JP2000140286A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can improve its playability by virtue of an amusing function of its reserved ball display part that indicates oncoming special prizes or 'reach' stages with only one picture yet to stop for a jackpot, in players-identifiable fashion. SOLUTION: If play balls put in a starting checker 12 are handled as right- reserved balls whose right of picture matching gaming is reserved, a display processing part 34 displays pictures indicating right-reserved balls on the screen of a reserved ball display part 50. In consideration of the possibility that such balls will win a special prize or trigger a 'reach' stage, the display processing part 34 changes their reserved ball indicating pictures to pictures which notify special prizes or 'reach' stages. Players can thus identify special prize or 'reach' notices definitely from the type of reserved ball indicating picture by merely watching the screen of the reserved ball display part 50.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a starting winning port and a variable display section provided on a game board, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning port, a picture game is played on the variable display section, and a picture is played. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special prize is generated when a special prize design is completed in a game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball fired on a game board surface wins a start winning prize, a pattern game is performed unless a pattern game is being executed on a variable display portion.
If a pattern game is being executed on the variable display unit, the execution of the pattern game is suspended, and the game ball that has won the starting winning opening is processed as a reserved ball. Is lit one by one.

[0003] For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-206313, the occurrence of a special prize in which a special prize symbol is arranged according to the type of a variable display symbol displayed on a variable display portion is announced (special prize announcement). Alternatively, there is an arrangement in which the occurrence of a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with the special prize symbol is announced (reach announcement) to enhance the game performance.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional technique, the reserved ball display section merely reserves the right to execute a pattern game, and in a pattern game, it is a variable display. There is a problem that the part is an independent entity and the reserved ball display part is an ancillary entity and lacks interest.

[0005] Further, since the special prize notice or the reach notice is based on the type of the variable display symbols displayed on the variable display section, it is difficult for the player to recognize those notices, and the player may overlook. There was a problem that the original playability could not be sufficiently improved.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem. A reserved ball display section displays a special prize notice and a reach notice, and the reserved ball display section has an interesting function. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to easily recognize those notices and enhance the playability.

[0007]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] Starting winning port (12) on the game board (11) and
A variable display section (40) is provided, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (12), the variable display section (4) is provided.
0), a game machine in which a special prize is generated when a special prize design is completed in the pattern game.
1), a reserved ball display unit (50), and a display processing unit (3)
4) The game processing section (31)
Determines whether there is a possibility of occurrence of a special prize and a possibility of occurrence of a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with a special prize symbol, and the reserved ball display unit (50) displays the game board surface ( 11), when the game ball winning the starting winning opening (12) is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a pattern game, a holding ball display symbol indicating the holding ball is displayed, and the display is performed. A game machine characterized in that the processing unit (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol when the special prize or the reach state is likely to occur.

[2] The starting winning port (1) is provided on the game board (11).
2) and a variable display section (40) are provided, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (12), a picture game is performed on the variable display section (40), and a special prize symbol is prepared in the picture game. And a prize, wherein the game processing section (31), the reserved ball display section (50), the character display section (60), and the display processing section (34) are provided. The part (31) determines the possibility of occurrence of a special prize and the possibility of occurrence of a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with the special prize symbol. When the game ball provided on the game board surface (11) and winning the starting winning opening (12) is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a picture game, a holding ball display symbol indicating the holding ball is displayed on the game board. The starting point to arrange according to the processing order The character display unit (60) displays a plurality of display positions at predetermined positions from the indicated position to the display position of the end point, and the character display unit (60) extends from the display position of the start point to the display position of the end point of the reserved ball display unit (50). The display processing unit (34) is arranged to display a character symbol, and the display processing unit (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol in a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol when the prize or the reach state is likely to occur. And the display processing unit (34)
Is displayed so that the character symbol picks up the reserved ball display symbol at the start point corresponding position corresponding to the display position of the start point, and the subsequent display following the tail of the display position where the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed A gaming machine, characterized in that after displaying to move to a subsequent corresponding position corresponding to a position, the game machine is dropped at the subsequent corresponding position and displayed at the subsequent display position.

[3] The start winning port (1) is provided on the game board (11).
2) and a variable display section (40) are provided, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (12), a picture game is performed on the variable display section (40), and a special prize symbol is prepared in the picture game. The game processing unit (31), the reserved ball display unit (50), the character display unit (60), the character design random number generation unit (36)
In the game processing unit having the display processing unit (34), the game processing unit (31) may generate a prize and a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with the prize symbol. Judging the presence or absence of sex, the reserved ball display section (50) is provided on the game board surface (11), and the game ball winning the starting winning port (12) is processed as a reserved ball for suspending the execution of a pattern game. In the case where it is performed, the holding ball display symbol indicating the holding ball is displayed at a predetermined position of a plurality of display positions from a display position at one end to a display position at the other end arranged on a predetermined direction line to be displayed, Character display (6
0) is provided along the predetermined direction of the reserved ball display section (50) to display a character symbol, and the character random number generation section displays a game ball that has won the starting winning port (12). When the game is processed as a hold ball for holding the execution of a game, a character random number is generated, and the display processing unit (34) generates the random number when the special prize or the reach state is likely to occur. The display symbol is displayed as a special announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol, and the display processing unit (34) displays the character symbol when the character random number generation unit generates a character random number related to an interrupt random number. A display symbol is displayed so as to be picked up at one end corresponding position corresponding to the display position on one end of the display position where the display symbol is already displayed, and the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. After displaying at the indicated display position so as to move to the other end side corresponding position corresponding to the other end side display position, drop it at the other end side corresponding position and display at the other end side display position. A gaming machine characterized by:

[4] The display processing unit (34) displays the other end side when displaying the reserved ball display symbol at the display position on the other end side where the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. The gaming machine according to [3], wherein the display symbols displayed on the display position side of the other end from the position are shifted one by one toward the display position of the other end and displayed.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. In one configuration of the present invention, the reserved ball display unit (50) has a notice function such as a special notice.

When a game ball fired on the game board surface (11) wins the starting winning opening (12), a picture game is performed on the variable display section (40), and a special prize is generated when the special prize symbols are completed in the picture game.

When a game ball is won in the start winning port (12) and a picture game is being played on the variable display section (40), the game ball winning in the start winning port (12) is used for the pattern game. It is processed as a hold ball to suspend execution.

When being processed as a reserved ball, the display processing unit (34) displays a reserved ball display symbol indicating the reserved ball on the screen of the reserved ball display unit (50). At this time, when there is a possibility that a special prize or a reach state may occur, the display processing unit (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol.

[0015] Thereby, the player can enter the reserved ball display section (5
Just by watching the screen of 0), it is possible to clearly recognize the special prize notice and the reach notice by the type of the holding ball display symbol, and it is possible to enhance the playability.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, instead of simply displaying a reserved ball display symbol on the reserved ball display portion (50), a character display portion (60) is provided, and the reserved symbol display symbol is displayed. It is displayed as if it were handled.

When the game ball winning the starting winning opening (12) is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a picture game, a character design is displayed on the character display section (60) and the character design is displayed as a holding ball. The symbol is picked up from the start point corresponding position, moved to the subsequent corresponding position, dropped, and displayed at a position subsequent to the reserved ball display section (50).

When the character symbol handles the holding ball display symbol, the player is unconsciously turned to the moving one, that is, the character symbol and the holding ball display symbol. Compared to the configuration of simply displaying in (50), even when the player concentrates on the pattern game of the variable display section (40), the player recognizes the occurrence of the holding ball or the type of the holding ball design. This makes it easier to maintain focus on picture games.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the character symbol picks up the reserved ball display symbol from the position corresponding to one end, moves to the position corresponding to the other end, and drops it, and the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. This is displayed at the display position on the other end side.

That is, the character symbol is a character whose order of the reserved ball display symbols arranged and displayed on the reserved ball display section (50) can be changed. In the pattern game, the reserved balls are not always processed in the order in which the reserved ball display symbols are arranged, and the interest of the pattern game is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

This character pattern is displayed when the character random number generation unit has generated a character random number related to the interrupt random number. The character random number generation unit may generate only an interrupt random number, or may generate an interrupt random number and a non-interrupt random number other than the interrupt random number. When the character random number generation unit generates the non-interrupt random number, the reserved ball display symbol is displayed at a subsequent display position following the tail position of the already displayed display position.

Also, this character design is used when a game ball winning the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball.
Regardless of whether the game ball winning the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball, for example, the pattern game is performed on the variable display unit (40), or may appear on the character display unit (60). Then, it may appear on the character display section (60).

The character symbol may be picked up from any position as long as the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed at the display position. The reserved ball display symbol may be dropped to any position (display position).

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when the reserved ball display symbol is displayed at the display position on the other end side, the display of the already displayed reserved ball display symbol is processed.

That is, the display processing section (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol at the display position on the other end side, and displays the reserved ball displayed on the display position side on the other end from the display position on the other end side. The display symbols are shifted one by one toward the display position at the other end and displayed.

[0026] Thereby, the player does not suffer from the disadvantage of reducing the number of reserved balls, but can increase the interest of the picture game and enhance the interest of the game.

[0027]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each drawing shows the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 20 show an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a gaming machine 10 that is a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming board surface 1.
1, a start winning opening 12 which is a chucker is opened, and a variable display section 40 is provided above the starting winning opening 12.
The variable display section 40 is configured by arranging three symbol display columns from the left end to the right end.

In a picture game, a special prize (fever) is generated when the special prize symbols are aligned (the three symbols are the same) on a line composed of three symbol display columns.

When a special prize is generated, the movable plate 21 of the large winning opening, which is an attacker, is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times (16 times) to generate a special value that is easy to win.

Each of the three symbol display columns is a liquid crystal panel which variably displays. The adjacent symbol display columns are apparently divided, but are constituted by the same liquid crystal screen (TFT type liquid crystal or DSTN type liquid crystal).

The start of the variable display section 40 is started by the start winning port 12.
The game is performed on condition that a game ball, which is a pachinko ball, wins. A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect a winning in the starting winning opening 12.

The control unit of the gaming machine includes a game processing unit 31, a random number generation unit 32, a random number determination unit 33, a display processing unit 34, a symbol random number generation unit 35, a ROM (read only memory),
It has an AM (random access memory).

When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 12, the random number generation section 32 generates (extracts) a random number, and the random number determination section 33
Determines the random number. If the variable display unit 40 is not in the pattern game, the variable display unit 40 starts the pattern game, and if the variable display unit 40 is in the pattern game, the game ball is processed as a reserved ball and generated (extracted). A random number is recorded.

When the start winning prize port 12 is won, a special prize symbol for shifting to a special prize state in a picture game is displayed, a probability variation symbol for shifting to a later-described probability variation special prize is displayed, or a lost symbol is displayed. This is determined by a random number generated (extracted) by the random number generation unit 32.

As shown in FIG. 6, the random number generation unit 32
An integer from “0” to “249” is generated, and the random number generation unit 3
When 2 generates a random number “7”, the state is shifted to the special prize state,
At the time of probable change, random numbers "7""57""107""157"
When "207" is generated, the state is shifted to the special prize state. In other words, the probability that the special prize will occur at the normal time is 1/250, and the probability that the special prize will occur at the time of the probability change is 5/250 = 1/5.
0.

The symbol random number Z determines the variable display symbol displayed after the variable display section 40 stops changing. Each symbol random number Z
1, Z2 and Z3 determine a left variable display symbol (first variable display symbol), a middle variable display symbol (second variable display symbol), and a right variable display symbol (third variable display symbol), respectively.

The symbol random numbers at the time of the special prize are provided from "0" to "9". When the symbol random number at the time of the special prize Z1 is "0", Z1 = Z2 = Z3 processing is performed so that the variable display section 40 is displayed. The same symbol “000” is variably stopped and shifts to the special prize state.

Similarly, the symbol random numbers at the time of the special prize are "1" and "2".
In the case of “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, and “9”, the same symbol “111” is displayed on the variable display unit 40, respectively.
“222” “333” “444” “555” “666”
“777”, “888”, and “999” are variably stopped, and the state shifts to the special prize state.

As shown in FIG. 3, this variable display symbol is
Symbols from 0 to 9 are provided and "0, 2, 4, 6, 8"
When the special prize symbols such as "000" are prepared (even if a predetermined condition is satisfied), the state is shifted to the probable variable special prize state, and "1, 3,.
When the special prize symbols such as "111" are prepared in odd numbers of "5, 7, 9", the state is shifted to the normal special prize state.

In the normal special prize state, the large winning opening as an attacker is opened a predetermined number of times (16 times).
It will be held in the normal state until the next special prize. In the probability-changing special prize state, a large winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and after the completion of the special prize, the winning is performed in a probability-changing state in which the probability of occurrence of the special prize is improved until the next special prize.

In the case of the outlier random number, the symbol random number is "Z
1 ”,“ Z2 ”, and“ Z3 ”are generated, and“ Z1 ”through“ Z
3 ”is composed of random numbers“ 0 ”to“ 9 ”, and Z1 =
When “0”, Z2 = “2”, and Z3 = “7” are generated, “027” is displayed on the variable display unit 40. Also,
When Z1 = Z2 = Z3, Z2 = Z2 + 1 processing is executed, and only the second variable display symbol is changed.

The game processing section 31 determines the number of reserved balls,
The display processing unit 34 processes the display data relating to the generated (extracted) random numbers from the ROM to the variable display unit 40.

If the number of reserved balls is four or more, the reserved balls are discarded.
After appearing at the start point position in the screen of No. 0, it is displayed so as to move in the screen. In addition, the reserved ball display symbol disappears one by one each time the variable display unit 40 performs the symbol game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the reserved ball display unit 50
It has a function to display a notice (special notice or reach notice). Whether to display the special prize notice or the reach notice has four modes, and is determined by the notice random number Y,
The reserved ball display symbol is determined by the notice random number Y. The random number Y is generated (extracted) by the random number generation unit 32.

The relationship between the notice random number and each mode is as follows. The out-of-reach reach announcement random number (HR) determines whether or not a reach announcement is made when no reach state occurs as a result of the symbol random number extraction (non-reach time). The reach-time reach announcement random number (RR) determines whether or not to issue a reach announcement when a reach state occurs as a result of the symbol random number extraction.

The out-of-office prize announcement random number (HT) determines whether or not a prize announcement is made when a prize does not occur as a result of the above-mentioned prize random number extraction. At the time of the special prize, the special announcement random number (TT)
When a special prize is generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction, it is determined whether or not to give a special prize notice.

As shown in FIG. 6, specifically, the reach announcement is performed only when the special prize announcement is not performed.

When the symbol random number is Z1 ≠ Z2 (the non-reach state where the first variable display symbol and the second variable display symbol are different), the reach random number at the time of loss composed of “0” to “499” is extracted. Only when the value is “0”, the reach announcement reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 as the reach announcement. In other words, the probability of the reach announcement at the time of non-reach is 1/500.

If the symbol random number is Z1 = Z2 (the reach state in which the first variable display symbol and the second variable display symbol are the same), the reach reach notice composed of "0" to "4" A random number is extracted, and if it is “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”, a reach announcement reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 as a reach announcement. That is, the probability of the reach announcement at the time of the reach is 4/5. FIG. 4 shows the reach announcement hold ball display.

The special prize announcement is made in the following cases. In cases other than the case where the symbol random numbers are Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (variable display symbols of the variable display unit 40 are all the same), "0" to "49"
Extract the random number of the special prize notice at the time of losing composed of "9",
Only when the value is “0”, a special prize announcement reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 as a special prize announcement. In other words, the probability of being notified of a special prize during a non-special prize is 1/500. FIG. 4 shows the special prize announcement pending ball display.

When the symbol random number is Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (variable display symbols of the variable display section 40 are all the same),
The random number of the special prize notice at the time of the special prize composed of “0” to “4” is extracted. If the random number is “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”, the special prize notice reserved ball is displayed as the reserved ball display section 50 Is lit. That is, the probability of the special prize being announced at the time of the special prize is 4/5.

A ROM is connected to the control unit as a main storage unit, and a pattern game program and display data of symbols are recorded in the ROM. The ROM is different for each gaming machine, or even for the same machine, for each time zone, and is appropriately rewritten. Further, a RAM for writing various data at any time when executing a picture game is connected.

The payout of game balls is performed by award ball payout means (infinite counter). The prize ball payout means includes a prize ball payout counter 26,
It comprises payout setting means 27 and calculation means 28.

Below the game board surface 11, there is provided an upper plate 13 for storing the paid out game balls and sending the game balls to a ball launching device (not shown). A handle 15 for adjusting the operation of the ball launching device to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 13 into the game board surface is provided at a lower right portion of the game machine.

Next to the handle 15, when the game balls are full on the upper plate 13, the game balls are flown and stored, and when the game is stopped, the game balls remaining in the upper plate 13 are lowered. The lower plate 14 is provided.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Description will be made based on 0. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the reserved ball display processing, and is a flow when the reserved ball is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 in a normal state when the probability is not changed.

As shown in FIG. 7, when a game ball wins in the start winning opening (step S701: Y), a prize ball is paid out (step S702), and the number of reserved balls (N) becomes the limit number (4).
(Step S70).
3) If the limit has been reached (step S703:
Y), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again (step S701), and if the limit number has not been reached (step S703: N), a special random number (T) is extracted (step S703). S704), it is determined whether or not the special random number (T) = 7 (whether or not to generate a special state) (step S705).

If the special award random number (T) = 7 (step S705: Y), a special prize holding ball display process is executed (step S707), and it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again. Returning to (Step S701), if the award random number (T) is not 7 (Step S705: N), a lost ball display process is executed (Step S706),
The process returns to the determination of whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again (step S701).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special prize hold ball display processing. This is a flow of determining whether or not to give a notice when a special prize is to be generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction.

As shown in FIG. 8, the special prize announcement random number (TT) at the time of the special prize is extracted (step S801), and it is determined whether or not the special prize announcement random number at the time of the special prize (TT) = 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (whether or not to display the special prize announcement reserved ball). (Step S802).

Special prize notice at the time of special prize random number (TT) = 0 or 1o
If it is not r2or3 (step S802: N), the prize-at-a-time reach notice random number extraction process is executed (step S81).
1), the special prize holding ball display processing ends.

Also, at the time of a special prize, a special prize notice random number (TT) = 0o
If it is r1or2or3 (step S802:
Y), Only the symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (step S80)
3), the processing of Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is executed (step S8)
04), forcibly align the variable display symbols with the same symbol.

Thereafter, the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or
It is determined whether or not 5 or 7 or 9 (determination of a probable-variation special prize or a normal special prize) (step S805), and (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S80).
6) The special prize announcement reserved ball is lit and displayed at address N of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S807), and the symbol random number (Z
1) Only when it is 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9 (step S805: Y), the probable change-time reserved ball display processing is executed (step S808).

The symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5o
If it is not r7 or 9 (step S805: N), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S809), and the special prize notice reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50. (Step S810), the special prize holding ball processing ends.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart of the random number extraction process at the time of the special prize reach notification, and shows the flow of the determination of the presence or absence of the special prize when a special prize is to be generated as a result of the special random number extraction.

As shown in FIG. 9, the reach is always generated when the special prize is generated.
Is extracted (step S901), and it is determined whether or not reach reach random number (RR) = 0or1or2or3 (determine whether or not reach predictive hold balls are displayed) (step S902).

Thereafter, only the symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (steps S903, S911), and the processing of Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is executed (steps S904, S912), and it is determined whether or not the symbol random number (Z1) = 1or3or5or7or9. It is determined (steps S905 and S913), and if the symbol random number (Z1) is 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9 (step S905: Y, S913: Y), N in the first storage unit is determined.
(T, Z) is stored and stored at the address (step S906, S
914), the reach announcement reserved ball is illuminated and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (steps S907 and S915), and then the probable change reserved ball display processing is executed (step S9).
08, S916).

Reach time reach announcement random number (RR) = 0 or
If it is not 1or2or3 (step S905: N,
(S913: N), (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S909, 917), and the normal reserved ball is lit and displayed at address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S909).
910, S918), and the special prize reach notification random number extraction processing ends.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the lost ball display processing at the time of loss, and shows the flow of the reserved ball display when no special prize is generated as a result of the extraction of the special random number.

As shown in FIG. 10, all the symbol random numbers (Z
1, Z2, Z3) (step S1001), and Z
It is determined whether 1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S10).
02), if Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is not satisfied (step S1)
002: N), and determines whether or not Z1 = Z2 (determines whether or not the vehicle is in a reach state) (step S1003).
If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S1002:
Y), the processing of Z2 = Z2 + 1 is executed (step S10).
14) Forcibly prevent all of the variable display symbols from being aligned.

If Z1 = Z2 is not satisfied as a result of the determination as to whether or not Z1 = Z2 (step S1003: N), and if the Z2 = Z2 + 1 process is performed (step S1014), the non-reach hold ball display process is performed. Is executed (step S1015), and the lost ball display processing ends.

If Z1 = Z2 (step S1003: Y), the out-of-office special prize announcement random number (HT)
Is extracted (step S1004), and it is determined whether or not the out-of-office special announcement random number (HT) is 0 (determination of whether or not to display the special announcement notice reserved ball) (step S100).
5).

If the random number (HT) at the time of the out-of-office special prize (HT) = 0 (step S1005: Y), (T, Z) is stored in the address N of the first storage unit (step S1006).
The special prize announcement reserved ball is illuminated and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1007), and the lost ball display processing at the time of losing ends.

Also, a special prize notice random number (HT) = 0 at the time of a loss.
If it is not (step S1005: N), reach reach random number (RR) is extracted at the time of reach (step S100).
8), Reach time reach random number (RR) = 0 or 1or
It is determined whether it is 2 or 3 (step S100).
9), Reach time reach random number (RR) = 0or1or
If it is not 2 or 3 (step S1009: N), the first
(T, Z) is stored and stored at address N in the storage unit (step S
1012) The normal reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1013), and the lost reserved ball display processing ends.

The reach-notification random number at the time of the reach (RR) = 0
If it is or1or2or3 (step S100
9: Y), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N of the first storage unit (step S1010), and the reach announcement reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S101).
1), the lost ball display processing ends.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the non-reach hold ball display processing, and shows the hold ball display processing when the reach state does not occur as a result of symbol random number extraction.

As shown in FIG. 11, a special prize announcement random number (HT) at the loss is extracted (step S1101), and it is determined whether or not the special prize announcement random number (HT) at the time of = 0 (step S1102). Special time notice random number (HT) = 0
(Step S1102: Y), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S110).
3) The special prize announcement reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1104), and the non-reach-time reserved ball display processing ends.

Further, at the time of loss, the special announcement notice random number (HT) = 0
If not (step S1102: N), the reach announcement random number (HR) at the time of a miss is extracted (step S110).
5) It is determined whether (HR) = 0 (Step S)
1106), and respectively store (T, Z) in address N of the first storage unit.
Is stored (steps S1107 and S1109), and when (HR) = 0 at address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1106: Y), the reach announcement reserved ball is lit (step S1108). If (HR) is not equal to 0 (step S1106: N), the normal reserved ball is lit and displayed (step S1110), and the non-reach reserved ball display processing ends.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart of the probable change-time reserved ball display processing, and is a flow when the reserved ball is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 at the time of the probable change.

As shown in FIG. 12, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (step S1201: Y), a prize ball is paid out (step S1202), and whether or not the number of reserved balls (N) has reached the limit number is determined. Is determined (step S1203), and when the number has reached the limit (step S1203: Y),
Returning to the determination as to whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again (step S1201), if the number has not reached the limit (step S1203: N), a special random number (T) is extracted (step S1204). Grand Prize random number (T) = [50 * X
+7] (0 ≦ X ≦ 4) (determination as to whether or not the award random number (T) = 7 or 57 or 107 or 157) (step S1205).

Special random number (T) = [50 * X + 7] (0 ≦
If X ≦ 4 (step S1205: Y), a probable change mode special prize hold ball display process is executed (step S1).
207), the probable change reserved ball display processing ends.

Also, a special random number (T) = [50 * X + 7]
If not (0 ≦ X ≦ 4) (step S1205:
N), a lost ball holding display process is executed (step S1).
206), the process returns to the determination (step S1201) as to whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart of the probable change mode special prize-holding ball display processing, and shows the flow of the reserved ball display at the time of the probable change, when a special prize is to be generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction result.

As shown in FIG. 13, the special prize announcement random number (TT) at the time of the special prize is extracted (step S1301), and it is determined whether or not the special prize announcement random number (TT) at the time of the special prize is 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (step S1302). If the time special prize announcement random number (TT) is not 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (step S1302: N), a probability change mode special prize time reach announcement random number extraction process is executed (step S1310), and the probability change mode special prize time reserved ball display process ends.

Also, at the time of a special prize, a special prize notice random number (TT) = 0o
If it is r1or2or3 (step S1302:
N), and extracts only the symbol random number (Z1) (step S13).
03), the processing of Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is executed (step S1304).

Thereafter, the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5
or 7 or 9 is determined (step S130).
5), (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S1306, S1308), and the reserved ball display unit 5
The special prize notice holding ball is lit and displayed at the address N of 0 (steps S1307 and S1309), and the symbol random number (Z1) = 1
If it is or3or5or7or9 (step S1
305: Y) The process returns to the determination (step S1201 in FIG. 12) as to whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning port during the probable change holding ball display processing, and the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3
If it is not or5or7or9 (step S130
5: N) Probable change mode special prize hold ball display processing ends.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of the random number extracting process for the reach announcement notice at the time of the probability change mode special prize. It is the time of the probability change, and is the flow of the hold ball display when the reach state is caused by the symbol random number extraction result. .

As shown in FIG. 14, the reach-time advance notice random number (RR) is extracted (step S1401), and it is determined whether or not the reach-time advance notice random number (RR) = 0or1, or2, or 3 (step S1402). If the hour reach random number (RR) = 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (step S1402: Y), only the symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (steps S1403 and S1410), and Z1 = Z2.
= Z3 (steps S1404, S141)
1), symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9
Is determined (steps S1405 and S141).
2), (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S1406, S1408, S1413, S1).
415).

The reach-notification random number (RR) = 0 during the reach
If it is or1or2or3 (step S140
5: Y, S1412: Y), a reach announcement reserved ball is lit at address N of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S140).
7, S1414), the process returns to the determination (Step S1201 shown in FIG. 12) as to whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning port during the probable change pending ball display processing, and the reach-time reach random number (RR) is not equal to 0 or 1 or 2 or 3. In this case (step S1405: N, S1412: N), the normal reserved ball is lit at address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1).
1409, S1416), and the random number extraction process at the time of the special change mode special prize reach notification.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart from the start to the end of the game, and shows the flow of control of the gaming machine from the start to the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 15, when a reserved ball is present in the reserved ball display section 50 (step S1501:
Y), the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S1502), and the reserved ball display unit 50 fills another reserved ball at the location of the turned off reserved ball (N = N−).
1) is turned on (step S1503), and address 1 of the first storage unit is read and initialized (step S150).
4), the storage contents of the first storage unit are updated and stored (the contents of other addresses are stored in the initialized area of address 1 (N = N-1) and stored) (step S1505), and The symbol random number read from address 1 of the first storage unit is Z1 = Z
It is determined whether or not 2 = Z3 (determination of whether or not to generate a special prize) (step S1506).

If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is not satisfied (step S1506: N), a lost symbol display process is executed (step S1513), and the process shifts to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (step S1510). If Z2 = Z3 (step S1506: Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol random number (Z1) = 1or3or5or7or9 (step S1507), and the symbol random number (Z1) = 1.
If it is or3or5or7or9 (step S1
507: Y), a probability variation special prize symbol display process is executed (step S1508), a probability variation special prize game process is executed (step S1509), and the process shifts to determination as to whether or not to end the game (step S1510).

The symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5o
If it is not r7or9 (step S1507: N),
A normal prize symbol display process is executed (step S151).
1) Perform normal game processing (step S1512),
The process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (step S
1510).

To end the game (step S151)
0: Y), it is END, and if the game is not to be ended (step S1510: N), the process returns to the determination (step S1501) as to whether or not there is a reserved ball.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the normal special prize symbol display processing, and shows the flow of displaying the normal special prize symbol on the variable display section 40.

As shown in FIG. 16, the variable display symbol starts to change (step S1601), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first display symbol changes.
The variable display symbol stops changing (step S1602), the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) (step S1603), and after a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S1603). Step S160
4) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S1605), and thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S1).
1606) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z3) is displayed as the third variable display symbol (step S1607), and a normal special prize symbol (first variable display symbol, second variable display symbol, and
An even symbol with the same third variable display symbol is displayed (step S1608), and the normal special prize symbol display process ends.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart of the probable variable award symbol display processing, and is a flow of displaying the probable variable award symbol on the variable display section 40.

As shown in FIG. 17, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate (step S1701), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first display symbol changes.
The variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1702), the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) (step S1703), and after a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1703). Step S170
4) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S1705), and thereafter, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S1).
1706) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z3) is displayed as the third variable display symbol (step S1707), and a variable probability special prize symbol (first variable display symbol, second variable display symbol, and
An odd symbol with the same third variable display symbol) is displayed (step S1708), and the variable probability prize symbol display process ends.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart of the off symbol display processing, and shows the flow of displaying the off symbol on the variable display section 40.

As shown in FIG. 18, the variable display symbol starts to change (step S1801), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first display symbol changes.
The variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1802), the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) (step S1803), and after a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1803). Step S180
4), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S1805), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S1805).
1806), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z3) is displayed as the third variable display symbol (step S1807), and a lost symbol (at least one of the first variable display symbol, the second variable display symbol, and the third variable display symbol). (A different symbol) is displayed (step S1808), and the lost symbol display processing ends.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart of the normal special prize game processing, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the normal special prize symbol stops as a result of displaying the variable display symbols.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the contents of the second storage unit are in the probable change mode (step S1901: Y), the normal mode is updated and stored (mode switching is executed) (step S1902), and the attacker is released. (Step S1
903), when either a predetermined number of game balls have been won after the attacker is released or a predetermined time has elapsed after the attacker is released (step S1904: Y,
S1905: Y), the attacker is closed (Step S)
1906), “1” is added to the number of times the attacker has been released (K = K + 1) (step S1907), and it is determined whether a game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the attacker (step S1908). If a prize has been won (step S1908: Y), it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has opened reaches a predetermined limit (for example, 16) (step S1909).

If the game ball does not win in the V winning opening, or if the number of attacker releases reaches the limit (step S1908: N, S1909: Y), the normal special prize game processing ends, and the V winning opening is set. If the game ball has won and the number of attacker release times has not reached the limit number (step S1908: Y, S1909: N), the process returns to the attacker release processing (step S1903) again.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the probability-changing special prize game processing, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the probability-changing special prize symbol stops in the display result of the variable display symbol.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the content of the second storage unit is the normal mode (step S2001: Y),
The update is stored in the probable change mode (mode switching is performed) (step S2002), and the attacker is released (step S2002).
(2003), when either a predetermined number of game balls have been won after the release of the attacker or a predetermined time has elapsed after the release of the attacker (step S2004:
(Y, S2005: Y), the attacker is closed (step S2006), "1" is added to the number of times the attacker has been released (K = K + 1) (step S2007), and the game ball is inserted into the V winning opening provided in the attacker. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S2008). If a prize has been won (step S2008: Y), it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has opened reaches a predetermined limit (for example, 16) (step S2009). ).

If the game ball does not win in the V winning opening or if the number of attacker releases reaches the limit (step S2008: N, S2009: Y), the probable variable special prize game processing is terminated and the V winning opening is set. If the game ball has won and the number of attacker release times has not reached the limit number (step S2008: Y, S2009: N), the process returns to the attacker release processing (step S2003) again.

FIGS. 21 to 48 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the reserved ball display unit 5
A character display unit 60 is provided in addition to 0.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. Variable display unit 40
A character display unit 60 is provided between the character display unit 50 and the reserved ball display unit 50. According to the character random number extraction result, a character appears on the character display unit 60 during the variable display symbol change, and the reserved ball display unit 50 is additionally lit. Then, the display content replacement process of the reserved ball display unit 50 is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the characters include a first character and a second character. When the first character appears, either the additional display of the reserved ball displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 or nothing is executed, and if the second character appears, the reserved ball display unit 50 is displayed. Perform the work of replacing the position (address) of the reserved ball displayed in.

The display transition of the character display section 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. The first character and the second character are identified by the presence or absence of a “hat”.

The display transition of the first character will be described. In the initial screen (when the variable display unit 40 is not fluctuating and the reserved ball is not present in the reserved ball display unit 50), when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening, a random number described later is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50. As a result of the extraction, the normally reserved ball is illuminated and displayed, and the variable display unit 40 starts to change.

Thereafter, the game proceeds, and the reserved ball display section 50
When there are two ordinarily reserved balls, the first character appears in the random number extraction result, and starts moving to the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50.

Thereafter, the player picks up something on the first ground, picks up the reserved ball of the type of reserved ball (normal reserved ball) at address 1 of the reserved ball display section 50, and turns off the reserved ball display section 50. The player starts moving while holding the reserved ball up to the leftmost address 3 among the middle locations.

When the first character arrives at address 3,
On condition that there is no hold ball at address 3, the hold ball is dropped or passed according to the result of the extraction of the random number.
Retreat from

When the reserved ball is dropped, the reserved ball (the same type as the brought reserved ball) is lit at address 3.

If a reserved ball is present at the address 3, the ball moves to address 4 and the same operation is performed. If a reserved ball is also present at the address 4, the reserved ball is held. The first character is configured to retreat.

When the balls to be picked up are the special announcement notice pending ball and the reach announcement pending ball, similarly, when the ball is dropped, the special announcement preliminary reserved ball and the reach announcement reserved ball are illuminated.

In other words, when the first character appears, the first character acquires a hold ball of the same type as the address to be picked up, and is an address for which the hold ball is not lit and displayed on the hold ball display section 50. The reserved ball acquired at the leftmost address among them is made to fall, and is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 in a lighting state.

Next, display transition of the second character will be described with reference to FIG. In the initial screen (when the variable display section 40 is not fluctuating and the reserved ball display section 50 does not have a reserved ball), a game ball wins in the starting winning opening,
As a result of random number extraction, which will be described later, the reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50, and the variable display unit 40 starts to change.

Thereafter, the game proceeds and the reserved ball display section 50
When a special prize announcement reserved ball and a normal reserved ball are present, a second character appears as a result of the random number extraction and starts moving to the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50.

Thereafter, the player picks up the special prize holding ball displayed in the holding ball display section 50 on the first ground,
The reserved ball of the type of reserved ball at the first address (special prize reserved ball) of the reserved ball display section 50 is picked up, the special prize reserved ball lit and displayed at the address 1 is turned off, and the reserved ball of the second and subsequent addresses is immediately preceding. Illuminated so that the address is filled.

After that, the second character that has acquired the special prize holding ball starts moving to a certain address (address 2) in the holding ball display section 50 according to the random number extraction result, and acquires after arriving at this certain address. Perform the drop operation of the special prize holding ball.

After the action of dropping the hold ball obtained by the second character is performed, the hold ball (special prize notice hold ball) dropped to the corresponding address (address 2) is illuminated and held at an address higher than the corresponding address. The stored balls are displayed so as to be sequentially shifted to the right address.

That is, when the second character appears, the reserved ball at the address to be picked up is moved to another address (address to be dropped), and the order of the reserved balls can be changed. I have.

FIG. 26 shows a random number table. That is, similarly to the first embodiment, a special random number (T), a symbol random number (Z: Z1, Z2, Z3), and a preview random number (Y: HR, R
R, HT, TT) and character random numbers (C: C1, C2, C3, C4). The generation (extraction) of the character random number (C) is performed by the character design random number generation unit 36. The character random number (C) determines the motion, appearance, etc. of the character.

The character random number (C1) corresponds to the source of the character (address 1 in the above transition example), and the character random number (C2) corresponds to the destination of the character (address 2 in the above transition example).

The character random number (C3) is valid only when the first character appears, and determines whether or not to pass by. The character random number (C4) determines the type of character (first character, second character). Character random numbers (C1, C2, C4)
This corresponds to an interrupt random number for changing the order of the already-displayed ball display symbols.

When the game ball wins the winning opening, the same random numbers as in the first embodiment are extracted, and the character random numbers composed of "0" to "3" are extracted.

If the character random number (C4) extraction result is “1”, the first character appears,
If it is "2", the second character appears.

If the result of extracting the character random number (C4) is "1" and the result of extracting the character random number (C3) is "0", the first character appears, and a reserved ball is obtained. Since the second character does not pass while holding the reserved ball, it is determined that the second character will pass.

The character random numbers (C1) and (C2)
The extraction result of “1” corresponds to address 1 if “0”, address 2 if “1”, address 3 if “2”, address 4 if “3”, and the first character appears. In this case, only the character random number (C1) is valid, and the address for picking up the reserved ball is determined.

When the second character appears, the reserved ball is picked up at the address of the character random number (C1) extraction result, and the reserved ball is dropped at the address of the character random number (C2) extraction result. .

Next, a flow of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the reserved ball display processing, and shows the flow when the reserved ball is lit up and displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 in a normal state when the probability is not changed (steps S2701 to S2701).
Step S2708) is basically the same as the flow of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment (steps S701 to S707).

However, in the second embodiment, the special random number (T) is extracted (step S2704), and it is determined whether or not the special random number (T) = 7 (whether or not to generate the special state). ) (Step S2706) is different from the first embodiment in that character random numbers (C: C1, C2, C3, C4) are extracted (step S2705).

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special prize hold ball display processing, and is a flow of determining whether or not a notice is given when a special prize is to be generated based on the result of the special prize random number extraction (step S2).
801 to step S2811) and the flow of determining whether or not to give a notice according to the first embodiment (steps S801 to S811) is basically the same.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S8).
06, S809), in the second embodiment, the first
(T, Z, C, Y (TT)) is stored and stored at address N of the storage unit (Y indicates which type of reserved ball is lit at the corresponding address)
(TT), the movement and appearance (C) of the character during the execution of the symbol change game when the reserved ball at the corresponding address is consumed (stored) (steps S2806 and S2809).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the random number extraction processing at the time of the special prize reach notification, and shows the flow of determining whether or not the special prize is generated when the special prize random number is extracted and a special prize is generated (steps S2901 to S2901). S2918), first
This is basically the same as the flow of determining whether or not there is a reach announcement according to the embodiment (steps S901 to S918).

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S9).
06, S909, S914, and S917).
In the embodiment, (T, Z, C,
Y (RR)) is stored (step S290).
6, S2909, S2914, S2917).

FIG. 30 is a flow chart of the lost ball display processing at the time of loss, and shows the flow of the reserved ball display when no special prize is generated as a result of the extraction of the special random number (step S).
3001 to step S3015), the flow of reserved ball display according to the first embodiment (steps S1001 to S3015)
1015) is basically the same.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
006, S1010, and S1012), in the second embodiment, (T, Z, C, Y) is stored in address N of the first storage unit.
(HT)) is stored (step S3006).
(T, Z, C, Y (RR)) is stored and stored at address N of the storage unit (steps S3010, S3012).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the non-reach hold ball display processing, showing the flow of the hold ball display processing when no reach state occurs as a result of symbol random number extraction (step S).
3101 to S3111), which is basically the same as the flow of the reserved ball display processing (Steps S1101 to S1110) according to the first embodiment.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
103, S1107, and S1109), in the second embodiment, (T, Z, C, Y) is stored in the address N in the first storage unit.
(HT)) (step S3103).
(T, Z, C, Y (HR)) is stored and stored at address N of the storage unit (steps S3108, S3110).

FIG. 32 is a flow chart of the reserved ball display processing at the time of probable change, and shows the flow when the reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 at the time of probable change (steps S3201 to S3209). Flow of Lighting and Displaying the Reserved Ball According to Embodiment (Steps S1201 to S1)
207) is basically the same.

However, the award random number (T) is extracted (step S
3204) and the special random number (T) = [50 * X + 7] (0
≦ X ≦ 4) (step S3206)
In between, the special random number (T) and the character random number (C:
Extraction of C1, C2, C3, C4) (Step S320)
5) is different from the first embodiment.

FIG. 33 is a flow chart of the probable change mode special prize holding ball display processing, and shows the flow of the reserved ball display at the time of the probabilistic change and when a prize is to be generated as a result of the special random number extraction result (step). S3301 to step S3310),
This is basically the same as the flow of the hold ball display (steps S1301 to S1310) according to the first embodiment.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S1).
306 and S1308), in the second embodiment,
(T, Z, C, Y (TT)) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S3306, S3308).

FIG. 34 is a flow chart of the random number extraction processing of the reach announcement notice at the time of the probability change mode special prize. It is the time of the probability change, and is the flow of the hold ball display when the reach state occurs due to the symbol random number extraction result. (Steps S3401 to S3416) are basically the same as the flow of reserved balls display according to the first embodiment (Steps S1401 to S1416).

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
406, S1408, S1413, S1415), in the second embodiment, (T,
Z, C, Y (RR)) are stored (step S).
3406, S3408, S3413, S3415).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart from the start to the end of the game. As shown in FIG. 35, when there is a reserved ball in the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S3501:
Y), the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S3502), and the reserved ball display unit 50 fills another reserved ball at the location of the turned off reserved ball (N = N−).
1) is turned on (step S3503), and address 1 of the first storage unit is read and initialized (step S350).
4) A process (N = N-1) for storing the stored contents of the other addresses in the initialized area of the first address to update and store the stored contents of the first storage unit (step S3505), The symbol random number read from address 1 of the first storage unit is Z1 = Z
It is determined whether or not 2 = Z3 (determination of whether or not to generate a special prize) (step S3506).

If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is not satisfied (step S3506: N), the character random number (C4) = 1 or
It is determined whether or not the character is 2 (determination of whether or not to make the character appear) (step S3517). If the character random number (C4) = 1 or 2 (step S35)
17: Y), a character loss symbol display process is executed (step S3519), and it is determined whether or not to end the game (step S3511). If the character random number (C4) is not 1 or 2 (step S351).
7: N), and executes a lost symbol display process (step S3).
518), determine whether or not to end the game (step S3)
511).

If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S3506: Y), the symbol random number (Z1) = 1o
It is determined whether or not r3or5or7or9 (step S3507), and the character random number (C4) = 1 or 2
Is determined (steps S3508, S35).
13).

Symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5 or 7
or 9 if character random number (C4) = 1 or 2 (step S3507: Y, step S35
08: Y), the character probable prize symbol display processing is executed (step S3509), the probable prize game processing is executed (step S3510), and it is determined whether or not to end the game (step S3511). (Z1)
= 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9 and character random number (C4) is not 1 or 2 (step S350
7: Y, step S3508: N), a probable variable special prize symbol display process is executed (step S3512), a probable variable special award game process is executed (step S3510), and a determination is made as to whether or not to end the game (step S3511). Is done.

The symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5
not or7or9, character random number (C4) = 1o
If it is r2 (step S3507: N, step S3513: Y), the character normal special prize symbol display processing is executed (step S3514), the normal special prize game processing is executed (step S3515), and it is determined whether or not to end the game. (Step S3511), and if the symbol random number (Z1) is not 1or3or5or7or9 and the character random number (C4) is not 1or2 (Step S3507: N, Step S3513: N), a normal special prize symbol display process is executed. (Step S3516), a normal special prize game process is executed (Step S3515), and the process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (Step S3511).

To end the game (step S351)
1: Y), it is END, and if the game is not to be ended (step S3511: N), the process returns to the determination (step S3501) as to whether or not a reserved ball exists.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart of the normal special prize symbol display processing, showing the flow of displaying the normal special prize symbol on the variable display section 40 (steps S3601 to S360).
8) This is the same as the flow (steps S1601 to S1608) of displaying the normal special prize symbol according to the first embodiment.

That is, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol fluctuates and stops, and the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1). Later, the second variable display symbol stops changing, the second variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing, and the third variable display symbol changes. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed, the normal special symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = even symbol) is displayed, and the normal special symbol display processing ends (step S3601). -Step S3608).

FIG. 37 is a flow chart of the probable variable award symbol display processing, and shows a flow of displaying the probable variable award symbol on the variable display section 40 (steps S3701 to S370)
8) This is the same as the flow (steps S1701 to S1708) of displaying the probability-changing special prize symbols according to the first embodiment.

That is, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time elapses, the first variable display symbol fluctuates and stops, and the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1). Later, the second variable display symbol stops changing, the second variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing, and the third variable display symbol changes. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed, a probability variable special symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = odd symbol) is displayed, and the variable probability special symbol design processing ends (step S3701). -Step S3708).

FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the off symbol design processing, showing the flow of displaying the off symbol on the variable display section 40 (steps S3801 to S3808).
This is the same as the flow of displaying a lost symbol according to the first embodiment (steps S1801 to S1808).

That is, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time elapses, the first variable display symbol fluctuates and stops, and the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1). Later, the second variable display symbol stops changing, the second variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing, and the third variable display symbol changes. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed, and a lost symbol (at least one of the first variable displayed symbol, the second variable displayed symbol, and the third variable displayed symbol) is displayed, and the lost symbol display process ends. (Steps S3801 to S3808).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the character normal special prize symbol display process, and shows the flow of displaying the normal special prize symbol on the variable display section 40 when the character appears.

As shown in FIG. 39, the variable display section 40 starts to change (step S3901), and determines whether or not the character random number (C4) = 1 (step S390).
2) If character random number (C4) = 1 (step S3902: Y), character 1 appearance processing is executed (step S3903).

If the character random number (C4) is not equal to 1 (step S3902: N), a character 2 appearance process is executed (step S3911), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol stops changing (step S390).
4), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) is displayed as the first variable display symbol (step S3905), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S3).
3906), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S3907), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S3908), and the third variable display symbol is displayed. Is the symbol random number (Z
A symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed (step S390)
9), a normal special prize symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = even number symbol) is displayed (step S3910), and the character normal special prize symbol display process ends.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the character probable variable prize symbol display process, and shows the flow of displaying the variable probability prize symbol on the variable display section 40 when the character appears.

As shown in FIG. 40, the variable display section 40 starts to change (step S4001), and determines whether or not the character random number (C4) = 1 (step S400).
2) If character random number (C4) = 1 (step S4002: Y), character 1 appearance processing is executed (step S4003).

If the character random number (C4) is not equal to 1 (step S4002: N), a character 2 appearance process is executed (step S4011), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol stops changing (step S400).
4), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) is displayed as the first variable display symbol (step S4005), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S400).
4006), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S4007), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S4008), and the third variable display symbol is displayed. Is the symbol random number (Z
A symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed (step S400)
9), a probability variable special symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = odd number symbol) is displayed (step S4010), and the character variable probability special symbol design processing ends.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the character shift symbol display processing, and shows the flow of displaying the shift symbol on the variable display section 40 when the character appears.

As shown in FIG. 41, the variable display section 40 starts changing (step S4101), and determines whether or not the character random number (C4) = 1 (step S410).
2) If character random number (C4) = 1 (step S4102: Y), character 1 appearance processing is executed (step S4103).

If the character random number (C4) is not equal to 1 (step S4102: N), a character 2 appearance process is executed (step S4111), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol stops changing (step S410).
4), the first variable display symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) is displayed (step S4105), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S4).
4106), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S4107), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S4108), and the third variable display symbol is displayed. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed (step S410)
9), a lost symbol (at least one of the first variable display symbol, the second variable display symbol, and the third variable display symbol) is displayed (step S4110), and the character-losing special prize symbol display processing ends. .

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the character 1 appearance process, and shows the flow of the character display unit 60 when the first character appears while the variable display unit 40 is changing.

As shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at a location (address M) corresponding to the character random number (C1) (step S4201). Step S4201: N), the character 1 appearance process ends. If there is no pick-up ball, no character will appear.

If a reserved ball exists at address M (step S4201: Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls has reached the limit (four) (step S4).
202) If the limit has been reached (step S42)
02: Y), the character 1 appearance process ends. If there is no place to drop the picked-up ball, no character will appear.

If the number of stored balls has not reached the limit (step S4202: N), an operation of reading the extracted random number result stored at the address M of the first storage unit is executed (step S4203). .

Thereafter, the character random number (C3) =
It is determined whether it is 0 (whether to execute the passing action of the first character) (step S420).
4), if the character random number (C3) = 0 (step S4204: Y), the first character appears on the character display unit 60 (step S4205), and the first character moves to the address M (step S4).
206), from the notice random number stored at the address M, M
A hold ball of the same type as the hold ball displayed at the address
The character is acquired (step S4207), the first character retreats from the character display unit 60 with the retained ball acquired (step S4208), and the character 1 appearance process ends.

Further, the character random number (C3) = 0
If not (step S4204: N), it is determined whether or not Z1 = Z2 = Z3 from the symbol random number stored at the address M (step S4209), and Z1 = Z2 = Z3.
If not (step S4209: N), Z1 = Z2
Is determined (step S4211).

If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S4209: Y), the character 1 appearance process at the time of the special prize is performed (step S4210). If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 and Z1 = Z2 (step S4209: Y) S4209: N,
Step S4211: Y), the character 1 appearance processing at the time of the reach is performed (step S4212). If Z1 is not Z2 (step S4211: N), the character 1 appearance processing at the time of disconnection is executed (step S4213), and the character 1 appearance processing is performed. Ends. It is determined whether the acquired reserved ball is in a special prize state, a reach state, or a lost state.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the character 1 appearance process at the time of the special prize, in which the symbol random number stored in the address of the acquired reserved ball is in the special prize state, and the character display when the first character appears. This is the flow of the unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 43, the first character appears on the character display section 60 (step S430).
1), the first character moves to address M (step S4302), and the first character acquires a reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed at address M from the preview random number stored at the address M. (Step S4303), the first character moves to the next address (M = M + 1) while retaining the reserved ball (Step S4304).

After the movement, if the address M has reached the limit number (address 5) (step S4305: Y), the player retreats from the character display section 60 while retaining the reserved ball (step S4313), and the character appearance at the time of the special prize The process ends.

If the address M has not reached the limit (step S4305: N), it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at the corresponding address (step S4306). Step S4306: Y), and the process returns to the process of moving the first character to the address M = M + 1 again (step S4304).

If no reserved ball exists (step S4306: N), the reserved ball acquired by the first character is dropped and displayed (step S4307), and a symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (step S4308). , Z1 = Z2
= Z3 (step S4309), a new character random number (C: C1, C2, C3, C4) is extracted (step S4310), and (Z, C, Y) is stored (step S431).
1) The reserved ball corresponding to the notice random number (Y) is lit at the current address M of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S4).
312), the first character is the character display unit 60
(Step S4313), and the character appearance process at the time of the special prize ends. In other words, when the symbol random number stored in the acquired reserved ball is in the special prize state, the special prize state is also stored in the dropped reserved ball.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart of the character 1 appearance process at the time of the reach, in which the symbol random number stored at the address of the acquired reserved ball is in the reach state, and the character display when the first character appears. This is the flow of the unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 44, the first character appears on the character display section 60 (step S440).
1) The first character moves to address M (step S4402), and the first character acquires a reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed at address M from the preview random number stored at the address M. (Step S4403), the first character moves to the next address (M = M + 1) while retaining the reserved ball (Step S4404).

After the movement, if the address M has reached the limit number (address 5) (step S4405: Y), the player retreats from the character display section 60 while retaining the reserved ball (step S4413), and the character appearance at the time of the special prize The process ends.

If the M address has not reached the limit number (step S4405: N), it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at the corresponding address (step S4406). (Step S4406: Y), the process returns to the process of moving the first character to the address M = M + 1 again (step S4404).

If there is no reserved ball (step S4406: N), the reserved ball acquired by the first character is dropped and displayed (step S4407), and symbol random numbers (Z1, Z3) are extracted (step S4407). S4408), Z1
= Z2 (step S4409), a new character random number (C: C1, C2, C3, C4) is extracted (step S4410), and (Z, C, Y) is stored (step S441).
1) The reserved ball corresponding to the notice random number (Y) is lit at the current address M of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S4).
412), the first character is the character display unit 60
(Step S4413) and the special character appearance process at the time of the special prize ends.

That is, when the symbol random number stored in the acquired reserved ball is in the reach state, the dropped reserve ball also stores at least the state of the reach (reach state or special prize state).

FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the character 1 appearance process at the time of a loss, in which the symbol random number stored at the address of the acquired reserved ball is in the reach state, and the character display when the first character appears. This is the flow of the unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 45, the first character appears on the character display section 60 (step S450).
1), the first character moves to the address M (step S4502), and the first character acquires a reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed at the address M from the preview random number stored at the address M. (Step S4503), the first character moves to the next address (M = M + 1) while retaining the reserved ball (Step S4504).

After the movement, if the address M has reached the limit number (address 5) (step S4505: Y), the character retreats from the character display section 60 while retaining the reserved ball (step S4512), and the character appearance at the time of the special prize The process ends.

If the address M has not reached the limit number (step S4505: N), it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at the corresponding address (step S4506). (Step S4506: Y), and the process returns to the process of moving the first character to the address M = M + 1 again (step S4504).

If no reserved ball exists (step S4506: N), the reserved ball acquired by the first character is dropped and displayed (step S4507), and symbol random numbers (Z1, Z2, Z3) are extracted. (Step S450
8), new character random numbers (C: C1, C2, C
3, C4) is extracted (step S4509), (Z, C, Y) is saved and stored in the current M address of the first storage unit (step S4510), and a notice is given to the current M address of the reserved ball display unit 50. The reserved ball corresponding to the random number (Y) is lit (step S4511), the first character retreats from the character display unit 60 (step S4512), and the special character appearance process at the time of the special prize ends. In other words, when the symbol random number stored in the acquired holding ball is in a lost state, the dropped ball is redrawn by lottery only with the symbol random number, and the symbol in the missing state, the reach state, and the special state can be obtained. A random number is stored.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart of the character 2 appearance processing, and shows the flow of the character display unit 60 when the second character appears while the variable display unit 40 is changing.

As shown in FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at a location (address M) corresponding to the character random number (C1) (step S4601). Step S4601: N), the character 2 appearance process ends. That is, if there is no hold ball to be picked up, no character appears.

If a reserved ball is present at address M (step S4601: Y), an operation of reading the extracted random number result stored at address M in the first storage unit is executed (step S4602). A second character appears (step S4603).

Thereafter, the second character moves to the address M (step S4604), and uses the first random number stored in the address M to change the reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed in the address M from the random number stored in the address M. Is acquired (step S4605), the reserved ball lit at the address M of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S4606), and the reserved ball display unit 50 performs the processing (because the reserved ball at the address M is turned off).
The process of packing the reserved balls lit at the address +1 or higher to the position before the address 1) (M + 1 = M) and executing the lighting (step S)
4607).

Thereafter, the storage contents of the address M in the first storage section are initialized (step S4608), and the storage contents of the address M in the first storage section are temporarily stored (the storage contents of the address M are initialized; (Stored at the 5th address) (step S460)
9), the processing of the contents stored in the first storage unit (M + 1 = M) is executed (step S4610).

Thereafter, the second character moves to the position corresponding to the character random number (C2) (address Q) (step S4611), and the acquired retained ball is dropped and displayed (step S4612). Location (Q
= Q + 1) is turned on (step S4613), and the address Q of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S4614).

Thereafter, the processing of the storage contents of the first storage unit (Q
= Q + 1) (step S4615), the address Q in the first storage unit is initialized (step S4616), and the content stored at address 5 is shifted to address Q (step S46).
17) At the address Q of the reserved ball display section, a reserved ball of the same type as the dropped reserved ball is lit (step S461).
8), the second character retreats (step S461)
9), the character 2 appearance process ends.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the normal special prize game process, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the normal special prize symbol is stopped in the display result of the variable display symbol (step S4701).
Step S4709) is the same as the flow of the special prize game according to the first embodiment (steps S1701 to S1709).

That is, when the contents of the second storage section are the probability change mode, the normal mode is updated and stored (mode switching is executed), the attacker is released, and after the attacker is released, whether a predetermined number of game balls have won or the attacker If either one of the predetermined times has elapsed after the opening, the attacker is closed, the number of times the attacker is opened is incremented by "1", and whether or not the game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the attacker. Is determined, and if a prize is won, it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has released reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 16 times).

When the game ball does not win in the V winning opening or when the number of attacker opening times reaches the limit number, the special prize game processing is usually terminated, the game ball wins in the V winning opening, and the attacker opening time is reduced. If the limit has not been reached,
The process returns to the attacker release process again (step S4701).
-Step S4709).

FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the probable variable special prize game process, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the probable variable special prize symbol is stopped in the display result of the variable display symbol (step S4801).
Step S4809) is the same as the flow of the special prize game according to the first embodiment (step S1801 to step S1809).

That is, if the contents of the second storage section are the normal mode, the storage is updated to the certainty change mode (mode switching is executed), the attacker is released, and after the attacker is released, whether a predetermined number of game balls have won or the attacker If either one of the predetermined times has elapsed after the opening, the attacker is closed, the number of times the attacker is opened is incremented by "1", and whether or not the game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the attacker. Is determined, and if a prize is won, it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has released reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 16 times).

If the game ball does not win in the V winning opening or if the number of attacker release times reaches the limit number, the probable variable special prize game processing is terminated, and the game ball wins in the V winning opening and the attacker release number is reduced. If the limit has not been reached,
The process returns to the attacker release process again (step S4801).
-Step S4809).

As described above, the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to each embodiment, and the following expansions and modifications are possible. it can.

For example, in the present embodiment, the two functions of the special notice and the reach notice are provided as the notice function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Different colors and shapes may be provided in accordance with them, and a special prize notice may be displayed in a different manner for each probability.

[0209] As an advance notice, an example in which an unusual reserved ball is lit and displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 has been shown. In addition to this, a sound may be generated, so that the player may be more informed of the advance notice. It is possible to recognize that it has been done.

In the second embodiment, two characters are provided. However, any number of characters may be used, and any character may be used as long as it changes the display mode of the reserved ball display unit 50. It may be something like that.

In the second embodiment, the variable display unit 4
0, the character display unit 60 and the reserved ball display unit 50 are provided at different positions, but the present invention is not limited to this. The character is displayed in the variable display unit 40 and the reserved ball is lit. You may.

Further, it goes without saying that the random number extraction method and the extraction result in the present embodiment are not limited to these.

[0213]

As described above, in one configuration of the present invention, when a game ball that has won the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a picture game, the display processing unit displays the holding ball. When displaying the reserved ball display symbol shown on the screen of the reserved ball display unit, if there is a possibility that a special prize or a reach state may occur, the display processing unit sets the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol. Since it is displayed, the player can clearly recognize the special prize notice and the reach notice by the type of the reserved ball display symbol just by looking at the screen of the reserved ball display section, and enhances the playability. be able to.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when a game ball that has won the start winning opening is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a picture game, the character symbol displayed on the character display unit 60 is held. Since the display was made so as to handle the ball display symbol, the player was unconsciously turned to the moving one, that is, the character symbol and the reserved ball display symbol, and simply displayed the reserved ball display symbol on the reserved ball display part. In comparison, even when the player concentrates on the pattern game of the variable display section, the player can easily recognize the occurrence of the holding ball or the type of the holding ball symbol, and maintain the concentration on the pattern game. be able to.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the character design is a character that can change the order of reserved ball display symbols arranged and displayed on the reserved ball display section. The reserved balls are not always processed in the order in which the ball display symbols are arranged, and the interest of the picture game increases, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the display processing section displays the reserved ball display symbol at the display position on the other end where the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed, and displays the reserved ball display symbol on the other end. Since the reserved ball display symbol displayed on the display position side of the other end from the position is shifted and displayed one by one toward the display position of the other end, the player has a disadvantage that the number of reserved balls is reduced. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by increasing the fun of the pattern game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a variable display symbol according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a reserved ball display mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a display transition diagram of a reserved ball display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a random number table according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a reserved ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a special prize holding ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a random access random number extraction process at the time of the special prize according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a lost ball display processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of non-reach hold ball display processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a probable-change-holding ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a probable change mode special prize holding ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a reach random number extraction process during a probability change mode special prize according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart from the start to the end of the game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a normal special prize symbol display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a probable variable award symbol display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a lost symbol display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a normal special prize game process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a probability-changing special prize game process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a display transition diagram when a first character appears according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a display transition diagram when a first character appears according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a display transition diagram when a second character appears according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a random number table according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a reserved ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a special prize holding ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a prize-time reach announcement random number extraction process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a lost ball display processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a non-reach-time hold ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 32 is a flowchart of a probable change-time reserved ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the probable change mode special prize holding ball display processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a random access mode random number extraction process at the time of award-winning mode special prize according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart from the start to the end of a game according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a normal special symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart of a probable variable award symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart of a lost symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a character normal special prize symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart of a character probable variable award symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart of character loss symbol display processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of character 1 appearance processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart of a special prize character 1 appearance process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart of a character 1 appearance process at the time of reach according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart of character 1 appearance processing at the time of loss according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart of character 2 appearance processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart of a normal special prize game process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart of a probability-changing special prize game process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Start winning prize 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 15 ... Handle 31 ... Game processing unit 32 ... Random number generation unit 33 ... Random number judgment unit 34 ... Display processing unit 35 ... Symbol random number generation unit 36 ... Character design Random number generation unit 40: Variable display unit 50: Reserved ball display unit 60: Character display unit

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[Submission date] April 2, 1999 (1999.4.2)

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[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a starting winning port and a variable display section provided on a game board, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning port, a picture game is played on the variable display section, and a picture is played. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special prize is generated when a special prize design is completed in a game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball fired on a game board surface wins a start winning prize, a pattern game is performed unless a pattern game is being executed on a variable display portion.
If a pattern game is being executed on the variable display unit, the execution of the pattern game is suspended, and the game ball that has won the starting winning opening is processed as a reserved ball. Is lit one by one.

[0003] For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-206313, the occurrence of a special prize in which a special prize symbol is arranged according to the type of a variable display symbol displayed on a variable display portion is announced (special prize announcement). Alternatively, there is an arrangement in which the occurrence of a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with the special prize symbol is announced (reach announcement) to enhance the game performance.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional technique, the reserved ball display section merely reserves the right to execute a pattern game, and in a pattern game, it is a variable display. There is a problem that the part is an independent entity and the reserved ball display part is an ancillary entity and lacks interest.

[0005] Further, since the special prize notice or the reach notice is based on the type of the variable display symbols displayed on the variable display section, it is difficult for the player to recognize those notices, and the player may overlook. There was a problem that the original playability could not be sufficiently improved.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem. A reserved ball display section displays a special prize notice and a reach notice, and the reserved ball display section has an interesting function. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to easily recognize those notices and enhance the playability.

[0007]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] Starting winning port (12) on the game board (11) and
A variable display section (40) is provided, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (12), the variable display section (4) is provided.
0), a game machine in which a special prize is generated when a special prize design is completed in the pattern game.
1), a reserved ball display unit (50), and a display processing unit (3)
4) The game processing section (31)
Determines whether there is a possibility of occurrence of a special prize and a possibility of occurrence of a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with a special prize symbol, and the reserved ball display unit (50) displays the game board surface ( 11), when the game ball winning the starting winning opening (12) is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a pattern game, a holding ball display symbol indicating the holding ball is displayed, and the display is performed. A game machine characterized in that the processing unit (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol when the special prize or the reach state is likely to occur.

[2] The starting winning port (1) is provided on the game board (11).
2) and a variable display section (40) are provided, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (12), a picture game is performed on the variable display section (40), and a special prize symbol is prepared in the picture game. The game processing unit (31), the reserved ball display unit (50), the character display unit (60), the character design random number generation unit (36)
In the game processing unit having the display processing unit (34), the game processing unit (31) may generate a prize and a reach state in which other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with the prize symbol. Judging the presence or absence of sex, the reserved ball display section (50) is provided on the game board surface (11), and the game ball winning the starting winning port (12) is processed as a reserved ball for suspending the execution of a pattern game. In the case where it is performed, the holding ball display symbol indicating the holding ball is displayed at a predetermined position of a plurality of display positions from a display position at one end to a display position at the other end arranged on a predetermined direction line to be displayed, Character display (6
0) is provided along the predetermined direction of the reserved ball display section (50) to display a character symbol, and the character random number generation section displays a game ball that has won the starting winning port (12). When the game is processed as a hold ball for holding the execution of a game, a character random number is generated, and the display processing unit (34) generates the random number when the special prize or the reach state is likely to occur. The display symbol is displayed as a special announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol, and the display processing unit (34) displays the character symbol when the character random number generation unit generates a character random number related to an interrupt random number. A display symbol is displayed so as to be picked up at one end corresponding position corresponding to the display position on one end of the display position where the display symbol is already displayed, and the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. After displaying at the indicated display position so as to move to the other end side corresponding position corresponding to the other end side display position, drop it at the other end side corresponding position and display at the other end side display position. A gaming machine characterized by:

[3] The display processing section (34) displays the other end when displaying the reserved ball display symbol at the display position on the other end where the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. The gaming machine according to [2], wherein the display symbols displayed on the display position side of the other end from the position are shifted and displayed one by one toward the display position of the other end.

Next, the operation of the invention described in each of the above items will be described. In one configuration of the present invention, the reserved ball display unit (50) has a notice function such as a special notice.

When a game ball fired on the game board surface (11) wins in the starting winning opening (12), a pattern game is performed on the variable display section (40), and when a special prize design is completed in the pattern game, a special prize is generated.

When a game ball is won in the starting winning port (12) and a pattern game is being played on the variable display section (40), the game ball winning in the starting winning port (12) is used for the pattern game. It is processed as a hold ball to suspend execution.

When processed as a reserved ball, the display processing section (34) displays a reserved ball display symbol indicating the reserved ball on the screen of the reserved ball display section (50). At this time, when there is a possibility that a special prize or a reach state may occur, the display processing unit (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol.

[0014] Thereby, the player can enter the reserved ball display section (5
Just by watching the screen of 0), it is possible to clearly recognize the special prize notice and the reach notice by the type of the holding ball display symbol, and it is possible to enhance the playability.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the character symbol picks up the reserved ball display symbol from the position corresponding to one end, moves to the position corresponding to the other end and drops it, and the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. This is displayed at the display position on the other end side.

In other words, the character symbol is a character that can change the order of the reserved ball display symbols arranged and displayed on the reserved ball display section (50). In the pattern game, the reserved balls are not always processed in the order in which the reserved ball display symbols are arranged, and the interest of the pattern game is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

This character pattern is displayed when the character random number generation unit generates a character random number related to an interrupt random number. The character random number generation unit may generate only an interrupt random number, or may generate an interrupt random number and a non-interrupt random number other than the interrupt random number. When the character random number generation unit generates the non-interrupt random number, the reserved ball display symbol is displayed at a subsequent display position following the tail position of the already displayed display position.

In addition, this character design is used when a game ball winning the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball.
Regardless of whether the game ball winning the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball, for example, the pattern game is performed on the variable display unit (40), or may appear on the character display unit (60). Then, it may appear on the character display section (60).

The character symbol may be picked up from any position as long as the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed at the display position. The reserved ball display symbol may be dropped to any position (display position).

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, when the reserved ball display symbol is displayed at the display position on the other end side, the display of the already displayed reserved ball display symbol is processed.

That is, when the display processing section (34) displays the reserved ball display symbol at the display position on the other end, the display processing section (34) displays the reserved ball from the display position on the other end to the display position on the other end. The display symbols are shifted one by one toward the display position at the other end and displayed.

[0022] Thereby, the player does not suffer a disadvantage such as a decrease in the number of reserved balls, increases the interest of the picture game, and can enhance the interest of the game.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each drawing shows the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 20 show an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a gaming machine 10 that is a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming board surface 1.
1, a start winning opening 12 which is a chucker is opened, and a variable display section 40 is provided above the starting winning opening 12.
The variable display section 40 is configured by arranging three symbol display columns from the left end to the right end.

In a picture game, a special prize (fever) is generated when the special prize symbols are aligned (three symbols are the same) on a line composed of three symbol display columns.

When a special prize is generated, the movable plate 21 of the large winning opening, which is an attacker, is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times (16 times) to generate a special value that is easy to win.

Each of the three symbol display columns is a liquid crystal panel that variably displays. The adjacent symbol display columns are apparently divided, but are constituted by the same liquid crystal screen (TFT type liquid crystal or DSTN type liquid crystal).

The start of the variable display section 40 is started at the start winning opening 12.
The game is performed on condition that a game ball, which is a pachinko ball, wins. A photoelectric sensor (or proximity switch) is provided to detect a winning in the starting winning opening 12.

The control unit of the gaming machine includes a game processing unit 31, a random number generation unit 32, a random number determination unit 33, a display processing unit 34, a symbol random number generation unit 35, a ROM (read only memory),
It has an AM (random access memory).

When the game ball wins the start winning opening 12, the random number generation unit 32 generates (extracts) a random number, and the random number determination unit 33
Determines the random number. If the variable display unit 40 is not in the pattern game, the variable display unit 40 starts the pattern game, and if the variable display unit 40 is in the pattern game, the game ball is processed as a reserved ball and generated (extracted). A random number is recorded.

When a prize is won in the starting winning opening 12, a special prize symbol for shifting to a special prize state in a picture game is displayed, a probability variation symbol for shifting to a later-described probability variance special prize is displayed, or a loss symbol is displayed. This is determined by a random number generated (extracted) by the random number generation unit 32.

As shown in FIG. 6, the random number generation unit 32
An integer from “0” to “249” is generated, and the random number generation unit 3
When 2 generates a random number “7”, the state is shifted to the special prize state,
At the time of probable change, random numbers "7""57""107""157"
When "207" is generated, the state is shifted to the special prize state. In other words, the probability that the special prize will occur at the normal time is 1/250, and the probability that the special prize will occur at the time of the probability change is 5/250 = 1/5.
0.

The symbol random number Z determines a variable display symbol displayed after the variable display section 40 stops changing. Each symbol random number Z
1, Z2 and Z3 determine a left variable display symbol (first variable display symbol), a middle variable display symbol (second variable display symbol), and a right variable display symbol (third variable display symbol), respectively.

The symbol random numbers at the time of the special prize are provided from “0” to “9”. When the symbol random number at the time of the special prize Z1 is “0”, Z1 = Z2 = Z3 processing is performed, so that the variable display section 40 is displayed. The same symbol “000” is variably stopped and shifts to the special prize state.

Similarly, the symbol random numbers at the time of the special prize are "1" and "2".
In the case of “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, and “9”, the same symbol “111” is displayed on the variable display unit 40, respectively.
“222” “333” “444” “555” “666”
“777”, “888”, and “999” are variably stopped, and the state shifts to the special prize state.

As shown in FIG. 3, this variable display symbol is
Symbols from 0 to 9 are provided and "0, 2, 4, 6, 8"
When the special prize symbols such as "000" are prepared (even if a predetermined condition is satisfied), the state is shifted to the probable variable special prize state, and "1, 3,.
When the special prize symbols such as "111" are prepared in odd numbers of "5, 7, 9", the state is shifted to the normal special prize state.

In the normal special prize state, a large winning opening as an attacker is opened a predetermined number of times (16 times).
It will be held in the normal state until the next special prize. In the probability-changing special prize state, a large winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and after the completion of the special prize, the winning is performed in a probability-changing state in which the probability of occurrence of the special prize is improved until the next special prize.

In the case of the outlier random number, the symbol random number is "Z
1 ”,“ Z2 ”, and“ Z3 ”are generated, and“ Z1 ”through“ Z
3 ”is composed of random numbers“ 0 ”to“ 9 ”, and Z1 =
When “0”, Z2 = “2”, and Z3 = “7” are generated, “027” is displayed on the variable display unit 40. Also,
When Z1 = Z2 = Z3, Z2 = Z2 + 1 processing is executed, and only the second variable display symbol is changed.

The game processing section 31 determines the number of reserved balls,
The display processing unit 34 processes the display data relating to the generated (extracted) random numbers from the ROM to the variable display unit 40.

If the number of reserved balls is 4 or more, the reserved balls are discarded.
After appearing at the start point position in the screen of No. 0, it is displayed so as to move in the screen. In addition, the reserved ball display symbol disappears one by one each time the variable display unit 40 performs the symbol game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the reserved ball display unit 50
It has a function to display a notice (special notice or reach notice). Whether to display the special prize notice or the reach notice has four modes, and is determined by the notice random number Y,
The reserved ball display symbol is determined by the notice random number Y. The random number Y is generated (extracted) by the random number generation unit 32.

The relationship between the notice random number and each mode is as follows. The out-of-reach reach announcement random number (HR) determines whether or not a reach announcement is made when no reach state occurs as a result of the symbol random number extraction (non-reach time). The reach-time reach announcement random number (RR) determines whether or not to issue a reach announcement when a reach state occurs as a result of the symbol random number extraction.

The out-of-office prize announcement random number (HT) determines whether or not a prize announcement is made when a prize does not occur as a result of the above-mentioned prize random number extraction. At the time of the special prize, the special announcement random number (TT)
When a special prize is generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction, it is determined whether or not to give a special prize notice.

As shown in FIG. 6, specifically, the reach announcement is performed only when the special prize announcement is not performed.

When the symbol random number is Z1 ≠ Z2 (the non-reach state where the first variable display symbol and the second variable display symbol are different), the out-of-touch-reach random number composed of “0” to “499” is extracted. Only when the value is “0”, the reach announcement reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 as the reach announcement. In other words, the probability of the reach announcement at the time of non-reach is 1/500.

When the symbol random number is Z1 = Z2 (the reach state in which the first variable display symbol and the second variable display symbol are the same), the reach reach notice composed of "0" to "4" A random number is extracted, and if it is “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”, a reach announcement reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 as a reach announcement. That is, the probability of the reach announcement at the time of the reach is 4/5. FIG. 4 shows the reach announcement hold ball display.

The special prize announcement is made in the following cases. In cases other than the case where the symbol random numbers are Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (variable display symbols of the variable display unit 40 are all the same), "0" to "49"
Extract the random number of the special prize notice at the time of losing composed of "9",
Only when the value is “0”, a special prize announcement reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 as a special prize announcement. In other words, the probability of being notified of a special prize during a non-special prize is 1/500. FIG. 4 shows the special prize announcement pending ball display.

When the symbol random number is Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (variable display symbols of the variable display section 40 are all the same),
The random number of the special prize notice at the time of the special prize composed of “0” to “4” is extracted. If the random number is “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”, the special prize notice reserved ball is displayed as the reserved ball display section 50 Is lit. That is, the probability of the special prize being announced at the time of the special prize is 4/5.

A ROM is connected to the control unit as a main storage unit, and a pattern game program and display data of symbols are recorded in the ROM. The ROM is different for each gaming machine, or even for the same machine, for each time zone, and is appropriately rewritten. Further, a RAM for writing various data at any time when executing a picture game is connected.

The payout of the game balls is performed by the prize ball payout means (infinite counter). The prize ball payout means includes a prize ball payout counter 26,
It comprises payout setting means 27 and calculation means 28.

An upper plate 13 is provided below the game board surface 11 for storing the paid out game balls and sending the game balls to a ball launching device (not shown). A handle 15 for adjusting the operation of the ball launching device to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 13 into the game board surface is provided at a lower right portion of the game machine.

Next to the handle 15, when the game balls are full on the upper plate 13, the game balls are flown and stored, or when the game is stopped, the game balls remaining in the upper plate 13 are lowered. The lower plate 14 is provided.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Description will be made based on 0. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the reserved ball display processing, and is a flow when the reserved ball is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 in a normal state when the probability is not changed.

As shown in FIG. 7, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (step S701: Y), a prize ball is paid out (step S702), and the number of reserved balls (N) becomes the limit number (4).
(Step S70).
3) If the limit has been reached (step S703:
Y), the process returns to the determination of whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again (step S701), and if the limit number has not been reached (step S703: N), a special random number (T) is extracted (step S703). S704), it is determined whether or not the special random number (T) = 7 (whether or not to generate a special state) (step S705).

If the special award random number (T) = 7 (step S705: Y), a special prize holding ball display process is executed (step S707), and it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again. Returning to (Step S701), if the award random number (T) is not 7 (Step S705: N), a lost ball display process is executed (Step S706),
The process returns to the determination of whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again (step S701).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special prize hold ball display processing. This is a flow of determining whether or not to give a notice when a special prize is to be generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction.

As shown in FIG. 8, a special prize announcement random number (TT) at the time of the special prize is extracted (step S801), and it is determined whether or not the special prize announcement random number at the time of the special prize (TT) = 0or1, 2 or 3 (whether to display the special prize announcement reserved ball). (Step S802).

Special prize at the time of special prize random number (TT) = 0 or 1o
If it is not r2or3 (step S802: N), the prize-at-a-time reach notice random number extraction process is executed (step S81).
1), the special prize holding ball display processing ends.

Also, a special prize notice random number (TT) = 0o at the time of the special prize
If it is r1or2or3 (step S802:
Y), Only the symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (step S80)
3), the processing of Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is executed (step S8)
04), forcibly align the variable display symbols with the same symbol.

Thereafter, the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or
It is determined whether or not 5 or 7 or 9 (determination of a probable-variation special prize or a normal special prize) (step S805), and (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S80).
6) The special prize announcement reserved ball is lit and displayed at address N of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S807), and the symbol random number (Z
1) Only when it is 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9 (step S805: Y), the probable change-time reserved ball display processing is executed (step S808).

The symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5o
If it is not r7 or 9 (step S805: N), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S809), and the special prize notice reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50. (Step S810), the special prize holding ball processing ends.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the random number extraction processing at the time of the special prize reach notification, and shows the flow of determining whether or not there is a special prize when a special prize is to be generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a special prize occurs, a reach is always generated.
Is extracted (step S901), and it is determined whether or not reach reach random number (RR) = 0or1or2or3 (determine whether or not reach predictive hold balls are displayed) (step S902).

Thereafter, only the symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (steps S903, S911), and the processing of Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is executed (steps S904, S912), and it is determined whether or not the symbol random number (Z1) = 1or3or5or7or9. It is determined (steps S905 and S913), and if the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9 (steps S905: Y, S913: Y), N in the first storage unit is determined.
(T, Z) is stored and stored at the address (step S906, S
914), the reach announcement reserved ball is illuminated and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (steps S907 and S915), and then the probable change reserved ball display processing is executed (step S9).
08, S916).

Reach time reach random number (RR) = 0 or
If it is not 1or2or3 (step S905: N,
(S913: N), (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S909, 917), and the normal reserved ball is lit and displayed at address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S909).
910, S918), and the special prize reach notification random number extraction processing ends.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the retained ball display processing at the time of a loss, and shows the flow of the reserved ball display when no special prize is generated as a result of the extraction of the special random number.

As shown in FIG. 10, all the symbol random numbers (Z
1, Z2, Z3) (step S1001), and Z
It is determined whether 1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S10).
02), if Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is not satisfied (step S1)
002: N), and determines whether or not Z1 = Z2 (determines whether or not the vehicle is in a reach state) (step S1003).
If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S1002:
Y), the processing of Z2 = Z2 + 1 is executed (step S10).
14) Forcibly prevent all of the variable display symbols from being aligned.

If Z1 = Z2 as a result of the determination as to whether or not Z1 = Z2 (step S1003: N), and if the Z2 = Z2 + 1 process is executed (step S1014), the non-reach hold ball display process Is executed (step S1015), and the lost ball display processing ends.

If Z1 = Z2 (step S1003: Y), the out-of-office special prize announcement random number (HT)
Is extracted (step S1004), and it is determined whether or not the out-of-office special announcement random number (HT) is 0 (determination of whether or not to display the special announcement notice reserved ball) (step S100).
5).

If the random number (HT) at the time of the out-of-office special prize (HT) = 0 (step S1005: Y), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S1006).
The special prize announcement reserved ball is illuminated and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1007), and the lost ball display processing at the time of losing ends.

Also, a special prize announcement random number (HT) = 0 at the time of a loss.
If it is not (step S1005: N), reach reach random number (RR) is extracted at the time of reach (step S100).
8), Reach time reach random number (RR) = 0 or 1or
It is determined whether it is 2 or 3 (step S100).
9), Reach time reach random number (RR) = 0or1or
If it is not 2 or 3 (step S1009: N), the first
(T, Z) is stored and stored at address N in the storage unit (step S
1012) The normal reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1013), and the lost reserved ball display processing ends.

The reach-notification random number (RR) = 0 at the time of reach.
If it is or1or2or3 (step S100
9: Y), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N of the first storage unit (step S1010), and the reach announcement reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S101).
1), the lost ball display processing ends.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the non-reach hold ball display processing, and shows the hold ball display processing when the reach state does not occur in the symbol random number extraction result.

As shown in FIG. 11, a special prize announcement random number (HT) at the loss is extracted (step S1101), and it is determined whether or not the special prize announcement random number (HT) at the time of zero = 0 (step S1102). Special time notice random number (HT) = 0
(Step S1102: Y), (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S110).
3) The special prize announcement reserved ball is lit and displayed at the address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1104), and the non-reach-time reserved ball display processing ends.

Also, a special prize notice random number (HT) = 0 at the time of a loss.
If not (step S1102: N), the reach announcement random number (HR) at the time of a miss is extracted (step S110).
5) It is determined whether (HR) = 0 (Step S)
1106), and respectively store (T, Z) in address N of the first storage unit.
Is stored (steps S1107 and S1109), and when (HR) = 0 at address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1106: Y), the reach announcement reserved ball is lit (step S1108). If (HR) is not equal to 0 (step S1106: N), the normal reserved ball is lit and displayed (step S1110), and the non-reach reserved ball display processing ends.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart of the probable change reserved ball display processing, and shows the flow when the reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display section 50 at the time of the probable change.

As shown in FIG. 12, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening (step S1201: Y), a prize ball is paid out (step S1202), and whether or not the number of reserved balls (N) has reached the limit number is determined. Is determined (step S1203), and when the number has reached the limit (step S1203: Y),
Returning to the determination as to whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again (step S1201), if the number has not reached the limit (step S1203: N), a special random number (T) is extracted (step S1204). Grand Prize random number (T) = [50 * X
+7] (0 ≦ X ≦ 4) (determination as to whether or not the award random number (T) = 7 or 57 or 107 or 157) (step S1205).

Special random number (T) = [50 * X + 7] (0 ≦
If X ≦ 4 (step S1205: Y), a probable change mode special prize hold ball display process is executed (step S1).
207), the probable change reserved ball display processing ends.

Further, the special random number (T) = [50 * X + 7]
If not (0 ≦ X ≦ 4) (step S1205:
N), a lost ball holding display process is executed (step S1).
206), the process returns to the determination (step S1201) as to whether or not the game ball has won the start winning port again.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the probable change mode special prize-holding ball display processing, showing the flow of the reserved ball display at the time of the probable change, when a special prize is to be generated as a result of the special prize random number extraction result.

As shown in FIG. 13, the special prize announcement random number (TT) at the time of the special prize is extracted (step S1301), and it is determined whether or not the special prize announcement random number at the time of the special prize (TT) = 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (step S1302). If the time special prize announcement random number (TT) is not 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (step S1302: N), a probability change mode special prize time reach announcement random number extraction process is executed (step S1310), and the probability change mode special prize hold ball display process ends.

Also, a special prize notice random number (TT) at the time of a special prize = 0o
If it is r1or2or3 (step S1302:
N), and extracts only the symbol random number (Z1) (step S13).
03), the processing of Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is executed (step S1304).

Thereafter, the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5
or 7 or 9 is determined (step S130).
5), (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S1306, S1308), and the reserved ball display unit 5
The special prize notice holding ball is lit and displayed at the address N of 0 (steps S1307 and S1309), and the symbol random number (Z1) = 1
If it is or3or5or7or9 (step S1
305: Y) The process returns to the determination (step S1201 in FIG. 12) as to whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning port during the probable change holding ball display processing, and the symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3
If it is not or5or7or9 (step S130
5: N) Probable change mode special prize hold ball display processing ends.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of the random number extraction process of the reach announcement notice at the time of the probability change mode special prize, which is the time of the probability change, and the flow of the hold ball display when the reach state is caused by the symbol random number extraction result. .

As shown in FIG. 14, the reach-reach-notification random number (RR) at the time of reach is extracted (step S1401), and it is determined whether the reach-reach-notification random number (RR) = 0or1, or2, or 3 (step S1402). If the hour reach random number (RR) = 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 (step S1402: Y), only the symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (steps S1403 and S1410), and Z1 = Z2.
= Z3 (steps S1404, S141)
1), symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9
Is determined (steps S1405 and S141).
2), (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S1406, S1408, S1413, S1).
415).

The reach-notification random number at the time of reach (RR) = 0
If it is or1or2or3 (step S140
5: Y, S1412: Y), a reach announcement reserved ball is lit at address N of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S140).
7, S1414), the process returns to the determination (Step S1201 shown in FIG. 12) as to whether or not a game ball has won the starting winning port during the probable change pending ball display processing, and the reach-time reach random number (RR) is not equal to 0 or 1 or 2 or 3. In this case (step S1405: N, S1412: N), the normal reserved ball is lit at address N of the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S1).
1409, S1416), and the random number extraction process at the time of the special change mode special prize reach notification.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart from the start to the end of the game, and shows the flow of control of the gaming machine from the start to the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 15, when there is a reserved ball in the reserved ball display section 50 (step S1501:
Y), the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S1502), and the reserved ball display unit 50 fills another reserved ball at the location of the turned off reserved ball (N = N−).
1) is turned on (step S1503), and address 1 of the first storage unit is read and initialized (step S150).
4), the storage contents of the first storage unit are updated and stored (the contents of other addresses are stored in the initialized area of address 1 (N = N-1) and stored) (step S1505), and The symbol random number read from address 1 of the first storage unit is Z1 = Z
It is determined whether or not 2 = Z3 (determination of whether or not to generate a special prize) (step S1506).

If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 is not satisfied (step S1506: N), a lost symbol display process is executed (step S1513), and a shift is made to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (step S1510). If Z2 = Z3 (step S1506: Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol random number (Z1) = 1or3or5or7or9 (step S1507), and the symbol random number (Z1) = 1.
If it is or3or5or7or9 (step S1
507: Y), a probability variation special prize symbol display process is executed (step S1508), a probability variation special prize game process is executed (step S1509), and the process shifts to determination as to whether or not to end the game (step S1510).

The symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5o
If it is not r7or9 (step S1507: N),
A normal prize symbol display process is executed (step S151).
1) Perform normal game processing (step S1512),
The process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (step S
1510).

When ending the game (step S151)
0: Y), it is END, and if the game is not to be ended (step S1510: N), the process returns to the determination (step S1501) as to whether or not there is a reserved ball.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a normal special prize symbol display process, and is a flow of displaying a normal special prize symbol on the variable display section 40.

As shown in FIG. 16, the variable display symbol starts to change (step S1601), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first display symbol changes.
The variable display symbol stops changing (step S1602), the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) (step S1603), and after a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S1603). Step S160
4) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S1605), and thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S1).
1606) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z3) is displayed as the third variable display symbol (step S1607), and a normal special prize symbol (first variable display symbol, second variable display symbol, and
An even symbol with the same third variable display symbol is displayed (step S1608), and the normal special prize symbol display process ends.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart of the probable variable award symbol display processing, and is a flow of displaying the probable variable award symbol on the variable display section 40.

As shown in FIG. 17, the variable display symbol starts to change (step S1701), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first display symbol changes.
The variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1702), the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) (step S1703), and after a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1703). Step S170
4) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S1705), and thereafter, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S1).
1706) A symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z3) is displayed as the third variable display symbol (step S1707), and a variable probability special prize symbol (first variable display symbol, second variable display symbol, and
An odd symbol with the same third variable display symbol) is displayed (step S1708), and the variable probability prize symbol display process ends.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the off symbol display processing, and shows a flow of displaying the off symbol on the variable display section 40.

As shown in FIG. 18, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate (step S1801).
The variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1802), the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) (step S1803), and after a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops fluctuating (step S1803). Step S180
4), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S1805), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S1805).
1806), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z3) is displayed as the third variable display symbol (step S1807), and a lost symbol (at least one of the first variable display symbol, the second variable display symbol, and the third variable display symbol). (A different symbol) is displayed (step S1808), and the lost symbol display processing ends.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart of the normal special prize game processing, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the normal special prize symbol stops as a result of displaying the variable display symbols.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the content of the second storage unit is the probable change mode (step S1901: Y), it is updated and stored in the normal mode (performs mode switching) (step S1902), and the attacker is released. (Step S1
903), when either a predetermined number of game balls have been won after the attacker is released or a predetermined time has elapsed after the attacker is released (step S1904: Y,
S1905: Y), the attacker is closed (Step S)
1906), “1” is added to the number of times the attacker has been released (K = K + 1) (step S1907), and it is determined whether a game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the attacker (step S1908). If a prize has been won (step S1908: Y), it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has opened reaches a predetermined limit (for example, 16) (step S1909).

When no game ball is won in the V winning opening or when the number of attacker releases reaches the limit number (step S1908: N, S1909: Y), the normal special prize game process ends, and the V winning opening is set. If the game ball has won and the number of attacker release times has not reached the limit number (step S1908: Y, S1909: N), the process returns to the attacker release processing (step S1903) again.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the probability-changing special prize game process, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the probability-changing special prize symbol stops as a result of displaying the variable display symbol.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the content of the second storage unit is in the normal mode (step S2001: Y),
The update is stored in the probable change mode (mode switching is performed) (step S2002), and the attacker is released (step S2002).
(2003), when either a predetermined number of game balls have been won after the release of the attacker or a predetermined time has elapsed after the release of the attacker (step S2004:
(Y, S2005: Y), the attacker is closed (step S2006), "1" is added to the number of times the attacker has been released (K = K + 1) (step S2007), and the game ball is inserted into the V winning opening provided in the attacker. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S2008). If a prize has been won (step S2008: Y), it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has opened reaches a predetermined limit (for example, 16) (step S2009). ).

If no game ball is won in the V winning opening or if the number of attacker releases reaches the limit (step S2008: N, S2009: Y), the probable variable special prize game process is terminated and the V winning opening is set. If the game ball has won and the number of attacker release times has not reached the limit number (step S2008: Y, S2009: N), the process returns to the attacker release processing (step S2003) again.

FIGS. 21 to 48 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the reserved ball display unit 5
A character display unit 60 is provided in addition to 0.

The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. Variable display unit 40
A character display unit 60 is provided between the character display unit 50 and the reserved ball display unit 50. According to the character random number extraction result, a character appears on the character display unit 60 during the variable display symbol change, and the reserved ball display unit 50 is additionally lit. Then, the display content replacement process of the reserved ball display unit 50 is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the characters include a first character and a second character. When the first character appears, either the additional display of the reserved ball displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 or nothing is executed, and if the second character appears, the reserved ball display unit 50 is displayed. Perform the work of replacing the position (address) of the reserved ball displayed in.

The display transition of the character display section 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. The first character and the second character are identified by the presence or absence of a “hat”.

The display transition of the first character will be described. In the initial screen (when the variable display unit 40 is not fluctuating and the reserved ball is not present in the reserved ball display unit 50), when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening, a random number described later is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50. As a result of the extraction, the normally reserved ball is illuminated and displayed, and the variable display unit 40 starts to change.

Thereafter, the game proceeds and the reserved ball display section 50
When there are two ordinarily reserved balls, the first character appears in the random number extraction result, and starts moving to the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50.

Thereafter, an operation of picking up something on the first ground is performed, and at the same time, the holding ball of the type of the holding ball (normal holding ball) at address 1 of the holding ball display section 50 is picked up and turned off at the holding ball display section 50. The player starts moving while holding the reserved ball up to the leftmost address 3 among the middle locations.

When the first character arrives at address 3,
On condition that there is no hold ball at address 3, the hold ball is dropped or passed according to the result of the extraction of the random number.
Retreat from

When the reserved ball is dropped, a reserved ball (the same type as the brought reserved ball) is lit at address 3.

If a reserved ball is present at the address 3, it moves to the address 4 and the same operation is performed. If a reserved ball is also present at the address 4, the reserved ball is held. The first character is configured to retreat.

If the ball at the address to be picked up is a special prize announcement pendant ball or a reach announcement pendant ball, the special prize announcement pendant ball or the reach advance pendant ball is illuminated when the ball is dropped.

That is, when the first character appears, the first character obtains a hold ball of the same type as the address to be picked up, and is an address for which the hold ball is not illuminated and displayed on the hold ball display section 50. The reserved ball acquired at the leftmost address among the above is made to fall and is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50.

Next, the display transition of the second character will be described with reference to FIG. In the initial screen (when the variable display section 40 is not fluctuating and the reserved ball display section 50 does not have a reserved ball), a game ball wins in the starting winning opening,
As a result of random number extraction, which will be described later, the reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50, and the variable display unit 40 starts to change.

Thereafter, the game proceeds and the reserved ball display section 50
When a special prize announcement reserved ball and a normal reserved ball are present, a second character appears as a result of the random number extraction and starts moving to the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50.

Thereafter, an operation of picking up the special prize holding ball displayed in the holding ball display section 50 on the first ground is performed,
The reserved ball of the type of reserved ball at the first address (special prize reserved ball) of the reserved ball display section 50 is picked up, the special prize reserved ball lit and displayed at the address 1 is turned off, and the reserved ball of the second and subsequent addresses is immediately preceding. Illuminated so that the address is filled.

Thereafter, the second character that has acquired the special prize holding ball starts moving to a certain address (address 2) in the holding ball display section 50 according to the random number extraction result, and obtains after arriving at this certain address. Perform the drop operation of the special prize holding ball.

After the drop operation of the hold ball acquired by the second character is performed, the hold ball (special prize notice hold ball) dropped to the corresponding address (address 2) is illuminated and held at the address higher than the corresponding address. The stored balls are displayed so as to be sequentially shifted to the right address.

That is, when the second character appears, the reserved ball at the address to be picked up is moved to another address (address to be dropped), and the order of the reserved balls can be changed. I have.

FIG. 26 shows a random number table. That is, similarly to the first embodiment, a special random number (T), a symbol random number (Z: Z1, Z2, Z3), and a preview random number (Y: HR, R
R, HT, TT) and character random numbers (C: C1, C2, C3, C4). The generation (extraction) of the character random number (C) is performed by the character design random number generation unit 36. The character random number (C) determines the motion, appearance, etc. of the character.

The character random number (C1) corresponds to the source of the character (address 1 in the above transition example), and the character random number (C2) corresponds to the destination of the character (address 2 in the above transition example).

The character random number (C3) is valid only when the first character appears, and determines whether or not to pass by. The character random number (C4) determines the type of character (first character, second character). Character random numbers (C1, C2, C4)
This corresponds to an interrupt random number for changing the order of the already-displayed ball display symbols.

When a game ball wins a winning opening, the same random number as in the first embodiment is extracted, and a character random number composed of "0" to "3" is extracted.

When the character random number (C4) extraction result is “1”, the first character appears,
If it is "2", the second character appears.

When the result of extracting the character random number (C4) is “1” and the result of extracting the character random number (C3) is “0”, the first character appears and a reserved ball is obtained. Since the second character does not pass while holding the reserved ball, it is determined that the second character will pass.

The character random numbers (C1) and (C2)
The extraction result of “1” corresponds to address 1 if “0”, address 2 if “1”, address 3 if “2”, address 4 if “3”, and the first character appears. In this case, only the character random number (C1) is valid, and the address for picking up the reserved ball is determined.

When the second character appears, the hold ball is picked up at the address of the character random number (C1) extraction result, and the hold ball is dropped at the address of the character random number (C2) extraction result. .

Next, the flow of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart of the reserved ball display processing, and shows a flow when the reserved ball is displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 in a normal state when the probability is not changed (steps S2701 to S2701).
Step S2708) is basically the same as the flow of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment (steps S701 to S707).

However, in the second embodiment, the special random number (T) is extracted (step S2704), and it is determined whether or not the special random number (T) = 7 (whether or not to generate the special state). ) (Step S2706) is different from the first embodiment in that character random numbers (C: C1, C2, C3, C4) are extracted (step S2705).

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special prize hold ball display processing, and is a flow of determining whether or not a notice has been given when a special prize is to be generated based on the result of the special prize random number extraction (step S2).
801 to step S2811) and the flow of determining whether or not to give a notice according to the first embodiment (steps S801 to S811) is basically the same.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S8).
06, S809), in the second embodiment, the first
(T, Z, C, Y (TT)) is stored and stored at address N of the storage unit (Y indicates which type of reserved ball is lit at the corresponding address)
(TT), the movement and appearance (C) of the character during the execution of the symbol change game when the reserved ball at the corresponding address is consumed (stored) (steps S2806 and S2809).

FIG. 29 is a flow chart of the random number extraction processing at the time of the special prize reach notification. The flow of the determination of the presence or absence of the special prize when the special prize is generated as a result of the special random number extraction (steps S2901 to S2901). S2918), first
This is basically the same as the flow of determining whether or not there is a reach announcement according to the embodiment (steps S901 to S918).

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at the address N in the first storage unit (step S9).
06, S909, S914, and S917).
In the embodiment, (T, Z, C,
Y (RR)) is stored (step S290).
6, S2909, S2914, S2917).

FIG. 30 is a flow chart of the lost ball display processing at the time of loss, and shows the flow of the reserved ball display when no special prize is generated as a result of the extraction of the special random number (step S).
3001 to step S3015), the flow of reserved ball display according to the first embodiment (steps S1001 to S3015)
1015) is basically the same.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
006, S1010, and S1012), in the second embodiment, (T, Z, C, Y) is stored in address N of the first storage unit.
(HT)) is stored (step S3006).
(T, Z, C, Y (RR)) is stored and stored at address N of the storage unit (steps S3010, S3012).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart of non-reach hold ball display processing, showing the hold ball display processing when no reach state occurs as a result of symbol random number extraction (step S).
3101 to S3111), which is basically the same as the flow of the reserved ball display processing (Steps S1101 to S1110) according to the first embodiment.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
103, S1107, and S1109), in the second embodiment, (T, Z, C, Y) is stored in the address N in the first storage unit.
(HT)) (step S3103).
(T, Z, C, Y (HR)) is stored and stored at address N of the storage unit (steps S3108, S3110).

FIG. 32 is a flow chart of the probable change-time reserved ball display processing, showing a flow when the reserved ball is lit on the reserved ball display unit 50 at the time of the probable change (steps S3201 to S3209), and the first embodiment. Flow when the reserved ball according to the embodiment is turned on (step S1201 to step S1)
207) is basically the same.

However, the award random number (T) is extracted (step S
3204) and the special random number (T) = [50 * X + 7] (0
≦ X ≦ 4) (step S3206)
In between, the special random number (T) and the character random number (C:
Extraction of C1, C2, C3, C4) (Step S320)
5) is different from the first embodiment.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the probable-change mode special prize-holding ball display processing, showing the flow of the reserved-ball display when a prize is to be generated based on the random number extraction result during the probable change (step). S3301 to step S3310),
This is basically the same as the flow of the hold ball display (steps S1301 to S1310) according to the first embodiment.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
306 and S1308), in the second embodiment,
(T, Z, C, Y (TT)) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (steps S3306, S3308).

FIG. 34 is a flow chart of the random number extracting process of the reach announcement notice at the time of the probability change mode special prize, which is the time of the probability change, and is the flow of the hold ball display when the reach state occurs due to the symbol random number extraction result. (Steps S3401 to S3416) are basically the same as the flow of the hold ball display (Steps S1401 to S1416) according to the first embodiment.

However, in the first embodiment, (T, Z) is stored and stored at address N of the first storage unit (step S1).
406, S1408, S1413, S1415), in the second embodiment, (T,
Z, C, Y (RR)) are stored (step S).
3406, S3408, S3413, S3415).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart from the start to the end of the game. As shown in FIG. 35, when there is a reserved ball in the reserved ball display unit 50 (step S3501:
Y), the first address (leftmost) of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S3502), and the reserved ball display unit 50 fills another reserved ball at the location of the turned off reserved ball (N = N−).
1) is turned on (step S3503), and address 1 of the first storage unit is read and initialized (step S350).
4) A process (N = N-1) for storing the stored contents of the other addresses in the initialized area of the first address to update and store the stored contents of the first storage unit (step S3505), The symbol random number read from address 1 of the first storage unit is Z1 = Z
It is determined whether or not 2 = Z3 (determination of whether or not to generate a special prize) (step S3506).

If not Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S3506: N), the character random number (C4) = 1 or
It is determined whether or not the character is 2 (determination of whether or not to make the character appear) (step S3517). If the character random number (C4) = 1 or 2 (step S35)
17: Y), a character loss symbol display process is executed (step S3519), and it is determined whether or not to end the game (step S3511). If the character random number (C4) is not 1 or 2 (step S351).
7: N), and executes a lost symbol display process (step S3).
518), determine whether or not to end the game (step S3)
511).

When Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S3506: Y), the symbol random number (Z1) = 1o
It is determined whether or not r3or5or7or9 (step S3507), and the character random number (C4) = 1 or 2
Is determined (steps S3508, S35).
13).

Symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5 or 7
or 9 if character random number (C4) = 1 or 2 (step S3507: Y, step S35
08: Y), the character probable prize symbol display processing is executed (step S3509), the probable prize game processing is executed (step S3510), and it is determined whether or not to end the game (step S3511). (Z1)
= 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 or 9 and character random number (C4) is not 1 or 2 (step S350
7: Y, step S3508: N), a probable variable special prize symbol display process is executed (step S3512), a probable variable special award game process is executed (step S3510), and a determination is made as to whether or not to end the game (step S3511). Is done.

Also, symbol random number (Z1) = 1 or 3 or 5
not or7or9, character random number (C4) = 1o
If it is r2 (step S3507: N, step S3513: Y), the character normal special prize symbol display processing is executed (step S3514), the normal special prize game processing is executed (step S3515), and it is determined whether or not to end the game. (Step S3511), and if the symbol random number (Z1) is not 1or3or5or7or9 and the character random number (C4) is not 1or2 (Step S3507: N, Step S3513: N), a normal special prize symbol display process is executed. (Step S3516), a normal special prize game process is executed (Step S3515), and the process proceeds to a determination as to whether or not to end the game (Step S3511).

When ending the game (step S351)
1: Y), it is END, and if the game is not to be ended (step S3511: N), the process returns to the determination (step S3501) as to whether or not a reserved ball exists.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart of the normal special prize symbol display processing, showing the flow of displaying the normal special prize symbol on the variable display section 40 (steps S3601 to S360).
8) This is the same as the flow (steps S1601 to S1608) of displaying the normal special prize symbol according to the first embodiment.

That is, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first variable display symbol stops fluctuating, and the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1). Later, the second variable display symbol stops changing, the second variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing, and the third variable display symbol changes. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed, the normal special symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = even symbol) is displayed, and the normal special symbol display processing ends (step S3601). -Step S3608).

FIG. 37 is a flow chart of the probable variable prize symbol display processing, showing the flow of displaying the variably changed prize symbol on the variable display section 40 (steps S3701 to S370).
8) This is the same as the flow (steps S1701 to S1708) of displaying the probability-changing special prize symbols according to the first embodiment.

That is, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first variable display symbol fluctuates and stops, and the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1). Later, the second variable display symbol stops changing, the second variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing, and the third variable display symbol changes. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed, a probability variable special symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = odd symbol) is displayed, and the variable probability special symbol design processing ends (step S3701). -Step S3708).

FIG. 38 is a flow chart of the off symbol display processing, showing a flow of displaying the off symbol on the variable display section 40 (steps S3801 to S3808).
This is the same as the flow of displaying a lost symbol according to the first embodiment (steps S1801 to S1808).

That is, the variable display symbol starts to fluctuate, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol fluctuates and stops, and the first variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1). Later, the second variable display symbol stops changing, the second variable display symbol displays a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing, and the third variable display symbol changes. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed, and a lost symbol (at least one of the first variable displayed symbol, the second variable displayed symbol, and the third variable displayed symbol) is displayed, and the lost symbol display process ends. (Steps S3801 to S3808).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a character normal special prize symbol display process, and shows a flow of displaying a normal special prize symbol on the variable display section 40 when a character appears.

As shown in FIG. 39, the variable display section 40 starts to change (step S3901), and determines whether or not the character random number (C4) = 1 (step S390).
2) If character random number (C4) = 1 (step S3902: Y), character 1 appearance processing is executed (step S3903).

If the character random number (C4) is not equal to 1 (step S3902: N), a character 2 appearance process is executed (step S3911), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol stops changing (step S390).
4), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) is displayed as the first variable display symbol (step S3905), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S3).
3906), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S3907), and after a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S3908), and the third variable display symbol is displayed. Is the symbol random number (Z
A symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed (step S390)
9), a normal special prize symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = even number symbol) is displayed (step S3910), and the character normal special prize symbol display process ends.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart of the character probable change prize symbol display processing, and shows the flow of displaying the probable change prize design on the variable display section 40 when a character appears.

As shown in FIG. 40, the variable display section 40 starts to change (step S4001), and determines whether or not the character random number (C4) = 1 (step S400).
2) If character random number (C4) = 1 (step S4002: Y), character 1 appearance processing is executed (step S4003).

If the character random number (C4) is not equal to 1 (step S4002: N), a character 2 appearance process is executed (step S4011), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol stops changing (step S400).
4), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) is displayed as the first variable display symbol (step S4005), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S400).
4006), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S4007), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S4008), and the third variable display symbol is displayed. Is the symbol random number (Z
A symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed (step S400)
9), a probability variable special symbol (first variable display symbol = second variable display symbol = third variable display symbol = odd number symbol) is displayed (step S4010), and the character variable probability special symbol design processing ends.

FIG. 41 is a flow chart of the character shift symbol display processing, and shows the flow of displaying the shift symbol on the variable display section 40 when the character appears.

As shown in FIG. 41, the variable display section 40 starts to change (step S4101), and determines whether or not the character random number (C4) = 1 (step S410).
2) If character random number (C4) = 1 (step S4102: Y), character 1 appearance processing is executed (step S4103).

If the character random number (C4) is not equal to 1 (step S4102: N), a character 2 appearance process is executed (step S4111), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the first variable display symbol stops changing (step S410).
4), the first variable display symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z1) is displayed (step S4105), and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the second variable display symbol stops changing (step S4).
4106), a symbol corresponding to the symbol random number (Z2) is displayed as the second variable display symbol (step S4107), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the third variable display symbol stops changing (step S4108), and the third variable display symbol is displayed. Is the symbol random number (Z
The symbol corresponding to 3) is displayed (step S410)
9), a lost symbol (at least one of the first variable display symbol, the second variable display symbol, and the third variable display symbol) is displayed (step S4110), and the character-losing special prize symbol display processing ends. .

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the character 1 appearance process, and shows the flow of the character display unit 60 when the first character appears while the variable display unit 40 is changing.

As shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at a location (address M) corresponding to the character random number (C1) (step S4201). Step S4201: N), the character 1 appearance process ends. If there is no pick-up ball, no character will appear.

If there is a reserved ball at address M (step S4201: Y), it is determined whether the reserved ball storage number has reached the limit number (four) (step S4).
202) If the limit has been reached (step S42)
02: Y), the character 1 appearance process ends. If there is no place to drop the picked-up ball, no character will appear.

If the number of stored balls has not reached the limit (step S4202: N), an operation of reading the extracted random number result stored at the address M of the first storage unit is executed (step S4203). .

Thereafter, the character random number (C3) =
It is determined whether it is 0 (whether to execute the passing action of the first character) (step S420).
4), if the character random number (C3) = 0 (step S4204: Y), the first character appears on the character display unit 60 (step S4205), and the first character moves to the address M (step S4).
206), from the notice random number stored at the address M, M
A hold ball of the same type as the hold ball displayed at the address
The character is acquired (step S4207), the first character retreats from the character display unit 60 with the retained ball acquired (step S4208), and the character 1 appearance process ends.

The character random number (C3) = 0
If not (step S4204: N), it is determined whether or not Z1 = Z2 = Z3 from the symbol random number stored at the address M (step S4209), and Z1 = Z2 = Z3.
If not (step S4209: N), Z1 = Z2
Is determined (step S4211).

If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 (step S4209: Y), a character 1 appearance process at the time of a special prize is performed (step S4210). If Z1 = Z2 = Z3 and Z1 = Z2 (step S4210). S4209: N,
Step S4211: Y), the character 1 appearance processing at the time of the reach is performed (step S4212). If Z1 is not Z2 (step S4211: N), the character 1 appearance processing at the time of disconnection is executed (step S4213), and the character 1 appearance processing is performed. Ends. It is determined whether the acquired reserved ball is in a special prize state, a reach state, or a lost state.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the character 1 appearance processing at the time of the special prize, in which the symbol random number stored in the address of the acquired reserved ball is in the special prize state, and the character display when the first character appears. This is the flow of the unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 43, the first character appears on the character display section 60 (step S430).
1), the first character moves to address M (step S4302), and the first character acquires a reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed at address M from the preview random number stored at the address M. (Step S4303), the first character moves to the next address (M = M + 1) while retaining the reserved ball (Step S4304).

After the movement, if the address M has reached the limit number (address 5) (step S4305: Y), the character retreats from the character display section 60 while retaining the reserved ball (step S4313), and the character appearance at the time of the special prize The process ends.

If the M address has not reached the limit number (step S4305: N), it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at the corresponding address (step S4306). Step S4306: Y), and the process returns to the process of moving the first character to the address M = M + 1 again (step S4304).

If no reserved ball exists (step S4306: N), the reserved ball acquired by the first character is dropped and displayed (step S4307), and a symbol random number (Z1) is extracted (step S4308). , Z1 = Z2
= Z3 (step S4309), a new character random number (C: C1, C2, C3, C4) is extracted (step S4310), and (Z, C, Y) is stored (step S431).
1) The reserved ball corresponding to the notice random number (Y) is lit at the current address M of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S4).
312), the first character is the character display unit 60
(Step S4313), and the character appearance process at the time of the special prize ends. In other words, when the symbol random number stored in the acquired reserved ball is in the special prize state, the special prize state is also stored in the dropped reserved ball.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the character 1 appearance process at the time of the reach, in which the symbol random number stored in the address of the acquired reserved ball is in the reach state, and the character display when the first character appears. This is the flow of the unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 44, the first character appears on the character display section 60 (step S440).
1) The first character moves to address M (step S4402), and the first character acquires a reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed at address M from the preview random number stored at the address M. (Step S4403), the first character moves to the next address (M = M + 1) while retaining the reserved ball (Step S4404).

After moving, if the address M has reached the limit number (address 5) (step S4405: Y), the player retreats from the character display section 60 while retaining the reserved ball (step S4413), and the character appearance at the time of the special prize The process ends.

If the M address has not reached the limit number (step S4405: N), it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at the corresponding address (step S4406). (Step S4406: Y), the process returns to the process of moving the first character to the address M = M + 1 again (step S4404).

If there is no reserved ball (step S4406: N), the reserved ball acquired by the first character is dropped and displayed (step S4407), and the symbol random numbers (Z1, Z3) are extracted (step S4407). S4408), Z1
= Z2 (step S4409), a new character random number (C: C1, C2, C3, C4) is extracted (step S4410), and (Z, C, Y) is stored (step S441).
1) The reserved ball corresponding to the notice random number (Y) is lit at the current address M of the reserved ball display section 50 (step S4).
412), the first character is the character display unit 60
(Step S4413) and the special character appearance process at the time of the special prize ends.

That is, when the symbol random number stored in the acquired reserved ball is in the reach state, the dropped reserve ball also stores at least the reach state (reach state or prize state).

FIG. 45 is a flow chart of the character 1 appearance process at the time of loss, in which the symbol random number stored in the address of the acquired reserved ball is in the reach state, and the character display when the first character appears This is the flow of the unit 60.

As shown in FIG. 45, the first character appears on the character display section 60 (step S450).
1), the first character moves to the address M (step S4502), and the first character acquires a reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed at the address M from the preview random number stored at the address M. (Step S4503), the first character moves to the next address (M = M + 1) while retaining the reserved ball (Step S4504).

After the movement, if the address M has reached the limit number (address 5) (step S4505: Y), the character retreats from the character display section 60 while retaining the reserved ball (step S4512), and the character appearance at the time of the special prize The process ends.

If the address M has not reached the limit number (step S4505: N), it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at the corresponding address (step S4506). (Step S4506: Y), and the process returns to the process of moving the first character to the address M = M + 1 again (step S4504).

If there is no reserved ball (step S4506: N), the reserved ball acquired by the first character is dropped and displayed (step S4507), and the symbol random numbers (Z1, Z2, Z3) are extracted. (Step S450
8), new character random numbers (C: C1, C2, C
3, C4) is extracted (step S4509), (Z, C, Y) is saved and stored in the current M address of the first storage unit (step S4510), and a notice is given to the current M address of the reserved ball display unit 50. The reserved ball corresponding to the random number (Y) is lit (step S4511), the first character retreats from the character display unit 60 (step S4512), and the special character appearance process at the time of the special prize ends. In other words, when the symbol random number stored in the acquired holding ball is in a lost state, the dropped ball is redrawn by lottery only with the symbol random number, and the symbol in the missing state, the reach state, and the special state can be obtained. A random number is stored.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart of the character 2 appearance processing, and shows the flow of the character display section 60 when the second character appears while the variable display section 40 is changing.

As shown in FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not a reserved ball exists at a location (address M) corresponding to the character random number (C1) (step S4601). Step S4601: N), the character 2 appearance process ends. That is, if there is no hold ball to be picked up, no character appears.

If a reserved ball exists at address M (step S4601: Y), an operation of reading the extracted random number result stored at address M in the first storage unit is executed (step S4602). A second character appears (step S4603).

Thereafter, the second character moves to the address M (step S4604), and uses the first random number stored in the address M to change the reserved ball of the same type as the reserved ball displayed in the address M to the first character. Is acquired (step S4605), the reserved ball lit at the address M of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S4606), and the reserved ball display unit 50 performs the processing (because the reserved ball at the address M is turned off).
The process of packing the reserved balls lit at the address +1 or higher to the position before the address 1) (M + 1 = M) and executing the lighting (step S)
4607).

Thereafter, the storage contents of the address M in the first storage unit are initialized (step S4608), and the storage contents of the address 5 in the first storage unit are temporarily stored (since the storage contents of the address M are initialized, they are temporarily unrelated. (Stored at the 5th address) (step S460)
9), the processing of the contents stored in the first storage unit (M + 1 = M) is executed (step S4610).

Thereafter, the second character moves to a position (address Q) corresponding to the character random number (C2) (step S4611), and the acquired retained ball is dropped and displayed (step S4612). Location (Q
= Q + 1) is turned on (step S4613), and the address Q of the reserved ball display unit 50 is turned off (step S4614).

After that, the processing of the contents stored in the first storage unit (Q
= Q + 1) (step S4615), the address Q in the first storage unit is initialized (step S4616), and the content stored at address 5 is shifted to address Q (step S46).
17) At the address Q of the reserved ball display section, a reserved ball of the same type as the dropped reserved ball is lit (step S461).
8), the second character retreats (step S461)
9), the character 2 appearance process ends.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the normal special prize game process, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the normal special prize symbol is stopped in the display result of the variable display symbol (step S4701).
Step S4709) is the same as the flow of the special prize game according to the first embodiment (steps S1701 to S1709).

That is, when the contents of the second storage unit are the probability change mode, the normal mode is updated and stored (mode switching is executed), the attacker is released, and after the attacker is released, a predetermined number of game balls have won or the attacker has been attacked. If either one of the predetermined times has elapsed after the opening, the attacker is closed, the number of times the attacker is opened is incremented by "1", and whether or not the game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the attacker. Is determined, and if a prize is won, it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has released reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 16 times).

When the game ball does not win in the V winning opening or when the number of attacker opening times reaches the limit number, the special prize game processing is usually terminated, the game ball wins in the V winning opening, and the attacker opening time is reduced. If the limit has not been reached,
The process returns to the attacker release process again (step S4701).
-Step S4709).

FIG. 48 is a flowchart of the probability-changing special prize game processing, and shows the flow of the special prize game when the probability-changing special prize symbol is stopped in the display result of the variable display symbol (step S4801).
Step S4809) is the same as the flow of the special prize game according to the first embodiment (step S1801 to step S1809).

That is, when the contents of the second storage section are the normal mode, the storage is updated to the certain change mode (mode switching is executed), the attacker is released, and after the attacker is released, whether a predetermined number of game balls have won or the attacker If either one of the predetermined times has elapsed after the opening, the attacker is closed, the number of times the attacker is opened is incremented by "1", and whether or not the game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the attacker. Is determined, and if a prize is won, it is determined whether or not the number of times the attacker has released reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 16 times).

If the game ball does not win in the V winning opening or if the number of attacker release times reaches the limit, the probable variable special prize game process is terminated, the game ball wins in the V winning opening, and the attacker release number is reduced. If the limit has not been reached,
The process returns to the attacker release process again (step S4801).
-Step S4809).

As described above, the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to each embodiment, and the following extensions and modifications are possible. it can.

For example, in the present embodiment, two modes of the special notice and the reach notice are provided as the notice function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Different colors and shapes may be provided in accordance with them, and a special prize notice may be displayed in a different manner for each probability.

[0205] In addition, although a case where a reserved ball different from the usual one is lit and displayed on the reserved ball display unit 50 is shown as a preliminary notice, in addition to this, a sound may be generated, so that the player may receive a preliminary notice. It is possible to recognize that it has been done.

In the second embodiment, two types of characters are provided. However, any number of characters may be used, and any type may be used as long as the display mode of the reserved ball display unit 50 is changed. It may be something like that.

Further, in the second embodiment, the variable display section 4
0, the character display unit 60 and the reserved ball display unit 50 are provided at different positions, but the present invention is not limited to this. The character is displayed in the variable display unit 40 and the reserved ball is lit. You may.

Further, it goes without saying that the random number extraction method and the extraction result in the present embodiment are not limited to these.

[0209]

As described above, in one configuration of the present invention, when a game ball that has won the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a picture game, the display processing unit displays the holding ball. When displaying the reserved ball display symbol shown on the screen of the reserved ball display unit, if there is a possibility that a special prize or a reach state may occur, the display processing unit sets the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol. Since it is displayed, the player can clearly recognize the special prize notice and the reach notice by the type of the reserved ball display symbol just by looking at the screen of the reserved ball display section, and enhances the playability. be able to.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the character design is a character in which the order of the reserved ball display symbols arranged and displayed on the reserved ball display section can be changed, so that in the pattern game, Reserved balls are not always processed in the order in which the ball display symbols are arranged,
The interest of the picture game is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in another configuration of the present invention, the display processing section displays the reserved ball display symbol at the display position on the other end where the reserved ball display symbol has already been displayed. Since the reserved ball display symbol displayed on the display position side of the other end from the position is displayed shifted one by one toward the display position of the other end, the player has a disadvantage that the number of reserved balls is reduced. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by increasing the fun of the pattern game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a variable display symbol according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a reserved ball display mode according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a display transition diagram of a reserved ball display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a random number table according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a reserved ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a special prize holding ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a random access random number extraction process at the time of the special prize according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a lost ball display processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of non-reach hold ball display processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a probable-change-holding ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a probable change mode special prize holding ball display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a reach random number extraction process during a probability change mode special prize according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart from the start to the end of the game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a normal special prize symbol display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a probable variable award symbol display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a lost symbol display process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a normal special prize game process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a probability-changing special prize game process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a display transition diagram when a first character appears according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a display transition diagram when a first character appears according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a display transition diagram when a second character appears according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a random number table according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a reserved ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a special prize holding ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a prize-time reach announcement random number extraction process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a lost ball display processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a non-reach-time hold ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 32 is a flowchart of a probable change-time reserved ball display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the probable change mode special prize holding ball display processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a random access mode random number extraction process at the time of award-winning mode special prize according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart from the start to the end of a game according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a normal special symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart of a probable variable award symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart of a lost symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart of a character normal special prize symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart of a character probable variable award symbol display process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart of character loss symbol display processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of character 1 appearance processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart of a special prize character 1 appearance process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart of a character 1 appearance process at the time of reach according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart of character 1 appearance processing at the time of loss according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart of character 2 appearance processing according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart of a normal special prize game process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart of a probability-changing special prize game process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Start winning opening 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 15 ... Handle 31 ... Game processing unit 32 ... Random number generation unit 33 ... Random number judgment unit 34 ... Display processing unit 35 ... Symbol random number generation Unit 36: Character pattern random number generation unit 40: Variable display unit 50: Reserved ball display unit 60: Character display unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A start winning hole and a variable display portion are provided on a game board surface. When a game ball wins in the starting winning hole, a pattern game is performed on the variable display portion, and a special prize symbol is prepared in the pattern game. And a gaming machine with a special prize,
In a game processing unit, a holding ball display unit, and a display processing unit, the game processing unit may generate a prize, and generate a reach state in which other symbols except one symbol are aligned with the prize symbol. The holding ball display unit is provided on the game board, and when the game ball winning the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a pattern game, Displaying a reserved ball display symbol indicating a ball, the display processing unit displays the reserved ball display symbol as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol when the prize or the reach state is likely to occur. A gaming machine characterized by: 2. A start winning port and a variable display section are provided on a game board, and when a game ball wins in the start winning port, a pattern game is performed on the variable display section, and a special prize symbol is prepared in the pattern game. And a gaming machine with a special prize,
In a game processing unit, a holding ball display unit, a character display unit, and a display processing unit, the game processing unit has a possibility that a special prize is generated, and other symbols except for one symbol are aligned with the special symbol. Judging whether or not a reach state is likely to occur, the holding ball display unit is provided on the game board, and the game ball winning the starting winning opening is processed as a holding ball for holding the execution of a pattern game. Displaying the reserved ball display symbols indicating the reserved balls at predetermined positions of a plurality of display positions from a display position of a starting point to a display position of an end point in which the reserved balls are arranged according to the processing order; The display unit is arranged along the display position of the start point and the display position of the end point of the display unit, and displays a character symbol. The display processing unit may cause the special prize or the reach state. In this case, the reserved ball display symbol is displayed as a special prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol, and the display processing section picks up the character symbol at the start point corresponding position corresponding to the display position of the start point. After the display to move to a subsequent corresponding position corresponding to a subsequent display position following the tail of the display position where the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed,
A gaming machine wherein the game machine is dropped at the subsequent corresponding position and displayed at the subsequent display position. 3. A start winning port and a variable display section are provided on the game board surface, and when a game ball wins in the start winning port, a pattern game is performed on the variable display section, and a special prize pattern is prepared in the pattern game. And a gaming machine with a special prize,
A game processing unit, a holding ball display unit, a character display unit, a character design random number generation unit, and a display processing unit, wherein the game processing unit has a possibility of generating a special prize and other symbols except for one symbol. Judging whether there is a possibility that a reach state in which the symbols are aligned with the special prize symbol is determined, the holding ball display unit is provided on the game board surface, and the game ball winning the starting winning opening holds the execution of the pattern game. When being processed as a ball, a display of the reserved ball indicating the reserved ball is displayed at a predetermined position of a plurality of display positions from a display position at one end to a display position at the other end arranged on a predetermined direction line to be displayed. The character display unit is disposed along the predetermined direction of the reserved ball display unit, and displays a character symbol. The character random number generation unit includes a game ball that has won the starting winning opening. When being processed as a hold ball for holding the execution of a pattern game, a character random number is generated, and the display processing unit is configured to display the hold ball display symbol when the special prize or the reach state is likely to occur. Is displayed as a prize announcement symbol or a reach announcement symbol, and the display processing unit, when the character random number generation unit generates a character random number related to an interrupt random number, the character symbol, the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. At the one end corresponding position corresponding to the display position at one end of the display position being displayed so as to pick up the reserved ball display symbol, and the display position at the other end of the display position at which the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed. After being displayed so as to move to the corresponding position on the other end side, it is dropped at the corresponding position on the other end side and displayed at the display position on the other end side. Gaming machine and features. 4. The display processing section, when displaying a reserved ball display symbol at a display position on the other end side where the reserved ball display symbol is already displayed, from the display position on the other end side to the other one. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the holding ball display symbols displayed on the display position side of the end are shifted one by one toward the display position of the other end and displayed.