JPH09299565A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest of a player by making variable display rich in variety. SOLUTION: When all the displayed results in decorative picture patterns 1-9 on a variable display device for decorative picture pattern become all picture patterns having prescribed relationship, it is controlled into great success state. In these all picture patterns, the plural kinds of patterns such as '1st BAR', '2nd BAR', '1st bell', '2nd bell'... are prepared and plural kinds of all these picture patterns are selectively derived and displayed on the variable display device for decorative picture pattern.

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, a plurality of variable display portions arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns are provided. Each of the plurality of variable display units includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and at least one of a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines in the variable display device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player when a display result of a plurality of variable display sections on a line is a combination of predetermined specific identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art One of the generally known game machines of this type is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information such as symbols. . In such a gaming machine, the display result of a plurality of pieces of identification information is derived and displayed by, for example, stop control after the variable display device starts changing the identification information, and the display result of the predetermined identification information is displayed. Combination (eg 77
In the case of 7), there has been one configured to be controlled to a specific game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player.

As a typical example of such a game machine, there has been one that variably displays nine pieces of identification information arranged in three rows and three columns. In such a gaming machine that variably displays a large number of identification information, when the display result of the identification information is the same identification information on one line or on a plurality of lines, it is controlled to a specific game state, and all the identification information Even when the display result of (3) becomes related identification information having a predetermined relationship (for example, so-called all symbols), it may be controlled to the specific game state.

As a specific example of the related identification information, for example, when a plurality of types of variably displayable identification information include numbers and a plurality of types of fruit patterns,
A typical example is a case where all the display results of a plurality of identification information are fruit patterns (so-called all-fruit patterns).

[0005]

However, in the conventional gaming machine capable of displaying the related identification information described above, generally only one type of the related identification information can be displayed. Therefore, in such a conventional gaming machine, since the player is tired of seeing only one kind of related identification information with little change in the display, it is difficult to improve the interest of the player by the display. There was a problem.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player by making the variable display rich in variety. Is to provide.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of variable display portions arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns are provided, and each of the plurality of variable display portions identifies a plurality of types. A display result of a plurality of variable display units on at least one of a plurality of vertical lines and a plurality of horizontal lines in the variable display device is predetermined, including a variable display device capable of variably displaying information. When the combination of the specific identification information is a combination, the gaming machine can be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player, and the display result after variably starting the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device In the case where the display result of the identification information of all the variable display portions in the variable display device becomes the relevant identification information having a predetermined relevance, the gaming machine is moved forward. And a game control means for controlling to a specific game state, said variable display control means may capable of controlling to selectively derive displaying said associated identification information of a plurality of types.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the game control means sets the gaming machine to the specific game state based on a display result of the related identification information. When controlled to, the game machine is further controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player different from the specific game state.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect of the invention, the game control means sets the gaming machine to the special game state based on a display result of the related identification information. In the case of the control, the degree of the state advantageous to the player in the special game state is further changed depending on the type of the related identification information.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the function of the variable display control means causes the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device to start variable and then controls to derive and display the display result. By the operation of the game control means, when the display result of the identification information of all the variable display portions in the variable display device becomes the relevant identification information having the predetermined relevance, the gaming machine is controlled to the specific game state. With the further function of the variable display control means, it is possible to selectively derive and display a plurality of types of related identification information. As described above, since a plurality of types of related identification information are selectively derived and displayed, the display result of the related identification information becomes rich in variety.

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. When the game machine is controlled to the specific game state based on the display result of the related identification information by the further function of the game control means, the game machine is further controlled to the special game state advantageous to the player different from the specific game state. It Thus, when the gaming machine is controlled to the specific game state, when the specific game state is based on the display result of the related identification information,
Furthermore, since the gaming machine is controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the interest of the player is improved. In addition, since a plurality of types of display results of the related identification information that can be controlled in such a special game state can be displayed, the interest of the player can be further improved.

According to the present invention described in claim 3, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 2, the following operation is performed. When the gaming machine is controlled to the special game state based on the display result of the related identification information by the further function of the game control means, the degree of the state advantageous to the player in the special game state is indicated by the related identification information in the display result. The control is made different depending on the type. As described above, the degree of the advantageous state for the player in the special game state varies depending on the type of the related identification information obtained as the display result, so that the contents of the game are varied.

[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, a slot machine, or the like. And a plurality of variable display portions arranged in a plurality of columns, each of the plurality of variable display portions including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, at least in the vertical direction of the variable display device. When the display result of the plurality of variable display portions on any one of the plurality of lines and the plurality of horizontal lines is a combination of predetermined specific identification information, a specific game state advantageous to the player If it is a controllable gaming machine, it can be applied to all gaming machines.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of the gaming machine. This pachinko gaming machine is provided with a batting ball operation handle (not shown) for the player to operate a batting ball, and by operating the batting ball operating handle, a pachinko ball is fired one by one. be able to. The launched pachinko balls (ball hits) pass between the partition rails 2 and are driven into the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 1.

In this game area 3, a variable display device for special symbols and a variable display device for decorative symbols are provided as a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information such as symbols to change the display state. Two types of devices, No. 4 and No. 4, are provided.

The variable display device 24 for special symbols has three 7
It consists of segmented LEDs and is for variably displaying identification information called special symbols. This special symbol variable display device 24 has respective left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions arranged in a horizontal row, and is configured to be able to variably display the special symbol displayed on each special symbol variable display portion. There is. In the following description, the special symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right special symbol display portions are called left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol.

The decorative pattern variable display device 4 is for variably displaying identification information called a decorative pattern.
The image display device 5 is a CRT display device.
This image display device 5 can display a total of nine decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i for variable display of 3 rows × 3 columns. Further, the image display device 5 has a decorative pattern display portion 5a.
In addition to 5i, it is possible to appropriately display a character image and other various types of images. Here, the character image is a person displayed on the image display device 5,
Video that represents animals, figures, or things.

The special display variable display device 24 and the decorative design variable display device 4 configured in this manner perform variable display in conjunction with each other. Therefore, there is a certain relationship between the display content of the special display variable display device 24 and the display content of the decorative design variable display device 4. The relationship is
For example, the following relationships are available.

When the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 results in a specific game state (to be referred to as a big hit state hereinafter) described later, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 also shows the big hit state. Result. Further, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 indicates a detached state other than the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 also indicates the detached state. That is, the display content of the special design variable display device 24 and the display content of the decorative design variable display device 4 correspond to each other as to whether the variable display result is the big hit state or the outlying state. It becomes a thing.

On the other hand, regarding the display mode during variable display,
The display mode of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display mode of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 do not necessarily correspond to each other.

At the upper part of the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern, 7
A variable display device 25 for ordinary symbols, which is composed of segment LEDs, is provided. This normal symbol variable display device 25 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols.

A variable winning ball device 8 is provided below the decorative pattern variable display device 4. In the variable winning ball device 8, the solenoid 41 is energized to open the opening / closing plate 10 and is advantageous for a player who can win a ball, and the solenoid 41 is de-energized. As a result, the opening / closing plate 10 is closed and the ball can be changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player who cannot win the ball.

A start winning opening 7 is provided between the variable display device 4 for decorative patterns and the variable winning ball device 8. A start winning port 29 is provided below the variable winning ball device 8. The start winning opening 29 has an opening / closing door that can be opened and closed in the vertical direction. When the solenoid 42 is excited, the opening / closing door is opened to allow a ball to be started and winning. When the door is de-excited, the opening / closing door is closed and the ball can be changed to a state in which the start winning cannot be achieved.

A warp entrance 13 is provided in each of a left side portion and a right side portion of the decorative pattern variable display device 4. The ball hitting the warp entrance 13 flows downward through the back surface side of the decorative pattern variable display device 4, and is discharged to the game area 3 again from the warp exit 16. The warp exit 16 is located just above the start winning opening 7. For this reason, a ball hitting the warp entrance 13 is relatively easy to win in the starting winning opening 7. By providing the warp entrance 13 and the warp exit 16, an effect that the player's interest is further enhanced as compared with the case where they are not provided.

A normal-pattern starting gate 14 is provided in the passage path of the ball hitting the warp entrance 13 provided on the left side portion of the decorative symbol variable display device 4. In the lower portion of the normal symbol starting gate 14, a normal symbol starting gate detection switch 15 for detecting a ball hitting the normal symbol starting gate 14 is provided.

If the ball hit in the game area 3 passes through the normal symbol starting gate 14, the passed ball is detected by the normal symbol starting gate detection switch 15,
The variable display device 25 for normal symbols is variably started based on the detection output.

And the variable display device 25 for the ordinary design
If the display result of is the predetermined specific identification information (for example, "7"), the solenoid 42 is excited and the opening / closing door of the start winning opening 29 is opened for a predetermined period to open the starting winning opening 29. As a result, it becomes easy for the hit ball to enter the starting winning opening 29. A start winning ball, which is a hit ball that has been won in the starting winning hole 29, is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 30. Both the variable display device for special symbols 24 and the variable display device for decorative symbols 4 are variably started based on the detection output of the starting winning ball detection switch.

Similarly, when the ball hit in the game area 3 wins the starting winning opening 7, both the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are variably started. . In that case, a starting winning ball that is a hit ball that has won the starting winning opening 7 is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 28, and based on the detection output, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device. 4 is variably started.

In the variable display device 24 for special symbols,
The left, middle, and right special symbols are variably displayed by scrolling. Similarly, in the decorative pattern variable display device 4, variable display is performed by scrolling the decorative pattern in each of the decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i. After that, in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4, the variable display is stopped and controlled. Specifically, immediately after all of the decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i of the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 are stopped, the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions are all controlled at the same time. The left of the special display variable display device 24,
The stop timing of the middle and right special symbol variable display portions may be at the same time as or after the stop of the ornamental symbol display portion of the ornamental symbol variable display device 4, and the left, middle and right special symbol variable display portions The timing may be such that all the display results cannot be obtained before all the display results of the decorative pattern display portion. Also, the left, the center of the variable display device for special symbols 24,
The right special symbol variable display section is not limited to the case where they are all stopped at the same time, and may be controlled to be sequentially stopped. That is, when a reach (described later) occurs in the decorative design variable display device 4, if the stopping method is such that it is not clear whether or not it is a big hit according to the display result of the special design variable display device 24, it is stopped at the same time. Alternatively, they may be stopped sequentially.

Incidentally, the relation between the stop timing of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the stop timing of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned case, but the special symbol is better. You may perform control which stops before a decorative design.

In the decorative pattern variable display device 4, three hit lines in the horizontal direction, that is, the upper row, the interruption, and the lower row,
A total of eight hit lines are defined, which are three hit lines of left, middle, and right in the vertical direction and two hit lines on the diagonal diagonal line. If a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777) is displayed on a certain hit line of the eight hit lines, a big hit state occurs. Furthermore, all of these nine decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i are
The big hit state also occurs when all the symbols described later are used. It is sufficient that there are a plurality of hit lines in at least the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and it is not necessary to provide a hit line on a diagonal diagonal.

In the variable display device 24 for special symbols, on the left,
After the middle and right special symbol variable display sections are variably displayed at once (scroll display is started), the left, middle and right special symbol variable display sections are all stopped at the same time. In this special symbol variable display device 24, a big hit state occurs when the display results of the variable stop of the left, middle and right special symbol variable display portions are aligned as a doublet (for example, 777).

That is, in this pachinko gaming machine, the display result when the variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 77).
7), and if the display result when the variable display device for decorative design 4 is variable stopped is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777 or all designs on the line), the variable winning ball device 8 is opened and closed. The board 10 is opened, and the first state is advantageous for the player who can win the ball, and a big hit state (specific game state) occurs.

A reach state may occur during variable display of the decorative pattern variable display device 4. here,
Reach has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results is a predetermined display mode. In the case of a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a combination of the above is displayed, at the stage where a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed, the display which has already been derived and displayed A display state in which the result satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific display modes. In other words, if the reach is a gaming state when the display result of the variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions whose display states can be changed is a predetermined combination of specific display modes. In a gaming machine in which a specific game state is advantageous for the player, when the display result of the variable display device is not derived and displayed yet, the variable display mode in which the combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed is displayed. It is a display state to make people think of it. Then, for example, a state in which a 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 aligned is also included in the reach display state. Furthermore, some of the reach is likely to cause a big hit when it appears, compared to a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.

In the normal state, the variable winning ball device 8 is in the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player who cannot close the ball due to the opening / closing plate 10 being closed, but if a big hit state occurs. The solenoid 41 is excited, the opening / closing plate 10 is opened, and the winning opening 9 is opened to the first state. The first state of the variable winning ball device 8 is a predetermined period (for example, 29.
After the elapse of 5 seconds or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls, whichever comes first, whichever comes first, the condition ends and the second state is reached.

The variable winning ball device 8 has a specific winning area (V
Pocket) and a normal winning area. These specific winning area and normal winning area appear when the opening / closing plate 10 is opened to open the winning opening 9, and winning is possible. The specific winning ball detection switch 11 detects a winning ball that is a hit ball that has won in the specific winning area. Further, all winning balls that have won in the variable winning ball device 8 are detected by the winning ball detection switch 12.
The number of winning prizes detected by the winning prize detecting switch 12 is the number of prize winning indicators 50 provided on the opening / closing plate 10.
Is displayed.

If a ball hitting the variable winning ball device 8 in the first state wins a specific winning area (V pocket), the winning ball is the specific winning ball detection switch 11
Is detected by, and after the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 8 of the round is finished, the repeat continuation control for driving and controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 8 to the first state is executed again. The upper limit number of executions of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times.

In the case where the variable display device for special symbols 24 and the variable display device for decorative symbols 4 are variably displayed,
If a ball hits the starting winning opening 7 and is detected by the starting winning prize detecting switch 28, or if it is detected in the starting winning prize 29 and detected by the starting winning prize detecting switch 30, the starting winning prize is determined. It is stored in the RAM 312 described later. Such a memory is called a start winning memory. The upper limit of the start winning memory is set to, for example, "4". The number of stored winning prizes at the present time is displayed by the starting winning memory indicator 6 which is an LED provided below the image display device 5. After the variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the variable display device for decorative symbol 4 is stopped, the variable display devices are restarted to be variable again based on the start winning memory after the variable display becomes possible again. It

When the variable display device 25 for the normal symbol is variably displayed, the ball is hit again for the normal symbol starting winning gate 1
If it passes through 4 and is detected by the normal design starting gate detection switch 15, the passing ball which is the detected hitting ball is stored. Such a memory is called a normal start winning memory. For example, the upper limit of the number of remembered normal start winnings is “4”
It has been established. The normal starting prize winning memory number at the present time is displayed by the normal starting prize winning memory display device 60 including LEDs provided on the left side and the right side of the normal symbol variable display device 25. After the variable display device 25 for normal symbols stops the variable display, the variable display device 25 for normal symbols is again variably started based on the normal start winning memory after the state where the variable start is possible again.

In the game area 3, a normal winning hole 1
7, 18, 19, 20 are provided, and a lamp windmill 21 is provided. Further, in the game area 3, various decorative lamps and decorative LEDs represented by the side lamps 22 and the like are provided. In addition, division rail 2
A foul stopping member 23 for preventing a foul ball which is a hit ball that is hit into the game area 3 and bounces back into the partition rail 2 is provided at the end portion on the side of the game area 3. When the hit ball hit in the game area 3 does not win any prize hole or the variable winning ball device, the hit ball is collected from the outlet 27 as an out ball.

The variable display device 4 for decorative design is CR
The display device is not limited to the one using the T display device, and a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, or another display device for displaying an image such as a matrix LED display device may be used. Further, the decorative pattern variable display device 4 may use the following mechanical display device. That is, the variable display device 4 for decorative symbols is a rotary drum type, a so-called belt type in which the display state is changed by a belt with a plurality of symbols being circulated, a leaf type, and a rotary disc with a plurality of symbols. It may be a so-called disk type or the like in which the display state changes by rotating. In addition, similarly to the variable display device for special symbols 24, such a mechanical display device may be used. Furthermore, the number of decorative pattern display portions of the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is not limited to nine,
The number may be other than nine. Further, the hit line in the display of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned eight lines, but may be another number such as five lines or one line. Further, in the second state of the variable winning ball device 8, a hitting ball can be won, but it may be difficult to win.

Further, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are constituted by a single variable display device as another example of the case where they are separately and independently provided as described above. May be. That is, the special design and the decorative design may be variably displayed in a form in which the display area of one variable display device is divided into two. When the special design and the decorative design are variably displayed by such a single variable display device, the variable display device is provided at the position where the decorative design variable display device 4 shown in FIG. 1 is provided. Good.

Next, the control circuit provided in this pachinko gaming machine will be described. First, a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are block diagrams showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is mainly formed on the main substrate.

With reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, a control circuit for performing game control is a basic circuit 31, an input circuit 32, an initial reset circuit 33, a regular reset circuit 34, an address decode circuit 35, an information output circuit 37, and an electric circuit. A decoration signal circuit 38, a solenoid circuit 39, a lamp circuit 40, a CRT circuit 44, a power supply circuit 45, a voice synthesizing circuit 47, a volume amplifying circuit 48 and an LED circuit 49 are included. Further, the information output circuit 37 and the illumination signal circuit 38 are connected to the main relay board 36. Further, the CRT circuit 44 is connected to the decorative pattern variable display device 4 via the display control board 46.

Inside the basic circuit 31, a ROM 313 which stores a control program, a CPU 311 which controls according to the control program, and the CPU 311.
A RAM 312 used as a work memory, an I / O port (not shown), and the like are provided.

The address decoding circuit 35 is the basic circuit 3
Decode the address signal sent from 1.
However, the RAM 312, RO included in the basic circuit 31
It is a circuit that outputs a signal for selecting any one of M313, I / O port, and the like. Initial reset circuit 3
A circuit 4 outputs an initial reset pulse for resetting the basic circuit 31 when the power is turned on. The basic circuit 31 initializes the RAM 312 and the I / O port in response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 33.

The periodic reset circuit 34 outputs a reset pulse, which is a clock pulse for periodic reset, to the basic circuit 31.
It is a circuit for supplying to. CPU3 of basic circuit 31
In response to a reset pulse sent from the periodic reset circuit 34, 11 performs a reset process for repeatedly executing a predetermined control program from the beginning. The reset pulse from the periodic reset circuit 34 is sent, for example, every 0.002 seconds.

The input circuit 32 is connected with a normal symbol start gate detection switch 15, a specific winning ball detection switch 11, starting winning ball detection switches 28 and 30, a winning ball detection switch 12, and the like. If the ball hits the normal design starting gate 14 and is detected by the normal design starting gate detection switch 15, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When a hit ball enters a specific winning area in the variable winning ball device 8 and is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When a ball hits the starting winning opening 7 and is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 28, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When a hit ball is won in the starting winning opening 29 and detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 30, the detection signal is transmitted via the input circuit 32 to the basic circuit 31.
Is input to When the hit ball enters the normal winning area in the variable winning ball device 8 and is detected by the winning ball detection switch 13, the detection signal is input via the input circuit 32 to the basic circuit 31.
Is input to

This pachinko gaming machine is provided with a payout control board (not shown) for performing payout control for paying out prize balls upon winning a prize. Then, if a hit ball is won in the variable winning ball device 8, for example, 15 prize balls (prize balls) are paid out per winning ball. Further, in the case of winning in the other winning openings, for example, 7 prize balls (prize balls) are controlled to be paid out per one winning ball.

The basic circuit 31 outputs information such as the symbol determination frequency information and the big hit information to the hall management computer, which is a host computer, through the information output circuit 37 and the main relay board 36. The symbol confirmation number information is information on the number of times the symbol is confirmed in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The big hit information is information about the occurrence of a big hit due to the variable display of the special design variable display device 24 and the decorative design variable display device 4.

The basic circuit 31 gives the electric decoration signal circuit 38 a control signal for controlling the lighting state of a plurality of kinds of electric decorations provided in the pachinko gaming machine. In response to the control signal given from the basic circuit 31, the illumination signal circuit 38 transmits the lamp control data via the main relay substrate 36 to the illumination substrate that controls the lighting state of the plurality of types of illumination. .
The lamp control data is data for controlling the lighting state of the electric decoration, and specifies the lighting state of the electric decoration at the time of a big hit or the like.

The basic circuit 31 is connected to the solenoids 41 and 42 via a solenoid circuit 39, and by controlling the excitation of these solenoids, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate 10 of the variable winning ball device 8 and the starting winning opening. Open / close control of the open / close door 29 is performed. The basic circuit 31 is the lamp circuit 4
Through 0, various lamps 43 provided in this pachinko gaming machine, such as the side lamp 22 and the windmill lamp 21, are controlled to be lit or blinked.

The basic circuit 31 outputs a command signal for display control to the display control board 46 via the CRT circuit 44.
The display control board 46 is provided with a control circuit for display control shown in FIG. 5 described later. CRT circuit 44
Receives a control signal from the basic circuit 31 and gives a command signal to the display control board 46 based on the control signal. The display control board 46 gives a control signal for image display to the decorative pattern variable display device 4 based on the given command signal. The decorative pattern variable display device 4 performs image display such as variable display based on the image display control signal received from the display control board 46.

The command signals transmitted from the basic circuit 31 to the display control board 46 via the CRT circuit 44 include command data (variable display command information) CD0 to CD7 and a trigger signal for display control communication. The interrupt signal INT is included. Further, the CRT circuit 44 and the display control board 46
The signal line connecting between the
5V line, + 12V line and GND line (ground signal line)
Is included.

The power supply circuit 45 is connected to an AC 24V AC power supply, and is + 30V, + 21V, + 12V, + 5V, G.
It is a circuit for supplying a power supply voltage, which is a plurality of types of DC voltage such as ND, to each circuit. The power supply voltage of +30 V and GND generated from the power supply circuit 45 is supplied to the decorative pattern variable display device 4.

The basic circuit 31 outputs a sound control signal to the volume amplifying circuit 48 via the voice synthesizing circuit 47 according to the game state. The amplified sound control signal is output from the volume amplification circuit 48, and sound is emitted from a speaker or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine. 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 from the speaker based on these outputs. .

The basic circuit 31 is, through the LED circuit 49, the special symbol variable display device 24, the winning number indicator 5
0, V display 51, starting winning memory display 6, ordinary symbol variable display device 25, ordinary symbol starting winning memory display 59,
Also, it is connected to the decorative LED 52 and controls the display of each of these display devices. Since each of these indicators is composed of LEDs, they are collectively controlled by the LED circuit 49.

Next, the control circuit for controlling the display of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. A control circuit for performing display control of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is formed on the display control board 46 shown in FIG. The control circuit will be described in detail below.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for display control formed on the display control board 46. This Figure 5
In addition to the control circuit, the CRT circuit 44 and the decorative pattern variable display device 4 are also shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, the control circuit formed on the display control board 46 is
CRT control circuit 53, VDP (Video Display
Processer) 54, reset circuit 55, oscillator circuit 56,
It includes a VRAM 57, a character ROM 58 and a DA conversion circuit 60.

The reset signal from the reset circuit 55 is CR
It is input to the T control circuit 53 and VDP 54. A clock signal is input to the VDP 54 from the oscillation circuit 56. The CRT control circuit 53 includes a CPU 531 that performs calculation and control, a RAM 532 used as a work area, and an RO that stores a control program.
Includes M533. In the CRT control circuit 53, based on the received command data CD0 to CD7, the CP
U531 appropriately executes the control program of the ROM 533, and controls the entire control circuit using the RAM 532 as a work area.

In the character ROM 58, image data of an image displayed on the decorative design variable display device 4 is stored in advance. The image data includes various image data such as decorative pattern image data and character image data.

The CRT control circuit 53 gives various signals such as a VDP address signal, a VDP data signal and a VDP write signal to the VDP, and based on these signals, operates the VDP to perform the following control. To do. VDP performs the following control in response to various signals given from CRT control circuit 53. The image data stored in the character ROM 58 is read, the image data is transferred to the VRAM 57, and the transferred image data is written in the VRAM. Then, the written image data is read out, and control is performed to output the video signals R, G, B toward the decorative pattern variable display device 4 via the DA conversion circuit 60. CRT control circuit 53
Also performs control to supply the synchronizing signal / CSYNC from the VDP 54 to the decorative pattern variable display device 4. By performing such control, the image is displayed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4.

The CRT control circuit 53 receives the command data CD0 to CD7 and the interrupt signal INT sent from the basic circuit 31 via the CRT circuit 44, and performs an interrupt operation according to the input of the interrupt signal INT. , Command data CD0 to CD7 are read internally. Then, based on the read command data, the above-described control is performed to display the image on the variable display device 4.

The main exchange of signals in the control circuit formed on the display control board 46 is as follows. The CRT control circuit 53 appropriately supplies the VDP 54 with a VDP address signal, a VDP data signal, and a VDP write signal. And VDP54 to CR
The T control circuit 53 has a CPU clock signal, V
A DP wait signal and a VDP interrupt signal are supplied.

The VDP 54 stores V in the character ROM 58.
Provide ROM address signal. Character ROM58
Is the character ROM 5 according to the VROM address signal.
The image data stored at the designated address in 8 is supplied to the VDP 54 as a VROM data signal. Further, the VDP 54 gives the VRAM 57 a VRAM address signal, a VRAM write signal and a VRAM data signal. As a result, the image data given from the VDP 54 is written at the designated address in the VRAM.
In this way, the image data read from the character ROM 58 is transferred to the VRAM 57 via the VDP 54.

Further, the VDP 54 gives a VRAM address signal to the VRAM 57. Thus VR
When only the AM address signal is given, the VRAM
The image data stored at the designated address in 57 is read out to the VDP 54. In the VDP 54, data is transferred from the character ROM 58 to the VRAM 57 and then V
The image data to be displayed in the RAM 57 is allocated, and the allocated image data is read from the VRAM 57 to obtain image data for image display in the decorative pattern variable display device 4. The image data thus obtained is given to the DA conversion circuit 59.

In the DA conversion circuit 59, the image data composed of the digital signal given from the VDP 54 is D / A converted into the video signals R, G, B which are analog signals, and the RGB signals obtained by the conversion are decorated. To the variable display device 4 for use. Further, the VDP 54 is a synchronizing signal / CSYNC for displaying an image on the decorative pattern variable display device 4.
Is given to the variable display device 4 for decorative design. In this way, the video signals R, G, B and the synchronization signal / CSYNC are given to the decorative design variable display device 4, so that images such as decorative design images and character images are displayed on the variable display device 4.
Is controlled to be displayed on the image display unit.

In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine, unidirectional data transfer is performed from the basic circuit 31 to the CRT control circuit 53. Then, based on the data thus transferred, in the display control board 46,
By the CRT control circuit 53 controlling the display image, the image display section 5 of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is displayed.
The image displayed on the screen is controlled.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view for explaining the arrangement relationship between the hit line of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 and the decorative pattern. The variable display device 4 for decorative design has a total of nine decorative design display portions 5a to 5i of 3 rows × 3 columns as described above.
As shown in the drawing, each of the decorative pattern display portions variably displays nine decorative patterns 1 to 9 as decorative patterns. Then, a total of eight hit lines, which are three in three rows in the horizontal direction, three in three columns in the vertical direction, and two on the diagonal diagonal line, are defined. Decorative patterns 1-9
After being variably displayed, first, the decorative patterns 1, 5, 6 are stopped at the same time, then the decorative patterns 2, 3, 4 are stopped at the same time, then the decorative patterns 7, 8 are stopped at the same time, and finally the decorative pattern is stopped. Control for stopping 9 is performed. By setting such a stop order, the timing at which it is possible to know whether or not the variable display at that time becomes a reach is delayed, so that the player can maintain the expectation during the variable display, which improves the interest. Further, even at the time of the reach, it is not possible to know whether or not it is a big hit until the decorative patterns 7 and 8 are stopped at the earliest, so that the player's expectation is enhanced as compared with the case where it is known whether or not it is a big hit at an early stage. be able to. Not limited to this, the decorative pattern 7,
Control for stopping 8 and 9 at the same time may be performed. In this case, since the hit line suddenly becomes a big hit, it is possible to provide a surprising game. 8 hit lines ~
On at least any one of the hit lines, whether or not the ditches of the decorative design of "777" are aligned, or all of the display results of the decorative design display portions 5a to 5i are designs having a predetermined relevance. In the case of all symbols (details will be described later), a big hit state occurs.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control, variable display control for the special symbol variable display device 24, and variable display control for the decorative symbol variable display device 4. Here, 16 types of random counters will be described as typical examples of random counters. Each of the random counters is counted by the basic circuit 31 described above.

Here, the CPU 311 provided in the above-mentioned basic circuit 31 receives a reset signal from the regular reset circuit 34 at regular intervals (every 0.002 seconds), executes the control program from the beginning, and then ends the program. It is in the reset waiting state at the address that has been executed up to, and the control program is repeatedly executed again from the beginning when the reset signal is input, and the control program is repeated from the beginning to the end each time the reset signal is input. By repeating the execution, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine can be controlled.

WC RND1 is used to determine in advance whether or not to generate a big hit state (specific game state) regarding a special symbol. This WC RND1 is
Counting up from "0", the upper limit "30"
It is configured to count up to "4" and count up again from "0". This WC RND1
Is updated every 0.002 seconds by WC
This is performed by incrementing RND1 by "1". When the value of WC RND1 reaches a predetermined value, it is determined in advance that the big hit state should be generated.

WC RND ZUL, in order to predetermine the left special symbol displayed when the left special symbol variable display portion of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped, and to execute the variable time shortening control of the normal symbol described later. It is used to decide in advance whether or not to do. This WC RND ZUL
Counts up from "0", which is the upper limit "1"
After counting up to "3", it is counted up again from "0". This WC RND Z
The UL count-up update is W every 0.002 seconds.
It is performed by adding C RND ZUL by "1".

WC RND ZUC is used to predetermine the medium special symbol displayed when the special symbol variable display portion of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped. This WC RND ZUC counts up from "0", counts up to its upper limit of "16", and then counts up from "0" again. The control program for the game of this pachinko gaming machine is started from the beginning every 0.002 seconds and executed to the end of the program, and the game control is executed by repeatedly executing it every 0.002 seconds. Since the execution from the beginning to the end of the program usually does not take 0.002 seconds, there is a surplus interrupt processing time until the 0.002 seconds ends. This WCR
The ND ZUC is incrementally updated by "1" by an infinite loop by using such an interrupt processing surplus time.

WC RND ZUR is used to predetermine the right special symbol displayed when the right special symbol variable display portion of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped. This WC RND ZUR counts up from "0", counts up to its upper limit of "16", and then counts up from "0" again. This WC RND ZUR is the XC RND ZU
When C is carried, it is updated by adding "1". That is, when the value of WC RND ZUC changes from "16" to "0", this WC RND ZUR is added and updated by "1".

WC RND REACH is for determining whether or not reach display is performed in the decorative pattern variable display device 4, and counts up from "0" to the upper limit "22". After that, it is counted up from "0" again. This WC RND REACH is WC RND ZUR
Is incremented and updated by one when carrying. That is, W
When the value of CRND ZUR changes from "16" to "0", this WC RND REACH is added and updated one by one. When the value of this WC RND REACH becomes a predetermined value, it is determined to perform reach display in the decorative pattern variable display device 1.

WC RND RCHACT is used to determine the type of reach display performed in the decorative pattern variable display device 4. A plurality of types of this reach display are prepared in advance, and one of them is selected based on the value of this WC RND RCHACT. This WC RND RCHACT is counted up from "0", counted up to its upper limit "52", and then counted up from "0" again. This WC RND RCHACT is W
When the carry of C RND REACH is carried, it is incremented by 1 and updated. That is, when the value of WC RND REACH changes from "22" to "0", this WC is incremented by one.
RND RCHACT is added and updated.

WC RND KZUSET is used to set the line of the variable display device 4 for decorative patterns. This WC RND KZUSET is used to set the line of the decorative pattern when a reach etc. is generated by the decorative pattern of the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern. WC RND KZUSET is
The counter is incremented from "0" and the upper limit is "24".
After counting up to "0", it is counted up again from "0". This WC RNDKZ
USET is added and updated one by one by an infinite loop using the remaining time for interrupt processing.

The WC RND KZU 1 is used to determine in advance the decorative pattern 1 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
1 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “6”, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND
KZU1 is added and updated one by one by an infinite loop by using the above-mentioned interrupt processing surplus time.

The WC RND KZU 4 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 4 to be displayed when the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern is stopped. This WC RND KZU
4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “6” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND
KZU4 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU1. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U1 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU4 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 7 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 7 to be displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
7 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “6” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND
KZU7 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU4. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U4 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU7 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 2 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 2 to be displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
The number 2 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “6” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND
KZU2 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU7. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U7 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU2 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 5 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 5 to be displayed when the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern is stopped. This WC RND KZU
5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “6” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND
KZU5 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU2. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U2 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU5 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 8 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 8 to be displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
8 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "6" which is the upper limit, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU8 is added and updated by one at the time of carry of WC RND KZU5. That is, WC RND KZ
Whenever the value of U5 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU8 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 3 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 3 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
3 is configured to count up from "0", count up to its upper limit of "6", and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU3 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU8. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U8 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU3 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 6 is used to naturally determine the decorative pattern 6 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
6 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "6" which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU6 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU3. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U3 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU6 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 9 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 9 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
9 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "6" which is the upper limit, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU9 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU6. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U6 changes from "6" to "0", this WC RND KZU9 is added and updated one by one.

Next, the arrangement of special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 will be described. The left special symbol is defined in 14 types of symbols 0 to 9, A, J, F, and U. Middle and right special symbols are 0
It is defined in 17 kinds of symbols of 9, A, J, F, U, P, L, /. Such a left special design is WC RND
Allocated to ZUL 0-13. And WCR
Based on the extracted value of ND ZUL, the planned stop symbol of the left special symbol is selected and determined. In addition, such a special symbol on the right is 0 for each of WC RND ZUC and ZUR.
Allocated to ~ 16. And that WC RND
Based on the extracted values of ZUC and ZUR, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol is selected and determined.

Next, the arrangement structure of the decorative patterns variably displayed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an arrangement configuration of decorative patterns that are variably displayed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4.

For each of the decorative patterns 1, 5, 6, 7, and 9,
"7" (number), "first BAR" (character), "first bell" (graphic), "first crown" (graphic), "first $"
Seven patterns of “bag” (figure), “first plum” (figure), and “first cherry” (figure) are defined. Those decorative patterns are WC RND KZU1, 5, 6,
It is allocated to 0 to 8 of 7 and 9, respectively. Then, based on the extracted values of each of the WC RND KZU 1, 5, 6, 7, and 9, the corresponding decorative symbol is selected and determined as the scheduled stop symbol.

For each of the decorative patterns 2, 3, 4, 8
"7" (number), "second BAR" (character), "second bell" (figure), "second crown" (figure), "second $"
Seven patterns of "bag" (figure), "second plum" (figure), and "second cherry" (figure) are defined. Those decorative patterns are WC RND KZU2,3,4,8
Are assigned to 0 to 6, respectively. And that WC
Based on the extracted values of RND KZU 2, 3, 4, and 8, the corresponding decorative design is selected and determined as the scheduled stop design.

In the decorative designs 1 to 9 in which such numbers, characters, and figures are variably displayed, when the stop display results of the decorative designs 1 to 9 are "7" on one or more lines, Alternatively, the big hit state (specific game state) occurs when all the stop display results of the decorative symbols 1 to 9 become all symbols.

Here, all the symbols are the same type of symbols (eg, the first BAR and the second BA) except that all the stop display results of the decorative symbols 1 to 9 are "7".
Variable display device 4 for decorative design in the state of (R) combination
Refers to the display result. Specific examples of all symbols are as follows. That is, a combination of "first BAR" and "second BAR", a combination of "first bell" and "second bell", a "first crown" and a "second crown".
Combination of "first $ bag" and "second $ bag", combination of "first plum" and "second plum", "first cherry" and "second cherry" Each of the combinations corresponds to the all symbol. in this way,
The all design means the display result of the decorative design in which all the designs have a predetermined relationship.

The arrangement of the decorative patterns shown in FIG. 8 is the decorative patterns 1, 5, 6, 7, 9 and the decorative patterns 2, 3, 4, 8 and
For symbols other than "7", the shapes of the symbols of the same type (for example, for the bell, the first bell and the second bell) are made different. In this way, for the same type of design, if the shapes of the decorative designs 1, 5, 6, 7, 9 and the decorative designs 2, 3, 4, 8 are different, "7"
Regarding other symbols, the same symbol will not be lined up on one line.

In this variable display device 4 for decorative patterns,
Since the big hit state occurs when the decorative patterns of "7" are lined up on one line, if the same decorative pattern other than "7" is lined up on one line, the player misunderstands that the big hit state has occurred. There are cases. On the other hand, in this pachinko gaming machine, by adopting the arrangement of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 8, with respect to the symbols other than "7", by preventing the occurrence of the state where the same symbols are aligned on one line, It is possible to prevent the confusion of the game due to the illusion of the player. In addition, for example, when the decorative designs 1, 5, 6, 2, 3, 4 are stopped, the game may be confused by the player's illusion that a reach state has occurred due to a decorative design other than “7”. Can be prevented.

Next, a procedure for determining in advance whether or not a big hit will be generated based on the value of the random counter will be described. A ball hits the starting prize hole 7 and is detected by the starting prize ball detection switch 28, or a ball hits the starting prize hole 29 and the starting prize ball detection switch 30.
WC RND1 at that time, if detected by
Is extracted, and when the value is “7”, it is predetermined to generate a jackpot. In that case, WC RND
A special symbol which is a big hit is determined by the extracted value of ZUL. That is, by aligning the middle and right special symbols to the left special symbol that is selectively determined by the extracted value of WC RND ZUL, the left, middle, and right special symbols of the doublet indicating a big hit will be established.

On the other hand, when the extracted value of WC RND1 is other than "7", the deviation is predetermined. In that case,
Based on each extracted value of WC RND ZUL, ZUC, ZUR, the planned stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol is determined. In addition, when deciding these three scheduled stop symbols,
If the content of the decision becomes a doublet, for example, and the combination of symbols for generating a big hit happens to match, WC
"1" is added to the extracted value of RND ZUC, and the pattern is forcibly controlled so as to be out of pattern.

Further, in the decorative display variable display device 4, when it is determined in advance that the big hit is generated by the WC RND 1, the line of the decorative design to be the big hit is determined by the extracted value of the WC RND KZUSET. It In the determination of the decorative design, it is determined that the line where "7" is arranged is determined or that all the designs are displayed.

On the other hand, when the deviation is previously determined by the extracted value of WC RND1, WCRND KZU1 to KCRN
The extracted decorative pattern is determined by the extracted value of ZU9.

When the nine out-of-order scheduled stop symbols of the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i are decided, if the decided contents coincidentally with the symbol combination for generating a big hit, for example, WC RND The values of KZU1 to KZU9 are adjusted so that the patterns are forcibly removed.

As described above, the variable display device for special symbols 2
When the display result of 4 is a big hit state, the display result of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is also a big hit state. Also,
When the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is in the detached state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is also in the detached state.

Further, in this pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to generate a special game state which is advantageous to the player and which is different from the specific game state (big hit state). The special game state, the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol shown below, and the variation time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are included.

In the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol,
Control is performed to shorten the variation time (variable display time) of the ordinary symbol in the variable display device 25 for normal symbols, compared to the variation time in the normal state. When the variation time shortening control for such a normal symbol is performed, the opening / closing door of the starting winning opening 29 opens more frequently than when the variation time shortening control for the ordinary symbol is not performed, so that the starting winning opening 29 is hit. It becomes relatively easy to win balls and many variable displays can be obtained in a short time. Therefore, even if the probability of a big hit does not improve, the big hit tends to occur in a short time, and the number of payout balls corresponding to the increase in the number of starting winning balls increases, and the player reduces the number of balls held. It becomes possible to play games.
In this way, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is performed, it becomes an advantageous state for the player.

The variable time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is executed when the number of stored winning awards is two or more. In this special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24 (variable display time) and the variation time of the decorative symbol in the ornamental pattern variable display device 4 (variable display time) )
Is controlled to be shorter than the fluctuation time in the normal state. When the variable time reduction control is performed, the starting winning prize memory is exhausted early, so it is possible to reduce useless starting winning prizes that exceed the upper limit of the starting winning prize memory, and further, the probability of a big hit is improved. Even if you don't have to, big hits are likely to occur in a short time. As a special game state, not only the variable time shortening control of the normal symbol but also the probability of a big hit occurring may be improved, and the control of improving the hit probability of the normal symbol may be performed, or only one of them may be performed.

Next, the start condition and the end condition of the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol will be described. Whether or not to start the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is WC RND Z
It is determined based on the extracted value of UL.

FIG. 9 is a table showing the conditions for executing the variable time reduction control of the normal symbols. With reference to FIG. 9, whether or not to execute the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol,
It is determined as follows based on the value of WCRND ZUL. If the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not currently performed (normal time), if the value of WC RND ZUL is 3, 7, or 12, the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed. It is decided.

In addition, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is currently being performed (time saving), WC RND Z
When the value of UL is 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 or 12, it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is continuously executed. In other words, in the case other than those values, the shortening control of the variation time of the normal symbol being executed is ended.

Further, in this pachinko gaming machine, as described above, based on the value of WC RND REACH, it is determined whether or not the reach state is generated in the variable display device for decorative design 4, but the determination is made. The probability of being played depends on the game state as shown below.

FIG. 10 is a table showing conditions for generating the reach state in the decorative pattern variable display device. With reference to FIG. 10, the value of the WCRND REACH (reach lottery value) which is a condition for generating the reach state is
It depends on the game state as follows.

When the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not currently performed (normal time), WC RND REA
When the value of CH is 5 or 7, it is decided to generate the reach state. Ordinary symbol variation time reduction control is currently being executed (time saving), WC RN
If the value of D REACH is 7, it is decided to generate the reach condition. If the current gaming state is less than 10 times the number of variable displays performed after the jackpot state is finished or after the power is turned on, WC
When the value of RND REACH is 3, 5 or 7, it is decided to generate the reach state.

Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine, whether the reach state is displayed or not in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 regardless of the display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24. It is determined. Also,
The probability of deciding to display the reach state varies depending on the gaming state.

As described above, in the decorative pattern variable display device 4, the reach state is displayed on the basis of the above-mentioned determination, but the arrangement of the decorative patterns in which the reach state is satisfied is the single reach (1 There are three major types: reach state where reach is established on line), multiple line reach (reach state where reach is established on multiple lines), and all symbol reach (reach state where reach for jackpot of all symbols is established). Be separated.

The array of decorative patterns in such a reach state is selected and determined based on the value of WC RND KZUSET as described above. The WC RND KZUS
The value that ET can take is 241 from 0 to 240, and the value of 241 is appropriately distributed to single reach, plural line reach and all symbol reach. In addition, WC RND K distributed to all symbol reach
The value of ZUSET is distributed to the reach of all the symbols such as BAR and bell. That is, the type of all symbols is selectively determined by the value of WC RND KZUSET. Then, when the values thus distributed are extracted, it is determined to display the reach state of the corresponding array. The distribution of such WC RND KZUSET values is set differently for each gaming state, as shown below. That is, the rate of occurrence of single reach, multiple line reach and all symbol reach is different depending on the game state.

FIG. 11 is a graph showing the ratio of the values of random numbers distributed to single reach, plural line reach and all symbol reach. Referring to FIG. 11, WCR
If the value of NDZUL is a big hit other than the value that normally executes the variable time reduction control of the symbol, WC RND Z
Of the USET random numbers, 156 values are assigned to single reach, and 85 values are assigned to multiple line reach. In this case, there is no allocation of random numbers to all symbol reach. Therefore, in the case of a big hit where the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not performed, the all symbol reach is not generated.

Further, when the value of WC RND1 is other than the jackpot value, that is, when the display result is out of alignment, 140 values of WC RND ZUSET are assigned to the single reach, and 86 values are assigned. Values are assigned to multiple line reach and 15 values are assigned to all symbol reach. In this case, either one of the single reach, the plural line reach and the all symbol reach will be generated.

Further, when the value of WC RND ZUL is a value indicating the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol, that is,
Normally, when the variation time reduction control of the symbol is performed, W
When the value of CRND ZUSET becomes 121 or more, the value is converted into a value by dividing the value by 2 and truncating the value after the decimal point. Therefore, in this case, the range of values that WC RND ZUSET can take is
It becomes 0-120. In this case, among such 121 WC RND ZUSET values, 88 values are assigned to the multi-line reach and 33 values are assigned to the all symbol reach. That is, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is performed, the single reach is not displayed, and either the plural line reach or the all symbol reach is displayed.

When a big hit is generated on a plurality of lines, the big hit of a plurality of lines may not be determined until the decorative pattern 9 is stopped.

12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the processing operation associated with the start winning.

Referring to FIG. 12, first, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, WCRND ZU1 to WCRND ZU1.
By U9, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 1 to 9 are provisionally determined. Next, if the stop symbol tentatively determined in S1 happens to be a jackpot symbol, in S2, a process of forcibly changing it to a deviating symbol is performed.

Next, in S3, the WC for the big hit determination
It is determined whether or not the value of RND1 (0 to 304) is the determination value “7” indicating a big hit. When it is determined in S3 that the value is other than "7", that is, when it is determined that the value is "7", the process proceeds to S18 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3 that it is "7", that is, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to S4,
It is judged whether or not the present time is normally in the variable time reduction control of the symbol.

If it is determined in S4 that the variable time reduction control is being performed, the process proceeds to S11, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S4,
If it is determined that the variable time reduction control is not in progress, S5
To the value of WC RND ZUL (0-13),
It is determined whether or not it corresponds to 3, 7 or F (12). When it is determined that the condition does not correspond to 3, 7 or F (12), that is, when it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed thereafter, the process proceeds to S12 described later.

On the other hand, in S5, when it is determined that the condition corresponds to 3, 7 or 12, that is, when it is determined that the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is performed thereafter, the process proceeds to S6, and WC RND KZUSE (0 Based on the values of (~ 120), the process of determining the arrangement of the reach symbols (the symbols forming the reach state) is performed. As a result, the reach on two or more lines or the reach on any of the all symbols is selected and determined. Next, in S7, WC
Based on the value of RND RCHACT (0-52),
A process for determining the reach type is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S8, and a process for performing a reach effect display predetermined corresponding to the reach type determined in S7 is performed.

Next, in S9, a process for generating a reach state on two or more lines or a reach state with any one of the symbols is performed. Next, the processing proceeds to S10, in which a big hit on two or more lines or a big hit with any of all the symbols is generated.
Then, the start winning process ends. In this way, in the case of a big hit that subsequently executes the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol, the big hit symbol becomes a big hit symbol on two or more lines or in any kind of all symbols.

At S11, which is executed when a YES determination is made at S4, it is determined whether the value of WC RNDZUL (0 to 13) corresponds to 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, or 12. Judgment is made. If it is determined to be applicable, that is, if it is determined to execute (continue) the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol thereafter, the above-described S6
Proceed to. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to such a value, that is, when it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed (not continued) thereafter, S12
Proceed to. In S12, WC RND KZUSET (0
Based on the values of (1) to (240), processing for determining the arrangement of the reach symbol is performed.

Next, in S13, it is determined whether or not the number of lines which is a big hit symbol is one line. S13
Then, when it is determined that the number of lines that are the jackpot pattern is not one line, the process proceeds to S14, and the "7" decorative pattern that coincidentally coincides with the jackpot pattern is converted to the "BAR" decorative pattern (change). ) Is performed. Then, the process returns to S13. In this way, the number of lines that make a big hit is corrected to one line.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S13 that the number of lines that are a big hit symbol is one line, the process proceeds to S15, in which the reach type is determined based on the value of WC RND RCHACT (0 to 52). Processing is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S16, and a process for performing a reach effect display predetermined corresponding to the reach type determined in S15 is performed. Next, in S17, a process of generating a big hit on one line is performed. Then, the start winning process ends. In this way, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed thereafter, the big hit symbol becomes the big hit symbol on one line.

Next, referring to FIG. 13, in S18 executed when it is determined that the value is other than "7" in S3, it is determined whether or not the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is currently performed. To be judged. If it is determined that the variable time reduction control is being performed, the process proceeds to S21 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time reduction control is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the variable display has been performed 10 times after the end of the big hit or after the power is turned on. If it is determined in S19 that such variable display has not been performed 10 times, the process proceeds to S22, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S19 that such variable display has been performed 10 times, the process proceeds to S20 and W
The value of CRND REACH (0 to 22) is 5 or 7
Is determined. When it is determined that the value corresponds to 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S24 described below. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value does not correspond to 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S23, and a process of displaying a decorative pattern that is out of order is performed. Then, the start winning process ends.

In S18 described above, it is determined whether or not the value of WC RND REACH (0 to 22) corresponds to 7 in S21, which is executed when it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is being performed. To be done. If it is determined that the value corresponds to 7, the process proceeds to S24, which will be described later, in order to display the reach state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to 7, the process proceeds to S23 described above. In addition, in S19 described above, 10
In S22, which is executed when it is determined that the variable display of the number of times is not yet performed, the WC RND REACH (0
It is determined whether the value of (22) corresponds to 3, 5 or 7. If it is determined that the value corresponds to 3, 5 or 7, S will be described later to display the reach state.
Proceed to 24. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to 3, 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S23 described above.

At S24, WC RND KZUSET
Based on the value of (0 to 240), the process of determining the array of reach symbols is performed. Next, in S25, WCR
A process of determining the reach type is performed based on the value of NDRCHACT (0 to 52). Next, in S26,
By WC RND ZU7 to ZU9, a process of converting (changing) the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 7 to 9 into a symbol other than the jackpot symbol is performed. Next, it progresses to S27 and S
A process for performing a reach effect display that is determined in advance corresponding to the reach type determined in 25 is performed. Next, S
Proceeding to 28, processing for displaying the display result of the deviation is performed. Then, the start winning process ends.

The contents of this starting winning process are summarized as follows. After that, when the big hit which normally executes the variable time shortening control of the design is generated, the big hit on the hit line of 2 lines or more or the big hit of either all designs is indicated. On the other hand, when a big hit is generated after which the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed, only the big hit on one hit line is displayed. Such a big hit symbol on one line, if a big hit symbol happens to occur on a plurality of lines, the process of changing the big hit symbol exceeding one line to a deviating symbol leaving one line By performing (see S14), 1
A big hit on the line is forced.

As described above, the type of the big hit symbol differs depending on whether or not the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed thereafter. Therefore, depending on the type of the big hit symbol, the player is informed whether or not the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is subsequently executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-determine display as to whether or not to execute the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol thereafter.

Further, in the display of the big hit state which shows that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed thereafter, the symbols of two or more lines or any of the symbols are displayed,
Since there are many kinds of such symbols, it is possible to display a variety of variations as to whether or not to execute such variation time reduction control. For this reason, it is possible to display such that it is difficult for the player to get tired of whether or not to execute such variable time reduction control.

Further, in this starting winning process, the probability of generating the reach is controlled so as to differ depending on the state of the game. Specifically, the out-reach during the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is generated with a probability of 1/23, and the out-reach during the variation time reduction control of the ordinary symbol is after the big hit or the power is turned on. Up to 10 subsequent variable displays are generated with a probability of 3/23, and if such variable displays exceed 10 times, 2
It is generated with a probability of / 23.

As described above, the reach of the decorative pattern is generated,
The special symbol is determined and executed regardless of the variable display mode. Since the occurrence of the reach of the decorative design can be determined irrespective of the manner in which the special design is variably displayed, the reach probability can be improved only by the decorative design, so the player's interest in such a case can be improved. Can be improved.

On the other hand, whether or not the arrangement of the decorative symbols is a big hit state is determined and executed depending on whether or not the arrangement of the special symbols is a big hit state. In this way, regarding whether or not a big hit, which is an important item in the game, occurs, the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are controlled so as to correspond to each other. Is done.

In this way, when the display result of all the symbols is obtained, in addition to being controlled to the big hit state,
Normal symbol variation time reduction control is executed. Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of all symbols for which the variation time reduction control of the normal symbols, which is a more advantageous game state, can be executed by the player, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player.

Next, a mode of variable display in the decorative pattern variable display device 4 in this pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a variable display mode of the decorative pattern variable display device 4. In FIG. 14, the display modes of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 are shown in the order of (a), (b), (c), (d) with the passage of time.
First, referring to (a) of FIG. 14, first, the decorative patterns 1, 5, 6 are stopped at the same time. Other decorative patterns,
It is in variable display (distinguished by the downward arrow in the figure). Next, as shown in (b), the decorative patterns 2, 3 and 4 stop at the same time. Next, as shown in (c), the decorative patterns 7 and 8 stop at the same time. In the case shown in (c), each stop design of the decorative designs 1, 5, 6, 7 becomes the "first BAR", and the decorative designs 2, 3, 4, 8
Since each of the stop symbols is "second BAR", a reach state of all symbols (hereinafter referred to as all BAR symbols) due to "first BAR" and "second BAR" may occur. It is shown. Next, as shown in (d), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 9 is “first BA
“R”, and the jackpot state due to the all BAR symbol occurs depending on the display results of the decorative symbols 1 to 9.

For all symbols other than the all BAR symbol shown in FIG. 14, all symbols are established by the same procedure as the variable display mode shown in FIG. In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine, there are a plurality of types of all designs such as all bells, all crowns, all $ bags, etc. Since all these designs can be selectively displayed, for decorative designs Since all the symbols displayed on the variable display device 4 are rich in variety, the player's interest can be improved by the display.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, in the control of the big hit state which is executed when the display result of all the symbols is obtained, the degree to which the player is in an advantageous state according to the type of the all symbols obtained as the display result. The control that makes the difference will be described.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the processing operation associated with the start winning according to the second embodiment. This FIG.
12 is a modified example of the processing operation associated with the starting prize in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment. In the description of FIG. 15, the description of the same parts as those in FIG. 12 will be appropriately omitted.

Step SA (hereinafter simply referred to as SA) 1
From SA3, the same processes as S1 to S3 in FIG. 12 are performed. Next, in SA4, it is determined whether or not the previous stop symbol at the time of the big hit is the all-BAR symbol. S
When it is determined by A4 that the previous big hit symbol is not the all-BAR symbol, it is determined whether or not the current variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is currently under way.

If it is determined in SA5 that the variable time reduction control is in progress, the operation proceeds to SA12, which will be described later. On the other hand, SA
When it is determined by 5 that the variable time reduction control is not being performed, the process proceeds to SA6. In SA6, WC RND ZU
The value of L (0 to 13) is "7", "3, 12", "3.
It is determined which of the three groups "other than 7 and 12" is applicable. In the SA6 judgment, if it is judged that the value of “7” is applicable,
If it is determined that the value of "3, 12" is satisfied, the process proceeds to SA7, and if it is determined that the value of "other than 3, 7, 12" is satisfied, the process proceeds to SA13.

When it is judged by SA6 that the value corresponds to the value "3, 12", the routine proceeds to SA7, where the same processing as S6 to S8 shown in FIG. 12 is executed by SA7 to SA9. After SA9, the process proceeds to SA10, where a reach state on two or more lines or a reach state with any all symbols except the reach state with all BAR symbols is generated. Next, the processing proceeds to SA11, where a big hit on two or more lines or a big hit in any of the all symbols except the all BAR symbol is generated. The selection of the type of all symbols in such a reach state and a big hit state is SA7.
In, the value is based on the value of WC RND ZUSET. Then, the start winning process ends. In this way, in the case of a big hit to perform the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol thereafter, the big hit symbol is on a line of two lines or more, or a big hit in any all symbol except the all BAR symbol. It becomes a design.

If it is determined that the variable time reduction control is being performed in the determination of SA5 described above, SA12
To the value of WC RND ZUL (0-13),
It is determined whether or not the condition corresponds to 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 or 12. If it is determined to be applicable,
Proceed to SA7 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to such a value, that is, when it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed (not continued) thereafter, the process proceeds to SA13.

When the process proceeds to SA13 by the determination of SA6 or SA12, S12 shown in FIG.
The processing similar to S17 to S17 is executed by SA13 to SA18. As a result, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed thereafter, the big hit symbol is changed to the big hit symbol on one line.

In addition, according to the determination at SA4 described above, S
If you proceed to A18, WC RND ZUL (0-1
It is determined whether the value of 3) corresponds to 0 to 6 or 7 to 13. If it is determined by SA18 that the condition corresponds to 0 to 6, the process proceeds to SA7 described above. On the other hand, if SA18 determines to correspond to 7 to 13, the process proceeds to SA19.

In SA19, WC RND RCHAC
The process of determining the reach type is performed based on the value of T (0 to 52). Next, the process proceeds to SA20, and a process of performing a reach effect display predetermined corresponding to the reach type determined in SA19 is performed.

Next, at SA21, a process for generating a reach state with all BAR symbols is performed. Next, SA
Proceeding to 22, processing for generating a big hit with all BAR symbols is performed. Then, the start winning process ends. In this way, when the previous big hit symbol is the all-BAR symbol, the big hit on two or more lines by the processing of SA7 to SA11, the big hit in any all symbol except the all-BAR symbol, or SA19-SA2
The big hit in the all BAR symbol is generated by the processing of 2.

The features of the processing operation associated with the start winning according to the second embodiment are as follows. That is, when the big hit due to the all BAR symbol occurs, the occurrence of at least three big hits including the big hit is guaranteed. Specifically, it is as follows. When the big hit by the all BAR symbol occurs, the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed thereafter. Since the state of the variable time reduction control is a state in which a big hit is likely to occur, this ensures the occurrence of the second big hit. Then, during the variable time reduction control, when it is determined that the big hit is generated by SA3, all BAs are determined by the determination of SA4 and SA18.
The R symbol, or a big hit on two or more lines or a big hit with all symbols except the all BAR symbol is executed. Since those jackpots are jackpots for which the variable time reduction control is executed thereafter, the occurrence of jackpots is guaranteed even after the end of the second jackpot. In this way, when a big hit with all BAR symbols occurs, at least three big hits including the big hit are guaranteed, and further, such big hits more than three times continue to occur. Also occurs.

When a big hit occurs in all symbols other than the all BAR symbol, 2 including the big hit.
Occurrence of big hits is guaranteed. Specifically, it is as follows. In the case where a big hit occurs in the all symbols of all BAR symbols, the variable time shortening control of the normal symbols is executed thereafter, so that the occurrence of the next big hit is guaranteed. Therefore, when a big hit by all symbols other than the all BAR symbol occurs, at least 2 including the big hit.
Occurrence of the big hits twice is guaranteed, and further, the big hits more than twice occur continuously.

As described above, according to the second embodiment,
When a big hit is generated based on the display result of all the symbols, the number of times the big hit is guaranteed to be generated is changed according to the type of all the symbols, so that the degree of advantage for the player can be controlled differently. Done. In this way, the degree of being advantageous to the player varies depending on the type of all symbols in which a big hit occurs, so that the contents of the game are varied and the player's interest in the game can be increased and the game can be increased. The interest of the person can be further improved.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the following configuration and control may be adopted. The special game state does not have to be a game state in which the specific game state is likely to occur if it is advantageous to the player. For example, in such a special game state, it may be possible to perform only control so as not to reduce the player's balls, points, etc. to the next specific game state (big hit). You may make it control to increase etc. even if the specific game state (big hit) does not occur. Further, the hit lines may not be limited to the eight hit lines described above. For example, a plurality of hit lines may be provided in each of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the hit lines in the diagonal direction may not be provided. Further, the control content of the big hit when the big hit occurs in all the symbols as described above was a constant control content, but not limited to this, the control content of the big hit should be changed according to the type of the all symbols. May be. For example, as an example of changing the control contents of the big hit depending on the type of all symbols, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 10 is changed, the permissible number of hits per opening of the opening / closing plate 10 is changed, and the repetition is continued. The number of times control is continued may be changed, or the number of payout balls and the number of points for winning balls may be changed.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, a plurality of hit lines are provided in each of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, but by doing so, the following effects can be obtained. You can That is,
3 hit lines horizontally and 2 diagonally diagonal
Compared with the case of so-called five lines in which lines are provided, a plurality of hit lines are provided in each of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, so that the hit lines can be varied.

Next, the characteristic points of the modified examples of the present invention will be listed. (1) With the basic circuit 31 shown in FIG. 2, identification information (decorative patterns 1 to 9) of all variable display units (decorative pattern display units 5a to 5i) in the variable display device (variable display device for decorative pattern 4). When the display result of) becomes related identification information (all symbols) having a predetermined relationship, game control means for controlling to a specific game state (big hit state) is configured. As shown in FIG. 8, the identification information includes patterns such as characters, symbols and figures. The related identification information includes the meaning of the symbol and the one having relevance to the shape of the symbol (for example, common meaning of characters and common type of graphic).

(2) The game control means is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) based on the display result of the related identification information.
When the specific game state (big hit state) is controlled, the game machine is further controlled to a special game state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state (for example, a variation time shortening control of a normal symbol) (FIG. 12, see FIG. 15). The special game state, in addition to the variable time shortening control of the normal symbol, special jackpot probability improvement control to improve the probability of a big hit of a special symbol (including decorative symbols), normal to improve the probability of a hit of a regular symbol Includes probability-of-probability improvement control and variable-time reduction control for special designs (including decorative designs). Specifically, the special game state may be a single control of any one of the above items or a control in which the above items are combined. That is, the special game state is advantageous for a player who is likely to have a big hit of special symbols (including decorative symbols) as a result of control for increasing the probability of big hits or control for increasing the variable display number of special symbols. It should be in any state.

(3) When the game control means controls the gaming machine to the special game state based on the display result of the related identification information, the degree of the state advantageous to the player in the special game state is described above. Further, the control is made to differ depending on the type of the related identification information. The degree of the state advantageous to the player in this case includes, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, the easiness of occurrence of the specific game state (number of guaranteed occurrences of big hits).

(4) The variable display device may include a plurality of variable display portions having a plurality of hit lines. Further, the variable display device may be an image display type variable display device, and is not limited thereto, and may be a mechanical type device such as a drum type or a belt type.

(5) The special game state may or may not be a game state in which the specific game state is likely to occur. As a special game state that is not the game state in which the specific game state is likely to occur, control that does not reduce the player's balls, points, etc. until the next occurrence of the specific game state, or the player The control includes increasing the number of balls, the number of points, and the like even if the specific game state does not occur.

(6) When the game control means controls the gaming machine to the specific game state based on the display result of the related identification information, the control contents in the specific game state are related identification information as follows. You may perform the control which changes according to the kind of. Control for changing the opening time (opening time of the opening / closing plate 10) in a specific game state, control for changing the permissible winning number of hitting balls during opening, control for changing the number of continuations in repeated continuation control, number of payout balls for winning balls And the control that makes the score different, individually or in combination.

[0161]

[Specific examples of means for solving the problem]

(1) With the decorative pattern variable display device 4 shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of variable display units (decorative pattern display diagrams 5a to 5i) arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns are provided, and the plurality of variable display units are provided. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (decorative patterns) is configured. A variable display control means for controlling the basic display 31 shown in FIG. 2 and the CRT control circuit 53 shown in FIG. 5 to start variably the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device and then derive and display the display result. Is configured. By the basic circuit 31 shown in FIG. 2, when the display result of the identification information of all the variable display portions in the variable display device becomes the related identification information (all symbols) having the predetermined relevance, the gaming machine is specified. Game control means for controlling the game state (big hit state) is configured. The variable display control means can perform control to selectively derive and display a plurality of types of related identification information (all symbols).

(2) When the game control means controls the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) to a specific gaming state (big hit state) based on the display result of the related identification information (all symbols), the game is further played. Control the machine to a special game state that is advantageous to the player different from the specific game state (variable time reduction control for normal symbols).

(3) The game control means controls the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) to the special gaming state (variable time shortening control of ordinary symbol) based on the display result of the related identification information (all symbols). In this case, control is further performed to change the degree of the state advantageous to the player in the special game state (number of times of guaranteed occurrence of big hits) depending on the type of related identification information (all symbols) (see FIG. 15).

[0164]

[Effect of a concrete example of means for solving the problem]
Regarding, regarding the specific game state, a plurality of types of related identification information for controlling is provided, and a plurality of types of related identification information are selectively derived and displayed, so that the variable display should be rich in variety. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the player by the variable display.

With respect to claim 2, the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to claim 1. That is, a plurality of types of display results of the related identification information for controlling the gaming machine to the specific game state are provided, and further, when the display result of the related identification information is obtained, it is advantageous for a player different from the specific game state. Because the gaming machine is controlled to the special gaming state,
By displaying a plurality of types of related identification information, the interest of the player can be further improved.

With respect to claim 3, the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to claim 2. That is, since the degree of the state advantageous to the player in the special game state based on the display result of a plurality of types of related identification information varies depending on the type of related identification information, the content of the game becomes rich in variation. The player's interest in the game can be increased, and the player's interest can be further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for display control formed on a display control board.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a layout relationship between a hit line and a decorative pattern of the variable display device for decorative pattern.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control, variable display control for a special symbol variable display device, and variable display control for a decorative symbol variable display device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an arrangement configuration of decorative patterns that are variably displayed on the variable display device for decorative patterns.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, conditions for executing variation time reduction control for ordinary symbols.

FIG. 10 is a table showing conditions for generating a reach state in the decorative pattern variable display device.

FIG. 11 is a graph showing the ratio of the values of random numbers distributed to single reach, multiple line reach and all symbol reach.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing operation associated with a start winning according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing operation associated with a start winning a prize according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a variable display mode in a variable display device for decorative patterns.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing operation associated with a start winning according to the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a game board, 3 is a game area, 4 is a variable display device for decorative symbols, 5 is a movable display device, 24 is a variable display device for special symbols, 31 is a basic circuit, 311 is a CPU, 53 is a CRT control circuit, 531 Is a CPU.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of variable display portions arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns are provided, each of the plurality of variable display portions includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and at least the variable display device. When the display result of the plurality of variable display portions on any one of the plurality of lines in the vertical direction and the plurality of lines in the horizontal direction in the variable display device is a predetermined combination of specific identification information, a game is played. A variable display control means for controlling a specific game state that is advantageous to a player, the variable display control means deriving and displaying a display result after variably starting the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device, When the display result of the identification information of all the variable display units in the variable display device becomes the relevant identification information having a predetermined relevance, the game control means for controlling the gaming machine to the specific game state. Seen, the variable display control means may capable of controlling to selectively derive displaying said associated identification information of a plurality of types, the gaming machine. 2. When the game control means controls the game machine to the specific game state based on the display result of the related identification information, the game machine is further changed to a player different from the specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is controlled to an advantageous special game state. 3. The game control means, when controlling the gaming machine to the special game state based on a display result of the related identification information, determines the degree of a state advantageous to the player in the special game state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising different control according to the type of related identification information.