JP2000233053A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably increase the interest for a display device in a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a figure display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of figures. SOLUTION: An operation hole 3 and a big winning hole 4 are formed on a game board 2 of a pachinko machine 1, and a display device 13 comprising a display part 13a, is built in a central part of the game board 2. A plurality of figure arrays are displayed on the display part 13a, and the figure arrays are composed of a plurality of kinds of figures. The display of a background image on the display device is controlled by a controlled 24, and a part of the background image is controlled to be displayed in a processed state of inconspicuous in comparison with the other part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a symbol display device for displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined arrangement in a variable manner has been known.

[0003] In this pachinko machine, according to a display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, a "special game state", which becomes a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, and a reach state, are performed. "Reach out of reach state" that will not be in the special game state later, or does not go through the reach state, and
A “disengagement state” that does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol for generating a special game state, a disconnect reach symbol for generating a disconnect reach, and a disconnect symbol for generating a disconnect state.

[0004] In the above-described pachinko machine, a display device based on a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball winning an operating port). In, the variable display of symbols is started. In addition, the special game design, out reach design, and,
A stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the off symbols. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol.

By the way, in recent years, with the advance of the technology related to the display device, there has been known a device that controls the display of a background image according to the type of the pachinko machine.
For example, the display is made such that the background is located on the back side (rear side) of the symbol, and the display is made as if the background gradually changes with time (for example, clouds flow). Also, in the reach state, control is performed such that the color of the background image is changed from before.

Further, some pachinko machines have come to be known to control the display of a specific character on a display unit of a display device as a kind of background image. Such a character is often displayed in an area different from the symbol. Then, display control is performed so that, for example, the character performs a predetermined action in accordance with the change display of the symbol.

[0007]

As described above, in the above-mentioned prior art, display control of various background images is carried out separately from the design, and various devices relating to the background images are devised. However, in the above technique, the actual state is that the image is expressed only in a plane. That is, when a human viewpoint is taken into consideration, for example, an object other than the currently watched object or an object located farther away is usually visually recognized relatively blurred. Nevertheless, in the prior art,
A clear image was uniformly displayed on the display unit of the display device. For this reason, it is inevitable that the image is far from the actual mapping in terms of perspective and reality. Therefore, a further device for the display unit has been desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem, and has as its object to provide a display device for a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest in the game.

[0009]

Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. In a gaming machine having a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an image is displayed on the symbol display device, and a part of the image is compared with other portions. A gaming machine characterized in that it is displayed in a state in which processing has been performed so as to be inconspicuous. According to the above means, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed on the symbol display device. An image is displayed on the symbol display device. Then, a part of the image is displayed in a state where it has been processed so as to be less noticeable than other parts. Therefore, the other portions that have not been subjected to the processing are displayed prominently, and the player can easily watch the portions.

Means 2. A symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a condition establishment detecting unit that detects that a predetermined condition is established in a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of the player, and a detection based on the detection of the condition establishment detecting unit. A variable display control means for performing a variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device, and a condition that the symbol variably displayed by the variable display control means is in a specific stop mode,
Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player, and reach game state effect display means for effecting and displaying a reach game state on the symbol display device at least before the symbol is in a specific stop mode. In the gaming machine having: in the symbol display device, an image is displayed, and a part of the image is processed so as to be less noticeable than other parts. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed.

Means 3. In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 and 2, a portion displayed in a state where the processing is performed so as to be inconspicuous is changed according to a gaming state. According to the above means,
The player recognizes that some change occurs in the game state based on the change of the part. Therefore, the thickness of the game content is increased.

Means 4. In the gaming machine according to the means 2, at least in the effect display of the reach game state,
A gaming machine characterized in that a part of an image is displayed in a state where processing has been performed so as to be less noticeable than other parts. According to the above means, the player may know that, when the display is performed in a state where the processing is performed, the display of the effect display of the reach game state is triggered. Further, when the effect display of the reach game state is performed, the display may be performed in a state where the processing is performed. This allows
Interesting.

Means 5 The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein at least at least the effect display of the reach gaming state is changed in a part of the image displayed in a state where the processing is performed. According to the above-described means, the player may know that the change of the part will be a trigger of the effect display of the reach game state. In addition, when the effect display of the reach game state is performed, the part may be changed in some cases. This further increases the fun.

Means 6. In the above means 3 or 5, the gaming machine is characterized in that the change of the region indicates the appearance of a new display target. According to the above means, when the part is changed, a new display target appears, and therefore, the player has an expectation that something happy will occur with the appearance of the display target. This further enhances the excitement.

Means 7 In the above means 3 or 5, the gaming machine is characterized in that the part is changed after a new display target is displayed.

Means 8 The gaming machine according to the above means 7, wherein the display object is first displayed at a portion displayed in a state where the process has been performed so as to be inconspicuous. According to the above means, the new display object is
First, since it is displayed in a blur, the joy and surprise of the player who discovers it are amplified.

Means 9 In any one of the above means 6 to 8, the new display object includes a character.

Means 10. In the above means 3 or 5, the gaming machine is characterized in that, when the display position of the symbol is changed, the part is changed.

Means 11 In any one of the above means 1 to 10, a part of an image displayed in a state where processing is performed so as to be less noticeable than other parts includes a display object on the back side among a plurality of display objects. A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the above means, the display object on the relatively rear side is displayed less noticeably than the display object on the near side,
Perspective and reality can be appropriately expressed.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 11, wherein the processing includes any one of a shade (blur) processing, a mosaic processing, a darkening processing, a color changing processing, and a thinning processing.

Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 12, wherein the image includes a three-dimensional image.

Means 14. A gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 13, wherein the degree of the processing varies stepwise or continuously depending on the part. According to the above means, perspective and reality can be more appropriately expressed.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, wherein the display is performed by performing processing so that a part of the image is less noticeable than other parts.

Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, wherein the display is performed by replacing a part of the image with a screen that has been processed so as to be less noticeable than other parts.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 16, wherein the image is a background image.

[0027]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko machine)
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame, and a front frame provided at a front portion of the outer frame and openable and closable on one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be freely opened and closed. The game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (in the back of the glass door frame and inside the outer frame). This game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like.
The game balls 5 fired by the game ball firing device are guided to the upper portion of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and the front decoration frame is provided with an upper tray. On the other hand, a lower tray is provided at a position lower than the upper tray at a lower portion of the front frame, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating port 3 and a special winning port 4. The operating port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A seesaw 7 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 4, and a V
The zone 8 is provided with a winning passage 9 on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9. In addition, a shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special winning opening 4 to open and close the special winning opening 4. More specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 11 is tilted substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is de-energized, the shutter 11 becomes substantially vertical, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state. In this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game balls 5 pass through the V zone 8. In addition, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game balls 5 pass through the winning passage 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 in the open state, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is de-energized.

A special symbol display device (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “display device”) 13 is incorporated in a central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment,
As these symbol columns, three symbol columns of a left symbol column 14, a middle symbol column 15, and a right symbol column 16 are displayed, but other symbol columns may be displayed. The display section 13a is provided with a display area constituting a big hit line at a lower portion thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 basically has a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols 17.
A to 17L. Each design 17A-1
7L is basically a picture of fish etc. on a plate, and "1" ~
It is composed of a combination with the number "12",
The numbers “1” to “12” are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, "1" is a picture of "Thailand", "2" is a picture of "quail", "3" is a picture of "Kappa", "4" is a picture of flounder, and "5" is a picture of flounder. A picture of "pudding", a picture of "6" is a picture of "Sazae", a picture of "7" is a picture of "girl", a picture of "8" is a picture of "octopus", and a picture of "9" is a picture of "fox" , "10" is a picture of "Whale", "11" is a picture of "Bamboo shoot",
“12” is combined with the picture of “crab”. These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later).

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, symbols 17A to 17L are displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotary tables in a sushi bar.
Are displayed rotatably with the table. For convenience of rotation display, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 includes a plurality of symbols 17A to 1A irrelevant to the jackpot line, in addition to the symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line.
7L is displayed (for example, the symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, the symbols 17A to 17L already arranged in the jackpot line, and the like). However, the present invention is not limited to such a display mode. For example, one symbol 17A is provided for each symbol row 14 to 16.
To 17L may be displayed. The jackpot line is not limited to one line described above, and may have two lines, three lines, five lines, or more jackpot lines.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display unit 13a of the display device 13, the symbol fluctuation (rotation fluctuation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. Be started. In addition, jackpot design, outreach design,
One of the missed symbols is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops changing symbols. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 1
6. Stopping is performed in the order of the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order.

FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a, and when a jackpot condition occurs, the player is notified of the situation again.
As shown in the drawing, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17L is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 1 of the same type.
Combination of the same pattern 17A-17L when 7L is arranged along the big hit line (for example, as shown in the figure,
In some cases, the symbol 17A of “1”, “1”, or “1” may be obtained. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning prize opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot state advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B,
The reach state is a state immediately before a jackpot. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change of the right symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot line is positioned so as to extend in the horizontal direction below the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17B of the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 stopped on the line. 17L are symbols 17A to which "1" is attached.

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 and becomes a big hit state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, in the state where the same type of symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol rows fluctuate again, and thereafter all the symbol rows 14 to 16 The case where the symbols 17A to 17L stop at the same time (also referred to as re-variable full rotation reach) is also included.

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the symbol variation in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 described above, FIG.
As shown in (b), various background screens are displayed separately from the symbols 17A to 17L. The background screen also includes a character screen, and in this embodiment, a plurality of types (two types) of main characters are displayed on the display unit 13a. As a main character in the present embodiment, a sushi restaurant Gensan G
C and Kanna-chan KC are prepared in advance, and basically one of them is mainly displayed.
That is, in the present embodiment, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the source GC and the Kanna-chan KC
Characters are exchanged between the characters (this will be described later). The main character is displayed almost always together with the symbols 17A to 17L after the power is turned on.

Also, in the present embodiment, the state shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), of the background screens, the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the back side of the turntable of the middle symbol row 15).
Is displayed after being shaded. As a result, a display object such as "goodwill" displayed at a distance is blurred and visually perceived, and perspective and reality are more appropriately expressed. In other words,
The symbols 17A to 17L and the characters (GC, KC) in the symbol rows 14 to 16 are more visually recognized. The symbols shown in FIG. 19 and the like are for convenience only.

In the reach state, various reach patterns corresponding to each character are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 6, when the character is Genji GC, "normal reach"
"Grip reach", "Purchase reach", and "Delivery reach" are set, and when the character is Kanna-chan KC, "Normal reach", "Rolling reach", "Hammer reach", and "Ikesu reach" are set. . Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern. The operation state of each reach pattern will be described later.

It has already been described that the symbol change of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, but the game ball 5 is further moved to the operation port 3 during the change display. When a prize is won, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine.
In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, a light emitting diode (LE) is provided above the display portion 13a.
D) Hold lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18
d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. further,
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch 23. Are respectively attached. The operating port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3, the V zone switch 22 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 to the V zone 8 of the large winning port 4, and the count switch. 23 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 into the special winning opening 4.

In the present embodiment, each of the switches 21 to 23
Solenoids 10, 12 and the display device 1 based on the detection result of
3. A control device 24 is provided to drive and control each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d. Control device 2
Reference numeral 4 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. RAM is CPU
Are calculated by the symbol random number buffers 31 to 31 shown in FIG.
36, symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 shown in FIG.
(I) Temporarily store in the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol random number buffer
Left, middle and right three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and three out-of-reach-reach-symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 of left, middle, and right. As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five out-of-reach reach random number areas 42 (i).
, Five left-off symbol random number areas 43 (i), five middle-off symbol random number areas 44 (i), and five right-off symbol random number areas 45 (i). i
Are used to distinguish each of the five symbol random number areas, and include “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
Take the value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop symbol area includes left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 4.
6, 47, and 48.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 11 to 18 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CD
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

The round counter CR is used to count the number of rounds.
E is for counting the number of winning of the game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is used to count the number of times the variable display is held.
The values of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are taken in order. These values are the above-mentioned symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (45).
This corresponds to “(i)” in (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means that the status is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 10, the internal random number counter C
I is for determining a jackpot state on the display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. These counters CI,
The values of CO and CB are updated within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each counter CI,
CO and CB are configured to return to initial values when each value becomes a specific value.

Each of the left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL,
CDC and CDR are for determining a stop symbol and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns to an initial value when the value reaches a specific value. The medium symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to an initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the medium symbol random number counter CDC makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIGS. 6 and 10 (b) is used to select one of the above-described plural types of reach patterns. In response, for example, the value (random value) is updated each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, a case of a big hit (at the time of a big hit) and a case of a big hit (at the time of a loose reach)
Thus, the probability of selecting each reach pattern differs individually.

Furthermore, the probability of selecting each reach pattern differs depending on the displayed main character, that is, whether the displayed main character is Gen GC or Kanna KC. . For example, when the displayed character is Kanna-chan KC, the probability that “super reach” is selected is higher than when the source GC is displayed. However, this is only an example,
The relationship may be opposite to the above, and the probability of each reach pattern being selected is arbitrary.

At the same time, the winning determination flag FE is used to determine the presence or absence of a winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is set to “1” when there is a winning.

The flowchart of FIG. 11 shows the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CL, CDL, and CD.
After updating C, CDR and CV, the symbol random number counter CD
A "random number distribution routine" for classifying (distributing) combinations of L, CDC, and CDR values (random numbers) and storing the allocated values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36.
Is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) "1" to the internal random number counter CI, the outreach reach random number counter CO, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

In step S2, "1" is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. For the middle and right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR, the updating process is performed according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. More specifically, “1” is added to the medium symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other times. Also, if the timing of the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to the off-left symbol random number buffer 31, refers to the middle symbol random number buffer 32, refers to the middle symbol random number buffer 32, and refers to the right symbol random number buffer 33 refers to the right symbol random number buffer 33 (step S 7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, in step S6, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach reach symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, at step S7, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
Set the value of DR to the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffer 3
4, 35, and 36, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
This is a case where the combination of the values of DR is not any combination of the out-of-off design and the out-of-out reach design, that is, the case of the combination of the big hit design.

As described above, in the "random number distribution routine", three symbol random number counters CDL, CD
The combination of the values of C and CDR is checked. Then, in the case of a combination of missing symbols, the missing symbol random number buffer 31
Random numbers are stored in ~ 33.
Random numbers are stored in the off-reach symbol random number buffers 34 to 35. In the case of a combination of big hit symbols, random numbers are not stored in any of the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC and CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) each time the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3. That is.

When the “storage processing routine” is started, the control device 24 determines in step S 10 whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection result of the operating port switch 21. I do. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is set to the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”) in step S11. It is determined whether it is smaller than.

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. Further, the following step S1
At 3, the control device 24 sends the corresponding hold lamp (18
a to 18d) is turned on, and step S1 is performed.
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing of step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol change display is held only up to four times, and even if there is more winning, the holding related to the winning is not stored.

In step S14, the control device 24
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41.
(I). Further, in the next step S15, the value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area 42 (i). Further, step S1
In 6, the control device 24 determines the values (CDL, CDC, CD) of the left, middle, and right out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33.
R), the corresponding left, middle, and right out-of-design symbol random number area 4
3 (i) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CD
The value of R is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, the hold counter C after the update in step S12 is performed.
If the value of H is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i =
3), missing reach random number area 42 (i = 3), left missing symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), middle missing symbol random number area 4
4 (i = 3), off-right symbol random number area 45 (i = 3)
Is the storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 and 14 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory using a calculation result such as a “storage processing routine”, and is executed at predetermined time intervals after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

When the "special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether the value of the hold counter CH is not "0". If a negative determination is made, that is, if the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the next step S40
It is determined whether or not the hold counter CH is not the same as “i”.

If this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1), the out-of-reach reach random number area 42
(I + 1), out-of-design symbol random number area 43 (i + 1) to 45
Each data of (i + 1) is stored in the previous area 41 (i)-
45 (i). Then, step S
At 60, the control device 24 adds "1" to "i", and returns to step S40.

On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and one of the holding lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the holding counter CH is turned off. In the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol variation start process. Here, the change start process will be described in detail. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that when the power is turned on, the main character GC is displayed on the display unit 13a as the main character. As described above, normally, as shown in FIG. 19A, the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the rear side of the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15) of the background screen is shade processing. Is displayed after being given.
In the symbol change start process, as shown in the “change start process routine” in FIG. 15, in step S901, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. . If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, step S
In 902, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905. I do.

If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S908, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the flow advances to step S909.

Now, step S902 or step S9
In step S905, the main character is updated and acquired. That is, as shown in the “main character update acquisition routine” in FIG.
In step S905A, the control device 24 sets the switching flag XKRK to “0”.

Next, in step S905B, it is determined whether or not the first reach operation is performed after the power is turned on. If the first reach operation is to be performed, it is determined in step S905C whether the first switching condition is satisfied. Here, the first switching condition includes, for example, obtaining a switching random number with a half probability based on the internal random number counter CI.

If the first switching condition is satisfied, in step S905D, the main character is switched to Kanna-chan KC in place of the previously displayed source GC. More specifically, first, FIG.
As shown in (b), the part to be shaded is changed (switched) for a predetermined time. That is, the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the rear side of the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15) on which the shade processing has been performed is displayed clearly, and the rotation table and the rotation table previously displayed on the screen are clearly displayed. Character (Gen-san G
Background screen for C) and various designs 17A to 17L
Is subjected to a shade process, and is stored so as to be displayed on the display unit 13a. By executing the process,
The line of sight of the player who has been focused on the symbols 17A to 17L is shifted to the background screen on the back side.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), the control device 24 stores so that Kanna-chan KC is displayed on the background screen on the back side. After that, the main character is stored so as to be switched from Gen-san GC to Kanna-chan KC.

Next, in step S905E, a reach pattern is obtained. That is, of the super reach corresponding to the switched Kanna-chan KC, either the ikesu reach or the hammer reach is selected, and the selected reach is stored as the reach pattern of the reach operation to be performed this time.

Subsequently, in step S905F, the control device 24 sets a switching flag XKRK indicating that the main character is to be switched to "1". Then, the subsequent processing ends once. Therefore, when the first switching condition is satisfied, the main character can be switched from the source GC to the Kanna KC with a half probability. Therefore, in a pachinko hall in which a plurality of the pachinko machines 1 are installed, after a certain period of time has elapsed from the opening of the store (by performing the first reach operation), the display unit 13a shows the source G.
It is expected that approximately half of C and Kanna-chan KC will be displayed as main characters, respectively. When the main character is switched from the source GC to the Kanna-chan KC, either the reach operation of the ikesu reach or the reach operation of the hammer reach is performed.

On the other hand, step S905B or step S905B
If a negative determination is made in 905C, step S905
Move to G. In this step S905G, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, it is determined in step S905H whether the second switching condition is satisfied. Here, the second
Means that a switching random number is obtained with a probability of 1/3 based on, for example, an internal random number counter CI or the like.

If the second switching condition is satisfied, the main character switching process of step S905I is executed. That is, as shown in the “main character switching processing routine” in FIG. 17, step S905
In Ia, the control device 24 determines whether or not the current main character is Genji GC. If the determination is affirmative, in step S905Ib, the main character is switched to Kanna-chan KC in the same manner as described above. . More specifically, it is stored so as to change (switch) a part to be shaded for a predetermined time. That is, the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the rear side of the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15) on which the shade processing has been performed is displayed clearly, and the rotation table and the rotation table previously displayed on the screen are clearly displayed. Character (Gen-san G
Background screen for C) and various designs 17A to 17L
Is subjected to a shade process, and is stored so as to be displayed on the display unit 13a. Then, the control device 24 displays Kanna-chan KC on the background screen on the back side, and stores the main character so that the main character is switched from GC to Kanna-chan KC.

Then, in the following step S905Ic, a reach pattern is obtained as in step S905E. That is, of the super reach corresponding to the switched Kanna-chan KC, either the ikesu reach or the hammer reach is selected, and the selected reach is stored as the reach pattern of the reach operation to be performed this time.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S905Ia, that is, if the current main character is Kanna-chan KC, step S905Ia is executed.
At d, the main character is switched to Gensan GC. More specifically, as described above, the part to be shaded is stored (changed) for a predetermined time. That is, the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the rear side of the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15) on which the shade processing has been performed is displayed clearly, and the rotation table and the rotation table previously displayed on the screen are clearly displayed. The background processing relating to the character (Kanna-chan KC) and the various designs 17A to 17L are subjected to shade processing, and are stored so as to be displayed on the display unit 13a. Then, the control device 24 displays the source GC on the background screen on the back side, and thereafter stores the main character so as to switch the main character from the Kanna-chan KC to the source GC.

Then, in a succeeding step S905Ie, a reach pattern is obtained. That is, from the super reach corresponding to the switched source GC, either the purchase reach or the delivery reach is selected, and the selected reach is stored as a reach pattern of the reach operation to be performed this time.

Thereafter, the process proceeds from step S905Ic or step S905Ie, and in step S905If, the control device 24 sets the switching flag XKRK indicating that the main character is to be switched to “1”, and executes the “main character switching process”. Routine "ends.
After executing the main character switching process in step S905I, the control device 24 also ends the “main character update acquisition routine”. Therefore,
In the case of a big hit, switching of the main character is executed with a probability of 1/3. Also, when the main character is switched, a reach operation of ikesu reach or hammer reach, purchase reach or delivery reach is performed.

If a negative determination is made in step S905G or step S905H in FIG. 16, the flow shifts to step S905J. Step S90
At 5J, based on the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO or the like, it is determined whether or not out-of-reach reach (the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 stop before and after the big hit symbol). If an affirmative determination is made, in a step S905K, it is determined whether or not the current main character is Genji GC. If the current main character is Genji GC, it is determined in step S905L whether the third switching condition is satisfied. Here, the third switching condition is to obtain a switching random number with a probability of 1/16 based on, for example, the internal random number counter CI.

If the third switching condition is satisfied, the flow shifts to step S905I to execute the main character switching process as described above (step S905).
905Ia to step S905If), and the “main character update acquisition routine” ends. Therefore, in the case of the out-of-reach reach, if the current character is Genji GC, the main character is switched to Kanna-chan KC with a probability of 1/16.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S905K, that is, if the current main character is Kanna-chan KC, it is determined in step S905M whether the fourth switching condition is satisfied. Here, the fourth switching condition is to obtain a switching random number with a probability of 1/8 based on, for example, the internal random number counter CI or the like.

If the fourth switching condition is satisfied, the flow shifts to step S905I to execute the main character switching process as described above (step S905).
905Ia to step S905If), and the “main character update acquisition routine” ends. Therefore, in the case of out-of-reach reach, the current character is Kanna-chan KC
In the case of, the main character is switched to the source GC with a probability of 1/8.

Also, steps S905J and S9
05L, when a negative determination is made in step S905M, the “main character update acquisition routine” ends without performing any processing. Therefore, when none of the first to fourth switching conditions is satisfied, the main character up to that point is maintained without switching the main character. In this case, the switching flag XKRK remains set to “0”.

After performing the main character update acquisition in step S905 as described above, the control device 24
As shown in FIG. 15, the process moves to step S906. In step S906, it is determined whether the switching flag XKRK is “0”. Then, the switching flag X
If KRK is “0”, in step S907, a reach pattern in a case where the main character is not switched is acquired. That is, when the main character is Genji GC, one of the above-mentioned "normal reach", "grip reach", "purchase reach", and "delivery reach" is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV, and the main character is determined. Is Kanna-chan KC, one of “normal reach”, “thrust reach”, “hammer reach”, and “ikesu reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.
Then, control goes to a step S909.

If a negative determination is made in step S906, that is, if the switching flag XKRK is "1", it is determined that the reach pattern has already been acquired, and the process jumps to step S909.

Thereafter, steps S906 and S9
07 or step S908, the process proceeds to step S9.
At 09, the special symbol display device 13 is displayed with the acquired and updated main character displayed on the display unit 13a.
The symbol change of is started. That is, if the switching flag XKRK is “1” at this point, the main character actually displayed on the display unit 13a is switched (the above-described shade position change processing is actually performed, and a new character is changed). A series of processes such as the appearance of the character KC or GC and the switching of the main character are executed), and the symbol change is started. Note that the series of processes may be performed after a while after the symbol change starts.

When the switching flag XKRK is "0", the same main character as before is displayed on the display unit 13a.
The symbol change is started in the state displayed in. Then, the control device 24 ends the “variation start processing routine”.

As described above, after executing the processing in step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control unit 24
Replaces the symbols 17A to 17L in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 with the stopped symbols stored in any one of the steps S903, S905 and S907 in step S110 of FIG. In addition, the pattern 17 after replacement
The symbol change is stopped so that A to 17L are displayed in the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG.
In step 1201, steps S907 and S90
5E, Step S905Ic, or Step S905I
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in e is not “normal reach” when the main character is Genji GC (hereinafter referred to as “genuine normal reach” in such a case). If a negative determination is made (in the case of "Gensan's normal reach"), step S1202
, Performs the normal reach operation processing. In this case, a process is performed in which the main character GC, which is the main character, moves differently than before (for example, the source GC dances irrespective of the symbols 17A to 17L).

If the determination in step S1201 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S907 or the like is not “grip reach” when the main character is Genji GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “grip reach”), grip reach operation processing is performed in step S1204. In this case, Gen GC is the symbol 17A
Processing such as performing an operation of grasping (making) 17L and arranging it on a turntable is performed.

If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S907 or the like is not “purchase reach” when the main character is Genji GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “purchase reach”), a purchase reach operation process is performed in step S1206. In this case, first, the symbols 17 in the middle symbol row 15
The display area of A to 17L (middle symbol) moves upward, and the source GC, cat, and tray are displayed on the display unit 13a. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the cat and the Gensan GC move in the left-right direction as if pulling the tray, and the symbols 17A to 17L alternately slide in the left-right direction, and are temporarily indistinguishable. A process such as a display indicating that the image is deformed to an appropriate state is performed.

If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S907 or the like is “delivery reach” when the character is Genji GC. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “delivery reach”), in step S1208, a delivery reach operation process is performed. In this case, while the source GC and “Okamachi” are displayed on the display unit 13a, the source GC
The operation of opening and closing the lid of “Okamachi” is performed. Also,
Every time Gen GC opens the lid, symbols 17A-17L
Appear one by one, and processing such as moving it forward is performed.

If the determination in step S1207 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, the reach pattern acquired in step S907 or the like is based on the character Kanna-chan KC.
Then, it is determined whether or not it is not “canna-no-reach”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “cannon-mal reach”), in step S1210, a can-nan-mar-reach operation process is performed. In this case, as in the case of "Gen-san's normal reach", a process is performed such that the character Kanna-chan KC moves differently from before.

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the flow shifts to step S1211. In step S1211, the reach pattern acquired in step S907 and the like indicates that the character is Kanna-chan K.
In the case of C, it is determined whether or not it is “throw-in reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “reach reach”), in step S1212, a reach reach operation process is performed. In this case, the display unit 13a
To display the background when performing Kanna-chan KC and ramming reach, and symbols 17A-1 of the middle symbol row 15
7L is a ball-throwing motion (the next refrained symbols 17A to 17L)
Is operated to push out the symbols 17A to 17L displayed in front of it).

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, the flow shifts to step S1213. In step S1213, the reach pattern acquired in step S907 or the like is based on the character Kanna-chan KC.
Then, it is determined whether or not “hammer reach” is performed. If a negative determination is made here (in the case of "hammer reach"), a hammer reach operation process is performed in step S1214. In this case, first, the background of the display unit 13a is changed, and Kanna-chan KC with a hammer is arranged and displayed. Then, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the Kanna-chan KC performs an action as if swinging down a hammer and hitting a middle symbol (symbols 17A to 17L), and accordingly, symbols 17A to 17L.
For example, is temporarily transformed into a state in which it cannot be determined.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1213, the flow shifts to step S1215. In step S1215, if the reach pattern acquired in step S907 or the like is the character Kanna-chan KC
Then, it is determined whether or not it is “Ikesu Reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Kisose Reach”), in step S1216, Ikesu Reach operation processing is performed. In this case, the display unit 13a
Kanna-chan KC with "Ikesu" and "Tamoami"
Is displayed, and each symbol row 14 is displayed in “Ikesu”.
16 to 17L are displayed, and a spiral is displayed at the center. Then, in conjunction with the spiral, an operation is performed in which the medium symbols (designs 17A to 17L) rotate around the spiral.

If the affirmative determination is made in step S1215, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated without performing any reach operation processing. Also, steps S1202, 1204, 1206,
Even after executing the reach processing operation processing of 1208, 1210, 1212, 1214, and 1216, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”), the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 13). .

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied. If the re-variation process execution condition is not satisfied (for example, if it is not a jackpot), the re-variation process ends. . When the re-variation process execution condition is satisfied, the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously re-varied with the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process.

For example, when the hammer reach is performed in the reach operation process, the hammer held by Kanna-chan KC is switched to a bigger hammer larger than before, in the same background as the hammer reach. Display is performed. In other reach, display such as changing the color of the background may be performed. In addition, the motion of Kanna-chan KC swinging down the big hammer is displayed, and the symbols 17A to 17L in all the symbol rows are gradually crushed and deformed in conjunction with the swing-down motion of Kanna-chan KC, and the next symbols 17A to 17L are displayed. An operation such as switching to 17L is performed. Through these processes, it becomes difficult for the player to determine which symbols 17A to 17L are finally stopped and displayed. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, all the symbol rows 14 to
The 16 symbols 17A to 17L are stopped. For example, in the case of the normal reach, it is stopped after fluctuating “4” to “7” times, and in the case of the other reach, it is stopped from “1” to
Stopped after fluctuating "3" times. Thereafter, the control device 24 ends the re-variation processing.

After performing the re-variation processing, the control device 2
Next, in step S140, symbols 17A to 17A
It is determined whether the 17L combination is a jackpot combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” ends. If the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L is a jackpot combination (the case where the re-change is actually performed also corresponds to this case), step S15 is performed.
At 0, the round counter CR is cleared to "0". At this time, the control device 24 controls the operation shown in FIG.
Is displayed as shown in FIG.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In FIG. 14, the winning counter CE is cleared to “0” and the winning determination flag FE is set to “0”. In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

Further, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12.
Then, the shutter 11 falls down to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, it becomes possible to win the game ball 5 in the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9. While the special winning opening 4 is being opened, the control device 24 controls the display of the corresponding main character and the display of the number of rounds, the number of counts, the hit points, and the like.

Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived. If the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived, the process returns to step S190. As a result, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened unless more game balls 5 than the predetermined value CEmax are won after the opening of the special winning opening 4 or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, shutter 1
1 is raised to a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Then, in step S220, control device 24 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in the following step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the continuation condition by which the gaming ball 5 wins the V zone 8 is satisfied until the predetermined value CRmax times is satisfied.
The big winning opening 4 repeats a cycle of opening and closing. For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the special winning opening is set. After the opening of the game 4, the game is awarded when either one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) ten game balls 5 are won in the special winning opening 4, and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. The mouth 4 is closed.
The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.

Then, step S220 or step S220
If any one of the determination conditions at 230 is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is temporarily terminated. In addition, when the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is completed, a display for notifying the end of the big hit state is made on the display unit 13a.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the shade processing is performed on the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the rear side of the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15) among the background screens. It is displayed after being applied. For this reason, a display object such as "goodwill" displayed in the distance is visually blurred, and the perspective and the reality are more appropriately expressed. Conversely, the symbols 17A to 17L and the main characters GC and KC in the symbol rows 14 to 16 are more visually recognized. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the main behavior of the game such as the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17L and the production of the main characters GC and KC. From these facts, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest when the player visually recognizes the display unit 13a.

In the present embodiment, the part displayed in the state where the shade processing has been performed is changed according to the game state. More specifically, the main characters GC,
When the KC is switched, the background screen on the back side which has been subjected to the shade processing (the background screen on the rear side of the rotary table of the middle symbol row 15) is clearly displayed and is also displayed clearly until then. Rotating table and main character (Gensan GC or Kanna-chan KC)
Shade processing is performed on the background screen and various designs 17A to 17L. Then, new characters KC and GC are displayed on the background screen on the back side, and then the main character is switched to the new characters KC and GC. For this reason, the line of sight of the player who has been focused on the symbols 17A to 17L is temporarily shifted to the background screen on the back side by executing the process. In addition, it is assumed that some change occurs in the game state based on the change of the part subjected to the shade processing (the main characters GC and KC are switched: new main characters KC and GC appear). recognize.
Therefore, the thickness of the game content is further increased, and the interest is further improved.

In the present embodiment, the super reach state always occurs when the main characters GC and KC are switched. That is, in the effect display of the super-reach game state, the part subjected to the shade processing is changed. For this reason, when the part is changed, the super-reach game state occurs, and thus the player further desires to change the part, which further increases the interest.

In addition, in this embodiment, two kinds of characters, Gensan GC and Kanna-chan KC, are prepared in advance, and one of them is displayed on the display unit 13a as a main character. When the first to fourth switching conditions are satisfied, the main character is switched. For this reason, the player
It is not necessary to constantly look at a specific main character, and by switching the main character appropriately, it is possible to enjoy a novel feeling. In particular, when the game is continued for a long time, the above-described operation and effect becomes remarkable.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, when the main characters GC and KC are switched, the background screen on the back side which has been subjected to the shading processing (the background screen behind the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15). Screen) is clearly displayed, and the background screen relating to the rotating table and the main character (Gensan GC or Kanna-chan KC), which has been clearly displayed until then, and various patterns 17A to 17C are displayed.
17L is subjected to shade processing, and new characters KC and GC are to be displayed on the clear background screen on the back side. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, before the shaded part is changed, a new character (Kanna-chan KC in the figure) is shaded on the background screen on the far side. It may be displayed. By adopting such a configuration, the joy of discovering Kanna-chan KC which is dimly displayed on the back side is increased, and the fun is further increased.

(B) In the above-described embodiment, normally,
Among the background screens, the background screen on the back side (the background screen on the back side of the rotation table of the middle symbol row 15) is displayed after performing the shading process, and the other portions are clearly displayed. The degree of shade processing is stepwise according to the site,
Or you may make it differ continuously. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a display may be performed such that the degree of the shade process becomes larger toward the back. By doing so, the reality is further increased, and the texture of the display unit 13a is improved.

(C) In the above embodiment, when the main characters GC and KC are switched, the part subjected to the shade processing is changed. However, the switching of the main characters GC and KC (the switching of the new main character) is performed. Even if there is no appearance, it is possible to appropriately change the shaded portion. For example, it is also possible to change the part where the shade processing has been performed in response to the occurrence of super reach.

(D) In addition, it is not necessary to change the portion subjected to the shading process. That is, for example, the display as shown in FIG. 19A may be continuously performed.

(E) In the above embodiment, when the shaded portion is changed, the super-reach state always occurs as a result. However, the super-reach does not always occur. You may.

(F) In the above embodiment, the change of the part subjected to the shading process indicates the appearance of a new character. However, the change of the part is changed to a new display object other than the character. It may be a sign of appearance.
For example, when the part subjected to the shade processing is changed, an almighty symbol may newly appear. By adopting such a configuration, the player has an expectation that something happy will be caused by the change of the part, thereby further increasing the excitement. Further, the part may be changed almost simultaneously with or after the appearance of the character (display target).

(G) In the above embodiment, the change of the part subjected to the shading processing indicates the appearance of a new character. However, the change of the part is changed to the symbols 17A to 17A.
A change in the display position of 7L may be indicated. For example, at the time of the purchase reach described above, the symbols 17A to 17A
The display area of 17L moves to the upper part of the display unit 13a. At the time of this movement, a new upper display area may be switched to a clear display area to indicate the movement of the display area. By such means, the movement of the display area is notified to the player in advance, so that the game content is further increased in thickness. The display position (display area) may be changed almost simultaneously with the appearance of the character (display target) or after the appearance.

(H) In the above embodiment, a shade (blur) process is used as a process that is less noticeable than other portions, but other methods may be used. As the method, for example, mosaic processing, darkening processing (darkening), thinning the outline line, lightening the color, and the like can be mentioned.

(I) Although not described in the above embodiment, the present invention may be embodied in a display device 13 capable of displaying a three-dimensional image (for example, a polygon or the like). By adopting such a configuration, the perspective and the reality are further added to the image which is simply expressed three-dimensionally, and the interest is further improved.

(J) In the above embodiment, two types of main characters are prepared.
It is also possible to prepare more characters than types. Also, the character need not be displayed.

(K) In the above embodiment, when the power is turned on, the main character GC is displayed as the main character. However, when the power is turned on, either one is selected as the main character and the selected main character is used as the main character. It may be displayed as a character. In this case, the processing of steps S905B to S905F can be omitted.

(L) First to fourth embodiments in the above embodiment
The switching condition is merely an example, and any condition may be set. For example, the switching may be performed more frequently.

(M) In the above embodiment, the re-variation processing is performed, but such processing may be omitted. Further, at the time of the re-variation processing, a change may be made to the part on which the above-described shade processing has been performed.

(N) As the display device 13, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube or the like may be used in addition to the liquid crystal display described above.

(O) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR and reach type determination counter C
V) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, an out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

(P) The present invention can be applied to pachinko machines and the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various types of gaming machines such as arepaches, sparrows, and slot machines. In addition, the slot machine,
For example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined,
This is a well-known pattern in which a symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button or the like. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows.
The symbol change is started due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the symbol change is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, The slot machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol.

(Q) Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing a probability variation mode or a time reduction mode.

(R) In the above embodiment, the background screen is partially shaded. However, the background screen may be displayed by replacing it with a screen that has been shaded in advance.

[0134]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine having a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an excellent effect is achieved that the interest in the display device can be dramatically improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit displaying different main characters in each of FIGS.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a fluctuation state of a symbol row on a display unit, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit.

5A is a diagram illustrating a hammer reach state on the display unit, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a purchase reach state on the display unit.

FIG. 6 is a table illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 7 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 8 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 9 is a chart illustrating the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 10 is a table illustrating the concept of a random number counter.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart that is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and that is a continuation of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a “main character update acquisition routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a “main character switching processing routine”.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIGS. 19A to 19C are diagrams of a display unit showing an example of a modified mode of a part subjected to a shading process.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a display unit according to another embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a display unit according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Gaming ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 1
4 left symbol row, 15 middle symbol row, 16 right symbol row, 17
A to 17L: design, 24: control device, GC: source as a main character, KC: Kanna as a main character.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, wherein an image is displayed on the symbol display device and a part of the image is A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be displayed in a state where processing has been performed so as to be inconspicuous as compared with a portion.