identification information is composed of numerical information (numbers) as the first information and decorative information (characters) as the second information. The image showing the numbers as the first information and the image showing the characters as the second information are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. The first information may be Chinese characters, English characters, predetermined marks, symbols, or the like. Further, the second information may be an effect display other than the character, and may be a decorative display that matches the motif of the first information.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the first information and the second information. As shown in FIG. 12, "character A" is associated with the number "1", "character B" is associated with the number "2", and the number "3" is associated with it. Then, "character C" is associated, "character D" is associated with the number "4", "character E" is associated with the number "5", and the number "character" is associated. "Character F" is associated with "6", "Character G" is associated with number "7", and "Character H" is associated with number "8". , "Character I" is associated with the number "9".

The identification information display patterns include a first display pattern that displays numerical information (numbers) without displaying decorative information (characters) and a second display pattern that displays numerical information (numbers) and decorative information (characters). Is provided. Numerical information (numbers) as the first information and decorative information (characters) as the second information change in the first display pattern or the second display pattern in the variable display, so that the display mode changes. ing. Changes in the display mode of the numbers as the first information and the characters as the second information in the variable display will be described below.

(About the display mode of variable display)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a mode of variable display. In particular, FIG. 13 shows a display mode at the time of shortening fluctuation. At the time of shortening fluctuation, all three symbols start to fluctuate all at once, and all the symbols stop fluctuating all at once within a short fluctuation time. On the other hand, at the time of normal fluctuation, the fluctuation of the three symbols starts all at once, and the fluctuation is stopped in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. At the time of shortening fluctuation, the same symbol stop order as at the time of normal fluctuation may be used, or the symbols may start moving one by one at the start of fluctuation.

FIG. 13 shows the passage of time in the variable display in the order of FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (e). FIG. 13A shows a display screen of the image display device 5 at the start of fluctuation. The fluctuation start time shown in FIG. 13A indicates a state in which the decorative symbol is stopped and immediately before the fluctuation display is started. On the display screen of the image display device 5, a decorative pattern as identification information formed from numbers and characters is displayed. The decorative pattern formed by the numbers and the characters is displayed in a wide display range with respect to the display screen of the image display device 5. Further, among numbers and characters, the character has a wider display range. In addition, a small symbol display area is provided in the lower left corner of the screen.

The decorative symbol formed by the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 13 (a) becomes only the numbers as the symbol action at the time of variable disclosure as shown in FIG. 13 (b). In this way, at the start of fluctuation, after the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate downward, the fluctuation display by the number, which is the first display pattern, is started. In FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (b), after performing an operation at the start of fluctuation such as enlargement of the character, the characters are erased, the numbers become larger than before the start of fluctuation, and only the downward numbers are used. The variable display is executed. FIG. 13 (c) shows a display mode of the changing decorative pattern. The down arrow shows how the numbers are fluctuating downwards.

FIG. 13D shows a symbol action when the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped. At the time of the fluctuation stop, the operation of stopping the three numbers fluctuating at high speed at the stop position in the center of the display screen is executed. After that, the three numerical symbols move downward from the stop position of the symbols. As the variable stop symbol action at this time, the characters B, C, and H viewed the screen of the image display device 5 from the front so as to push down the symbol at the stop position shown by the dotted line in FIG. 13 (e). An effect that is displayed so as to pop out from the depth direction of the time is executed. Along with the effect, the numbers are further moved downward and displayed in a reduced display mode.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), when the fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol is displayed by the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters. Here, the display mode when changing from the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters as the symbol action at the start of fluctuation to the first display pattern consisting only of numbers, and the first display consisting only of numbers as the symbol action at the stop of fluctuation. The display mode when changing from the pattern to the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters is different. For example, when the fluctuation starts, the character is enlarged and displayed forward and erased, and when the fluctuation is stopped, the character appears forward from the depth direction (rear) when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front. The display mode differs depending on the movement of pushing down the number. In this way, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

The operation when the fluctuation is stopped differs depending on the characters A to I, but the operation when only the numbers are displayed at the start of the fluctuation may be common to all the symbols. In this way, at the start of the fluctuation, the three symbols start to move at the same time, so that the symbol actions can be unified and the appearance can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the size of the numbers when displayed by the second display pattern and the size of the numbers when displayed by the first display pattern are different. For example, the size of the numbers displayed at the start or stop of the fluctuation displayed by the second display pattern has a smaller display range than the size of the changing numbers displayed by the first display pattern. In this way, at the start of the fluctuation or at the stop of the fluctuation, the player can pay attention to the display mode consisting of the numbers and the characters, and during the fluctuation display, only the numbers are used in a display range larger than that at the time of the stop of the fluctuation. By executing the variable display, it is possible to easily recognize the transition of the decorative pattern during the variable display, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of stopping the fluctuation display is executed by a pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward. In this way, the display mode when displaying the numbers and the characters can be made interesting, and the numbers and the characters can be displayed suitably.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the variable display is stopped, the display is performed so that the character appears wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the discomfort when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern. Therefore, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of displaying the character so as to jump out from the depth direction when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front is executed. Will be done. In this way, a powerful display using a character can be performed.

Further, there is a correspondence relationship between the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in the pattern of displaying the characters corresponding to the numbers. By doing so, different characters will appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and the characters can be preferably displayed.

(About the symbol display pattern when non-reach is off)
FIG. 14 is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of non-reach loss. The variation display shown in FIG. 13 is executed at the timing shown in FIG. At time t0, the variable display is started (see FIG. 13 (a)). Then, the action at the start of fluctuation is executed from time t0 to t1 (see FIG. 13B). In the action at the start of fluctuation, the decorative pattern consisting of numbers and characters is only numbers, and a fluctuation display in which the numbers move downward is executed. Then, during the period of T1, the variation display using only numbers is executed (see FIG. 13C).

From t2 to t3 after T1, the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped is executed (see FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e)). In the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, when the symbol displayed only by numbers moves below the stop position when the fluctuation is stopped, and the character views the screen of the image display device 5 from the front in the empty space. The effect of jumping forward from the depth direction of is executed. Also, in the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the character is displayed larger than the number when the number moves downward. Then, at t3, the variable display is stopped by the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters (see FIG. 13 (f)).

As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second change effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is performed as the action at the start of fluctuation. Execute. The execution mode is different between the first modified effect and the second modified effect. In the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the numbers move downward, and the character is moved more than the numbers. In the change start symbol action that is displayed in a large size and executed as the second change effect, the character is erased from the numbers and the character, and only the number displayed larger than before the change changes downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

(About the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach jackpot)
Next, the symbol display pattern when super reach (SP reach) occurs and becomes a big hit will be described. FIG. 15 is a timing chart of the symbol display pattern at the time of SP reach jackpot. At time t0, the variable display is started. Then, the fluctuation start action is executed from time t0 to t1. In the action at the start of fluctuation, the decorative pattern consisting of numbers and characters is only numbers, and a fluctuation display in which the numbers move downward is executed. After that, in the period of T1, the variation display using only numbers is executed.

After that, at t2, as a symbol action when the left symbol fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol changes from the first display pattern consisting of only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and is temporarily stopped (the symbol does not stop completely). In addition, it will move slightly up and down). The movements of the numbers and the character at this time are the same as the above-mentioned action when the fluctuation is stopped. Then, in t3, as the action when the right symbol fluctuation is stopped, the decorative symbol changes from the first display pattern consisting of only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters, and is in a temporarily stopped state. The movement of the numbers and the character at this time is the same as the above-mentioned action at the time of stopping the fluctuation.

Then, the reach formation action is executed from the state of t3 to t4. In the reach formation action, an effect of greatly moving the character displayed as the second display pattern is executed. For example, by executing the effect of rotating the character in the lateral direction after the reach state is reached, the effect of showing the front and back of the character is executed. It should be noted that the action of the character's reach formation action may be different for each character. In addition, the movement of the character may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the number symbols may be left as they are at the stages of t2 and t3 until the reach state is reached, and the left and right number symbols (reach symbols) may be used as the second display pattern composed of numbers and characters at the timing of t4.

After that, the medium symbol scrolls at high speed from the normal reach effect executed only by the numerical symbol, and the reach develops to SP reach at t5. When developing into SP reach, the decorative symbol indicated by a number is displayed as a reach-compatible small symbol in a reduced display mode at a corner (for example, the right corner) of the screen of the image display device 5. The reach-corresponding small symbol described in the feature unit 174F is different from the small symbol always displayed in the small symbol display area 174F004.

In the period in T2 after the development to SP reach, the reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern is executed. During the period of the reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, the SP reach effect is executed, and the effect that the reach-compatible small symbol moves violently is executed. For example, in the reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, an effect in which the reach-compatible small symbol jumps up and down or an effect of rotating in the vertical and horizontal directions may be executed according to the effect sound flowing in the SP reach effect. Then, at t6, the fact that the SP reach is completed and a big hit is displayed is displayed by a set of only numbers that are enlarged from the reach-compatible small symbols and have a normal size.

The pattern of the reach-corresponding small symbol action may be changed depending on the type of SP reach (first super reach to fourth super reach, etc.). Further, the operation of the reach-compatible small symbol may be different depending on the type of song played during SP reach. Further, the operation of the reach-compatible small symbol may be changed during the SP reach. In addition, the operation mode of the reach-compatible small symbol may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the reach-compatible small symbol may be displayed before the SP reach is developed, and the operation mode of the reach-compatible small symbol may be different between before and after the SP reach development depending on the type of SP reach. .. In this way, the operation modes of the reach-compatible small symbols are diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

After that, at t7, an effect of returning from the background of the SP reach to the normal background is executed. Further, after that, until the symbol stops fluctuating and becomes a definite display (a state in which the symbol is completely stopped), the character is displayed from the first display pattern containing only numbers to the second display pattern consisting of numbers and characters. Performs the determined action. As the character determination operation, for example, an effect is executed in which the character signs a V sign and the number indicating the jackpot display result is determined.

As shown in FIG. 15, since the character moves significantly as an action at the time of reach formation, the movement of the character can be noticed, and the numbers and the character can be preferably displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, at the end of SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and when the final display is performed after returning to the normal background, the numbers and characters are used for the determined operation. In this way, it is possible to display a decorative pattern suitable for each scene of the production, and it is possible to preferably display numbers and characters.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, as a reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern, an effect of violently moving the reach-corresponding small symbol according to the effect sound during SP reach is executed. By doing so, it is possible to preferably display the numbers as the reach-compatible small symbols displayed in a reduced size.

Before SP reach, the reach-compatible small symbols may not be displayed. Specifically, before developing into SP reach, it is possible to simply perform an effect of making the reach out of reach with only numbers, and then when SP reach develops, the number symbols may be displayed as reach-compatible small symbols.

Next, the process for determining the symbol display pattern and the like will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a variable display start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the variable display start process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following process.

In the variable display start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variable display result is out of alignment (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the decorative symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 121 (S604). , S616. In the data table for determining the out-of-order symbols, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of the plurality of types of decorative symbols.

In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left and middle, respectively. ， It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that results in variable display of the decorative symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the combination of out-of-reach symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the data table for determining the missing symbol. It is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of jackpot symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of outlier symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol to be shifted by one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 120 has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (table for determining probabilistic jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" is set in the middle and right, one of the probabilistic jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and determine the combination of. When it is determined that the normal jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) with a relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" on the right, a combination of any of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values. To select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the jackpot game state.

Next, after executing the effect setting process (S616) that performs the process for setting various effects in the variable display, the process proceeds to S617. In the effect setting process, the symbol display pattern and the like are determined based on the symbol types determined in S603 to S605. When deciding the pattern display pattern, it is decorated depending on whether the fluctuation display this time is out of normal fluctuation, out of shortened fluctuation, accompanied by reach, evolved into SP reach, etc. Determine the display pattern and display mode of the design. It should be noted that these pieces of information may be determined by the variation pattern designation command stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 122.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined by the processing of S616. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the various designated effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the pattern to be used.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, an image is displayed in the period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol determined in the process of S616 to the stop display of the final stop symbol. Data indicating the control contents of various production operations such as a variable display operation of a decorative pattern in the display area of the device 5, an effect display operation in a reach effect, an effect display operation by a pseudo-ream effect, and an effect display operation in a notice effect are obtained. Multiple types are stored as symbol fluctuation control patterns.

In addition, each symbol variation control pattern can be used to display variation of decorative symbols such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, a lamp control data, and an end code. It includes control data for controlling various effect operations according to the situation, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order.

Next, the process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the process of S619, the effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R) as production parts is started (S620). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including a decorative pattern) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5 according to the display control execution data. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172) (S621). S622). Then, the variable display start process ends.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, the size of the numbers when displayed by the second display pattern and the size of the numbers when displayed by the first display pattern are different. For example, the size of the numbers displayed at the start or stop of the fluctuation displayed by the second display pattern has a smaller display range than the size of the changing numbers displayed by the first display pattern. In this way, at the start of the fluctuation or at the stop of the fluctuation, the player can pay attention to the display mode consisting of numbers and characters, and during the fluctuation display, only the numbers are used in a display range larger than that at the time of the stop of the fluctuation. By executing the variable display, it is possible to easily recognize the transition of the decorative pattern during the variable display, and it is possible to preferably display the numbers and the characters.

There is a correspondence between the numbers and the characters as shown in FIG. 12, and as shown in FIG. 13, the variable display is stopped in the pattern of displaying the characters corresponding to the numbers. By doing so, different characters will appear according to the numbers, so that the numbers and the characters can be preferably displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the effect of stopping the fluctuation display is executed by a pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward. In this way, the display mode when displaying the numbers and the characters can be made interesting, and the numbers and the characters can be displayed suitably.

As shown in FIG. 15, since the character moves significantly as an action at the time of reach formation, the movement of the character can be noticed, and the numbers and the character can be preferably displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first change effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second change effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is performed as the action at the start of fluctuation. Execute. The execution mode is different between the first modified effect and the second modified effect. In the variable stop symbol action executed as the first change effect, the character jumps forward from the depth direction when the screen of the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the numbers move downward, and the character is moved more than the numbers. In the change start symbol action that is displayed in a large size and executed as the second change effect, the character is erased from the numbers and the character, and only the number displayed larger than before the change changes downward. In this way, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

As shown in FIG. 15, at the end of SP reach, the symbols are aligned only with numbers, and when the final display is performed after returning to the normal background, the numbers and characters are used for the determined operation. In this way, it is possible to display a decorative pattern suitable for each scene of the production, and it is possible to preferably display numbers and characters.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the variable display is stopped, the display is performed so that the character appears wider than the display range of the numbers before the stop. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the discomfort when changing from the first display pattern to the second display pattern. Therefore, numbers and characters can be preferably displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect is executed in which the character displays the screen of the image display device 5 so as to pop out from the depth direction when viewed from the front. Will be done. In this way, a powerful display using a character can be performed.

As shown in FIG. 15, as a reach-corresponding small symbol action pattern, an effect of violently moving the reach-corresponding small symbol according to the effect sound during SP reach is executed. By doing so, it is possible to preferably display the numbers as the reach-compatible small symbols displayed in a reduced size.

Next, modified examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.

In the above-described embodiment, a probabilistic jackpot state and a normal jackpot state are provided. Further, as the decorative symbols, odd-numbered symbols were provided corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, and even-numbered symbols were provided corresponding to the normal jackpot. Here, only the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot may be displayed in the second display pattern. For example, only the numbers corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot may be displayed as numbers and characters, and the numbers corresponding to the normal jackpot may be displayed only with the numbers without displaying the characters. In this way, it is possible to give a special feeling to the odd-numbered symbols corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, and to give a special impression to the odd-numbered symbols having a high advantage. Of the odd-numbered symbols, only the "3" symbol and the "7" symbol may be used as the probabilistic symbols, and the number of symbols displayed in the second display pattern can be changed as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the time is shortened (high base state) until the fluctuation display of 100 rotations after the end of the big hit. In such a time saving state, the fluctuation may be started only by the number and stopped by only the number. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state, so when a character with movement is displayed, the movement of the symbol becomes hectic by displaying or erasing the character, resulting in a strange appearance. This may make it difficult to see the variable display. Therefore, in the time saving state, unlike the normal state, the variable display may be executed by the first display pattern containing only numbers. In this way, the numbers can be suitably displayed in the time saving state.

In the above-described embodiment, a case where the display mode of the numbers is different and the size of the numbers are different between the first display pattern for displaying only the numbers and the second display pattern for displaying the numbers and the characters has been described. .. However, when the display mode of the numbers is different, the position of the numbers, the color of the numbers, the type of the numbers, etc. may be used instead of the size of the numbers, or any combination of two or more may be used. Good. In addition, the display mode of the numbers may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the reach-compatible small symbol is displayed in the corner of the screen of the image display device 5 is shown. However, one of the reach-compatible small symbols that are reachable may be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen and the other in the upper right corner of the screen. In addition, as a reach-compatible small symbol action pattern, a case where the reach-compatible small symbol is moved up and down has been described. The movement of the reach-compatible small symbol is not limited to these, and the symbol may be shaken, rotated laterally, or bounced like a dance in time with the music. Further, an effect image (for example, a flame image) may be added around the reach-compatible small symbol.

In the above-described embodiment, as a symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, an effect of stopping the fluctuation display by a pattern in which the character is displayed larger than the number by moving the number downward is executed. However, as the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the number may be moved diagonally instead of moving downward. Specifically, when the variable display is stopped, the left symbol may be moved diagonally to the right, the middle symbol may be moved directly below, and the right symbol may be moved diagonally to the left. In this way, the numerical symbols that are displayed small when the fluctuation is stopped are displayed so as to be gathered in the center, and the appearance is good. The movement of the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped is not limited to these, and may be moved in any direction.

In the above-described embodiment, the numbers and the characters have a one-to-one correspondence. However, the numbers and characters do not have to have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, the same character may correspond to a plurality of numbers, or the corresponding character may change depending on the background. Further, when the look-ahead notice is executed, the variable display of the target to be read-ahead may be changed to a special stage for a plurality of times until the variable display is executed. In this case, special numbers and characters that are not normally displayed may be displayed. Further, it is desirable that the display patterns of the numbers and characters at this time are different from those at the normal time. It should be noted that a stage may be provided in which the variable display is executed only by numbers.

In the above-described embodiment, during the variable display, the player can recognize whether or not the variable display is being performed by changing the symbol only by the numbers. It is desirable that the numbers in such a fluctuation display be displayed lighter than the display mode when the fluctuation starts or stops. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect performed in the background from becoming difficult to see by setting the density to be the same as when the fluctuation starts. Then, by displaying only numbers rather than numbers and characters, the display area of the symbol can be reduced, indicating that the symbol is fluctuating and reducing the hindrance to other notices. can do.

In the above-described embodiment, the symbol being reached may be the same as the symbol shown by the first display pattern during variable display, or may be a symbol different from the symbol shown by the first display pattern. ..

In the above-described embodiment, the first effect of changing from numbers only to numbers and characters is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation, and the second effect of changing from numbers and characters to only numbers is executed as the action at the start of fluctuation. The case of doing so was explained. At the time of executing the change effect, the character moves, but another effect image may be added. Some changes may be made to the display mode.

In the above-described embodiment, as the symbol action when the fluctuation is stopped, the number to be stopped may be enlarged and displayed forward and then reduced. Then, the character may appear from behind the enlarged number. In this way, the character is suddenly displayed in a large display mode from behind the enlarged number, so that the character can be displayed more powerfully, which may surprise the player. it can.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of SP reach may be provided. Then, the reach-corresponding small symbol action may be different depending on the type of SP reach.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where one character is displayed for one number is shown. However, an image other than the character may be added to one number. For example, as an action when the fluctuation is stopped, an image showing that the hold display changes together with the character when the number stops (an image showing that the hold display changes to a hold display with a high expectation of big hit) may be displayed. .. In this way, it is possible to draw more attention to the action when the fluctuation is stopped. Then, it is possible to make a look-ahead notice in which the hold display changes when the image is displayed.

Further, the symbol control executed by the feature unit 188F and the symbol control executed by the feature unit 174F are mutually applicable.

1 Pachinko game machine, 5 image display device, 100 game control microcomputer, 120 production control CPU.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Decorative identification information consisting of multiple columns as identification information,
The reduced identification information which is composed of the same number sequence as the decoration identification information and is smaller than the decoration identification information,
A display control means for executing display control of the decorative identification information and the reduced identification information is provided.
The display control means
In the normal state, the first control pattern that starts and stops the variable display of the reduced identification information is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative identification information.
In a special state in which the fluctuation time is shortened on average as compared with the normal state, after the variable display of the first control pattern or the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information is started and displayed in synchronization, the decoration identification information is displayed. It is possible to execute the second control pattern in which only the reduced identification information performs the stop display without performing the stop display in synchronization with the reduced identification information.
The decoration identification information includes first information as numerical information and second information as character information.
As the display pattern of the decoration identification information, a first display pattern for displaying the first information without displaying the second information and a second display pattern for displaying the first information and the second information are provided. ,
It said display control means, when a reach state is displayable the display mode of the previous SL second information made different from the previous display mode of the reach state, the gaming machine.

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