JPH0947550A - Pachinko ball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To post a game player about a specified mode in an easily understandable way by providing the game machine with a means for announcing a character which announces the specified mode by displaying the character on a variable display part, if a game state is turned to a previously set specific mode. SOLUTION: When operating routinely other than in the probability change mode, one character 77 as shown in A is superimposed on special pictorial pattern display parts 33a-33c each time a ready-for-winning state or a jackpot is detected. On the other hand, two characters 77, 78 as shown in B are superimposed on the special pictorial pattern display parts 33a-33c each time the ready- for-winning state or the jackpot is decided, when operating in the positive change mode. Thus, one character 77 is displayed for announcing the decision of the ready-for-winning state or the jackpot when it is shown in a pictorial pattern under the routine mode and on the other hand, two characters are displayed for announcing the decision of the ready-for-winning state or the jackpot when it is shown in a pictorial pattern under the probability change mode. Consequently, this elastic ball game machine is designed so that the announcement for differentiating the pictorial pattern under the positive change mode from that under the routine mode, is made.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a variable display device for variably displaying a variable display section under the control of display control means, and the display result displayed on the variable display section is a specific display result determined in advance. The present invention relates to a ball game machine that can generate a specific game state when derived.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device provided in a pachinko game machine as a ball game machine variably displays identification information (design) on a plurality of rows of variable display units, and display results of each variable display unit. When a predetermined display result (big hit symbol) is reached, a specific game state is generated to give a specific game value to the player. When the reach is reached in the variation of such a symbol, one of the variation modes of the reach is selected and executed to excite the interest of the game. Further, in such a variable display device, if a big hit with a predetermined probability variation pattern (for example, a doublet of odd-numbered symbols) among the big hit symbols, the big hit probability is improved after the end of the specific game state (probability fluctuation). Something to do is also proposed.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine which can cause the probability fluctuation, the occurrence of the probability fluctuation is notified to the player only by turning on or blinking a lamp, an LED or the like. Therefore, the lighting or blinking operation of the probability variation notification is difficult to distinguish from the decorative lighting or blinking operation, and there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the notification of occurrence of the probability variation. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to display a predetermined mode such as a probability variation on a variable display unit as a character so that the player can be notified of the predetermined mode in an easy-to-understand manner. To provide a ball game machine.

[0004]

Since the display control means is provided with a character notification means for displaying a character on the variable display portion to notify the predetermined mode when the game state reaches a predetermined predetermined mode, It is possible to notify the player of a predetermined mode such as a change in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, the specific display result includes a special display result capable of generating a special game state in addition to the generation of the specific game state, and the character notifying means causes the variable display section to display the special display result. When is displayed, or when the reach mode that can be a special display result is displayed on the variable display section is configured to display a character to that effect, a predetermined mode to be notified by the character display is set aside for the game value. High special display results (eg
By using the probability variation pattern) or its reach mode (for example, probability variation reach), the notification by the character can be performed more effectively.

When a character display is performed by the character notifying unit, a voice corresponding to the predetermined character is generated to generate a voice corresponding to the character display. In addition to the character display on the display unit, the notification of the predetermined mode is performed by sound generation, so that the predetermined mode can be notified in a more understandable manner.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a game board 1 of a ball game machine (a pachinko game machine in the figure) according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit is planted in a substantially circular shape, and a region defined by the guide rail 2 constitutes a game area 3. ing. Near the center of the game area 3, the left
Middle and right special symbol display parts (variable display parts) 33a to 33
A special variable display device 30 is arranged as a variable display device that enables variable display (hereinafter, also referred to as variation) of identification information (hereinafter, referred to as special symbol) in c. The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 30 will be described later in detail.

Below the special variable display device 30, a normal variable winning ball device 4 having a starting function for allowing the variation of the special symbol is arranged. This normal variable winning ball device 4,
A pair of movable wing pieces 6 movably controlled between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilting (enlarged open) position by a solenoid 5.
a, 6b, and is configured as a so-called tulip-type accessory. The normally variable winning ball device 4 is provided with a starting ball detector 7 for detecting a hit ball. Even when the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b are in the vertical (normally open) position, the normal variable winning ball device 4 can be won. Further, the variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the normal variable winning ball device 4 is stored a predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment) except during the variation, and that effect is displayed by the special symbol storage display LED 36 described later. It is supposed to be done.

Below the normal variable winning ball device 4,
The special variable winning ball device 8 attached to the game board 1 via the attachment substrate 9 is arranged. Special variable winning ball device 8
In the central part of the, there is a special variable winning opening 10
The special variable winning opening 10 is controlled to be opened and closed by moving the opening and closing plate 12 by a solenoid 11.
Inside the special variable winning port 10, a specific ball detector 13 and a winning ball detector 14 for detecting a winning ball are provided,
The specific ball detector 13 allows establishment of a continuation right described later by detecting a winning ball. The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detector 14 and the specific ball detector 13 is displayed on the rear wall of the special variable winning port 10 7
A segment type number indicator 15 is provided.
In addition, on the left and right sides of the special variable winning port 10 on the mounting board 9, the winning port 16 and the attacker lamp 1 are respectively provided.
7 and a decorative LED 18 are provided.

However, the special variable winning ball device 8 configured as described above operates as follows. That is, when the hit ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 4 and the starting ball detector 7
When N is set, the special variable display device 30 starts to change, and when a certain period of time elapses, for example, special symbols are fixed in the order of left, right, and middle, and the combination of the fixed symbols is a predetermined jackpot combination (same). It becomes a specific game state (also referred to as a big hit game state) when it becomes a pattern doublet). Then, in this specific game state, the opening / closing plate 12 of the special variable winning ball device 8 is opened for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated (open cycle). Is set as described above, and the ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 is received while it is opened. Then, the hit ball received is the specific ball detector 1
When 3 is turned on, the above-mentioned opening cycle is repeated again after the opening cycle is completed, and each time the specific ball detector 13 is turned on, the continuation right is established and the opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times. In addition to the above-described configuration, the game area 3 has a windmill 19 with a built-in windmill lamp 20, a winning opening 21 with a shoulder lamp 22, a winning opening 23 with a sleeve lamp 24, and a side lamp 26. A side lamp decoration 25, an outlet 27, a back ball prevention member 28, etc. are provided. In addition, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out to one winning ball, which has entered each winning opening or each variable winning ball device.

Incidentally, the specific game state of the present invention is not limited to the above, but may be a state in which any one of the following controls (1) to (4) or a combined control is executed.

A first state in which hitting of a hit ball is facilitated, and a second state in which a hitting ball cannot be won or hardly won,
Control of the variable winning ball device that can be changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined period of time to facilitate the winning of a hitting ball by intervening the detection of a hitting ball in a specific winning or passing area. A variable winning ball device that can change between a first state and a second state in which the ball cannot be won or is difficult to win The control for continuously or intermittently placing the variable ball into the first state for a predetermined time. Control that directly ejects a specified number of prize balls regardless of winning prizes Storage media with valuable value (cards, receipts, etc.)
Control for adding a valuable value to the game control for giving a score to a gaming machine capable of playing based on the presence of a score Next, the special variable display device 3 which constitutes a main part of the present embodiment
The configuration of 0 will be described. The special variable display device 30
There is a mounting board 31 mounted on the surface of the game board 1, and a rectangular window frame portion 32 is formed on the mounting board 31. And, behind the window frame 32, on the left
A CRT display 33 having respective special symbol display portions 33a to 33c for variably displaying the middle and right special symbols is provided in advance. Above the window frame 32, a normal symbol display 34,
While two normal symbol storage indicators 35 and a winning opening 37 are provided on the left and right, a special symbol storage display LED 36 and a warp exit 39 are provided below the window frame 32.
Also, on the left and right sides of the window frame 32, the game area 3
A warp inlet 38 is provided for receiving a ball hitting inside and guiding it to the warp outlet 39. As a result, the hit ball that has entered the warp entrance 38 is the normal variable winning ball device 4
It is easy to enter the normal variable winning ball device 4 by being discharged again onto the game board 1 from the warp exit 39 located above.

Further, the left warp entrance 38 is provided with a passing ball detector 40 which allows the fluctuation of the normal symbol display 34 with the detection of the passing ball. The normal symbol display 34 is for controlling the opening of the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normal variable winning ball device 4 when a normal symbol becomes a winning symbol until a predetermined time elapses. When (a gaming state in which the jackpot determination probability is changed to a high probability different from the normal time) occurs, the opening time is set to be long. Further, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stored a predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment) except during fluctuation, and that effect is displayed by the normal symbol storage display 35, and the fluctuation time thereof. Is shortened when the probability changes compared to the normal time. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol storage display 35 has two left and right configurations, and one variation storage of the normal symbol is displayed by turning on only the left normal symbol storage display 35, and the normal symbol The 2 to 4 times of variable memory are displayed by turning on the normal symbol memory indicators 35 on the left and right sides. In addition, it is not always necessary to set the variable storage of the normal symbol to a constant value (for example, 4 times). For example, it can be set to 1 in the normal time, and can be set to 4 times in the probability change described later. Further, the changing operation of the ordinary symbol display 34 and the operation of various constituent members related thereto will be described later in detail.

Next, the left, middle, and right special symbols displayed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c of the CRT display 33 will be described. Each special symbol on the left, middle, and right is shown in Figure 5.
As shown in, each is made up of 16 types of "1-9 / A-G".
WC described later RND R, C, and R (see FIG. 6) random numbers are provided correspondingly. The combination of big hit symbols is a combination of left, middle, and right symbols in the same symbol, and this combination is WC RND It is determined based on the random number of C. Of the jackpot designs, "3/5/7"
The symbols arranged in any one of "D" form a probability variation symbol as a special display result, and a probability variation described later in detail is generated. Further, such a probability variation pattern has a red design color, while the other special designs are green. As a result, the difference in the game value at the time of the big hit (the presence or absence of a certain change) can be clearly notified to the player. The CRT display 33 described above is
The display screen is replaced with the divided special symbol display portions 33a to 33c or is superimposed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c to display a character notification described later.

The structure of the game board 1 of the pachinko game machine including the special variable display device 30 has been described above, but those game devices are controlled by the game control circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. 2 and 3 are circuit diagrams showing a block configuration of the game control circuit, MPU and R not shown.
It is controlled by a basic circuit 41 which includes the OM, the RAM, and the input / output circuit and constitutes the display control means of the present invention. Then, the basic circuit 41 receives the detection signals from the starting ball detector 7, the specific ball detector 13, the winning ball detector 14, the passing ball detector 40, and the probability setting switch 56 via the input circuit 42. , Address decoding circuit 43 to basic circuit 4
A chip select signal is given to 1. Further, when the power is turned on, a reset signal is given from the initial reset circuit 44 to the basic circuit 41, and a regular reset signal is given from the regular reset circuit 45 to the basic circuit 41 every predetermined time. The probability setting switch 56 is a switch for the hall side to preset the jackpot probability to any one of the three stages of setting 1-3.

On the other hand, the basic circuit 41 gives control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, the CRT circuit 46
A display control signal is given to the CRT display 33 via
A display drive signal is given to the number indicator 15, the ordinary symbol indicator 34, the special symbol memory indicator LED 36, the ordinary symbol memory indicator 35, the decorative LED 18, and the sleeve lamp 24 via the LED circuit 47, and the solenoid circuit 48. Drive signal is given to each solenoid 5/11, and the lamp circuit 49
The display control signal is given to the windmill lamp 20, the shoulder lamp 22, the side lamp 26, and the attacker lamp 17 via the, and the voice signal is given to the illumination board via the voice synthesizing circuit 50 and the volume amplifying circuit 51. In addition, the basic circuit 41
Various lamp control data are output from the display device via the illumination signal circuit 52, so that the lamps other than the above-described constituent members are display-controlled. Furthermore, basic circuit 4
1 is a big hit to the outside (hall computer, calling lamp, etc.) through the information output circuit 53, and outputs various information such as the number of symbol determinations and probability fluctuations, and also through the prize ball number signal output circuit 54 to the outside. It outputs various prize ball number signals to. The above-mentioned devices and circuits include the power supply circuit 5
Electric power having various voltages is supplied from 5.

Further, the CRT display 33 which receives the display control signal via the CRT circuit 46 is provided with an image display control board 60 shown in FIG. 4, and the image display control board 60 includes a CPU 61 and a WRAM ( Work RAM) 6
2, ROM 63, VCE (video color encoder) 6
4, VDC (video display controller) 65,
And VRAMs (video RAMs) 66 and 67. The CPU 61 is connected to the CRT circuit 46 side via a CN (connector) 68, while the CR 61 is connected to the CR 61.
Display of T indicator 33 (special symbol display 33a-33
c) side, CPU61 and VCE64 via CN69
Are connected.

The CPU 61 is CR via the CN 68.
A command (display control signal) for image display given from the T circuit 46 side is received. Then, the CPU 61
Processing for image display is performed using the WRAM 62 as a work area based on the image display program and data stored in the ROM 63. The CRT display 3 is included in the image display data stored in the ROM 63.
Image data relating to identification information (design) and notification information displayed on the display unit 3 is included.

The processing procedure of the CPU 61 is as follows.
The CPU 61 follows the ROM 63 according to the received command.
Read the data for image display from the VD
Give to C65. At this time, the CPU 61 also provides the VDC 65 with VRAM control data such as coordinates for display and scrolling, in addition to the image data. VDC6
5 receives image display data relating to identification information, notification information, etc., and stores these data in the respective VRAM 66.
In addition to assigning to 67, processing regarding color, brightness, etc. is performed. The VDC 65 gives the image display data thus created to the VCE 64. The VCE 64 converts the data respectively given from the respective VRAMs 66 and 67 into a decoding synchronization signal for displaying on the display unit, and gives this signal to the display unit via the CN 69.

Next, the special variable table is used as display control means.
6 through FIG. 6 through FIG.
Explanation is given with reference to the time chart and the explanatory diagram shown in FIG.
I will tell. First, the special variable display device 30 is used for the changing operation.
The random number generated will be described. Special variable display
30 uses 5 kinds of random numbers as shown in FIG.
These random numbers are the W
C RND1 and WC for left symbol display RND L and
WC for displaying medium symbols RND C and W for right symbol display
C RND R and WC for reach operation RND RC
And H. WC RND1 is
3 from "0 to 304" with setting 1 by rate setting switch 56
05 ways, setting 2 to 327 ways of "0-326",
Also, in setting 3, the number is 369 for each of "0 to 368".
A value is set, and this value is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds
It is something that changes moment by moment. WC RND
L has 16 numerical values from "0 to 15" every 0.002 seconds
And by adding 1 to the remaining time of interrupt processing
It changes from moment to moment. WC RND C is "0
16 different numbers of "~ 15" are added by 1 every 0.002 seconds.
It will change every moment as it is calculated. WC RN
D For R, WC is 16 numbers from "0 to 15" RN
D It changes every moment by adding 1 when carrying L
Is what you do. WC RND RCH is "0-9
100 numbers of "9" every 0.002 seconds and interrupt
It changes every moment by adding 1 to the remaining time of processing
Things.

Then, by the probability setting switch 56
In setting 1, as shown in FIG. Extracted from RND1
When the value is 7 and it is judged as a big hit, WC R
ND The jackpot pattern is determined by the data of C (0 to 15)
This jackpot design is the CRT of the special variable display device 30.
It is displayed on the display 33. On the other hand, WC At RND1
If a value other than “7” is extracted and judged to be out of position, WC
RND The design corresponding to each extracted value from L, C, R
CRT display 3 of the special variable display device 30 as a detachment pattern
It is displayed in 3. In addition, WC RND From L / C / R
If each extracted value of happens to coincide with the jackpot pattern,
WC RND "1" is added to the data of C
Is displayed. Also, such a miss
In the judgment of WC, when the probability changes (high probability), WC R
The value of "7, 71, 151, 277" in ND1 is a big hit
It will be a random number for decision. Similarly, the probability setting switch
Setting 2 or setting 3 by 56 is also shown in FIG. 8 or FIG.
Like, WC If the value extracted from RND1 is "7"
When a value other than "7" is extracted while it becomes a jackpot
Will be missed. In addition, when the probability of setting 2 changes (when the probability is high)
WC "7 ・ 71 ・ 151 ・ 277 ・ in RND1
The value of "307 ・ 313" is the random number for determining the big hit.
When the probability of setting 3 changes (high probability), WC RND
"7 ・ 71 ・ 151 ・ 277 ・ 307 ・ 313 ・ in 1
The value of "359" becomes a random number for determining the big hit.

The variation of the special symbol is shown in the time charts of FIGS. 11 to 15. The variation of each symbol row on the left / middle / right is performed based on the pattern shown in the list of FIG. The fluctuation pattern A is a pattern that fluctuates at a high speed at a constant speed, the fluctuation pattern B is a pattern in which one symbol is decelerated and stopped, and the fluctuation pattern C is
It is a pattern that fluctuates at a constant speed, a fluctuation pattern D is a pattern that fluctuates back and forth within a range of less than one symbol, a fluctuation pattern E is a pattern that fluctuates for 0.300 seconds per symbol, and a fluctuation pattern F is , A pattern that fluctuates at a constant speed at a high speed, a fluctuation pattern G is a pattern that fluctuates at a constant speed at a low speed, and a fluctuation pattern H is
It is a pattern that varies for 1.034 seconds per symbol.

First, a special drawing in normal time (low probability time)
The fluctuation of the pattern will be explained. In FIG. 11, a normal variable winning ball
A ball is won in the device 4 and a starting ball detector 7 (in FIG. 11,
When the start signal is given), the start signal is output.
When the signal rises, WC RND1 and WC RND
The numerical value is extracted from C and stored. Then start
0.002 seconds after the signal rises, the stored W
C RND1 is read to make a determination, and 0.002
In seconds, WC RND L / R and WC RND RC
Extracted numerical value from H and stored WC RND
C is read. And the rising of the start signal
After 0.300 seconds, change the pattern of all the left, middle and right symbols.
It is changed in A. After that, the left symbol column is 5.00
1.118 seconds after being changed by the fluctuation pattern A for 0 seconds
It fluctuates according to the inter-variation pattern B and stops. Right pattern row
Is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern A for 6.118 seconds,
1. It is changed by the change pattern B for 102 seconds and then stopped.
You. In addition, such a variation pattern A of the left and right symbols
In the case of * 1, that is, the memory by the starting mouth winning is 3
If there are more than the above, the fluctuation time reaches 4.600 seconds each.
And 5.718 seconds.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the middle pattern is changed in the fluctuation pattern A for 7.220 seconds and then changed in the fluctuation pattern B for 1.102 seconds and stopped at times other than reach. Further, the middle pattern in the reach 1 is changed in the change pattern C of 5.628 seconds after the change of 7.220 seconds in the change pattern A, and then 0 to 8.288.
It fluctuates in the fluctuation pattern C for a second and then stops. Reach 2
In the middle pattern, the fluctuation pattern A fluctuates for 7.220 seconds, then fluctuates in a fluctuation pattern C of 5.628 seconds, and then fluctuates in a fluctuation pattern C for 0 to 8.288 seconds, and then once. Stopped for 0.484 seconds and then 1.00
It is fluctuated by the variation pattern D for 0 seconds and the variation pattern E for 0.300 to 4.500 seconds and stopped. Reach 3
In the middle pattern, the fluctuation pattern A fluctuates for 7.220 seconds, then fluctuates in a fluctuation pattern C of 5.628 seconds, and then fluctuates in a fluctuation pattern C for 0 to 8.288 seconds, and then once. Stopped for 0.484 seconds and then 1.00
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern D for 0 seconds and stopped.

Further, the middle pattern in the reach 4 is changed in the change pattern C of 13.368 seconds after the change of 7.220 seconds in the change pattern A, as shown in FIG.
After that, it is temporarily stopped for 0.484 seconds and then changed and stopped in a fluctuation pattern F of 7,000 seconds. Reach 5
In the middle pattern in, the fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern A is 7.220 seconds, and then is changed in the fluctuation pattern C of 13.368 seconds, and then is temporarily stopped for 0.484 seconds and then 2.80.
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern G for 0 seconds and the fluctuation pattern H for 2.068 to 5.170 seconds and then stopped. Reach 6
In the middle pattern in, the fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern A is 7.220 seconds, and then is changed in the fluctuation pattern C of 13.368 seconds, and then is temporarily stopped for 0.484 seconds and then 2.80.
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern G for 0 seconds and the fluctuation pattern H for 3.102 to 5.170 seconds and then stopped. In addition, the selection of the above-mentioned reach 1 to 6 is based on the conditions 1 to 3 and the WC described in FIG. RND It is set on the basis of the RCH extraction value, and specifically, FIG. 12 and FIG.
As shown in. Also, other than reach and reach 1-6
In the variation pattern A of the medium pattern in, when * 1, the variation time is shortened to 6.820 seconds.

Next, the variation of the special symbol at the time of high probability (at the time of probability variation) will be described. In FIG. 14, when a hit ball is won in the normal variable winning ball device 4 and a starting ball detector 7 (in FIG. 14, described as a starting mouth winning) derives a starting signal, at the rising edge of the starting signal, WC RND1 and WC
RND The numerical value is extracted from C and stored. After that, 0.002 seconds after the rising of the start signal, the stored WC RND1 is read to make a determination, and 0.002 seconds after that, WC RND L / R and WC
RND Extracted numerical value from RCH and stored W
C RND C is read. Then, 0.300 seconds after the rise of the start signal, all the left, middle, and right symbol rows are changed in the change pattern A. After that, the left symbol row is changed by the change pattern A for 5.000 seconds,
It is changed in the change pattern B for 1.118 seconds and then stopped. The right symbol row is changed by the change pattern A for 6.118 seconds, then changed by the change pattern B for 1.102 seconds and stopped. In the variation pattern A of each of the left and right symbols, when * 1, that is, when there are three or more memories due to the winning of the starting mouth, the variation time is 1.
Reduced to 500 seconds and 2.618 seconds. FIG.
As shown in, in condition 7, that is, in the case other than the reach, the left, middle, and right symbols are controlled to be changed at the same time. In particular,
After being changed in the change pattern A for 4.600 seconds, 0.
It is changed in the change pattern B for 802 seconds and stopped. In this case, when * 2, that is, when there is more than one memory due to the winning of the starting mouth, the variation time in variation pattern A is 1.5.
It is shortened to 00 seconds.

On the other hand, as for the medium symbol, as shown in FIG. 15, one of the reaches 4 to 6 among the above-mentioned various reaches is executed. The middle pattern in reach 4 is changed in a fluctuation pattern C of 7.220 seconds and then changed in a fluctuation pattern C of 5.112 seconds, then temporarily stopped for 0.484 seconds, and then changed for 7.000 seconds. It fluctuates at F and stops. The medium pattern in reach 5 is changed in fluctuation pattern A for 7.220 seconds, then changed in fluctuation pattern C for 4.512 seconds, and then temporarily stopped for 0.484 seconds, and then changed pattern for 2.800 seconds. G and 2.0
It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern H of 68 to 5.170 seconds and then stopped. The medium pattern in reach 6 is changed in fluctuation pattern A for 7.220 seconds and then changed in fluctuation pattern C for 4.512 seconds, then temporarily stopped for 0.484 seconds, and then changed pattern for 2.800 seconds. G and 3.10
It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern H of 2 to 5.170 seconds and then stopped. In addition, the selection of the reach 4 to 6 at the time of high probability described above is performed by each condition 4 to 6 and the WC described in FIG. R
ND It is set based on the RCH extraction value, and is specifically as shown in FIG. Further, in the variation pattern A of the medium symbol in the reach 4 to 6, the variation time is shortened to 3.720 seconds when * 1.

Next, the operation of the special variable display device 30 after the end of variation will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the case of a combination of big hit symbols as a result of fluctuation, FIG.
As shown in (A), 1.300 from the fluctuation stop of the middle symbol
The jackpot is judged after a second. Then, after 6.000 seconds from this big hit determination, the opening / closing plate 12 of the special variable winning ball device 8
(In FIG. 16, it is described as a special winning opening) is opened for 29.500 seconds, and when 2.000 seconds have elapsed from the end of opening of the opening / closing plate 12, the opening operation of the opening / closing plate 12 is repeated again. Also,
If there is a starting memory of the special symbol at the time of ending the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 12, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), the symbol fluctuation is started 10.314 seconds after the closing of the opening / closing plate 12. In this case, from the closing of the opening / closing plate 12, 10.0
WC stored after 12 seconds RND1 is read and judged, and 0.002 seconds after that, WC RND L
WC that stores R / RCH together with extraction RND
C is read. On the other hand, as a result of the change, if there is a combination of out-of-design symbols and there is a starting memory of the special symbol at that time, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), when the variation of the middle symbol stops and 1.104 seconds elapse, The variation of each symbol row on the left, middle, and right starts sequentially. In this case, the WC stored 0.800 seconds after the fluctuation of the middle symbol stops. Read and judge RND1 and wait 0.004 seconds before WC
RND WC that has stored and stored L / R / RCH RND C is read. Note that FIG.
The time (0.800 seconds) from the fluctuation stop of the middle symbol shown in (C) to the determination is shortened to 0.500 seconds when the probability is high.

Next, the normal symbol display 34 is displayed.
The normal pattern will be described. Ordinary design is shown in Figure 18.
As you can see, there are 6 types of "A, b, C, d, L, 7".
You. For these ordinary symbols, as shown in FIG.
Is added to W every 0.002 seconds to determine W
C RND2 (3 to 13) and 1 every 0.002 seconds
It is added and 1 is added to the interrupt processing time left.
WC for normal symbol display RND F (0-5) and
WC RND Each random F (0-5)
The number corresponds to each ordinary pattern of "A, b, C, d, L, 7"
Are provided (see FIG. 18). Also, WC RN
In extracting random numbers from D2 (3 to 13),
As shown in 19, the value “3” is extracted and determined to be a hit
Then, WC is displayed on the normal pattern display 34. RND F day
Ordinary by displaying a hit pattern of "7" corresponding to "5" of the data
Open the variable winning ball device 4 for a predetermined time (expand the winning opening)
You. On the other hand, WC Values other than “3” are extracted by RND2
WC RND Extract the value of F data
I put out, and the normal design display 34
To display. In addition, WC RND2 determined to be off
Nevertheless, WC RND The value extracted by F happens to be
If it becomes a winning design, select the deviating design of "A"
This is normally displayed on the symbol display 34. Ma
And above WC The judgment of the extracted data from RND2 is
Probability is in the case of normal time, the same probability change as the special symbol
When (high probability), WC Value extracted from RND2
Is one of the values of "3 to 12" and is judged as a hit.
On the other hand, if the value of "13" other than that
ing.

Next, the variation operation of the normal symbol on the above-mentioned normal symbol display 34 will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 20 and 21. First, in FIG. 20, when the passing ball detector 40 (in FIG. 20, a normal symbol starting ball detector) is turned on, at the same time as WC RND2 is extracted and stored. After that, the passing ball detector 40 is turned on.
After a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) has passed, WC R
ND F is extracted, and 0.002 seconds after that, the fluctuation of the normal pattern is started. Then, the fluctuation is stopped after a predetermined time (28.000 seconds) from turning on of the passing ball detector 40. In addition, at the time of high probability of * 4 shown in FIG. 20 and at the time reduction described later, the variation time of the normal symbol is reduced to 5.200 seconds. Then, in the normal time (at the time of low probability), when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol,
As shown in (A), the normal variable winning ball device 4 0.50 after a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) from the time when the normal symbol stops.
Release for 0 seconds. After that, when there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 40, WC is set 0.002 seconds after the normal variable winning ball device 4 is closed. RND F is extracted, and 0.002 seconds later, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started again. In addition, the opening operation of the normal variable winning ball device 4 at this time is 0.
Although it is 500 seconds, if one winning ball is entered, the opening is completed at that time even if the time is not reached. Also,
21 (B) when the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of probability change (at the time of high probability) and the time reduction is a winning symbol,
As shown in (1), a predetermined time (0.
002 seconds), the normal variable winning ball device 4 is set to 2.2.
Open for 00 seconds, and after 3.000 seconds interval, open again for 2.200 seconds. After that, when there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 40, WC is normally set 0.002 seconds after the variable winning a prize ball device 4 is closed. RND F is extracted, and 0.002 seconds later, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started again.

Next, the probability variation of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol will be explained. As shown in FIG. 22, "3" is displayed on the special variable display device 30 at the time of a big hit (when the condition device is activated).
Of the same symbols of "5", "7", and "D", the doublet (a big hit symbol and a probability variation symbol) of the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and the big hit game state is entered, and then the probability fluctuation is unconditionally given a predetermined number of times ( It is repeated twice (in FIG. 22, twice). This probability change is a specific game state with a probability variation pattern (big hit game state)
After fluctuating with a high probability at the end of the occurrence, it returns to the normal probability upon the occurrence of the specific game state other than the probability variation symbol. Further, when a big hit again with a probability variation pattern at the time of probability variation, the probability variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (twice) from that point on. The control of the probability variation is not limited to the control described in the present embodiment, and for example, only one of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol may be subjected to the probability variation control.

Next, to explain the time reduction of the normal symbols, as shown in FIG. 23, "3", "5", and "7" are displayed on the special variable display device 30 at the time of a big hit (when the condition device is activated).
When the Zoro eyes of the same symbol other than "D" (a big hit symbol other than the probability variation symbol) are stopped and displayed in the big hit game state, then the variation time of the normal symbol display 34 is unconditionally shortened. As a result, the normal symbol when the time is shortened is increased in the number of fluctuation processing times per hour as compared with the normal time, so that the hit rate is improved, and the game content is advantageous to the player. The detailed time saving control is as shown in FIG. In addition, the time saving period of such a normal symbol is determined by the number of passing balls detected by the passing ball detector 40 (in FIG. 23, described as a start winning ball), in other words, the number of times the normal symbol changes. That is, the period from the end of the big hit game state until the normal symbol changes a predetermined number of times is set as the time saving period of the normal symbol. In addition, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol that determines the end point of the short-term period is, as shown in FIG. 24, 1 every 0.002 seconds.
WC for the number of time reductions that are added to each RND TAN
It is determined based on the extracted value of (0 to 4). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, WC RND 20 times when the extracted value of TAN is “0”, WC RND When the extracted value of TAN is "1", 30 times, WC RND 40 times when the extracted value of TAN is "2", WC RND TAN
When the extracted value of "3" is 50, WC RND TA
When the extracted value of N is "4", it is 60 times. In addition, the control of the time reduction is not limited to the control described in the present embodiment, and for example, both the special symbol and the ordinary symbol or only the special symbol may be controlled for the time reduction.

Next, the image control of the character notification displayed by the CRT display 33 and a specific image will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart and the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. In the following description, the entire display screen replaced with the three-divided special symbol display portions 33a to 33c is described as the variable display portion 33d for convenience. First, the control of the demonstration display by character notification will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 26, the starting ball detector 7 of the normal variable winning ball device 4 (in FIG. 26, the starting S
It is determined whether or not (indicated as W) is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a change in the special symbol (S1), and if there is a symbol change, A = after performing a change screen display process (S2) described in detail later. 0 is set (S3). On the other hand, if there is no change in the symbol in S1, next 30 from the time of no winning to the normal variable winning ball device 4
It is determined whether or not the second has elapsed (S4). If 30 seconds have not elapsed, the process proceeds to S3, while if 30 seconds has elapsed, the value of A is determined (S5). In S5, when the value of A is "0", the character 71 having the panel of the model name is displayed on the variable display portion 33d as shown in FIG. 37 (A) to notify the character of the model name ( S6). After that, "1" is added to the counter T1 (S7), and then it is determined whether or not the counter T1 reaches "2500" (S8). Counter T at S8
If 1 has not reached “2500”, the flow directly returns to the main flow, while counter T1 shows “250”.
When it reaches "0", "1" is added to A, that is, A = 1.
Is set (S9) to return to the main flow. In addition,
It takes 0.002 seconds for the main flow program to complete one cycle. Therefore, the expiration time of the counter T1 in S8 is 5 seconds (= 2500 × 0.002).
(Second)), and this 5 seconds is the character notification time of the model name in S6.

When the character notification of the above model name is completed and the value of A becomes "1" in S5, FIG.
Character 7 explaining the game method as shown in (B)
By displaying 2 on the variable display portion 33d, the character notification of the game explanation is given (S10). After that, "1" is added to the counter T2 (S11), and then the counter T2
Determines whether the number has reached “10000” (S1
2). When the counter T2 does not reach "10000" in S12, the main flow is directly returned, while when the counter T2 reaches "10000", "1" is added to A, that is, A = 2 is set. (S1
3) Return to the main flow. The character notification time in the game explanation of S10 is 20 seconds (= 10000 × 0.
002 (seconds)). Further, when the value of A becomes "2" in S5 after finishing the character notification of the game explanation, the character 73 for explaining the model specifications such as the jackpot probability etc. is changed as shown in FIG. 37 (C). Is displayed on the screen to notify the character of the model specification (S14). After that, "1" is added to the counter T3 (S15),
Next, it is determined whether or not the counter T3 has reached "7500" (S16). The counter T3 becomes "75" at S16.
If the counter T3 has reached "7500", the flow returns to the main flow as it is if "00" has not been reached, and A = 0 is set (S17) to return to the main flow. The character notification time of the model specification of S14 is 15 seconds (= 7500 × 0.002 (seconds)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the model name, the game explanation, and the demonstration display of the model specification are sequentially repeated at predetermined time intervals by the character notification. The demo display of the model name becomes the advertising effect of the manufacturer by changing the advertising effect of the platform or the manufacturer name, and it becomes easy for the player to understand that the character appears on the same screen as the advertising effect. The demonstration display of the game explanation can be immediately understood by those who are playing the game for the first time,
Also, since the character imitates the movement of the player, it is easier to understand. The model specification demo display allows the player to know what the game specifications are, and thus enhances the player's sense of security.

Next, the process control of the variable screen display in S2 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not there is a symbol variation (S2
1), if there is a symbol variation, then it is determined whether or not the left symbol stops (S22). When it is determined that the left symbol is stopped in S22, a character for notifying the stop operation of the left symbol is displayed at the same time when the left symbol is stopped (S2).
3). Next, the right symbol is similarly determined whether or not it is stopped (S24), and when it is determined that the right symbol is stopped,
At the same time when the right pattern is stopped, a character notifying this is displayed (S25). Further, in the image of the specific character notification in S23 and S25, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the character 75 having a flag is displayed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c in an overlapping manner. In addition,
The image in FIG. 38 (B) is for a notification of a loss, which will be described later, and when the left symbol or the right symbol is stopped, the character 75 is displayed.
The characters "left symbol stop" or "right symbol stop" are written on the flag held by.

After the notification of the stop of the symbols on the left and right as described above, it is next determined whether or not the reach is reached (S26). S
If it does not reach at 26, after stopping the middle pattern
As shown in (A), the variable display unit 33d displays the character 74 pointing to the board 74a on which the character "Loss" is written.
The character information of the lost character is displayed by displaying on (S
27). At this time, instead of the character notification image of FIG. 38 (A), “miss” is displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (B).
The lost character notification may be performed by superimposing and displaying the character 75 having the flag 75a on which the character is written on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c. On the other hand, S26
If the reach is reached, the process proceeds to S28 and the reach display process is controlled. The process control of this reach display is shown in FIG.
The first step is to determine whether or not the probability variation reach is reached (S31). If it is not the probability variation reach in S31, the normal reach character notification is performed (S32), while if it is the probability variation reach, the probability variation reach character notification is performed (S33), and then the process returns to the flow of FIG. 27. The specific character notification image in S32 and S33 will be described later.

After the reach display processing control in S28, it is determined whether or not a big hit is next (S2).
9) If it is a big hit, the process moves to S30 and the big hit display processing is controlled. This big hit display processing control,
As shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation is a big hit (S41). If it is not the probability variation big hit in S41, the normal big hit character is notified (S4
2) On the other hand, in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the character notification of the probability variation jackpot is performed (S43). In addition, the jackpot character notification image in S42 and S43, and the S32 and S
The reach character notification image in 33 is shown in Fig. 38.
Characters written on the board 74a of (A) or the flag 75a of FIG. 38 (B) are "reach" for normal reach, "probable variation reach" for probable variation reach, "big hit" for normal jackpot, and "probable variation jackpot" for probable variation jackpot. Replaced and shown. Furthermore, as another display method, as shown in FIG. 39, S42 and S3
In normal times other than the probability change of 2, one character 77 shown in FIG. 39 (A) is determined each time the reach or jackpot is determined.
Is superposed and displayed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c. On the other hand, at the time of the sudden change of S43 and S33, the two characters 77 and 78 shown in FIG. 39 (B) may be superimposed and displayed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c each time the reach or the big hit is determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the reach or the big hit with the normal symbol is displayed, one character 77 is displayed to notify this, while when the reach or the big hit with the probability variation pattern is performed, the two characters 7 are displayed.
By displaying 7.78, notification is made in a manner discriminative from the normal symbol. It should be noted that such a character notification image is made clearer by not only displaying the character 77 (78) but also scrolling the character 77 (78) as shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and (B). It is also possible to perform various notification displays. Further, in the normal time, the character 77 is displayed small as shown in FIG. 41 (A), while in the probability change, the character 77 is displayed large as shown in FIG. 41 (B) so that the reach between the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is reached. Alternatively, the big hit may be discriminated and displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the symbol stop, the loss determination, the reach determination, and the jackpot determination according to the variation of the symbol is performed by the character notification. Easy to understand with the character display. In addition, when the reach or the big hit is decided, by displaying differently in the normal design and the probability variation design, in the case of the reach or the big hit in the case of the probability variation design, the impression that the game value is high is visually enhanced. Has become. Regarding the display of the determination of loss, for example, the display content may be different for each pattern before and after the reach, one pattern before and after the reach, two or more patterns after the reach, and for each loss without the reach. In this case, it is possible to enhance the impression that the player feels for each loss (for example, the loss of the one pattern shift before and after is felt to be bad) by the character display. Also, regarding the display of the reach decision,
Not limited to normal reach and probability variation reach, super-leach (reach with high jackpot reliability), time shortening reach, reach extension reach, or prize ball increase reach etc. character notification of display contents according to various reach types It is possible to notify the character of the display contents corresponding to various kinds of jackpot patterns in the display of the jackpot decision as well.

Next, the control of the start display by the character notification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 30, the starting ball detector 7 of the ordinary variable winning ball device 4
Whether or not (indicated as a start SW in FIG. 30) is turned on,
That is, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning (S51), and if there is a starting winning, "1" is added to the counter S (S52). Next, it is determined whether or not the counter S has reached "100", that is, whether or not the number of starting prizes has reached 100 (S5).
3). If the counter S has not reached "100" in S53, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred with the start (S54), and when the big hit has occurred, S = 0 is set (S55). Later, when the big hit does not occur, it returns directly to the main flow. On the other hand, if the counter S reaches "100" in S53,
As shown in (C), the character 76 to support with a megaphone is displayed on the variable display section 33d to notify the support character (S56), and then S = 0 is set (S57), and the main flow is executed. Return. In addition, in the character notification image of FIG. 38 (C), a character “Ganbare” is displayed from the megaphone as if the character 76 cheers, and a corresponding “Ganbare” sound is output from a speaker (not shown). ).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player is supported by the character notification every predetermined number of start winnings (100 times in the present embodiment). Therefore, even if the player loses a lot of money, the player can continue to enjoy the game without losing his / her willingness to play by being supported. The number of starting winnings is not limited to the number of starting winnings detected and may be the number of effective startings. Further, in the present embodiment, the supportive character notification is performed every predetermined number of starting winnings, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of times of starting winnings, which is a condition for performing the notification of the supporting character for each starting winning, or the condition for notifying the supporting character, is set (for example, 50 times, 100 times, 15 times).
It may be configured such that the number of times of starting winning is determined each time by extracting random numbers.

Next, the control of the big hit display by character notification will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 31 and 32. First, in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S61), and if it is a big hit, then the winning ball detector 14 or the specific ball detector 13 (in FIG. 31) in the special variable winning a prize port 10 is determined. Determines whether or not the winning ball SW) is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a winning in the special variable winning port 10 (S62). Then, if there is a winning in the special variable winning a prize mouth 10, "1" is added to the counter N (S63), and then, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), the number of winning balls to the special variable winning a prize mouth 10 (FIG. 42 ( In A), a character 78 having a flag with "8th" described) is displayed on the variable display section 33d to notify the character of the winning ball (S6).
4). In addition, in the character notification image of FIG. 42 (A), the symbol which has confirmed the big hit (“77
7 ”) is displayed in the upper left corner. After that, it is determined whether or not the counter N has reached “10” or whether or not the opening time of the special variable winning port 10 (opening / closing plate 12) has reached 30 seconds (S65). If the counter N has not reached "10" in S65 and the opening time of the special variable winning port 10 has not reached 30 seconds, it is determined whether or not the counter V is "1" ( S66).
In the first flow from the main flow in S66, V =
When the counter V becomes 0 and the counter V is not "1", it is determined whether or not the specific ball detector 13 (described as a specific ball SW in FIG. 31) is turned on, that is, the presence or absence of V winning (S67), and V is determined. If there is a prize, the above-mentioned continuation flag for generating the continuation right is turned on (S68), then the V prize character is notified (S69), and then "1" is added to the counter V (S70) to the main flow. Return. The specific display image in the V-winning character notification in S69 is the one in which the character of the flag held by the character 78 of FIG. 42 (A) is replaced with the character of "V-winning".

On the other hand, the counter N becomes "1" at S65.
When it reaches "0" or when the opening time of the special variable winning a prize mouth 30 has passed 30 seconds, as shown in FIG.
= 16, that is, whether the open cycle (round) associated with the generation of the continuation right has been performed 16 times (S7)
1). If R = 16 in S71, R = 0 is set after notification of the end character (S72) (S7
3) Return to the main flow. Further, a specific display image in the character notification of the end of S72 is shown in FIG.
Character 79 with a megaphone as shown in (B)
Is displayed on the variable display portion 33d, and the symbol for which the big hit has been confirmed is displayed at the upper left end portion of this image (“77
7 ”) is displayed at the same time. The character notification image in FIG. 42 (B) is a puncture display to be described later, and in reality, the characters emitted from the megaphone are replaced with characters that indicate the end of the big hit. In addition, at this time, the speaker emits a sound corresponding to this.

If R = 16 is not satisfied in S71, it is next determined whether or not the continuation flag is turned on (S7).
4). If the continuation flag is not turned on in S74, R = 0 after the punk character notification (S75).
Is set (S76) to return to the main flow. In the character notification image of S75, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), a display saying that the character 79 "is the end because the ball did not enter the V" is displayed from the megaphone so that the character 79 may report the occurrence of the puncture. At the same time, the sound "A ball did not enter V, it's the end" is output from the speaker. On the other hand, S7
When the continuation flag is ON in step 4, N = 0 is set (S77) and then the continuation character is notified (S).
78). The specific display image in the character notification of continuation in S78 is that in which the characters from the megaphone shown in FIG. 42 (B) are replaced with the characters that announce continuation. In addition, the speaker emits a sound corresponding to this. After that, "1" is added to the round counter R (S79) to return to the main flow.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot display of the winning ball, the V winning, the end, the continuation, and the puncture is performed by the character notification. The big hit display of winning balls makes it easy to confirm winning of the special variable winning ball device 8. The V-prize big hit display makes it easy to confirm that the continuation right has been established, and enhances the player's excitement due to the continuation. In addition, it is easy to understand that each mode has been determined for the display during termination, continuation, or big hit of puncture.

Next, the control of the error status display by the character notification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 33, first, it is determined whether or not there is an error (S
81), if there is an error, it is determined which of the error locations is (S82). Note that in FIG. 33, the error locations are described as three types of “A, B, C” for convenience. Then, an error notification character notification (S83 to S85) is performed according to the error location determined in S82, and the process returns to the main flow. In addition, S83 to S85
The specific display image in the character notification of
As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the character 80 having a board on which the character “error has occurred” is displayed on the variable display portion 33d, and the error portion (see FIG.
In FIG. 3 (A), “10 count error” is displayed at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to visually understand that an error has occurred and at a glance which part is the cause.

Next, the control of the probability variation state display by the character notification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress (S91), and when it is determined that a big hit is in effect, H = 0.
Whether or not it is determined (S92). When H = 0 is obtained in S92, it is then determined whether or not the big hit is a big hit from the probability changing state (S93). If it is not a big hit from the probability change in S93, set K = 1 (S94). If it is a big hit from the probability change in S93, add "1" to the counter K (S95) and then set H = 1. (S9
6) Then return to the main flow. On the other hand, if it is determined in S91 that the big hit is not in progress, H = 0 is set (S9
After 7), it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (S98).
If the probability is not fluctuating in S98, the process directly returns to the main flow, while if the probability is fluctuating in S98, the flow in FIG.
As shown in (B), the character 81 having a board on which the character "probably changing" is written is displayed in the special symbol display portions 33a to 33.
Characters of probability fluctuations are notified by superimposing and displaying on 3c (S99). In the character notification image of FIG. 43 (B), the character of the board held by the character 81 (“probably changing”) is switched and displayed at the number of the probability changes (Kth) at that time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability varying state is displayed by superimposing the character 81 on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c. Therefore, the player can visually recognize that the probability is changing even during the game accompanied by the symbol change.

Next, the control of the time saving state display by character notification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 35, first, it is judged whether or not the time is being shortened (S101), and if it is judged that the time is being shortened,
Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of time reductions at that time is 25 times or more (S102). When the number of time reductions is 25 times or more in S102, the corresponding character notification (S103) during the time reduction is performed, while S102 is performed.
If the number of time reductions is less than 25, the character notification (S104) during the time reduction corresponding to this is performed and the process returns to the main flow. Note that a specific display image in the character notification during the time saving in S103 and S104 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (C), the number of remaining time reductions (Fig. 43 (C)
Indicates a character 82 having a board on which "19 more times" is written) on the variable display portion 33d by switching the variable screen for each symbol variation. Further, instead of displaying every variation, it may be displayed a predetermined number of times (every 10 times of starting), and further, it is not switched and displayed in FIG.
You may superimpose and display on a part of variable screen like (B).
Further, the difference between the character notification image in S103 and the character notification image in S104 is that different characters are displayed or the image colors are different.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state is displayed by different character notification according to the remaining number of time reductions. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the remaining number of time reductions, and a notification image that changes as the number of time reductions is reduced becomes a warning display to the player. The control of the time saving state display of FIG. RND This WC is performed based on the number of time reductions determined by the extracted value of TAN. RND The character notification image shown in FIG. 44 is displayed on the variable display portion 33d when the TAN is extracted, that is, when the number of times of time reduction is determined. Specifically, WC RND The character 83 operates the slot machine in which the number of time reductions (20 to 60 times) determined by the extraction of TAN is set as one symbol row, and the stopped symbol (number of times) is set as the number of time reductions.

As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state becomes a predetermined mode (for example, probability variation reach), character notification processing in each of the above-described flows of FIGS. 26 to 35 is performed. By the step (character notifying means), the character according to the predetermined mode is displayed on the special variable display device 30 and the sound corresponding to the character is generated from the speaker, so that the predetermined mode such as probability variation is played. It is possible to notify the person in an easy-to-understand manner. Note that the processing flow of such character notification is as shown in FIG. 36. First, it is determined whether or not to perform character notification (S11).
1) When performing character notification, a voice (S112) and a display (S113) suitable for the character notification for each of various predetermined modes are output. In addition, the character in this embodiment refers to a display unit that imitates a human being,
Not limited to this, any organism, plant, or generally any substance that has a meaning as an individual may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special display result of the present invention is a probability variation symbol, and the probability variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol associated with the special display result is the special game state, but it is particularly limited to this. Rather, the special game state of the present invention is any one of the following controls 1 to.
It suffices that it is a state in which one control or a combined control is executed.

Probability fluctuation control that increases the hit probability of the ordinary symbol that normally operates the variable winning ball device Variable time reduction control that shortens the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol that operates the ordinary variable winning ball device Ordinary variable winning ball device Opening condition expansion control that expands the number of times of opening, the number of winning counts, etc. Propagation rate improvement control that raises the coin-out rate associated with winning in each prize hole Probability fluctuation control that increases the jackpot probability of special symbols CRT with special variable display device 30
Although the display device 33 is used, the display device 33 is not limited to this, and may be an LCD, LED, VFD, EL, or plasma display device.
In addition, the entire gaming machine is configured with a display device such as a CRT display, that is, the gaming machine is configured by displaying the constituent members such as "hit balls" and "variable winning ball device" on the display in a pseudo manner. Is also possible. In this case, the payout of the prize ball may be performed on behalf of a point or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as the configuration of the gaming machine, the variation of the identification information on the special variable display device 30 is started with the detection of the winning ball by the starting ball detector 7, and the identification information becomes the specific display result. An example of a gaming machine that opens a special variable winning ball device 8 when a specific gaming state occurs (this is commonly referred to as a first type) is illustrated, but the invention is not particularly limited to this and the ball hit detection by the detector is performed. Along with the start of variation of the identification information on the variable display device, the identification information becomes the specific display result and the hitting ball is won in the specific area to enter the right generation state, and in this state the hitting ball is won in the starting device. It may be a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state occurs (this is commonly called a third type).

The case where the character notification of the present invention is applied to a third type gaming machine will be exemplified below. First, the structure of the game board will be described. In FIG. 45, in the game area 102 on the surface of the game board 101, a variable display device 103 similar to the special variable display device 30 is arranged substantially in the upper center, and below the variable display device 103, a ball is hit. There is provided a passing ball detector 104 which allows the variable display device 103 to change in accordance with the passing detection of. Further, below the passing ball detector 104, a normal variable winning ball device 105 having an opening / closing plate 106 is provided. The ordinary variable winning ball device 105 is configured to open the opening / closing plate 106 for a predetermined time when a specific display result is derived on the variable display device 103. The normal variable winning ball device 105 is divided into three areas of left, middle, and right, and the left and right areas are configured as a normal area 107 for processing the received hitting balls as normal winning balls. On the other hand, the central area is
It is configured as a specific area 108 in which a right generation state can be generated by a winning ball detecting operation by the specific ball detector 109.

On the right side of the variable display device 103, a starting device 110 having a rotating body 111 is arranged.
The rotating body 111 has a mounting plate to be mounted on the surface of the game board 101, and a circular surrounding frame is provided on the surface of the mounting plate so as to rotate clockwise by a motor (not shown) inside the surrounding frame. It is designed to be rotated in the direction. A ball receiving concave portion 111a for receiving one ball is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 111, and the rotating body 111 rotates to receive a ball hitting from a starting winning port 112 formed on the upper part of the surrounding frame. It is like this. The hitting ball received in the ball receiving recess 111a is guided to the rear surface of the mounting plate from the winning hole formed in the mounting plate, passes through the passage formed on the rear surface of the mounting plate, and detects the starting ball provided below the passage. It is detected by the device 113. The starting ball detector 113 detects a hitting ball during the right generation state, and thereby the special variable winning ball device 11 described later.
A specific game state in which the opening / closing plate 115 of 4 is driven to open is generated. Further, below the starting device 110, there is provided a special variable winning ball device 114 that opens and drives the opening / closing plate 115 in response to the hitting detection by the starting ball detector 113. The special variable winning ball device 114 is provided with a winning ball detector 116 for detecting winning balls.
A predetermined number (for example, 10
When the individual winning balls are detected, the opening / closing plate 115 is controlled to be closed.

Here, the contents of the game in the specific game state will be briefly described. The opening / closing plate 1 of the ordinary variable winning ball device 105 accompanying the derivation of the specific display result on the variable display device 103.
06 is opened and the specific ball detector 109 in the specific area 108 is opened.
When the ball is led to, the right is generated. Then, when the right generation state continues, the ball is hit by the rotating body 111.
To the starting ball detector 113 by winning in the ball receiving recess 111a
When N, a specific game state occurs and the opening / closing plate 115 of the special variable winning ball device 114 performs an opening operation. Then, such a specific game state is repeated every time a ball hits the ball receiving recess 111a of the rotating body 111 as long as the right generation state continues (open cycle). However, the continuation of the right generation state means that the specific area 108 is re-established during the right generation state.
When a hitting ball is guided to the specific ball detector 109 of, or
The process is terminated when a predetermined number (for example, 16) of hit balls are detected by the starting ball detector 113.

Next, the image control of the character notification displayed by the variable display device 103 and a specific image will be described with reference to the flow charts and explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. 46 to 48. First, control of the game state display by character notification will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. 46. In FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not the passing ball detector 104 (indicated as a start SW in FIG. 46) is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a symbol variation (S121). If there is no symbol change in S121, it is then determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed from the time when no prize was awarded to the passing ball detector 104 (S122), 3
When 0 seconds has elapsed, the variable display device 103 displays the character 121 that explains how to hit, as shown in FIG. 48 (A) (S123). On the other hand, if there is a symbol variation in S121, then it is determined whether or not the display result derived along with the symbol variation is a hit (S124). S124
In the case of hitting with, the character notification of the hitting explanation similar to that of FIG. 48 (A) is performed (S125). The character notification of how to hit in S123 above is a notification for explaining the process from the start winning to the winning of the symbol, and the character notification of how to hit in S125 is the award ball after the winning symbol. It is a notification explaining the process up to the ball acquisition. After that, the specific ball detector 109 (see FIG. 46)
Inside, it is determined whether or not a specific ball SW is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a right generation state (S126). And S
When the specific ball detector 109 is not turned on in 126 and there is no right generation state, a character notification of no right generation is performed (S127), while when the specific ball detector 109 is turned on and there is a right generation state, A character notification of the right generation is performed (S128). The variable display device 10 is selected in S128.
The specific character notification image displayed in 3 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8 (B), it is an image in which a board on which the characters “right acquisition” are written and a character 122 expressing joy are displayed, and the character notification image in S127 is the board in FIG. 48 (B). The character is replaced with "unacquired right" and the character 122 is replaced with a character expressing sadness.

Next, the control of the right generation status display by the character notification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 47, first, it is determined whether the right is being generated (S131), and if it is determined that the right is not being generated,
After setting I = 0 (S132), the process returns to the main flow. On the other hand, if it is determined in S131 that the right is being generated, it is determined whether or not I = 0 (S133). S133
If I = 0, then it is determined whether or not the right acquisition is during the probability change (S134). S134
If the right is not acquired during the probability change, then L = 1 is set (S135), and if the right is acquired during the probability change during S134, "1" is added to the counter L (S13).
After 6), I = 1 is set (S137) to return to the main flow. On the other hand, if I = 0 is not satisfied in S133, the Lth character notification during the right generation is performed (S
138).

When the character notification of the present invention is applied to the third type gaming machine as described above, various game state displays such as how to hit, right generation, right non-generation, and right generation frequency are displayed by the character notification. Like this,
It is possible to notify the player of a predetermined mode such as the generation of a right in an easy-to-understand manner. It is needless to say that in the third type character notification as well, the notification of the predetermined mode becomes more effective by simultaneously generating the sound accompanying the display as in the case of the first type. In addition, the type of the third type of character notification is not limited to the above, and the character may be notified in a predetermined mode (for example, symbol stop etc.) as described in the first type game machine, for example. .

[0060]

As is apparent from the above description, in the present invention, the display control means displays the character on the variable display portion when the game state reaches a predetermined predetermined mode, thereby displaying the predetermined mode. Since the character notifying means for notifying is provided, it is possible to notify the player of a predetermined mode such as a probability change in an easy-to-understand manner.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 3 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an image display control board.

FIG. 5 is a table showing the types of special symbols.

FIG. 6 is a list of various random numbers used for variation of special symbols.

FIG. 7 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a special symbol hit / miss by a random number selected in setting 1.

FIG. 8 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a special symbol hit / miss by a random number selected in setting 2.

FIG. 9 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a special symbol hit / miss by a random number selected in setting 3.

FIG. 10 is a list showing a variation pattern of special symbols.

FIG. 11 is a time chart showing a changing operation of each of the left and right symbol strings in a normal time.

FIG. 12 is a time chart showing a changing operation of the middle symbol row in a normal time.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing a changing operation of the middle symbol row in a normal time.

FIG. 14 is a time chart showing a changing operation of each of the left and right symbol strings at a high probability.

FIG. 15 is a time chart showing a changing operation of a middle symbol row at a high probability.

FIG. 16 (A) is a time chard showing the opening operation of the special winning opening associated with the display of the big hit symbol.
Is a time chart showing the changing operation of the symbols by the starting memory after the end of the big hit, and FIG. 7C is a time chart showing the changing operations of the symbols by the starting memory after the display of the missed symbols.

FIG. 17 is a list view of various random numbers used for variation of ordinary symbols.

[Figure 18] Normal design and WC RND It is a list chart showing the relationship with F.

FIG. 19 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a normal symbol hit / miss by a selected random number.

FIG. 20 is a time chart showing a variation operation of a normal symbol associated with passage detection by a passing ball detector.

FIG. 21 (A) is a time chart showing the opening operation of the ordinary variable winning a prize ball device when the ordinary symbol is a hit in the ordinary time, and FIG. 21 (B) is a high probability time and time reduction. It is a time chart which shows the opening operation of a normal variable winning a prize ball device when a normal symbol hits at time.

FIG. 22 is a time chart showing the operation of the probability variation due to the stop display of the probability variation symbol.

FIG. 23 is a time chart showing an operation of time reduction by stop display of a big hit symbol other than the probability variation symbol.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a random number for the number of time reductions.

FIG. 25 is a list chart showing the number of times of variation of a normal symbol which is determined by a random number for the number of times of time reduction.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a process of displaying a demo.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variable display processing process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a reach display processing process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a big hit display processing process.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing the processing of starting display.

FIG. 31 is a part of a flowchart showing a processing process of displaying during big hit.

FIG. 32 is a part of a flowchart showing a processing process of a big hit display.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a processing process of displaying an error state.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a processing process of displaying a probability variation state.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a processing process of displaying a time saving state.

[Fig. 36] Fig. 36 is a flowchart showing a notification output processing process.

37 (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams each showing a specific display image in the character notification.

38 (A) to (C) are explanatory views each showing a specific display image in character notification.

39 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing specific display images in the character notification, respectively.

40 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing concrete display images in character notification.

41 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing concrete display images in character notification.

42 (A) and (B) are explanatory views each showing a specific display image in the character notification.

43 (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams each showing a specific display image in character notification.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific display image in character notification.

FIG. 45 is a front view showing a game board according to another embodiment.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a processing process of displaying a game state in another embodiment.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a processing process of displaying a right generation status in another embodiment.

48 (A) and 48 (B) are explanatory views each showing a display image of character notification in another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Gaming Board 3 Gaming Area 4 Ordinary Variable Winning Ball Device 7 Starting Ball Detector 8 Special Variable Winning Ball Device 12 Opening Plate 13 Specific Ball Detector 14 Winning Ball Detector 30 Special Variable Display Device (Variable Display Device) 33 CRT Display Device 33a ~ 33c Special symbol display section (variable display section) 33d Variable display section 34 Normal symbol display 35 Normal symbol memory display 36 Special symbol memory display LED 40 Passing ball detector 41 Basic circuit (display control means) 56 Probability setting switch 60 image display control board 61 CPU 71-83 character 101 game board 103 variable display device 104 passing ball detector 105 ordinary variable winning ball device 109 specific ball detector 110 starting device 113 starting ball detector 114 special variable winning ball device 115 winning a prize Ball detector 121/122 character

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device for variably displaying a variable display section based on the control of a display control means, and a specific game when a display result displayed on the variable display section derives a predetermined specific display result. In a ball game machine capable of generating a state, the display control means includes a character notification means for displaying a character on the variable display section to notify the player of a predetermined aspect when the game state reaches a predetermined aspect. A ball game machine characterized by that. 2. The specific display result includes a special display result that can generate a special game state in addition to the generation of the specific game state, and the character notifying means causes the variable display unit to display the special display result. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a character is displayed when is displayed. 3. The specific display result includes a special display result capable of generating a special game state in addition to the generation of the specific game state, and the character notifying means causes the variable display section to display a special display result. The ball-playing machine according to claim 1, wherein when a reach mode that can be displayed is displayed as a character. 4. When the character display means displays a character, a voice notification means is provided for audibly notifying the predetermined mode by generating a voice corresponding to the character display. The ball game machine according to claim 3.