JPH09140873A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display an image so that a variable display discrimination information does not hinder the background image to the utmost while the interest of variable display is maintained and the size allowing a player to discriminate the image is kept. SOLUTION: A character image 81c is displayed on a background image 82b, and picture patterns 84a-84c are displayed on these images in an image display device showing a variable display. The picture patterns 84a-84c are controlled to be rotatively displayed around the vertical axis within the range of the same width as that of the range of the stop display region.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and more specifically, has an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in a state advantageous to a player when the display result of the image display device has predetermined specific identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of gaming machine, an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, such as a pattern, is provided on a conventionally known one, and its image display is provided. After the display of the device is variably started, the display result is derived and displayed by being controlled to stop, and the display result is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777).
There has been a game machine configured to be controlled in a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state).

In such a conventional gaming machine, in order to increase the interestingness of the image display, the image display device displays a background image and performs display control for variably displaying identification information on the background image. was there.

When the background image and the image of the identification information are combined and displayed in this way, the identification information is relatively scrolled, for example, by scrolling the identification information in a wide display area including an area other than the planned stop position. The control for variably displaying the identification information has been performed over a wide display area.

[0005]

However, in the conventional gaming machine in which the identification information is variably displayed over the wide display area as described above, the identification information being variably displayed interferes with the display of the background image. There was a problem. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, since the identification information during variable display blocks many display areas of the background image, the background image displayed with difficulty cannot be utilized. On the other hand,
If the variable display area of the identification information is too narrow, not only the fun of the variable display is impaired, but also the identification information becomes difficult to determine.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide the identification information which is variably displayed while maintaining the interestingness of the variable display and keeping the size identifiable by the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of displaying an image that does not disturb the image as much as possible.

[0007]

The present invention according to claim 1 has an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and the display result of the image display device is a predetermined specific value. A game machine that can be controlled in a state advantageous to a player when the identification information is obtained, and controls to display a background image forming a background of the identification information on the image display device, The image display control means includes a control for variably starting the identification information of the type and then deriving and displaying the display result. The image display control means displays the identification information in an overlapping manner on the background image, and It is characterized in that control is performed to variably display the plurality of types of identification information within a range having the same width as the range of the area where the identification information is stopped and displayed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the image display control means virtually displays the identification information when the identification information is variably displayed. It is characterized in that display control is performed to update while rotating about an axis.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the image display control means sequentially turns over the identification information when the identification information is variably displayed. It is characterized in that display control for updating is performed.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the function of the image display control means controls the image display device to display the background image forming the background of the identification information. After the information is variably started, the display result is derived and displayed. By the further function of the image display control means, the identification information is superimposed and displayed on the background image, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed within the same range as the range of the area where the identification information is stopped and displayed. Control is performed. As described above, in the image display device, the identification information is displayed in an overlapping manner on the background image, and the identification information has the same size as the range of the area in which the identification information is stopped and displayed so as not to disturb the background image. It is variably displayed within the range.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the action of the first aspect of the invention, the following action is obtained. Due to the further function of the image display control means, when the identification information is variably displayed, display control is performed to update the identification information while rotating the identification information about a virtual axis. In this way, within the limited variable display range, the variable display
The stop can be clearly recognized, and an interesting variable display is performed.

According to the present invention described in claim 3, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 1, it operates as follows. With the further function of the image display control means, when the identification information is variably displayed, display control is performed to sequentially turn over the identification information and update it. In this way, it is possible to clearly recognize the change / stop of the variable display within a limited width range, and the variable display with more fun is performed.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a plurality of types of identification information. If the gaming machine has an image display device capable of variably displaying, and the display result of the image display device is predetermined specific identification information, the gaming machine can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player, It can be applied to all.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a game board of a pachinko game machine as an example of a game machine. When the player operates a hit ball operation handle (not shown), the pachinko balls stored in the hit ball storage tray (not shown) are hit one by one into the game area 24 formed on the front of the game board 23. Be included. Gaming area 24
Inside, a variable display device 1 such as a liquid crystal (LCD) display device and a variable winning ball device 4 are provided.

In the variable display device 1 which is an image display device,
Images such as backgrounds, characters, and special designs are displayed. The special symbol is identification information related to the addition of a game value such as a big hit state (specific game state) and is variably displayed. Here, the character refers to an image representing a person, an animal, a figure, a thing, or the like. As special symbols, left, middle and right special symbols are displayed. Each of the special symbols on the left, middle, and right is composed of a code design showing characters such as the number of months of the Hanafuda and symbols such as the number of dice, and a picture design showing a picture of the Hanafuda corresponding to each of the code designs. It In addition,
In the following description, the code symbol and the picture symbol of the left special symbol are called the left symbol symbol and the left symbol symbol, the code symbol and the symbol symbol of the medium special symbol are called the medium symbol symbol and the medium symbol symbol, and the right special symbol The code symbol and the pictorial symbol are called the right symbol symbol and the right pictorial symbol.

Although these code symbols and pictorial symbols are displayed independently, they are basically displayed in conjunction with each other. That is, when the left, middle, and right code symbols are arranged in a certain pattern,
The left, middle, and right pictorial patterns will also be arranged in a certain pattern corresponding to the code symbol. That is, in the variable display of each of the left, middle, and right special symbols, basically, two types of symbols are interlockedly displayed while maintaining the correspondence relationship of the symbols.

It can be said that the relationship between the pictorial symbol and the code symbol is as follows. That is, the pictorial pattern acts as decorative design identification information, and the code design acts as coded identification information for specifying the type of such design identification information. Here, the design identification information means decorative identification information represented by a shape, a pattern or a color represented by a picture pattern or a combination thereof. The coded identification information is identification information in which the type of decoration identification information is represented by a code such as a symbol.

When the pachinko balls hit in the game area 24 win the start winning prize port 3 as an example of the start winning area, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are simultaneously displayed on the variable display device 1. Variable start. Thereafter, as basic stop control, the symbols are controlled to stop in the order of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol. The control in which the left, middle, and right special symbols are all stopped at the same time is also performed under certain conditions.

If the display result of the left, middle, and right special symbols is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, the left, middle, and right patterns are aligned), the variable winning ball device 4 is opened and closed. The plate 9 is opened, and the first state is advantageous for the player who easily wins the ball. The variable winning ball device 4 is normally in the second state which is disadvantageous to the player who cannot win the ball because the opening / closing plate 9 is closed, but the display result of the variable display device 1 is previously set. When the predetermined display mode is established, the solenoid (not shown in FIG. 1) is excited and the opening / closing plate 9 is opened to enter the first state.

In the first state of the variable prize ball device 4, a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. To end the second state. A specific prize area (V pocket) 5 is provided at a predetermined position of the prize opening 24 of the variable prize ball device 4, and a part other than the specific prize area 5 is a normal prize area. Prize opening 24
Within, the specific winning area and the normal winning area are arranged in parallel.

The winning prize in the specific prize area (V pocket) is detected by the specific prize detecting switch 8. On the other hand, a winning ball that has won the normal winning area of the winning opening 24 is detected by a count switch (not shown in FIG. 1). The total value of the number of winning balls detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 8 and the number of winning balls detected by the count switch is used for control as the number of winnings of the variable winning ball device 4.

When the pachinko ball that has entered in the first state of the variable prize ball device 4 wins the specific prize area (V pocket) 5 and is detected by the specific prize ball detection switch 8, the variable prize ball is detected. Waiting for the first state of the device 4 to end, the repetition continuation control for setting the variable winning ball device 4 to the first state again is executed. The upper limit number of executions of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times.

In the game area 24, there is provided a normal symbol starting gate 6 as an example of a normal symbol starting winning area, and a pachinko ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting gate 6 and a normal symbol starting gate. If the detection is performed by a detection switch (not shown in FIG. 1), the variable design of the ordinary symbol variable display device 7 constituted by the 7-segment LED is started.

If the result when the ordinary symbol variable display device 7 stops is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 7), the start winning opening 3 is opened and the first state which is advantageous for the player. Becomes That is, this starting winning opening 3
Comprises a variable winning ball device capable of changing between a first state advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball and a second state disadvantageous for a player who is unlikely to win a hit ball. When the display result of the symbol variable display device 7 has a specific display mode, a solenoid (not shown in FIG. 1) is excited and opened to be in the first state. When the start winning opening 3 is in the first state, the pachinko balls are more likely to win, and the variable display device 1 is in a state where variable display control is frequently performed.

If the pachinko ball again wins the start winning opening 3 during the variable display of the variable display device 1, the start winning is stored, and the variable display of the variable display device 1 is stopped and the variable display can be started again. Then, the variable display device 1 is variably started again based on the start winning memory. The upper limit of the start winning prize memory is set to, for example, “4”, and the starting prize storing value at the present time is displayed by the storage display LED 11. In addition, while the variable symbol display device 7 is variably displaying the pachinko balls, the normal symbol start gate 6 is again activated.
If it passes, the starting passage is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol variable display device 7 is stopped, and after the variable startable state again, the normal symbol variable display device 7 is again displayed based on the starting passage memory. Variable start. The upper limit value of the normal symbol start memory is set to, for example, “4”, and the start passing memory value at the present time is displayed by the memory display LED 12.

10 is an outlet, and if a pachinko ball hit in the game area 24 does not win any of the winning outlets or the variable winning ball device, it is collected from this outlet 10 as an out-ball. . 19 is a windmill lamp, 14, 1
5, 16, 17 are decorative LEDs, 18 is an attacker lamp,
20 is a side lamp, 21 is a sleeve lamp, 22a, 22b
Is a side LED.

The variable display device 1 has been described using the liquid crystal display device. However, the variable display device 1 is not limited to this, and the variable display device 1 displays an image of a CRT display device, a plasma display device, a matrix LED display device or the like. Other image display devices for displaying may be used.

2 and 3 are block diagrams showing a control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine has a basic circuit 30 for performing game control in accordance with a program for controlling various devices. The basic circuit 30 includes a CPU as a control center, a ROM storing a control program, a RAM storing control data, an I / O port, and the like.

Further, an initial reset circuit 33 for resetting the basic circuit 30 when the power is turned on, and the basic circuit 30.
, A periodic reset circuit 34 for periodically (for example, every 2 msec) to repeatedly execute a predetermined game control program from the beginning, and an address signal provided by the basic circuit 30 are decoded to An address decode circuit 35 for outputting a signal for selecting any one of ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. included in 30 is further provided.

When a pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening 3 and the starting winning ball is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 25, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 30 via the input circuit 31. When the pachinko ball that has entered the variable winning prize ball device 4 is detected by the count switch 26, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 30 via the input circuit 31. When the pachinko ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 4 wins the specific winning area 5 and the winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 8, the detection signal is sent to the basic circuit 30 via the input circuit 31. Is entered. When a pachinko ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 6 and is detected by the starting passage ball detection switch 27, a detection signal is input to the basic circuit 30 via the input circuit 31.

When a pachinko ball hit in the game area 24 wins in any prize area or variable prize ball device, the prize ball is guided to the back side of the game board 23 to the prize ball processing device. The winning ball signals A and B, which are the winning ball detection signals processed and detected by the winning ball processing device, are input to the basic circuit 30 via the input circuit 31. Since there are two types of prize balls to be paid out depending on where the pachinko ball wins, two types of prize balls A and B exist to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out. I do.

The basic circuit 30 which receives the detection signal from the normal design starting gate detection switch 27 is an LED circuit 41.
And outputs a control signal for variable display to the ordinary symbol variable display device 7 via the. The basic circuit 30 that has received the detection signal from the start winning ball detection switch 25 outputs a start winning storage display control signal to the storage display LED 11 via the LED circuit 41. The basic circuit 30 that has received the detection signal from the count switch 26 outputs a number display LED via an LED circuit 41.
A winning number display control signal is output to 13. The basic circuit 30 receiving the detection signal of the normal symbol starting gate detection switch 27 stores the display LED 12 via the LED circuit 41.
A signal for normal symbol start winning memory display control is output to.
In addition, the basic circuit 30 can display the decorative LEDs 14, 15, 16, 17,
A display control signal is output to the side LEDs 22a and 22b.

The basic circuit 30, depending on the game state, via the lamp circuit 40, the windmill lamp 19, the side lamp 2
0, a control signal for lighting display or blinking display is output to the attacker lamp 18 and the sleeve lamp 21.

When a big hit is judged by receiving the detection signal from the start winning prize detecting switch 25, the basic circuit 30 causes the solenoid circuit 43 to control the control signal for exciting the solenoid 28 for driving the opening and closing plate 9 at a predetermined time. Is output. When the detection signal from the normal symbol start gate detection switch 27 is received and the hit is determined, the basic circuit 30 controls the solenoid 29 for driving the start winning opening 3 via the solenoid circuit 43 for a predetermined period to excite the control signal. Is output.

The basic circuit 30 has lamp control data D0 to D3 for controlling various lamps provided in the variable display device via the lamp circuit 40 in accordance with the gaming state.
Is output.

The basic circuit 30 which has received the detection signal from the start winning prize detecting switch 25 causes the LCD display 32 constituting the variable display device 1 to display the command data CD0 for variable display control via the LCD circuit 32. ~ CD7, interrupt signal IN
Output T.

The basic circuit 30 outputs a sound control signal to the volume amplifying circuit 39 via the voice synthesizing circuit 42 according to the game state, and the amplified sound control signal is outputted from the volume amplifying circuit 39, and the speaker. Etc., a sound is emitted. As the sound control signal, a left speaker control sound output (L) and a right speaker control sound output (R) are output, and a stereo sound is emitted.

The basic circuit 30 to which the hit ball signals A and B are input, outputs the prize ball number data which is the number data of the prize balls to be paid out according to the type of the hit ball signal, to the prize ball number signal output circuit 38. To the award ball number signal output circuit 38
Output the prize ball number signals 0 to 3 to the prize ball payout control microcomputer.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for display control provided in the LCD display 2.

The game control circuit shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is
It is provided on a control board 50 shown in FIG. The variable display control circuit shown in FIG. 3 includes a system controller 51, a CPU 53, a program ROM 54, a work RAM 55, a video RAM 56, and a character R.
It includes an OM 57, a palette RAM 58, an LCD interface circuit LCD 59, a reset circuit 62, and an oscillation circuit 63. The program ROM 54 stores a control operation program by the CPU 53.

The work RAM 55 functions for the working area of the CPU 53, and control data associated with the control of the CPU 53 is stored in the work RAM 55. The character ROM 57 stores the LCD module 61
For displaying an image of identification information including a pattern or the like to be displayed by the LCD display 2 provided in the device, a character image and identification information including a character, and a background image such as a landscape forming the background of the character image The image data of is stored.

The system controller 51 has a built-in video control processor, ROM, RAM and the like.
This is for controlling the display of the LCD display 2 according to the command signal from U53. This system controller 5
1, a system reset signal is input from a reset circuit 62, and a system reset is performed by a system controller 51. At the same time, the system clock signal is input to the system controller 51 from the oscillation circuit 63, and the system controller 51 performs the display control operation in synchronization with the clock signal.

The control circuit board 50 and the system controller 51 are connected via a connector 52, and the LCD circuit 3 provided on the control circuit board 50.
2, command data CD0 to CD7 for display control,
INT is connected to the system controller 5 via the connector 52.
1 is input. Further, +12 V and +5 V voltages are supplied from the LCD circuit 32 of the control board 50 to the display control circuit via the connector 52. The system controller 51 outputs a CPU data signal to the CPU 53 according to the command data, and outputs a CPU clock signal according to the system clock signal from the oscillation circuit 63 to the CPU 53.

The CPU 53 receives the CPU address signal, the CPU data signal, and the C signal according to the output signals.
The PU write signal and the CPU read signal are transferred to the work RAM 55
Output to The system controller 51 outputs a RAM select signal to the work R in accordance with the command data.
The signal is output to the AM 55 and the ROM select signal is output to the program ROM 54.

Then, the CPU data signal is returned from the work RAM 55 to the CPU 53, and the CPU 53 receives the signal and receives the CPU address signal, the CPU data signal, and the C data.
A PU control signal is output to the system controller 51. In the system controller 51, the VRAM address signal,
A VRAM data signal, a VRAM write signal, and a VRAM read signal are output, and a VRAM data signal is returned from the video RAM 56.

The system controller 51 outputs a character address signal to the character ROM 57, and the character data, which is the stored data stored at the address specified by the address signal, is a character data.
It is returned to the system controller 51 as a data signal.

The system controller 51 is a pallet
An address signal, a pallet data signal, a pallet write signal, and a pallet read signal are output to the pallet RAM 58.
A pallet data signal is returned from M58. The system controller 51 outputs a video red signal, a video green signal, a video blue signal, and a video composite synchronization signal to the LCD module 61 via the LCD interface circuit 59 and the connector 60 in accordance with the various input signals described above. , An image is displayed on the LCD display 2.

FIG. 5 shows command data CD0 to CD7,
5 is a timing chart illustrating an operation of transmitting an INT signal. The command data is composed of eight block data, and a set of display command signals is composed of the eight command data. Then, the interrupt signal IN
The T signal is transmitted every 2 msec, and the respective block data, ie, command data 1, command data 2, command data 3,... Are transmitted one block at a time. When the system controller 51 receives the INT signal, the processor enters an interrupt state, and an operation of taking in the command data transmitted at that time is performed. The transmission of this command data is always performed without a break, and even if there is no change in the previously transmitted command data, the same command data is transmitted again next time.

6 and 7 are explanatory views for explaining the contents of the command data. Command data is composed of eight blocks of data as described above.
The breakdown is comH, com0, com1, com
2, com3, com4, com5, comC.
comH is a command header for indicating the beginning of command data composed of 8 blocks, and 0EF
The data is fixed to h (hexadecimal number), and when the system controller 51 receives this command header, it recognizes that it is the first of eight blocks of command data.

Com0 is main status data. The variable display state of the variable display device 1 changes in accordance with the gaming state of the gaming machine. The data is this main status data. This main status data com0 is 0
Data in the range of 0h to 7Fh, 80h to FFh
Is an unused area.

When the data of com0 is 0xh (x is an arbitrary value among hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F as described later), the image display of the LCD display 2 of the variable display device 1 is turned off. It becomes a command signal to turn on. 1xh is a command signal for designating the demonstration mode. If this demo mode is designated, an image irrelevant to the game before the variable display operation by the variable display device 1 is performed is displayed on the LCD display 2 as a demonstration (demonstration display).
In the case of 2xh, the game mode is specified.

In the case of 3 × h, the display result of the variable display device is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777).
It is stipulated that it is a state after the specific game state (big hit state) has started and that the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in the second state during the interval period. In the case of 4xh, it is stipulated that the specific game state (big hit state) occurs and the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in the mode for displaying the number of times of repeating (the number of times of repeating) when the above-described repeated continuation control is performed. It 5xh is unused. 6
xh is the mode designation when the specific game state (big hit state) ends. 7xh is a command signal for displaying an error message on the variable display device 1.

In 0xh, which is the command signal for turning off the screen described above, when x is 0, it becomes a command signal for turning off the screen, and the regions where x is 1 to F are unused. In 1xh which is the demo mode, the demo mode is defined when x = 0, and the data area where x is 1 to F is an unused area.

In the game mode of 2xh, x =
In the case of 0, it is designated that the operation state is before the change of the identification information (symbol), and in the case of x = 1, all the variable displays of the left variable display section, the right variable display section and the middle variable display section It is specified that the part is changing, and when x = 2, it is specified that the left symbol displayed on the left variable display unit is in a stopped state, and when x = 3, the right symbol is in a stopped state. Is specified, and when x = 4, it is specified that the middle symbol is in a stopped state. When x = 5, reach 1 is specified, when x = 6, reach 2 is specified, when x = 7, reach 3 is specified, and when x = 8, reach 4 is specified.
Is specified, and when x = 9, reach 5 is specified, and x
If = A, reach 6 is specified. Thus, there are six types of reach, 1 to 6.

Here, the reach has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine in which the game state becomes a specific game state advantageous for the player when the combination of the specified display modes is achieved, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not been derivatized and displayed, A display state in which a display result that is derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes. In other words, the reach is a game state when the display result of the variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed becomes a predetermined combination of specific display modes. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when the display result of the variable display device has not yet been derived and displayed, it is determined that the variable display mode has become a variable display mode in which the combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed. Display state to make the person think. Further, for example, the reach state includes a case where variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining a state in which the combination of the specific display modes is complete. Furthermore, some of the reach is likely to cause a big hit when it appears, compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

When x = B, all symbols displayed by the left variable display section 2a, the middle variable display section 2b, and the right variable display section 2c in the shortened mode in which the variable display period by the variable display device 1 is shortened. A command is specified that the mode is variable display. This short mode, for example,
This is designated when the probability of occurrence of the specific game state (big hit state) is in the probability improved state (high probability state), and in the probability improved state, the variable display device 1 has started variable. After that, the stop control is performed in a relatively short time. In the case of x = C, it is commanded that the abbreviated mode and all the symbols are stopped.
When x = D, it is designated that it is the big hit operation mode that displays that the big hit has occurred. The data area of x = E to F is determined to be unused.

In 3xh which is the fever start / interval mode, when x = 0, the variable display device 1 is used during the period until the specific game state occurs and the first variable winning ball device 4 is opened. A command is designated to be one round interval in which an image is displayed. In the case of x = 1, the variable winning ball device 4 is controlled to be opened once and then closed to be in the second state, and during the second round interval until the second opening control is performed next. A command is designated to be the second round interval in which the variable display device 1 displays an image. Similarly, if x = 2, a third round interval, if x = 3, a fourth round interval... X
If = F, the 16th round interval is designated by command.

In the fever round mode of 4xh, when x = 0, the variable display device indicates that it is the first round before the first control of the first state of the variable winning ball device 4 is performed. 1 designates the first round display mode for displaying to the player. Similarly, when x = 1, the second round display is designated,
When x = 2, the third round display is designated ... x = F
In the case of, the 16th round display is designated.

In 6xh which is the fever end mode, when x = 0, the fever end mode is designated, and the data areas of x = 1 to F are determined to be unused. In the error message display 7xh, x =
In the case of 0, the command is designated to be the error display mode, the data areas of x = 1 to 4 are defined as unused, and in the case of x = 5, the variable display state of the variable display device 1 is temporarily set. A command is specified to be the mode for stopping, and the data area of x = 6 to F is defined as unused.

Com1 is command data for designating a left symbol number for identifying a scheduled stop symbol which is scheduled to be stopped and displayed by the left variable display portion 2a of the variable display device 1. This left symbol number is 00h ~ 0Ch
Is specified and transmitted within the range of the data. Also 0Dh
The data areas from FFh to FFh are unused.

Com2 is command data for designating a middle symbol number for specifying a scheduled stop symbol which is scheduled to be stopped and displayed by the medium variable display portion 2b.
The medium symbol number is specified and transmitted by the data area of 00h to 0Fh, and the data area of 10h to FFh is determined to be unused.

Com3 is command data for designating the right symbol number for specifying the scheduled stop symbol which is scheduled to be stopped and displayed by the right variable display portion 2c.
The right symbol number is specified and transmitted in a data area of 00h to 0Ch, and a data area of 0Dh to FFh is determined to be unused.

Com4 is command data for designating a normal machine or a CR machine and the number of deceleration symbols. A CR machine is configured to lend a predetermined number of pachinko balls as game media from a ball payout device provided in a gaming machine when lending a ball using a valuable value recorded on a common card. It is a game machine that has been played. The common card is a prepaid card issued by a third party that can be used anywhere in the nation as long as it is a game arcade participating in the common card system. The common card records information capable of specifying a common value as a price for the purchase price of the player, and constitutes a common recording medium capable of using the value to enable a game.

The normal machine is a game machine which does not use the above-mentioned common card, and a pachinko ball as a game medium is lent out from a ball lending machine separately provided, and the rented pachinko ball is placed on a plate. It is a normal gaming machine that can be thrown in and played. The number of deceleration symbols is the WC mentioned above.
It is the number of symbols randomly specified by RND SLW, and the symbols on the medium variable display portion 2b at the time of reach by this number of symbols are stopped after being displayed in a decelerated scroll.

The number of deceleration symbols is designated by bits 0 to 3 of com4, and whether it is a normal machine or a CR machine is designated by bit4.

The symbol com5 designates the number of winning prizes detected by the count switch 26 after winning the variable winning ball device 4, and is designated by 00h to 0Ah and transmitted. 0Bh to FFh are unused areas.

ComC is used as a checksum. By this comC, the lower 7 bits of the sum of the data of the comH to com5 are transmitted. The variable display control circuit shown in FIG. 3, which is the transmission destination, calculates the sum of the previously transmitted comH to com5 to extract the lower 7 bits, and transmits the lower 7 bits as described later. Compares the received data with the extracted data to determine if they match, if they match, determines that they are normal and takes the command data sent so far as correct data, and if they do not match Is processed to determine that the command data transmitted so far is incorrect and discard it.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view for explaining the display operation of the normal symbol variable display device 7. Normal symbol variable display 7
Is composed of a 7-segment LED, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control is changed so that 0 → 1 → 3 → 5 → 7 → 9, and if it changes to 9, it returns to 0 again and repeats the same change. The display time of this one symbol is 0.080 seconds, and one cycle in which the symbol goes from 0 to 9 is 0.480.
Seconds.

This normal symbol variable display device 7 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), WC RND2, WC RND
F is controlled at random by two random counters. WCRND2 is a random counter for determining in advance whether or not to hit the display result of the ordinary symbol variable display device 7, and is incremented by one every 2 msec. Then, it is configured to add and update from 3, add and update to its upper limit of 13, and then add and update from 3 again.

WC RND F is a random counter for predetermining the kind of the planned stop symbol which is normally stopped and displayed by the variable symbol display device 7, and will be described later in WC.
Since one is added for each carry of the RNDC, it is added and updated in an infinite loop using the reset waiting time. This reset waiting time is, as described above,
The basic circuit 30 is reset every 2 msec.
During the period of sec, the program is completed from the beginning to the end, and is in a state of waiting for the next reset signal to be input from the periodic reset circuit 34. This waiting period is called a reset waiting time. . WCR
The NDF is added and updated in an infinite loop using the reset waiting time. Then, it is added and updated from 0 to its upper limit of 5, which is added and updated, and then added and updated again from 0.

FIG. 8 (c) is a schematic flow chart showing the flow of control of the normal symbol variable display device 7. The WC
The count value of RND2 is extracted, and in the normal game state, the hit is determined in advance when the extracted value is "13", and control for stopping and displaying "7" on the ordinary symbol variable display 7 is performed. On the other hand, when the extracted value of WC RND2 is other than “13”, the departure is determined in advance.
Control is performed to extract the count value of C RND F and stop displaying the symbol of the type corresponding to the extracted value on the ordinary symbol variable display device 7. In this case, if the coincident winning symbol coincides, the symbol "0" is normally displayed on the variable symbol display device 7 as a stop display.

On the other hand, during the high probability state described above, WCR
When the extracted value of ND2 is any of "4 to 13", the hit is determined in advance and "7" is stopped and displayed. Further, during the high probability state, when the extracted value of WC RND2 is “3”, the outlier is determined in advance, and the aforementioned WC RND
Stop display control is performed according to the extracted value of F.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control and variable display control. As shown in FIG. 9, WC RND1 is a random counter for determining in advance whether or not to cause a specific game state (big hit state), and is incremented and updated by 1 every 2 msec. And the probability of occurrence of this jackpot is
It is configured so that it can be variably set to three types of setting 1, setting 2, and setting 3 by operating means provided at a position that can be operated only by the staff at the game hall.

In the case of setting 1, WC RND
1 is counted up from 0 and its upper limit is 353.
After counting up to 0, it is counted up again from 0. In the case of setting 2, WC RND1 is 0
After counting up to 377, which is the upper limit, counting up from 0 again. In the case of the setting 3, the WC RND1 is counted up from 0, counted up to the upper limit 395, and then counted up again from 0.

WC RNDL is a random counter for predetermining the scheduled stop symbol of the left special symbol. Then, the WC RNDL is updated by incrementing by 1 every 2 msec, counting up from 0, which is the upper limit of 12
After counting up to 0, it is counted up again from 0.

WC RNDC is for predetermining the scheduled stop symbol of the medium special symbol when it is preliminarily determined to be out, and is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec and the reset waiting time is used. Addition is updated in an infinite loop. Then, the WCRNDC is counted up from 0, counted up to its upper limit of 15, and then counted up from 0 again.

WC RNDR is for predetermining the right special symbol scheduled stop symbol when it is preliminarily determined to be off. And WC RNDR is WC RNDC
Is incremented by 1 for each carry of 0, counted up from 0, counted up to 12 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counted up from 0 again. WC RND
ACT is for predetermining the type of reach. Then, the WC RND ACT is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec, counted up from 0 and counted up to 14 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counted up from 0 again.

WC RND SLW is for predetermining the symbol deceleration number. The WC RND AC
If the reach to perform the symbol deceleration display control by T is selected and decided in advance, after the left special symbol and the right special symbol are stopped and the reach display state is reached, a plurality of intermediate special symbols are stopped before they are stopped. Control is performed such that scroll display is performed in a state of decelerating by the number of symbols and then stop display is performed. This WC RND determines how many symbols the deceleration scroll is displayed.
It is randomly predetermined by the SLW. This WC RND SLW is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec, counted up from 0 and counted up to 2 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counted up from 0 again.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of special symbols variably displayed on the variable display device 1. In FIG. 10, the relationship between the extracted values of WC RNDL, C, R and the types of special symbols on the left, middle, and right is shown.
As described above, each special design is composed of a code design which shows a code such as the number of months and the number of dice of a Hanafuda, and a picture design which shows a picture of a Hanafuda corresponding to each of these code designs. These code symbols and pictorial symbols are displayed independently. Such a code symbol and a pictorial symbol are previously associated with each other, and a set of symbols having a corresponding relationship is always stopped and displayed.

The code pattern is from January to December, dice 1
It is set to 16 types of symbols, dice 3 and princess. The design is pine, plum, cherry blossom, wisteria, iris, peony, Hagi, Susuki,
There are 14 types of chrysanthemum, autumn leaves, rain, paulownia, princess, and shaved. The correspondence relationship between the code pattern and the picture pattern is as follows. That is, pine in January, plum in February, cherry blossom in March,
Wisteria in April, irises in May, peony in June, Hagi in July, Susuki in August, chrysanthemum in September, autumn leaves in October, rain in November, ten in November. In February, there is a correspondence relationship of paulownia, princess for princess, and shaved for each of dice 1-3.

Here, the arrangement of each special symbol will be described by taking the symbol symbol as a typical example. Each of the special symbols on the left and right are set in 13 types, from January to December and Hime. The left and right special symbols have the same symbol arrangement. Those designs are 0 of WC RNDL, R
Allocated to 12. In addition, the medium special design is from January
16 types are set: April, dice 1, May-August, dice 2, September-December, princess, and dice 3. Those symbols are assigned to 0 to 15 of WC RNDL, R. The symbol at the location that matches the number of each of the extracted values of WC RNDL, C, and R is selected and determined as the scheduled stop symbol.

WC RNDL is also used to determine a big hit symbol. FIG. 11 is a table showing the relationship between WC RND L when determining a big hit symbol using WC RNDL and a combination of special symbols. Here, the code symbol is shown as a representative of the special symbol. WC RND
Since there are 13 types of extracted values of L, "0" to "12",
There are also 13 types of jackpot designs. That is, the jackpot design is
"Left, middle, right design is complete," January, January, January "~
13 types are set: "December, December, December" and "Princess, Princess, Princess". Among these jackpot patterns, the combination of January, the combination of March, the combination of August, and the combination of December are the jackpot patterns that shift to the high probability state.

FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart showing the variable display control of the variable display device 1. FIG. 12 shows an example of setting 1 of setting 1, setting 2 and setting 3 described above. Therefore, as shown in the figure, W
It is shown that CRND1 counts up within the range of 0-353. In the case of the setting 2, this is 0 to 377, and in the case of the setting 3, it is only 0 to 395. Since there is no change in other cases, the illustration and description are omitted.

In the normal gaming state which is not the high probability state, it is pre-determined that a big hit is generated when the extracted value of WC RND1 is "7", the count value of WC RNDL is extracted, and the extracted value ( It is controlled to stop and display a symbol corresponding to a random number on each of the left variable display section 2a, the right variable display section 2c, and the middle variable display section 2b. As a result, the left, right, and middle variable display portions 2a, 2c, 2b
The stop display symbols are arranged in a random pattern, and a combination of symbols causing a big hit is displayed.

On the other hand, when the extracted value of WC RND1 is other than "7", the left variable display section 2a, the middle variable display section 2b and the right variable display section 2c are stopped and displayed by the respective extracted values of WC RNDL, C and R. Let In addition, in this case, if it coincides with the big hit symbol, it becomes WC RND.
1 is subtracted by 1 to set the scheduled stop symbol of the middle variable display section 2b to 1
Stop display control by shifting only the symbol.

On the other hand, at a high probability, if the extracted value of WC RND1 is any of 7, 71, 131, 197, 263, 331, it is pre-determined that a big hit is generated, and the above-mentioned WC RNDL Stop display control is performed according to the extracted value. Then, at high probability, WCR
When the extracted value of ND1 is 7, 71, 131, 197, 263,
331, the WC RNDL, C,
Stop display control is performed according to the extracted value of R.

As described above, at the time of high probability, the probability of occurrence of the big hit is improved by 6 times as compared with the time of normal game. In the normal gaming state, the probability of occurrence of a big hit is 1/354 in the case of the setting 1, 1/378 in the case of the setting 2, and 1/396 in the case of the setting 3.

In this pachinko gaming machine, as described above, a plurality of types of reach display (reach 1 to reach 6) are displayed.
Can be selectively executed. Next, a method of determining the type of reach display displayed on the variable display device 1 will be described. The type of reach to be displayed is selected and determined using a data table such as a reach type determination table for out-of-range and a reach type determination table for big hit as shown below.
For this reason, for example, the probability that each reach display is selected is different depending on whether the user goes off or the big hit.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing the contents of the reach type determination table at the time of disconnection. Referring to FIG. 13, in the reach type determination table at the time of disconnection, WC RND A
The relationship between the extracted value of CT and the reach type is defined. If the scheduled stop symbols of the left and right special symbols match when the deviation is determined in advance, the reach of the reach type corresponding to the extracted value of the WC RND ACT is displayed using the reach type determination table at the time of the deviation. Is determined.

Specifically, the relationship between the extracted value of WC RND ACT and the reach type is defined as follows. When the extracted value is "0" to "6", reach 1 is selected and determined. If the extracted value is “7”, reach 2 is selected and determined. If the extracted value is "8", reach 3
Is selected and determined. If the extracted values are "9" and "10", the reach 5 is selected and determined. Extracted value is "11"
In the case of "14", reach 6 is selected and determined. Here, the reach 1 and 2 are normal reach with a relatively high appearance frequency and a low jackpot ratio instead, and reach 3 to 6 are the above-mentioned super reach.

Further, in each of these reach 1 to reach 6, a character image (including motion of the character image) and a background image to be displayed at the time of reach display are predetermined. Therefore, by distinguishing the character images in the reach display, the player can know the occurrence of the super-reach, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the reach type determination table at the time of big hit. Referring to FIG. 14, in the jackpot reach type determination table, WC RND
The relationship between the extracted value of ACT and the reach type is defined. When it is determined in advance that a big hit is to be generated, W
It is determined to display the reach type corresponding to the extracted value of C RND ACT.

Specifically, the relationship between the extracted value of WC RND ACT and the reach type is defined as follows. If the extracted value is “0”, reach 1 is selected and determined. If the extracted value is “1”, reach 2 is selected and determined. If the extracted value is "2" to "7", reach 3
Is selected and determined. When the extracted value is "8" to "11", the reach 4 is selected and determined. The extracted value is "12"
In the case of "13", reach 5 is selected and determined. If the extracted value is “14”, the reach 6 is selected and determined.

Here, one data table for determining the type of reach at the time of detachment has been described as a typical example (reach type determination table at the time of detachment), but in this pachinko gaming machine, data for determining the type of reach at the time of detachment is provided. A plurality of types of tables are provided, including the data table of FIG.

Specifically, the reach type determination table at the time of disengagement, when the scheduled stop symbol is one symbol before the big hit symbol, when the scheduled stop symbol is one symbol after the big hit symbol, and when the scheduled stop symbol is There are three types of cases where the big hit symbols are other than one symbol before and after the symbol (data table in FIG. 13). The relationship between the extracted value of WC RND ACT and the reach type is different for each data table as described later. By doing so, since the probability that each reach type is determined differs depending on whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol close to the jackpot symbol, the interest of the player can be improved.

Next, a specific procedure for controlling the variable display of the special symbol in the variable display device 1 will be described. Since the code symbol and the pictorial symbol are displayed in an interlocking manner, the term "special symbol" is used as an expression including the symbol symbol and the pictorial symbol in the following description in order to simplify the description.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variable patterns of variable display of special symbols displayed on the variable display device 1. Referring to FIG. 15, there are nine types of patterns A to I in the variation pattern of the special symbol.

In the variation pattern A, the special symbol is varied at a constant speed. In the fluctuation pattern B, the special symbol is decelerated from the front of the three symbols of the planned stop symbol. Fluctuation pattern C
Then, after slowly changing the special symbol, decelerate before stopping. In the variation pattern D, the special symbol is decelerated by the reach symbol and accelerated by the other symbols. In the variation pattern E, the special symbol is varied at a constant speed. In the variation pattern F, the special symbol is varied at high speed. In the variation pattern G, the special symbol is varied at high speed or decelerated. In the variation pattern H, the special symbol is varied at a constant speed. In the variation pattern I, the left, middle, and right special symbols are stopped simultaneously from the three symbols before the scheduled symbols to be stopped.

Next, the variable display procedure of the variable display device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The times marked with * 1 to * 7 in these figures are the times under the following conditions. * 1 is when the number of starting prizes in two minutes is 9 or less. * 2 is when the number of starting prizes is 10 in 2 minutes. * 3 is when the number of starting prizes in 11 minutes is 11. * 4 is when the number of winning prizes for starting in 12 minutes is 12. * 5 is 2
This is when the number of starting prizes per minute is 13. * 6
Is when the number of starting prizes in two minutes is 14 or more. * 7 is a variable display time corresponding to the third and fourth starting prize memory when there are two or more starting prize memories.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a variable display control procedure of the variable display device 1 when the reach is not generated.

Referring to FIG. 16, a hit ball is won in the variable winning ball device 4, and the winning ball is started.
Is detected by At the timing when the detection pulse rises, the CPU of the basic circuit 30 extracts both the value of C RND1 and the value of WC RNDL, and these values are stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 30. And the C
After the start winning of the ball hitting the starting winning opening 3 is detected, the PU reads and judges the stored extracted values. Further, at the same time as extracting these values, the CPU
Is WC RNDC, R, WC RND ACT, WC
Each value of RND SLW is also extracted.

0.100 after the start winning.
After the lapse of seconds, the fluctuation of each of the special symbols on the left, middle, and right is simultaneously started.

For each of the left, middle and right special symbols, the display control of the changing state A is performed during the time defined by * 1 to * 6 after starting the change. As shown in * 1 to * 6, the duration of this fluctuation state A is 2
It is shortened as the number of starting prizes per minute increases. Therefore, as the frequency of the starting winnings increases, the variable display control is performed so that the starting winnings memory is more quickly consumed.

Under the conditions of * 1 to * 6, the left special symbol,
The continuous period of the variation pattern A is set to be long in the order of the right special symbol and the middle special symbol. Therefore, in this case, the variation pattern A is always finished in the order of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol.

Then, for each of the special symbols of the left, right, and middle, after the variation pattern A is finished, the symbols before the three symbols of the planned stop symbol are set, and then the three symbols are variably displayed, and finally. , Stop the variable display with the planned stop pattern.
The duration of variation pattern B is 0.800 seconds for all three symbols. Thereby, finally, the symbols are stop-controlled in the order of the left special symbol, the right special symbol, and the middle special symbol.

When each reach display of the reach 1, 2, 5, 6 is performed, the control procedure of the variable display of the medium special symbol is shown in FIG.
Different from the case of 6. Next, the procedure of display control when each of the reaches 1, 2, 5, 6 is executed will be described.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a variable display control procedure when the reach display of reach 1, 2, 5, and 6 is performed. In FIG. 17, only a timing chart of medium special symbols corresponding to each reach display is shown.

Reach 1, Reach 2, Reach 6, Reach 5
The control procedure of the left special symbol and the right special symbol when performing each reach display of is the same as that shown in FIG.

First, the case of reach 1 and reach 2 will be described. The control procedure of the medium special symbols in the case of these reach types is the same. The display control corresponding to the reach 1 and the reach 2 is executed when the extracted value of WC RND ACT becomes the value shown below. That is, when the stop symbol is other than before and after the one symbol of the big hit symbol (hereinafter, referred to as condition 1), if the extracted value is "0" to "7", the stop symbol of the medium special symbol is the one symbol of the big hit symbol. When the extracted value is “0” to “7” at a later time (hereinafter, referred to as condition 2), the stop symbol of the medium special symbol is one symbol before the big hit symbol (hereinafter, referred to as condition 3) and extracted. The value is "0"
In the case of "7" or when the jackpot is predetermined (hereinafter, referred to as condition 4), the extracted value is "0",
This is the case of "1".

When the reach 1 or reach 2 is displayed, after the start winning a prize, the medium special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern A as in the case of FIG. Then, at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, the symbol "1" is set, and then 6.0
The display control of the variation pattern C is performed for 00 to 10.990 seconds.

Next, the case of reach 6 will be described. The display control corresponding to the reach 6 is executed when the extracted value of WC RND ACT becomes the following value. That is,
This is the case where the extracted value is “11” to “14” in condition 1, or the extracted value is “14” in each of condition 2 to condition 4.

When the reach 6 is displayed, after the start winning, the medium special symbol is changed in the pattern A as in the case of FIG.
To change the display. And the variation pattern A in that case
2.32 after the reach pattern is set at the same time
Further, the display control of the variation pattern A is performed in the second. Then, after the display control of the variation pattern A for 2.132 seconds is finished, the variable display is stopped for 0.300 seconds. Then, after that, in 12.414 seconds, the variation pattern D
Display control.

Next, the case of reach 5 will be described. The display control corresponding to the reach 5 is executed when the extracted value of WC RND ACT becomes the following value. That is,
When the extracted values are “9” and “10” in condition 1,
If the extracted value is “13” in each of condition 2 and condition 3, or if the extracted value is “12” in condition 4,
The case is "13".

When the reach 5 is displayed, after the start winning, the medium special symbol is changed to the variation pattern A as in the case of FIG.
To change the display. Then, at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, the display control of the variation pattern E is performed for 6.565 seconds. Then, after the variable display is stopped for 0.450 seconds, the display control of the variation pattern F is performed for 1.934 seconds. Then, after the variable display is stopped for 0.450 seconds, the display control of the variation pattern F is further performed for 4.066 seconds.

Next, the display control of the reach 3 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of variable display when the reach 3 is displayed.

The display control corresponding to reach 3 is WC R
It is executed when the extracted value of ND ACT becomes the following value. That is, it is the case where the extracted value is “8” in each of the conditions 1 to 3, or the extracted value is “2” to “7” in the condition 4. When the reach 3 is displayed, the variation of the left, middle, and right special symbols is simultaneously started after 0.100 seconds have passed since the start winning. Then, for all the special symbols, the display control of the variation pattern A is performed during the time defined by * 1 to * 6 in FIG. 18 after the variation is started.

For the left and right special symbols, the reach pattern is set at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, and then the display control of the variation pattern G is performed for 11.700 seconds. Regarding the medium special symbol, the display control of the variation pattern G is started at the same time as the variation pattern A is finished, and the display control is performed for 12.900 seconds. Thus, in the reach 3, the reach state occurs by the left special symbol and the right special symbol being stopped at the same time, and then the middle special symbol is stopped.

Next, the display of the reach 4 and the display when the number of memory for starting winning prize is two or more (except when the number of starting winning memory is two or less at the start of fluctuation of the symbols) will be described. . FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a variable display control procedure in each of the case where the reach 4 is displayed and the case where the number of stored winning awards is two or more.

First, the case of displaying the reach 4 will be described. The display control corresponding to reach 4 is WC RND A
It is executed when the extracted value of CT reaches the following value.
That is, it is the case where the extracted value is “9” to “12” in each of the conditions 2 and 3, or the extracted value is “8” to “11” in the condition 4.

When the reach 4 is displayed, the variation of each of the left, middle and right special symbols is started at once after 0.100 seconds have passed since the start winning. And reach 3
In the same time as the time defined by * 1 to * 6, the display control of the variation pattern A is performed.

With respect to the left special symbol, the display control of the variation pattern H is started at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, and the display control is performed for 4.066 seconds. And
After the end of the fluctuation pattern H, the fluctuation stop for 0.268 seconds and the fluctuation stop for 0.660 seconds are repeated (the stop is 3
Times, and changes twice). Then, at the same time as the end of the last stop period, the display control of the variation pattern H is restarted,
The display control is performed for 9.146 seconds. Then, after the variation pattern H is completed, it is stopped for 0.268 seconds and 0.
The fluctuation for 330 seconds is repeated (two stops and two fluctuations). The left special symbol is stopped and displayed after the end of the last variable period in that case.

Regarding the medium special symbol, the display control of the variation pattern H is started at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, and the display control is performed for 9.108 seconds. Then 0.26
The stop for 8 seconds and the change for 0.660 seconds are repeated (7 stops, 6 changes), and then the display control of the change pattern H is restarted, and the display control is performed 2.6.
Perform for 45 seconds. Then, after the variation pattern H is completed, the stop for 0.267 seconds and the variation for 0.330 seconds are repeated (stop 6 to 8 times, variation 6 to 7).
Times). After the last fluctuation period in that case, the middle special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Regarding the right special symbol, the display control of the variation pattern H is started at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, and the display control is performed for 6.587 seconds. Then 0.26
The stop for 8 seconds and the fluctuation for 0.660 seconds are repeated (three stops and two fluctuations), and then the display control of the fluctuation pattern H is restarted and the display control is performed at 7.4.
Perform for 34 seconds. After the variation pattern H ends, 0.2
The stop for 68 seconds and the fluctuation for 0.660 seconds are repeated (three stops and two fluctuations). After the last change in that case, the right special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, a variable display control procedure when there are two or more starting winning prize memories will be described. Referring to the timing chart at the bottom of FIG. 19, in that case, after 0.100 seconds have elapsed from the start winning, the fluctuations of the left, middle, and right special symbols are simultaneously started. And 3.00
The display control of the variation pattern A is performed for 0 seconds.
Then, the display control of the variation pattern I is started at the same time as the end of the variation pattern A, and the display control of the variation pattern I is performed for 0.400 seconds. Then, the left, middle, and right special symbols are stopped at the same time. As described above, when there are two or more starting prize winning memories, the time from the start of variable display to the end thereof is shorter than in other cases, so that the starting winning prize memories are quickly consumed.

Next, the control for displaying an image on the variable display device 4 in this pachinko gaming machine will be described. The image display control is performed in response to command data for display control sent from the game control circuit shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to the variable display control circuit shown in FIG. First, an image display process for displaying an image according to the display mode indicated by the command data will be described. The image display process is executed by the CPU 53 of the variable display control circuit shown in FIG. 4 as the main routine of the control program for image display control is executed.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the image display processing. In step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether the demo mode (com0 = 1 × h) is set. If it is determined in S1 that the demo mode is set, the process proceeds to S2, and a process of selecting image data for the demo mode is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S3, and a process of displaying an image in the demo mode is performed using the image data selected in S2. afterwards,
This process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that the mode is not the demo mode, the process proceeds to S4 and the game mode (com0
= 2 × h) is determined. When it is determined in S4 that the game mode is set, the process proceeds to S5,
A process of selecting image data for the game mode is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S6, and a process of displaying an image in the game mode is performed using the image data selected in S5. Thereafter, this processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4 that the game mode is not set, the process proceeds to S7, and it is determined whether or not the fever start / interval mode (com0 = 3 × h) is set. When it is determined in S7 that the mode is the fever start / interval mode, the process proceeds to S8, and processing for selecting image data for the fever start / interval mode is performed. After that, the process proceeds to S9, and a process of displaying an image in the fever start / interval mode is performed using the image data selected in S8. Thereafter, this processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S7 that the mode is not the fever start / interval mode, the process proceeds to S10, and it is determined whether or not the fever round mode (com0 = 4 × h). If it is determined in S10 that the mode is the fever round mode, the process advances to step S11 to perform a process of selecting image data for the fever round mode. After that, the process proceeds to S12, and a process of displaying an image in the fever round mode is performed using the image data selected in S11. Thereafter, this processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S10 that the mode is not the fever round mode, the process proceeds to S13, and it is determined whether or not the mode is the fever end mode (com0 = 6 × h). When it is determined in S13 that the mode is the fever end mode, the process proceeds to S14, and a process of selecting image data for the fever end mode is performed. After that, the process proceeds to S15, and a process of displaying an image in the fever end mode is performed using the image data selected in S14. Thereafter, this processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the mode is not the fever ending mode, the process proceeds to S16 and the error message display mode (error display mode (com0 =
7 × h)) is determined. At S16,
If it is determined that the display mode is the error message display mode, the process proceeds to S17 to perform a process of selecting image data for the error message display mode. After that, S1
8, the process of displaying an image in the error message display mode is performed using the image data selected in S17. Thereafter, this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S16 that the error message display mode is not set, this process ends.

As described above, in the image display processing, the image data according to the display mode is appropriately selected, and the display using the selected image data is executed.

Next, the processing contents of the image data selection processing, which is the processing executed to select the image data in the above-mentioned image display processing of FIG. 20, will be described. FIG.
It is a flow chart which shows a processing procedure of image data selection processing.

First, in S21, a process of selecting image data for displaying a background image according to the display mode is performed. Next, in S22, a process of selecting image data for displaying the character image according to the display mode is performed. Next, in S23, a process of selecting image data for displaying the image of the pictorial pattern is performed according to the display mode.

Next, in S24, a process of selecting image data for displaying the image of the code pattern according to the display mode is performed. Next, in S25, a process of selecting image data for displaying other images such as an error display image and a data number image according to the display mode is performed. Thereafter, this processing ends.

As described above, in the image data selection process, the image data required for the mode is selected according to the display mode. For example, in game mode,
Since a background image, a character image, a picture image, a code image, etc. are required, these images are appropriately selected in each step. Further, for example, in the error display mode, only the error display image is required, so only the error display image is selected.

The image data selected in this image data selection processing is stored in the character ROM 57. That is, the character ROM 57 stores image data such as background image data, character image data, picture image data, code image data, and the like, and is required from these image data according to the display mode. The image data is appropriately selected.

The specific image data among the image data stored in the character ROM 57 is commonly used in a plurality of display modes. The representative examples are as follows. Image data such as background image data and character image data are commonly used in the demo mode and the game mode. Also, with demo mode,
Image data such as background image data and character image data are commonly used in the fever round mode. Furthermore, the image data is appropriately used in common between the other modes.

As described above, since the image data is commonly used between the display modes, the ROM is different from the case where the image data is specially prepared and stored for each display mode.
The memory capacity of can be saved.

Next, in the image display process of FIG. 20 described above, a display execution process is a process of displaying an image using the image data selected by the image data selection process as shown in FIG. The processing content will be described. Here, as a representative example, a display execution process for executing image display in the game mode will be described.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the display execution processing for executing the image display corresponding to the game mode.

First, in S31, the background image data and the character image data are displayed using the selected background image data and character image data.
Specifically, first, the background image is displayed, and the character image is displayed on the background image in an overlapping manner. Next, in S32, it is determined whether or not variable display is performed. S32
If it is determined that variable display is not performed, this process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the variable display is performed, the process proceeds to S33, in which it is determined whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. If it is determined in S33 that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to S38 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S33 that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to S34.

At S34, the code symbol is variably displayed using the selected code symbol image data.
Next, the process proceeds to S35, in which a display for causing a picture to appear using the selected picture image data is performed, and a process for variably displaying the appeared picture is performed. Next, in S36, it is determined whether or not reach display is to be performed in the variable display. If it is determined in S36 that the reach display is not performed, the process proceeds to S38 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S36 that the reach display is to be performed, the process proceeds to S37, the reach display process selected as described above is executed, and then the process proceeds to S38.

In S38, it is judged whether or not it is time to finally stop the variable display. S38
Then, if it is determined that it is not the timing to finally stop the variable display, this process ends. On the other hand, S
If it is determined at 38 that it is the timing to finally stop the variable display, the process proceeds to S39, and processing for finally stopping the variable display is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S40, and a process of deleting the displayed picture pattern is performed. Thereafter, this processing ends.

As described above, in the display execution process, the image data selected according to the display mode is used to display the image according to the display mode on the variable display device 1. In addition, in a mode other than the game mode described here, a display execution process for executing the display of an image according to the mode is performed and the image is displayed.

Next, a typical example of an image displayed on the variable display device 1 will be described. First, a representative example of images displayed in the demo mode will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed in the demo mode. The demo mode is
For example, in a predetermined period immediately after turning on the power, or
It is executed when there is no winning in the starting winning opening 3 for a predetermined period.

23 (a) to 23 (c) show typical examples of images displayed in the demo mode. In the image shown in (a) of FIG. 23, on the display screen 100 of the variable display device 1, a horizontally oriented character image 81a is displayed over a background image 82a (front side) representing a landscape. Further, in the lower area of the display screen 100, the left code symbol 83a, the right code symbol 83b and the medium code symbol 8
3c is stopped and displayed.

The background image 8 shown in FIG. 23 (a).
2a and the character image 81a are, as described later,
It is also displayed in fever round mode. That is, the image data for displaying the image shown in FIG. 23A is also used in the fever round mode.

In the image shown in FIG. 23 (b), on the display screen 100, on the background image 82b representing a landscape different from the background image 82a (on the front side), a character image 81b in which one hand stands up and one hand is widened is displayed. It is displayed overlaid. The background image 82b and the character image 81b shown in FIG. 23 (b) are also displayed in the game mode as described later. That is, the image data for displaying the image shown in FIG. 23B is also used in the game mode.

In the image shown in FIG. 23 (c), the front-faced character image 81c is overlaid and displayed on the background image 82b (front) on the display screen 100. The background image 82b and the character image 81c shown in FIG. 23 (c) are also displayed in the game mode, as described later. That is, the image data for displaying the image shown in (c) of FIG. 23 is also used in the game mode.

A plurality of types of images for demonstration display including the images shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C are cyclically displayed in a predetermined order. Then, finally, the image shown in FIG. 23C is displayed.

Next, a typical example of images displayed in the game mode will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a representative example of an image displayed when the game mode is variably displayed. This FIG.
In FIG. 24, three types of images (a) to (c) are shown. These images are shown in FIG. 24 after the start winning.
Are displayed as moving images in the order of (a), (b), and (c).

FIG. 24A shows an image before the start of variable display. This image is the same as the image in the demo mode shown in (c) of FIG. That is, the character image 81c is superimposed and displayed on the background image 82b (in front), and the left, right, and middle code symbols 83a, 83 are displayed.
b and 83c are stopped and displayed.

Immediately after the variable display is started due to the start winning, the image shown in FIG. 24 (b) is displayed. That is, when there is a start winning, first, the character image 81c performs a predetermined action, and in response to the action,
Left, middle, right code symbols 83a, 83 that are stopped and displayed
b and 83c start scrolling variable display from top to bottom all at once. Then, with the passage of time thereafter, left,
Middle and right picture patterns 84a, 84b, 84c are displayed on the display screen 100.
Appears from the bottom to the top. At the time of their appearance, those pictorial patterns appear while performing variable display by vertical axis rotation display.

Here, the vertical axis rotation display means a variable display mode in which the picture pattern (identification information) is updated while being rotated around a virtual vertical axis extending in the vertical direction on the display screen 100. In this case, the design rotated by vertical axis is variably displayed within the same area (area) as the range of the area where the design is stopped and displayed (details will be described later). The left, middle and right pictorial patterns 84a, 84b, 84c are on (front side) a part of the background image 82b and the character image 81c.
Is displayed overlaid on the display, and is variably displayed while performing vertical axis rotation on the spot.

In the variable display of such special symbols, the left code symbol 83a and the left pictorial symbol 84a are displayed interlockingly, the right code symbol 83c and the right pictorial symbol 84c are interlockingly displayed, and further, the middle code symbol 83b. And the inside picture pattern 84b are displayed in conjunction with each other.

Left, center, right picture symbols 84a, 84b, 84c
Each of them performs vertical axis rotation display, and this vertical axis rotation display is a display in which the picture pattern rotates on the spot. For this reason,
Compared with the case of scroll display in which a relatively large display area is required for variable display of symbols, the symbols 84a to 84c being variably displayed are prevented from interfering with the background image 82b and the character image 81c as much as possible. can do. Furthermore, it is possible to variably display the pictorial symbols while maintaining a size that can be discriminated by the player. Further, since the variable display is executed in response to the motion of the character image, the interestingness of the variable display can be increased. Further, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the variable display is variable or stopped, and it is possible to perform a more interesting variable display.

Further, the background image 82b and the character image 8
When displaying 1c and the pictorial symbols 84a to 84c, the character image 81c is displayed over the background image 82b, and the pictorial symbols 84a to 84c are displayed on those images.
Since 84c is displayed in an overlapping manner, the range of the area for displaying the background image 82b and the character image 81c is
No limitation is imposed by the area in which the pictorial symbols 84a to 84c are displayed. That is, the background image 82b and the character image 81c can be displayed over a wide range without being greatly restricted by the display positions of the pictorial symbols 84a to 84c. By performing such display control, the following effects can be obtained. That is,
The character image is operated in the display as described above, but since the picture is displayed on the character image, the character image can be displayed using a wide area including the area for displaying the picture. . Therefore, it is possible to cause the character image to perform a variety of motions utilizing a wide display area.

Further, as described above, the pictorial symbols 84a ...
84c indicates the display screen 100 before the variable display is started.
It is not displayed above, and appears on the display screen 100 after the variable display is started. In this way, by performing the display control of causing the picture pattern to be displayed over the background image and the character image to appear in the variable display, the picture pattern is prevented from further disturbing the background image and the character image. can do.

Next, the detailed display mode of the pictorial symbol rotated and displayed on the vertical axis as shown in FIG. 24 (c) will be described.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a detailed variable display mode of the left, middle, and right pictorial symbols 84a, 84b, 84c.

With reference to FIG. 25, left, middle and right pictorial symbols 84
Each of a, 84b, and 84c is displayed as an image in which a picture pattern is viewed from the viewpoint of the obliquely vertical direction of the display screen 100. That is, in this case, each of the variably displayed pictorial symbols is displayed in a shape representing a bill-shaped pictorial symbol from diagonally above. Specifically, when the rectangular bill is rotated in the vertical axis, the rectangle is deformed in a diagonal direction with the lapse of time, whereby a three-dimensional representation is displayed. That is, in this case, each design is
A three-dimensional display is performed with an imaginary vertical axis (not displayed as an image) extending in the vertical direction on the display screen as indicated by a one-dot chain line in the drawing as an axis.

In the vertical axis rotation display in which the pictorial symbol is three-dimensionally expressed in this manner, a display in which the Hanafuda-shaped pictorial symbol is deformed over time is displayed. In that case, when the picture pattern is deformed, a part of the picture pattern projects onto the background image and the character image, but on the other hand, other parts of the picture pattern recede from the background image and the character image, As a result, the display area of the picture pattern is not larger than the rectangular display area that is finally stopped and displayed. Therefore, by performing the three-dimensionally represented vertical axis rotation display, it is possible to prevent the design from interfering with the background image and the character image as much as possible. In addition, the variable display for rotating the design around the virtual axis is not limited to the rotation display around the vertical axis, and the rotation around the axis in other directions such as the virtual horizontal axis. You may make it display.

In this way, the left, middle and right picture symbols 84a, 8
By expressing 4b and 84c as images with the viewpoint in the obliquely upper and lower directions, it is possible to make the variable display pictorial symbol appear stereoscopic to the player.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed at the time of reach in the game mode. The reach in this case is reach 3 (super reach). With reference to FIG. 26, in this case, the background image 82b and the character image 81b shown in (b) of FIG. 23 are displayed, and the left code symbol 83a, the left pictorial symbol 84a, and the right code symbol 83c. And the right picture symbol 84c is arranged in the same pattern. As a result, the reach state is established. In this case, the medium code symbol 83b and the medium symbol symbol 84b are both variably displayed as described above. Further, in this case, the display screen 1 is displayed while the middle-sized pattern 84b is rotating in the vertical axis.
The display that jumps over 00 is also made. Such a special variable display is made in response to the character image 81b performing a predetermined motion.

In this way, the state in which the middle-sized pattern 84b flies around while rotating in the vertical axis is maintained on the display screen 100 while maintaining the variable display mode (the vertical-axis rotated display mode) of the middle-sized pattern 84b itself. It is expressed by performing a display in which the display position of the above-mentioned middle-sized picture pattern 84b is moved over time. In the case of performing a display that flies around in this way, the display position of the middle-sized symbol 84b is different from the position at which the final display is stopped, but the display region of the variable-displayed symbol is displayed by the vertical axis rotation display. The width (area) of the range is limited to the same width as the width (area) of the final stop display area.

Therefore, even in the variable display in which the pictorial symbols are rotated around the vertical axis while rotating, the pictorial symbols (in particular, the medium pictorial symbol 84b) being variably displayed are the background images 82b, as in the case described above.
The character image 81c can be kept out of the way as much as possible.

As described above, the background image 82b and the character image 81b displayed during the reach are displayed first in the demo display in the demo mode shown in FIG. 23 (b), as described above. That is, the background image data and the character image data used for the image display at the time of reach are also used for the demo display.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing another typical example of the image displayed at the time of reach in the game mode. The reach in this case is reach 6 (super reach). FIG.
With reference to FIG. 7, in this case, the background image 82b and the character image 81c are displayed similarly to the image shown in (c) of FIG. 23, and on these images (front side),
Left, middle, and right pictorial symbols 84a, 84b, 84c are displayed. In this case, as in the case of FIG. 26, the left code symbol 83a and the left picture symbol 84a, and the right code symbol 83
Although the reach is established in a state where the c and the right pictorial symbol 84c are aligned, the middle pictorial symbol 84c is tilted toward the character 81c side and the symbol is hidden, unlike the case of FIG. There is. Therefore, among the medium special symbols, only the medium code symbol 83b is displayed in a state in which the variable display state can be visually recognized.

As described above, each code symbol and each symbol symbol are basically interlockedly displayed, but exceptionally, they are not interlockedly displayed in such a special reach state. That is, in this case, the code symbol and the symbol symbol are exceptionally variably displayed without interlocking with each other.

In this way, it is possible to independently vary the symbol and the symbol, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the image data of the symbol and the symbol. This is because the variable display is executed by independently selecting the image data of and the display control of the code pattern and the picture pattern independently. In this way, since the symbol design and the pictorial design are independently and variably displayed, even if one of the symbols performs an irregular operation that is difficult for the player to recognize, the variable display state is recognized by the other design. It will be possible. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 27, even if one of the code symbol and the picture symbol (in this case, the symbol symbol) is made an irregular operation unrecognizable to the player, it is changed by the other symbol. Since the display state can be sufficiently recognized, one of the symbols can be displayed in a variety of ways. Therefore, the interestingness of variable display can be improved.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing another representative example of the image displayed during the reach in the game mode. Referring to FIG. 28, in this case, the background image 82b and the character image 81 are similar to the image shown in FIG.
c is displayed, and on those images (front)
Left, middle, and right pictorial symbols 84a, 84b, 84c are displayed.

Further, in this case, as in the case of FIG. 26, the reach state is established with the left code symbol 83a and the left pictorial symbol 84a, and the right code symbol 83c and the right pictorial symbol 84c aligned. However, unlike the case of FIG. 26, the middle size picture 84c is variably displayed by turning display.

[0174] In this case, the turning display is a display in which the pictures are flipped one by one from top to bottom, and a new picture appears accordingly, so that the pictures are turned over. is there. This turning display is performed within the range of the area (area) in which the pictorial symbols are stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the displayed picture pattern from interfering with the background image and the character image as much as possible.
Further, it is possible to clearly recognize the change / stop of the variable display, and further, it is possible to provide an interesting display. The turning direction is not limited to top to bottom, but may be lateral or bottom to top.

Further, the background image 82 displayed at the time of reach.
b and the character image 81c are displayed first in the demo display in the demo mode shown in (c) of FIG. That is, the background image data and the character image data used for the image display at the time of reach are also used for the demo display.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed in the round display in the fever round mode.

Referring to FIG. 29, in this case, FIG.
A background image 82a and a character image 81a are displayed similarly to the image shown in (a). Further, in this case, the jackpot picture 84, the number-of-rounds data 85, and the number-of-winning-balls data 86 of one round are displayed on the background image 82a (in front). That is, in the case of FIG. 29, a big hit is generated due to the fact that the August symbols are aligned, and in that case, there is no winning ball in the third round of the repeated continuation control. .

As described above, the background image displayed in the round display when the big hit occurs is also used in the demo display in the demo mode shown in FIG. 23 (a). That is, the background image data and the character image data used in the big hit state are also used for the demonstration display.

The main features of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment are summarized as follows.

First, FIG. 24, FIG. 25, FIG. 27 and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the pictorial symbol is variably displayed on the spot by vertical axis rotation display or turning display. More specifically, the pictorial symbols are variably displayed within the same range (area) as the range of the area to be finally stopped and displayed.

Therefore, while maintaining the interestingness of variable display,
It is possible to prevent the pictorial pattern (identification information) from interfering with the background image and the character image in the background as much as possible while maintaining the size that can be discriminated by the player.
Further, when the design is displayed in the vertical axis rotation display, the character image and the background image behind the design are visible depending on the angle of the design being rotated and displayed, and therefore the design is compared with the background image and the character image. Can be kept out of the way.

In addition, the pattern rotated by the vertical axis may be displayed at a fixed position on the display screen or may be moved on the display screen. When the display position is moved, Also, since the vertical axis rotation display is performed within the same width (area) range as when displayed at a fixed position, the moving picture pattern should not interfere with the background image and the character image as much as possible. can do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24, the character image is displayed over the background image, and the pictorial symbol is displayed over those images.

That is, the character image is displayed in a wide area including the area for displaying the picture, and a part of the display area for the character image is shared with the display area for the picture. Specifically, the display area of the pictorial pattern is set to be superimposed on the character image.

For this reason, the character image is displayed by utilizing the display area of a wide range including the area for displaying the picture pattern,
Since the character image can be operated, a variety of operations can be performed on the character image, and the interestingness of image display using the character image can be improved. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of variable display using the background image, the character image, and the picture pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24, when variable display is performed, first, an image in which a character image is superimposed on a background image is displayed, and thereafter, a picture pattern appears. , Is displayed overlapping the background image and the character image.

In this way, the picture pattern is not displayed on the background image and the character image before the variable display is started, but is displayed on those images after the variable display is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the picture pattern from interfering with the background image and the character image as much as possible.
Further, the pictorial pattern is variably displayed in response to the motion of the character image. For this reason, the enjoyment of variable display can be increased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27, which is executed based on the processing shown in FIGS. 21 and 22,
The variable display control of the pictorial symbols and the symbolic symbols constituting the special symbol (identification information) is independently performed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, even if the variable display mode of the one special symbol is a variable display mode, the player uses the symbol symbol which is the other special symbol to design. Can be fully recognized. As a result, for example, the variable display of the picture symbol which is one special symbol can be changed to a display mode without considering whether or not the symbol can be recognized. It can be even more interesting. That is, the variable display mode of one special symbol and the variable display mode of the other special symbol can be made different, so that the variable display can be varied.

Next, the relationship between FIG. 23 (a) and FIG. 29,
As is clear from the relationship between FIG. 23 (b) and FIG. 26, and the relationship between FIG. 23 (c) and FIG. 27, background image data used during a game such as reach state, big hit state, etc. And the character image data is also used for the demo display.

Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the image data dedicated to the demo display, and the memory usage of the memory for storing the image data can be saved. Furthermore, since the flashy images displayed during the game are also displayed in the demo display, it is possible to perform a demo display that can attract the interest of the player without providing special image data for the demo display. it can. More specifically, images such as a reach state image and a jackpot state image, which are associated with a state advantageous to the player during the game, are introduced in the demo display, so that the game of the player who sees such a demo display is introduced. You can increase your interest and expectations.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, while the symbols displayed on the background image and the character image are being variably displayed, they are rotated around the virtual axis in a perspective display form. It is variably displayed while doing.

Therefore, the variably displayed pictorial pattern can be made to appear three-dimensionally. As a result, the enjoyment of variable display can be further increased.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, it is possible to perform control to selectively display a plurality of types of reach states. When the reach state is displayed, the selected reach state is selected. A predetermined character image is displayed for each of the above. Therefore, the player can know the occurrence of super-reach with a high jackpot occurrence rate by distinguishing the types of characters displayed in the reach state. Therefore, by performing such a reach display, the game can be achieved. It is possible to increase the expectation of the person.

Next, major modifications and the like of the present invention will be listed. (1) By the basic circuit 30 shown in FIG. 2 and the CPU 53 shown in FIG. 4, the identification information (picture pattern) is superimposed and displayed on the background image, and the range of the area in which the identification information is stopped and displayed. Image display control means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (pictures) within the same size (area) is configured, and this image display control means is for displaying characters on the background image. The control may be performed such that the images are displayed in an overlapping manner and the identification information is displayed in an overlapping manner on the images.

(2) The image display control means, when variably displaying the identification information, controls the rotation of the identification information while rotating it about a virtual axis. Is an axis extending in the vertical direction, an axis extending in the horizontal direction, an axis extending in the oblique direction, or the like on the display screen of the image display device (variable display device 1).

(3) The image display control means performs control to variably display a plurality of types of identification information (picture patterns) within the same area (area) as the range of the area where the identification information is stopped and displayed. In this case, the display of the identification information on the display screen of the image display device is not limited to the variable display fixed at a fixed display position, but includes a variable display for moving the display position of the identification information itself.

[0198]

[Specific examples of means for solving the problem]

(1) The variable display device 1 shown in FIG. 1 constitutes an image display device. The special symbol shown in FIG. 10 constitutes the identification information. The basic circuit 30 shown in FIG. 2 and the CPU 53 shown in FIG. 4 control the image display device to display a background image that forms the background of the identification information (picture), and identify a plurality of types of identification information. An image display control unit is configured to perform control for deriving and displaying the display result after variably starting the (picture pattern). The image display control means further displays the identification information (picture pattern) over the background image and displays a plurality of types within the same area (area) as the range of the area where the identification information is stopped and displayed. The identification information is controlled to be variably displayed.

The variable display position of the identification information (picture) to be variably displayed in this way is not limited to the display area at the position where the identification information is stopped and displayed. That is, in the variable display of the identification information (picture) in this case, if the width (area) of the display area used for the variable display is equal to or smaller than the width (area) of the display area used for the stop display, the stop is performed. The variable display performed in the area outside the display area is also included.

(2) When the identification information (picture) is variably displayed, the image display control means updates the identification information while rotating it about a virtual axis as shown in FIG. Display control (vertical axis rotation display) is performed.

(3) When the identification information (picture pattern) is variably displayed, the image display control means performs display control (turning display) for sequentially turning over and updating the identification information, as shown in FIG. To do.

[0202]

[Effect of a concrete example of means for solving the problem]
Regarding, regarding the identification information that is overlapped and displayed on the background image, and the identification information is variably displayed within the same area as the range of the stop display area, the identification information is within the minimum necessary range. Variable display rich in changes. As a result, it is possible to perform the image display while keeping the interestingness of the variable display and keeping the size that can be discriminated by the player and the identification information which is variably displayed not to disturb the background image as much as possible. .

With regard to claim 2, the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to claim 1. That is, since the identification information is updated while rotating around the virtual axis, the variable display can be changed within the limited variable display range.
The stop can be clearly recognized, and more interesting variable display can be performed. Further, since the identification information rotates about the axis, the background image hidden by the identification information can be seen depending on the rotation state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the identification information from interfering with the background image.

With respect to claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the following effect can be obtained. Since the variable display is performed by sequentially turning over and updating the identification information, it is possible to clearly recognize whether the variable display can be changed or stopped within a limited range, and to perform interesting variable display. You can

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for display control used in the LCD display.

FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing a transmission operation of command data and an INT signal.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of command data.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of command data.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display operation of a normal symbol variable display device.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control and variable display control.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement configuration of special symbols variably displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a relationship between a combination of WC RNDL and a special symbol when determining a big hit symbol using WC RNDL in a tabular form.

FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart showing variable display control of the variable display device.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing contents of a reach type determination table at the time of disconnection.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a big hit reach type determination table.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variable patterns of variable display of special symbols displayed on the variable display device.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a control procedure of variable display of the variable display device.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of variable display when each reach display of reach 1, 2, 5, 6 is performed.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of variable display when the reach 3 is displayed.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of variable display in the case where the reach 4 is displayed and the number of stored winning awards is two or more.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of image display processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of image data selection processing.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of display execution processing for displaying an image corresponding to a game mode.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed in a demo mode.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed during variable display of a game mode.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a detailed variable display mode of left, middle, and right pictorial symbols.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed during reach in the game mode.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing another typical example of the image displayed at the time of reach in the game mode.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing another typical example of the image displayed at the time of reach in the game mode.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a typical example of an image displayed in a round in the fever round mode.

[Explanation of symbols]

23 is a game board, 24 is a game area, 1 is a variable display device, 3
0 is a basic circuit, 2 is an LCD display, 53 is a CPU, 57
Is a character ROM.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An advantageous state for a player when an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided and the display result of the image display device is predetermined specific identification information. A controllable game machine, in which the image display device is controlled to display a background image forming the background of the identification information, and the display results are displayed after the plurality of types of identification information are variably started. The image display control means includes a display control means for performing derivation display, and the image display control means displays the identification information in an overlapping manner on the background image and has the same size as the range of the area in which the identification information is stopped and displayed. Characterized by performing control to variably display the plurality of types of identification information within a range,
Gaming machine. 2. The image display control means, when variably displaying the identification information, performs display control for updating the identification information while rotating the identification information about a virtual axis. The gaming machine described in 1. 3. The image display control means, when variably displaying the identification information, performs display control for sequentially turning over and updating the identification information.
The gaming machine described.