JPH0956896A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest of a game by easily comprehensibly and predictively reporting a prescribed state such as probability fluctuation by predictively reporting the prescribed state by displaying characters on a variable display part under the control of a display control means when the state of play turns into the prescribed state decided in advance. SOLUTION: When there is picture pattern fluctuation and it is discriminated the preceding picture pattern is next displayed at a left picture pattern stop position, at such a time point, characters for predicting the left picture pattern stop are reported. Next, when it is discriminated that the preceding picture pattern is displayed at a right picture pattern stop position similarly for a right picture pattern as well, the character report for predicting right picture pattern stop is performed at this time point. Concretely, a character 71 having a flag 71a like a figure A is displayed on special picture pattern display parts 33a-33c while being superimposed every time. In this case, the figure A is provided for reporting reach and when the left or right picture pattern stops, the character of left or right picture pattern stop is described on the flag 71a taken by the character 71. Otherwise, a character 72 instructing a board 72a like a figure B can be displayed on a variable display part 33d as well.

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. The occurrence of this probability change is notified to the player by lighting or blinking a lamp, an LED, or the like each time.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned L
In the notification of the probability fluctuation due to the lighting or blinking operation of the ED,
There is a problem that it is difficult to distinguish from a decorative lighting or blinking operation of an LED or the like, and it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the occurrence notification of the probability variation. In addition, since such an informing operation is performed after confirmation of a probability change, it has not been possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the purpose thereof is to display a character on a variable display unit to notify a predetermined aspect such as a probability variation in an easy-to-understand manner, and to notify the user beforehand. It is to provide a ball game machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problem] The display control means includes a character notice notifying means for giving advance notice of the predetermined mode by displaying a character on the variable display section when the game state is in a predetermined mode. Therefore, it is possible to notify the predetermined mode in advance in advance, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the specific display result is derived to the variable display section, the reach mode which can be the specific display result is derived to the variable display section, and the variable display section is composed of a plurality of columns in which a plurality of identification information are changed. Then, the identification information is individually stopped and displayed on the variable display portions of the plurality of rows, or the identification information can be changed between a first state in which ball hitting is easily accepted and a second state in which ball hitting is not accepted or is difficult to accept. A prize winning ball device may be provided, and a change in the variable prize winning ball device may be set as a predetermined notice of advance notice.

Further, the specific display result is configured to include a special display result that can generate a special game state in addition to the occurrence of the specific game state, and the special display result is derived to the variable display section in a predetermined mode. Alternatively, the reach mode that can be a special display result may be derived to the variable display unit as the predetermined mode. In such a case, the predetermined mode for giving advance notice by character display is specially displayed as a special display result with high game value. (For example, the probability variation pattern) or its reach mode (for example, the probability variation reach) makes it possible to more effectively notify the character of the advance notice.

Further, when the character display is performed by the character advance notice means, a voice advance notice means for making a voice advance notice of a predetermined mode by generating a voice corresponding to the character is provided. In addition to the character display on the variable display unit, the advance notice of the predetermined mode is given by the sound generation, so that the predetermined state can be notified more easily.

[0008]

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, and 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 it is easy to win a ball, and a second state in which it is difficult or difficult to win a ball.
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 number to control for giving a score to a gaming machine that can play a game based on the fact that there is a score Next, the configuration of the special variable display device 30 that constitutes the main part of this embodiment will be described. To do. The special variable display device 30 has a mounting board 31 mounted on the surface of the gaming board 1, and the mounting board 31 has a rectangular window frame 32 formed thereon. Then, behind the window frame portion 32, a CRT having respective special symbol display portions 33a to 33c for variably displaying the left, middle and right special symbols individually
A display device 33 is provided on a temporary basis. Above the window frame 32,
Normal symbol display 34, two left and right normal symbol memory display 3
5, and the winning opening 37 is provided, below the window frame 32, the special symbol memory display LED 36 and the warp exit 3
9 are provided. Further, on the left and right sides of the window frame portion 32, there are provided warp entrances 38 for receiving the hit balls falling in the game area 3 and guiding them to the warp exit 39. As a result, the ball hitting the warp entrance 38 is located above the normal variable winning ball device 4
By being released from the game board 1 again from 9, it becomes easy to win the normal variable winning ball device 4.

Further, the left warp entrance 38 is provided with a passing ball detector 40 which allows the normal symbol display 34 to change with the detection of a 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
By displaying the character to be described later by superimposing on the entire display screen replaced with the divided special symbol display portions 33a to 33c or on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c, a notice of a predetermined aspect is given.

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 provides 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 controls the 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 the time other than the 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. In addition, 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 normal pattern display 34 described above
The time chart of FIG. 20 and FIG.
It will be described based on. First, in FIG. 20, passing ball inspection
Ejector 40 (In FIG. 20, is usually referred to as a symbol starting ball detector.
When (list) turns on, at the same time as WC Extraction of RND2
And storage is performed. After that, the passing ball detector 40 is turned on.
After a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) has passed, WC R
ND Extract F, and then 0.002 seconds after that, a normal pattern
Begins to fluctuate. And whether the passing ball detector 40 is ON
After a predetermined time (28.000 seconds), the fluctuation is stopped. What
When the probability of * 4 shown in Fig. 20 is high and the time is reduced as described below
(Hereinafter, also referred to as time saving)
It is shortened to 5.200 seconds. And at normal times
Ordinary symbols that are stopped and displayed (at low probability) are hit figures
When it is a pattern, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the normal pattern is
Normally variable after a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) after stopping
The prize ball device 4 is opened for 0.500 seconds. Then the passing ball
If there is a memory of passage to the detector 40, a normal variable winning
0.002 seconds after closing the ball device 4, WC RND F
Is extracted and 0.002 seconds later, the normal pattern is changed again.
Start moving. In addition, the normal variable winning ball device 4 at this time
The opening action is for 0.500 seconds, but one winning ball
If you enter, even if it is less than the time, the opening will end at that time
Of. Also, when probability changes (high probability) and time shortening
When the normal design that is stopped and displayed at the time is a winning design
Is the normal symbol stopped as shown in FIG. 21 (B)?
After a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) has passed, a normal variable prize
Ball device 4 is opened for 2.200 seconds, and the in
After placing the turbal, reopen it for 2.200 seconds. So
After, if there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 40,
Normally WC 0.002 seconds after closing the variable winning ball device 4
RND F is extracted and again 0.002 seconds later
Usually the fluctuation of the design starts.

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 symbol, as shown in FIG. 23, "3""5""7" is 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 control of the character notification and the specific character image accompanying it will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart and the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. It should be noted that in the following description, the special symbol display portion 3 divided into three parts
For the sake of convenience, the entire display screen replaced with 3a to 33c is described as a variable display portion 33d. First, the control of the advance notice notification of the symbol stop by the character will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the special symbol (S1), and if there is a symbol change, then it is determined whether or not one symbol before the left symbol stop position is displayed (S2). When it is determined in S2 that the one symbol before the left symbol stop position is displayed, the character notification of the left symbol stop notice is given at this point (S3). Next, similarly for the right symbol, it is determined whether or not one symbol before the right symbol stop position is displayed (S4), and when it is determined that one symbol before the right symbol stop position is displayed, At this time, the character notification of the right symbol stop notice is given (S5). Also,
The image of the specific character notification in S3 and S5 is
As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the character 71 having the flag 71a is displayed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c in a superimposed manner each time. Note that the image in FIG. 36 (A) is for a reach notification to be described later, and when the left symbol or the right symbol is stopped, the characters 71 “left symbol stop” or “right symbol stop” are displayed on the flag 71a of the character 71. Written down. Also,
As the character notification image of the symbol stop notice, FIG.
As shown in (B), it may be an image in which the character 72 pointing to the board 72a is displayed on the variable display section 33d. The image in FIG. 36 (B) is for reach notification, and when the left symbol or the right symbol is stopped, the character 7
The characters "left symbol stop" or "right symbol stop" are written on the board 72a indicated by 2.

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 (S6). S6
If the reach is not reached, the character notification of the lost character is performed after the middle pattern is stopped (S7). In addition, the image of the notification of loss is an image in which the characters written on the flag 71a of FIG. 36 (A) or the board 72a of FIG. 36 (B) are changed to "miss". On the other hand, if the reach is reached in S6, the process proceeds to S8 and the reach advance notice process is controlled. The process control of this reach advance notice is as shown in FIG. 27. First, it is determined whether or not it is the probability variation reach (S11). S
If it is not probability change reach in 11, normal reach advance notice character notification is performed (S12), while if it is probability change reach, probability change reach advance notice character notification is performed (S13),
Then, the process returns to the flow of FIG. The specific character notification image in S12 and S13 will be described later.

After the reach advance notice process control in S8, it is next determined whether or not it is a big hit (S
9) If it is a big hit, the process shifts to S10 to perform a big hit advance notice notification process control. The processing control of this big hit announcement is as shown in FIG. 28. First, it is determined whether or not it is a probability variation big hit (S21). If it is not the probability variation big hit in S21, the normal big hit announcement character is notified (S22), while if it is the probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit notification character is notified (S23). Also, S2
2 and the character notification image of the big hit announcement in S23,
And the character notification image of the reach announcement in S12 and S13 is the flag 71a of FIG. 36 (A) or FIG.
The characters written on the board 72a of (B) are changed to "reach" for normal reach, "probable variation reach" for probability variation reach, "big hit" for normal jackpot, and "probability variation jackpot" for probability variation jackpot. Furthermore, as another display method, as shown in FIG. 37, in a normal time other than the probability changes of S22 and S12, one character 73 shown in FIG. 33a-33
Superimpose on c. On the other hand, when there is a sudden change in S23 and S13, each time the reach or the big hit is announced in advance, FIG. 37 (B).
You may make it superimpose and display the two characters 73 and 74 shown in FIG. 3 on the special symbol display parts 33a to 33c. As described above, in the present embodiment, one character 74 is displayed in order to notify when a reach announcement or a big hit is announced with a normal pattern, while two characters are displayed during a reach announcement or a big hit with a probability variation pattern. By displaying 73 and 74, it is possible to make a notification discriminative from the normal symbol. Note that such a character notification image does not simply display the character 73 (74),
As shown in 8 (A) (B), the character 73 (74)
It is also possible to display the notice information more clearly by scrolling. In addition, FIG.
While the character 73 is displayed in a small size as shown in (A), the character 73 is displayed in a large size as shown in FIG. 39 (B) at the time of a certain change, thereby discriminating the reach notice or the jackpot notice between the normal pattern and the certainty change pattern. The information may be displayed on the screen.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol stop, the reach, and the symbol variation of the big hit are displayed in advance by the character notification. As the effect of the notice notification by the character, in the case of a symbol stop notice,
Since it can be known in advance which symbol row (special symbol display portions 33a to 33c) will stop, the operation of the symbol stop can be easily noticed and easily understood. In the case of reach advance notice, it is possible to know that the reach will be reached in advance, so the attention level of the reach can be improved. In the case of a big jackpot announcement, it can be known in advance that the jackpot will be a big hit, so the expectation of a jackpot can be increased and the enjoyment can be improved. Also, at the time of advance notice of reach or jackpot, by displaying differently in the normal pattern and the probability variation pattern, in order to visually increase the impression that the probability variation pattern is high in the reach or jackpot. Has become. In addition, the display of the reach notice is not limited to the normal reach and the probability variation reach, but the super reach (reach with a high reliability of the big hit), the time reduction reach (the reach of the big hit symbol that executes the variable time reduction control described later), the open Extended reach (reach of jackpot pattern that executes opening condition enlargement control that will be described later) or award ball increase reach (reach of jackpot pattern that executes the payout rate improvement control that will be described later), etc.
It is possible to perform character notification of the display content according to various reach types, and similarly for the jackpot notice display, it is also possible to perform character notification of the display content according to various jackpot patterns.

Further, it may be so arranged that after the notification of the reach notice is given in S8 of FIG. 26, the stop symbol notice of the final stop symbol (special symbol display portion 33b) is given.
Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the reach is reached (S31). RND C determines whether or not it takes any value of "0 to 9", that is, whether or not the middle symbol is any of the numerical symbols of "1 to 9" (S32). And S3
In the case of a numerical design in 2, the character notification of the numerical stop design is given (S33), while in S32, if the design is any of the alphabetic characters "A to G" instead of the numerical design, the English design of the stop design is announced. Character notification (S34) is performed. In addition, the image of the stop symbol notice of the numbers in S33 is an image in which the character 75 having the board 75a on which the characters of "number" are written is superimposed and displayed on the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c as shown in FIG. There, the image of the stop design notice of the English characters in S34 is an image in which the characters on the board 75a in FIG. 40 are changed to "English characters". When such a stop symbol advance notice is issued for the final stop symbol, it is possible to know whether the final stop symbol is a numerical symbol or an English letter symbol in the reach state. For this reason, for example, if there is an advance notice of a numerical symbol when reaching in "4.4", the player can feel that there is a high possibility of a big hit at that time, and eventually the interest of the game is improved. It will be possible. In addition, in the case of the advance notification of the English character pattern at the time of the reach at "4.4", the player will know the loss at that time. Therefore, in each reach state with a numerical symbol or an alphabetic symbol, it is possible to give a notice of a stop symbol according to each symbol type. That is, in the case of the reach at "4.4", if the final stop design becomes the English design, the advance notice is not issued. However, when such a configuration is adopted, "4.4"
It is necessary to provide a case where the advance notice is not issued according to a predetermined condition (for example, extraction of a random number) even when the final stop design becomes a numerical design at the time of reach.

Further, when the reach notice other than the reach 1 is reached (any of reach 2 to 6) after the notice of the reach notice is given in S8 of FIG. 26, when the symbol is changed again, the change of the symbol is changed. It may be configured to give advance notice. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the reach is reached (S41), and when the reach is reached, it is next determined whether or not this is the reach 1 (S42). When the reach is 1 in S42, the processing process is terminated and the process returns to the main flow, while in any of reach 2 to 6 (reach accompanied by re-change) other than reach 1 in S42, the character notification of the re-change notice is given. (S43)
I do. The image of the specific character notification in S43 is the special symbol display portion 33 as shown in FIG.
An image in which the characters 76 are superimposed and displayed in a state where a to 33c are temporarily stopped, and then the special symbol display portion 33b is changed again with the movement of the character 76 (swing down the arm) as shown in FIG. 41 (B). Is. It is to be noted that such a symbol re-variation notice is not limited to the reach time, and may be given at the time of a big hit (re-determination after all symbols are stopped) or each symbol is stopped. In addition, as an effect of the notice of the re-variation of this symbol, even if the character is stopped due to a loss, the character appears again and the re-variation is performed, so that the expectation that the jackpot will be changed to a big hit increases.

Next, the control of the advance notice notification during the big hit by the character will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 31 and 32. First, in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S31), and if it is a big hit, then it is determined whether or not the special variable winning port 10 is open (S3).
2). When the special variable winning port 10 is open in S32, the process directly goes to S34, which will be described later, while when the special variable winning port 10 is not open, the character notification of the opening notice (S3
After performing 3), the process proceeds to S34. Further, the image of the specific character notification in S33 shows the character 81 having the megaphone 81a in which the character "The opening and closing plate opens" is shown and the time until opening, as shown in FIG. 46 (A). It is an image in which the time display portion 81b (the letter "3 seconds after" in FIG. 46 (A)) and the variable display portion 33d are displayed.

After that, in S34, whether or not the winning ball detector 14 or the specific ball detector 13 (described as winning ball SW in FIG. 31) in the special variable winning port 10 is turned on, that is, the special variable winning port. Whether or not there is a prize for 10 is determined. Then, if there is a prize at the special variable winning a prize mouth 10, the counter N is "1".
Is added (S35), and then it is determined whether 22 seconds (hereinafter, the unit of seconds is abbreviated as S) has elapsed as the opening time or whether the number of winnings to the special variable winning a prize mouth 10 has reached 8 (S36). ). If 22S has not elapsed from the opening in S36 and the number of winnings to the special variable winning a prize mouth 10 is 7 or less, the process directly shifts to S38 which will be described later, while 22S has passed from the opening or the special variable winning a prize mouth 10 When the number of winnings in 8 is 8, the closing notice is given (S37) and then the process proceeds to S38. The image in S37 is shown in FIG.
It is an image in which the characters from the megaphone 81a shown in (A) are replaced with the characters "The opening and closing plate will be closed", and the time until closing is displayed on the time display portion 81b. Next, in S38, it is determined whether 30 S has passed as the opening time or whether the number of winnings to the special variable winning a prize opening 10 has reached 10. S38
If 30 S has not elapsed since the opening and the number of prizes to the special variable winning port 10 is 9 or less, it is determined whether or not the counter V is "1" (S39). When V = 0 and the counter V is not “1” in the first flow from the main flow in S39, the specific ball detector 13
It is determined whether or not (indicated as a specific ball SW in FIG. 31) is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a V winning (S40), and if there is a V winning, the continuation flag for generating the above-mentioned continuation right is turned ON.
After (S41), "1" is added to the counter V (S42) to return to the main flow.

On the other hand, if 30S has passed from the opening in S38 or the number of winnings to the special variable winning a prize mouth 10 has reached 10, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether R = 15, that is, the continuation right. It is determined whether or not the open cycle (round) has been performed 15 times (S43). R = 1 in S43
In the case of 5, the notification of the end of the character is given (S44) and then R = 0 is set (S45) to return to the main flow. In addition, as a specific display image in the character notification of the end notice of S45, the character 78 having the flag 78a with the characters "End round" is displayed on the variable display portion 33d as shown in FIG. 42 (B). In the upper left corner of this image, the pattern 33e that confirmed the big hit
(Indicated as “777” in FIG. 42B) is displayed at the same time. If R = 15 is not found in S43, it is then determined whether or not the continuation flag is turned on (S4).
6). If the continuation flag is not ON in S46, R
= 0 is set (S47) to return to the main flow.
On the other hand, when the continuation flag is ON in S43, N =
After 0 is set (S48), the character of the advance notice is notified (S49). A specific display image in the character notification of the advance notice of S49 is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the character 77 is a display image in which the character "Move to the next round!" Is emitted from the megaphone 77a as if to announce the continuation. In addition, in this image, the jackpot confirmation pattern 33e is displayed. (Indicated as “777” in FIG. 42A) and the character 77 of “with specific winning”
b is displayed. After that, "1" is added to the round counter R (S50) to return to the main flow.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the character gives a notice during the big hit of the opening of the special winning opening, the closing of the special winning opening, the continuation, and the end. The advance notification of the opening and closing of the special winning opening makes it easy to advance the game because the operating state of the special variable winning ball device 8 can be known in advance. The advance notice of continuation makes it easy to confirm that the jackpot continuation condition has been reached, and further enhances the player's sense of security. Also, the notice of the end can be easily confirmed that the big hit is about to end.

Next, the control of the error cancellation advance notice by the character 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
51), if there is an error, it is determined which of the error locations is (S52). Note that in FIG. 33, the error locations are described as three types of “A, B, C” for convenience. Then, according to the error location determined in S52, the character notification of the error cancellation notice (S53 to S5
Perform 5) to return to the main flow. Also, from S53
As a specific display image in the character notification of S55, the character 79 for explaining the error canceling method is displayed on the variable display portion 33d as shown in FIG.
An error location (described as "10 count error" in FIG. 43 (A)) is simultaneously displayed at the upper left corner of this image. For this reason, it is possible to quickly deal with the error because there is a visual indication that an error has occurred and a method for canceling the error.

Next, the number of times the time is saved by the character
Control of notification of notification will be explained based on the flowchart of FIG. 34.
I do. In FIG. 34, first, it is judged whether or not the jackpot is over.
Another is performed (S61), and it is determined that the jackpot is over.
And then WC RND If the extracted value of TAN is "3" or more
It is determined whether there is any (S62). Then, in S62, W
C RND First when the extracted value of TAN is less than "3"
One of the notifications of characters (S63) to notify the number of times saved
WC in S62 RND TAN extracted value is "3" or more
When it is above, the character notification of the second shortening notice (S6
Perform 4) to return to the main flow. In addition, S63 and
And tool for character notification of S64 time saving notice
As shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and (C), the physical display image is W
C RND Time saved by TAN extraction
Slot machine with (20 to 60 times) as one pattern row
The character 80 operates the character 80a and stops the pattern
It is an image with (number of times) as the number of times saved, and the character of S64
In the doctor notification image, the key is
"Chance" is displayed on the body of Character 80
Informs that more time saving times have been selected
Then, the player's gambling performance is improved. Ma
In addition, the character notification image in S63 and the caption in S64.
The difference from the lactator notification image is that they are different from each other.
Display the character, or change the image color.
It is also possible.

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, etc.), the character notification process in each of the above-described flows of FIGS. 26 to 34 is executed. The step (character notice notifying means) allows the character to give notice of a predetermined mode. The processing flow of such character notification is as shown in FIG. 35. First, it is determined whether or not to execute the character notification (S71).
A voice (S7) that matches the character notification for each predetermined mode
2) and display (S73) are output. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the predetermined mode such as the probability variation reach is easily announced because the predetermined mode is notified in advance by the character display and the sound generated from the speaker in response to the character display. It is possible to inform the user of the game, which in turn makes it possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Note that the character in the present embodiment refers to a display unit that imitates a human being, but is not limited to this, and may be any creature or plant, or in general, as long as it has a meaning as an individual.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special display result of the present invention is the probability variation symbol, and the probability variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol due to 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 probability of hitting 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 In this embodiment, 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 the third type gaming machine will be exemplified below. First, the structure of the game board will be described. In FIG. 44, 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 game state advance notice by the character display on the variable display device 103 and a specific image will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 45 and the explanatory view of FIG. 46. In FIG. 45, first, it is determined whether or not the right is generated (S81), and if it is determined that the right is not generated, then it is determined whether or not the symbol of the variable display device 103 is a win (S82). And S82
In the case of a hit pattern, a character 81 having a megaphone 81a in which the character "The opening / closing plate opens" as shown in FIG. 46 (A) and a time display section 81b (FIG. 46) showing the time until opening are shown. "(3)" in (A)) is displayed on the variable display portion 33d to notify the character of the advance notice (S83). After that, the specific ball detector 10
It is determined whether or not 9 (described as a specific ball SW in FIG. 45) is turned on, that is, whether or not there is a right generation state (S84). Then, in S84, when the specific ball detector 109 is turned on and there is a right generation state, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the variable display device 103 displays the character 82 that explains how to hit (right hit). By doing so, the character notification of how to hit is given (S85).

As described above, when the character advance notice of the present invention is applied to the third type gaming machine, the advance notice of various game states such as the opening and closing of the opening / closing plate and the way of hitting is given by the character. It is possible to notify the player of a predetermined mode such as the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate in an easy-to-understand manner. It is needless to say that in the third type character advance notice, the predetermined mode of notification can be made even more effective by simultaneously generating the sound associated with 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-described one, and the character advance notice may be given in a predetermined mode (for example, symbol stop etc.) as described in the first type gaming machine. Absent.

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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 becomes a predetermined predetermined mode, thereby displaying the predetermined mode. Since it is equipped with a character notice notifying means for giving notice in advance, it is possible to give notice in advance of a predetermined mode, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

[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 processing process of a symbol stop notice.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing a process of notification of reach notice.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a processing process of a big hit announcement.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing process of a stop symbol advance notice.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a process of notification of re-change notice.

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

FIG. 32 is a part of a flowchart showing a processing process of notice notification during big hit.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a processing process of notification of error cancellation notice.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing a processing process of time advance notice notification.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a process of notification output.

36 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing specific display images in the advance notice of characters.

37 (A) and (B) are explanatory views each showing a specific display image in character advance notice.

38 (A) and 38 (B) are each an explanatory view showing a specific display image in the advance notice of the character.

39 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing specific display images in the advance notice of characters.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific display image in the advance notice of a character.

41 (A) and 41 (B) are explanatory views showing specific display images in the advance notice of characters.

42 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing specific display images in character advance notice.

43 (A) to (C) are each an explanatory diagram showing a specific display image in the advance notice of a character.

FIG. 44 is a schematic front view showing a game board according to another embodiment.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a processing process of a game state notice notification on the game board.

46 (A) and (B) are explanatory views showing specific display images of character advance notice information on the game board.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 game board 3 game area 4 ordinary variable winning ball device 7 starting ball detector 8 special variable winning ball device (variable winning ball device) 12 opening and closing plate 13 specific ball detector 14 winning ball detector 30 special variable display device (variable display Device) 33 CRT display 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 71-82 character

Claims (8)

[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 displays a character on the variable display unit in advance when the game state is in a predetermined predetermined mode, so as to notify the predetermined mode in advance. A ball-and-ball game machine provided with a notification means. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific display result is derived to the variable display unit as the predetermined mode. 3. 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 special display result is derived to the variable display section. A predetermined mode is set, The claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The ball game machine described. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the reach mode that can be the specific display result is derived to the variable display unit as the predetermined mode. 5. 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 a reach mode that can be the special display result is derived to the variable display unit. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined mode is set. 6. The variable display section comprises a plurality of columns each of which changes a plurality of identification information, and the predetermined mode is to individually display the identification information on the variable display sections of the plurality of columns. The ball-and-ball game machine according to claim 1, which is characterized in that. 7. A variable winning ball apparatus is provided, which is capable of changing between a first state in which ball hitting is easily accepted and a second state in which ball hitting is not accepted or is difficult to accept, and the variable prize ball apparatus is adapted to change. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine has a predetermined mode. 8. When a character display is performed by the character advance notice means, a voice advance notice means is provided for giving a voice advance notice of the predetermined mode by generating a voice corresponding to the character display. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.