JP2000325583A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably improve interest concerning a game machine provided with a display device capable of displaying plural picture patterns. SOLUTION: An operating hole 3 and a great prize winning hole 4 are provided on a play panel 2 of a PACHINKO machine 1 and a display device 13 equipped with a display part 13a is integrated in the central part of the play panel 2. Plural picture pattern strings are displayed on the display part 13a and the picture pattern string is composed of plural kinds of picture patterns. A controller 24 generates a special play state advantageous for a player on the required condition of finally determining and displaying picture patterns in a specified stop state on the display device 13. The controller 24 can perform fluctuating display again after the picture patterns are temporarily turned into specified stop state. In the case of fluctuating display of picture patterns, the fluctuating display is performed in ordinary fluctuating state or special fluctuating state different from ordinary one and in the case of fluctuating and displaying picture patterns again, the fluctuating display is performed in the special fluctuating state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine having a display device capable of 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 variable display device for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined arrangement in a variable manner has been known.

[0003] In this pachinko machine, a "special game state (big hit state)", which is in a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, according to a display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, "Released state" that does not enter the special game state after passing through the "reach state" or "Released state" that does not go through the reach state and does not become the 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, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol (big hit symbol), the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, the above-mentioned special game state is generated on condition that the stop symbol is a predetermined big hit symbol (for example, a symbol of a zigzag pattern) such as "7""7""7". More specifically, the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the special winning opening is opened, a large number of premium balls are paid out to the player by causing game balls to win in the special winning opening.

By the way, when the symbol stops at the big hit symbol or the out-of-reach symbol, it always goes through the reach state. The reach state means that, for example, when there are three symbol rows, left, middle, and right, the symbols of the left and right symbol rows are stopped at "7" and "7", respectively, and the middle symbol row is still fluctuating. It is the state that you are doing. In this state, if the symbol in the middle symbol row stops at "7", the above-mentioned special game state occurs. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays the game while being excitedly hoping that the symbol stops at the big hit symbol.

In recent years, a variety of reach patterns have been adopted in the above-described reach state. For example, in a pachinko machine of the type in which the symbol fluctuates, in a reach pattern called "normal reach", the symbol during the scroll fluctuation stops as it is without any particular change. In a reach pattern called “super reach”, a displayed symbol flashes, fluctuates in a frame-feed state, fluctuates in an enlarged manner, a symbol fluctuates at high speed or low speed, or On the display device, an effect different from “normal reach” is performed, such as various characters performing various actions.

[0007] In general, the expected value at which the big hit state is generated is set higher in "super reach" than in "normal reach". For this reason, the player expects that “super reach” will appear in the reach state rather than “normal reach”, and if “super reach” appears, the jackpot state will occur. I yearn for hope.

Recently, a pachinko machine in which a probability variation mode (high probability mode) is set has been known. The probability variation mode generally means that a big hit symbol is, for example, “3”, “3”, “3”,
In the case of a specific symbol such as “7”, “7”, or “7” (a predetermined probability variation symbol), the next big hit state occurs once (or twice) after the big hit state ends. Until that time, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot condition is increased.

When the probability variation mode occurs in this way, not only the probability of occurrence of the big hit state is increased, but also the variation time of the special symbol display device is shortened or the operation time is reduced. There are also known models that increase the probability of winning in the mouth.

[0010] In recent years, there has been known a model in which the special symbol display device performs re-variation, that is, a model having a jackpot symbol re-lottery function. In this model, even if the symbol stopped once in the state where it was aligned with the slotted eyes (the big hit symbol as described above) was a symbol other than the probability variation symbol (normal symbol), it fluctuated again in the aligned state. And
It is sometimes performed that the vehicle is finally stopped at the probability variation symbol. For example, it seems as if a big hit state has occurred once in a big hit symbol (normal symbol) such as “2”, “2”, “2”, and then “7”, “7”
Control is performed so as to finally stop at a probability variation symbol such as “7”. By performing such control, the player who thinks that a large hit state has occurred in the normal symbol is excited while expecting the occurrence of the probability variation mode with the re-variation.

[0011]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. In other words, in the past, in the case of re-variation, all symbols simply fluctuated one frame at a time with the jackpot symbols aligned,
The fact is that such effects are not particularly performed. For this reason, further enhancement of the content of the production related to the fluctuation,
As a result, there is a demand for further enhancement of interest.

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

[0013]

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

Means 1. A display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a special game state generation for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the symbols on the display device are displayed in a specific stop mode and confirmed and displayed. Means, and once the symbol is in a specific stop mode, in a gaming machine having a function of performing variable display again, in the variable display of the symbol, the normal variation mode or the normal mode A gaming machine characterized in that the variable display is performed in any of the special variable modes different from the above, and the variable display is performed in the special variable mode when the symbol is again displayed in the variable mode. .

According to the above means, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed on the display device. In addition, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the symbols on the display device are fixedly displayed in a specific stop mode. Further, in the gaming machine, after the symbol is once in a specific stop mode, the variable display may be performed again. Therefore, for the player,
In addition to the pleasure that the symbol once becomes the specific stop mode, the renewed display of the change may generate a sense of expectation that a more pleasing situation may occur. In particular, at the time of the variable display of the symbol, the variable display is performed in one of a normal variation mode or a special variation mode different from the normal mode, and when the symbol is again displayed,
The fluctuation display is performed in the special fluctuation mode. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation while enjoying the variable display in the special variable mode when performing the variable display again.

Means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when performing the variable display again, the symbol is definitely displayed in a specific stop mode. According to the above-mentioned means, the joy at the time when the symbol once becomes the specific stop mode becomes definite.

Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the gaming machine is characterized in that the value for the player differs depending on the type of the specific stop mode. According to the above-described means, the above-described operation is more reliably achieved.

Means 4. In the means 3, the difference in value includes a difference in a probability that the symbol will be determined and displayed in a specific stop mode in the next game after the end of the special game state. Machine. According to the above-described means, the player can enjoy the game while being excited to be in a stop mode having the value that the probability is high when the variable display is performed again.

Means 5 In the means 3 or 4, the difference in the value is at least a difference in a variation time of the symbol in the next game after the end of the special game state and a difference in a probability of occurrence of a variation in the symbol. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes one. According to the above-described means, when the fluctuation is displayed again, it is possible to enjoy the game while being excited to be a stop mode having a value of shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol and a value of easily triggering the fluctuation of the symbol. .

Means 6 In any one of the means 1 to 5,
The gaming machine, wherein the special variation mode is one of a plurality of types prepared. According to the above means, a plurality of types of special fluctuation modes can be enjoyed respectively.

Means 7. In any one of the means 1 to 6,
At least before the symbols on the display device are determined and displayed in a specific stop mode, reach game state effect display control means for effect display control of the reach game state on the display device is provided, and the special change mode is A gaming machine characterized by a variation mode in a reach gaming state. According to the means, the reach game state effect display control means, at least before the symbol on the display device is displayed in a specific stop mode and finally displayed,
The effect display control of the reach game state is performed on the display device. In addition, at the time of the fluctuation display again, the symbols are displayed in the special fluctuation mode, which is the fluctuation mode in the reach game state. Therefore, the player is surprised that the fluctuation mode equivalent to the fluctuation mode in the reach game state is continued, and can continue to enjoy the lingering sound in the reach game state.

Means 8 In the means 7, as the reach game state, a first reach game state, and a second reach having a higher degree of expectation that the symbol is finally stopped and displayed at a specific symbol than the first reach game state A gaming state, and the special variation mode is a variation mode in the second reach gaming mode. According to the above-described means, after the symbol has temporarily stopped in a specific stop mode after passing through the second reach game state, the symbol is variably displayed in the variation mode in the second reach game state even when the variable display is performed again.

Means 9 In the means 7 or 8, the display device includes a plurality of symbol rows, and the reach game state includes a state where only the symbols in the final stop symbol row are still fluctuating, and in the reach game state, at least the final The symbols in the stop symbol row are configured to be variably displayed in the special variation mode, and at the time of the symbol variation display again, at least the symbols in the final stop symbol row are in the same special variation mode as the reach game state. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed in a variable manner.

Means 10. In the means 9, when the symbols are again displayed in a variable manner, only the symbols in the final stop symbol row are displayed in a variable fashion in a special variation mode, and the symbols in the other symbol rows are displayed in a variable fashion in a normal variation mode. A gaming machine characterized by:

Means 11. In the means 10, in the reach game state, the symbols in the final stop symbol column are configured to be variably displayed in a different region from the last stop symbol column. A game machine wherein symbols are continuously displayed in the different areas.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the symbols in all the symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner when the symbols are again displayed in a variable manner.

Means 13. In the means 12, when the symbol is changed and displayed again, the symbols of all the symbol rows are changed and displayed in a different area from the symbol row.

Means 14. In any one of the means 7 to 13, at least the display target peculiar to the reach game state is controlled to be displayed, and the display target is controlled to be displayed even when the symbol is changed again. Gaming machine.

Means 15. A game machine according to claim 14, wherein the display object includes at least one of a background and a character.

Means 16. In the means (14) or (15), when the symbol is changed and displayed again, an effect by a specific display object that is display-controlled in the reach game state is continuously performed.

Means 17. A gaming machine, characterized in that any one of the means (1) to (16) is provided with an informing means for informing that the symbol is being changed and displayed again.

Means 18. In the means 17, the notifying means includes at least one of a means for notifying by sound and a means for notifying by light.

[0033]

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 has 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 “display device”) 13 is incorporated in the center 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 FIG. 1, an ordinary symbol display device 51 is provided above the special symbol display device 13. The ordinary symbol display device 51 includes a light emitting diode (LE).
D), and a 7-segment display unit 53 composed of LEDs, which is a normal symbol display unit.

Further, a pair of passing gates 54 are disposed on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the ordinary symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display the numbers in a segment, and the number is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, “ 7)), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, it is relatively easy to win a prize in the operating port 3.
The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the pass gate 54 up to four times.
The number of reservations is displayed at 2. Therefore, even if the game balls 5 pass through the passage gate 54 in a state where the four holding lamps 52 are lit, they are not counted as the holding balls, and
As long as 2 is lit, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings even if the game ball 5 does not pass through the passing gate 54.

Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of (twelve) symbols 17A to 17L as shown in FIGS. Each design 17
A to 17L are basically pictures of fish etc. placed on a plate,
It is composed of a combination of numbers "1" to "12", and the numbers "1" to "12" are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, "one" is a picture of "Thailand", "two" is a picture of "quail", "three" is a picture of "Kappa", and "four"
Is a picture of flounder, "5" is a picture of "pudding", "6" is a picture of "sazae", "7" is a picture of "girl", and "8"
Is a picture of "octopus", "nine" is a picture of "fox", and "ten"
Is a picture of "Whale" and "Eleven" is a picture of "Bamboo shoot"
"Twelve" 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.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display section 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 view 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,
The pattern may be "one", "one", or "one" symbol 17A). 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.

FIGS. 5A to 5D and FIGS.
As shown in (d), the reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the 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 of the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 stopped on the same line.
17L are symbols 17A to which "1" is attached.

As described above, in the above-mentioned reach state,
The pattern fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is finally the left and right symbol row 1
The same type of symbols as the 4 and 16 stop symbols (big hit symbols)
In addition to those that stop in the big hit state and stop in different types of symbols (this is referred to as "missing reach pattern"), those that do not enter the big hit state (hereinafter, referred to as "missing reach state") are included. . Further, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped, the symbols 17A to 17A of the same type are changed.
In the state where 7L is arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol rows fluctuate again, and thereafter the symbols 17A of all the symbol rows 14 to 16
17L simultaneously stops (also referred to as re-variation (full rotation) reach).

Further, in addition to the above-described symbol variation in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a plurality of types (this embodiment) different from the symbols 17A to 17L are used. Are displayed on the display unit 13a.
As the characters in the present embodiment, a sushi restaurant Gen GC and Kanna KC are set. In the present embodiment, each time a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the characters are exchanged between Gensan GC and Kanna-chan KC.

In the reach state, various reach patterns corresponding to each character are set. As a reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 5, when the character is Gensan GC, “Normal reach (FIG. 5)
(See (a)), "Grip reach (see FIG. 5 (b)),"
“Purchase reach (see FIG. 5C)” and “delivery reach (see FIG. 5D)” are set. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the character is Kanna-chan KC, “normal reach (see FIG. 6 (a))”, “thrust reach (see FIG. 6 (b))”, “hammer reach (see FIG. c)) and “Ikesu Reach (see FIG. 6D)”. 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 “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern (for example, “throw reach” has higher jackpot expectation value than “grip reach”). These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. The operating state of each reach pattern will be described later.

It has already been described that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. When a prize is won, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, 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, the special symbol display device 13
, Above the display unit 13a, the holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided.
c and 18d are incorporated. The holding lamp 18a
The number of ~ 18d is the same as the above-mentioned maximum number of reservations (in this case, four). 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, other various lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of places of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of these illuminated members and the like can be changed according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 has a through switch 20 and an operation port switch 2.
1. V-zone switch 22 and count switch 23
Etc. are respectively attached. Through switch 20
Detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 54, and the operating port switch 21 detects that the gaming ball 5 has won the operating port 3. The V-zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V-zone 8 of the large winning opening 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the large winning opening 4 of the gaming ball 5.

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores predetermined control programs and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 8, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 9, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

As shown in FIG. 8, 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. 9, the symbol random number area has 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. Also, as shown in FIG.
The stop symbol area is constituted by left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 46, 47, and 48.

In this embodiment, the CPU
One of the controls by the (control device 24) is mode switching control. In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter, referred to as “probable variation mode”) are prepared as game modes (game states). That is, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probable mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about 5 times as large. .

In general, the concept of the probable change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display section 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) special The change time of the symbols 17A to 17L on the display unit 13a of the symbol display device 13 is shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode. Of these (1) to (5), only (5), that is, only that the jackpot probability is simply increased is executed.

In this embodiment, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is established, either the certainty change mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the end of the jackpot state, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, symbols 17A to 17L (big hit symbols) at the time of the jackpot gaming state.
Are odd numbers ("one", "three", "five", "seven", "nine",
In the case of "11"), the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, and the symbols 17A to 17H (jackpot symbols) at the time of the jackpot gaming state are even numbers ("two", "four"). , “6”, “8”, “10”, “12”), the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the normal mode. Therefore, the value of the finally determined and displayed symbols 17A to 17L is equal to the symbols 17A to 17L.
It can be said that it differs depending on the type of 7L.

Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 10 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. 11, 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.

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 is used to select one of the plurality of types of reach patterns described above, and for example, a left symbol random number counter CDL is cycled in accordance with the character described above. The value (random number value) is updated each time it is performed, and when a specific value is reached, the value is returned to the initial value.

At the same time, the winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not a winning has occurred 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.

In addition, in this embodiment, a full rotation re-variation execution counter (not shown) is provided. This counter is for determining whether or not to perform re-variation display (re-lottery display of symbols) in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 in response to each reach pattern when a big hit state occurs. Whether or not the full rotation re-variation display is performed is determined by referring to a determination table (not shown).

Now, the flowchart of FIG. 12 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CL, CDL, CD
After updating C, CDR, CV, etc., 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, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach symbols" in step S6. 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 in step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes in 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. 13 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 the holding is not stored even if there is more winning.

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. 14 and 15 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 or not 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) and 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 in 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. More specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 16, in step S901, a character is acquired. That is, it is determined whether to display the source GC or Kanna-chan KC as the character to be displayed on the display screen. However, certain conditions (the explanation is omitted here)
Unless is satisfied, basically the same character as before is obtained. In the following step S902, 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 big hit value, in step S903, a big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is determined based on the big hit symbol random number counter CB, and is stored in the memory as a final stop symbol. . At this time, the temporary stop symbol for the full rotation re-variation process is also stored in the memory. Then, control goes to a step S906.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S902 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S904 whether or not the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-range reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S905, the symbol (out-reach symbol) corresponding to the out-reach value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S906. I do.

If the determination condition in step S904 is not satisfied, in step S907, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the flow advances to step S908.

Now, step S903 or step S9
Shifting from step 05, in step S906, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, based on the reach type determination counter CV, if the currently acquired character is Genji GC, any of the above-described “normal reach”, “grip reach”, “delivery reach”, and “purchase reach” is performed. Obtained as a reach pattern. Also, when the character is Kanna-chan KC,
One of “normal reach”, “thrust reach”, “hammer reach”, and “ikesu reach” is acquired as a reach pattern.

Now, step S906 or step S9
In step S908, the symbol change of the display device 13 is started, and the "change start processing routine" is ended.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control unit 24
Replaces the symbols 17A to 17L in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 with the stopped symbols stored in any one of the processes of steps S903, S905 and S907 in step S110 of FIG. (However, when the all-rotation re-variation process described later is performed, the symbol is temporarily replaced with a stop symbol).
In addition, the symbol fluctuation in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 is stopped, and the symbols 17A to 17L after replacement are replaced with the left and right symbol rows 1.
Displayed at 4,16.

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, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “normal reach” when the character is the source GC (hereinafter referred to as “source normal reach” in such a case). And
If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Genuine Normal Reach”), in Step S1202, Genji Normal Reach operation processing is performed. In this case, FIG.
As shown in (a), a process is performed in which the character GC, which is a character, moves differently than before (for example, the character GC dances irrespective of the symbols 17A to 17L). At this time, the symbols 17A to 17 of the middle symbol row 15
L is variably displayed in a variance mode (a variance mode in a normal state) in which scrolling is simply performed for each frame without any deformation.

If the determination in step S1201 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is "grip reach" when the 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, as shown in FIG.
C and changing the background when performing the grip reach (displaying a background that does not give an uncomfortable feeling), and the operation of the source GC gripping (making) the designs 17A to 17L and arranging them on the rotary table. Processing such as making it appear as if it is being performed is performed. At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 are variably displayed in a variation mode (one of special variation modes) in which the symbols 17A to 17L are moved frame by frame in accordance with the gripping operation.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “delivery reach” when the character is Genji GC. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “delivery reach”), in step S1206, a delivery reach operation process is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG.
C and “Okamachi” are displayed on the display unit 13a, and the operation of opening and closing the lid of “Okamachi” is performed by the source GC. In addition, at this time, in accordance with the operation of opening the cover by the source GC, the symbols 17A to 17L appear one by one, and move in the forward direction (the special variation mode 1).
Varieties).

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 S906 is "purchase reach" when the 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 S1208. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), first, the symbols 17A to 17L (middle symbols) of the middle symbol row 15 are deformed and their display areas are moved upward. continue,
The source GC, cat, and tray are displayed on the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17L whose display areas have been moved upward are displayed as if they were placed on the tray. Then, the cat and the Gensan GC are operated in the left-right direction as if they were pulling the tray. At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L are deformed and displayed while alternately sliding in the left-right direction. At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L are deformed and displayed as shown in FIG. 19 (the symbol 17E of “5, pudding” is described in the drawing). That is, a certain symbol 17E slides in the horizontal direction while being crushed and deformed in the vertical direction, and the degree of crushing is maximized when the symbol 17E substantially hits the edge of the tray. At this time, the symbol 17E is in a state where it cannot be determined due to the crushing deformation.
After that, the crushing deformation is gradually alleviated while the symbol 17E slides in the opposite direction. And design 1
When 7E is located at the approximate center of the tray, it returns to its original shape again. After that, the pattern 17E is squashed again in the vertical direction and slides further laterally, almost hitting the edge of the opposite tray. At this point, it becomes indistinguishable again due to crushing deformation. And at this time, the pattern of “Six, Sazae” 17F
Is switched to However, at this point, since the degree of the crushing deformation is the maximum, the player cannot yet determine the switched symbol 17F. Thereafter, the switched design 17F slides toward the substantially central portion of the tray while its collapse deformation is gradually alleviated. In this way, the symbols 17A to 17L placed and displayed on the tray are deformed and displayed while being alternately slid in the left and right direction, as if the cat and Gensan GC were pulling the tray. One). This operation is repeated continuously.

If the determination in step S1207 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is "kannanomaru reach" when the character is Kanna-chan KC. 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 shown in FIG. 6A, similar to the case of "Gen-san's normal reach", a process is performed such that the character Kanna-chan KC moves differently from before. At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 are
The image is variably displayed in a variance mode of simply scrolling one frame without any deformation (a variance mode in a normal state).

If the determination in step S1209 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1211. In step S1211, the reach pattern acquired in step S906 indicates that the character is Kanna-chan KC.
Then, it is determined whether or not “Rolling 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, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display unit 13a displays the background in the case of performing the Kanna-chan KC and the ramming reach, and performs the operation supported by the Kanna-chan KC. At this time,
A variation mode in which the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 perform a ball-throwing operation (operating so that the symbols 17A to 17L to be pushed next push the symbols 17A to 17L displayed in front of them). (Variable mode).

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, the flow shifts to step S1213. In step S1213, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is not “hammer reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. 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 Fig. 7, Kanna-chan KC is operated as if he hits a hammer and hits a middle symbol (symbols 17A to 17L). At this time, the symbols 17 in the middle symbol row 15
A to 17L are deformed and displayed as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 20 (a kind of special variation). That is, one of the symbols 17A to 17L (here, the symbol “
E) is gradually crushed and deformed in the horizontal direction in conjunction with the swing-down operation of Kanna-chan KC, and the symbol 1
One large star is displayed at the top of 7E, after which a number of stars are arranged in a ring, which expands in diameter. Then, as the diameter increases, the degree of collapse of the symbol 17E increases, and the symbol 17E becomes indistinguishable due to the collapse deformation. After that, at the same time as the star disappears, the symbol is switched to the symbol “6, Sazae” 17F. However, at this point, the degree of the crushing deformation is further large, and therefore, the player cannot yet determine the switched symbol 17F. Then, the crushed deformation of the switched design 17F is gradually alleviated and returned to the original shape. Thereafter, it is slightly crushed and deformed in the lateral direction, and is restored to the original shape again. Then, the variation mode due to this operation is continuously repeated.

If the determination in step S1213 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1215. In step S1215, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “Ikesu Reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC.
If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Kisose Reach”), in step S1216, Ikesu Reach operation processing is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6D and FIGS. 23A and 23B, first, the display unit 13a
Kake-chan KC with "Ikesu" and "Tamo-net"
Is displayed. Also, at this time, the symbol 1 in the stopped state in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 in the “ikesu”
7A to 17L are displayed in a fixed state, and a "spiral" as a shaft is displayed at the center. Then, around the "swirl", the middle symbol row 15 (other than the left and right symbol rows 14, 16;
Two symbols 17A to 17L are displayed at (approximately the center). In the present embodiment, these symbols 17A to 17L
Are arranged and displayed at target positions centered on the "swirl".
Furthermore, the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15
Is displayed to rotate around the “swirl” (FIG. 23).
(A), (b) and FIG. 24) and the symbol 1
7A to 17L are switched and changed at a predetermined timing. Further, a predetermined operation display is performed on Kanna-chan KC. In the figure, a pattern 17B of "two, quail",
An example in which the symbol 17C of “3, kappa” is displayed, as shown in the figure, the symbol with the smaller number (the symbol 17B of “2, quail” in the figure) rotates counterclockwise. ,
A display that hides behind the “swirl” is made. on the other hand,
At the same time, the symbol with the larger number (the symbol 17C of "Three Kappa" in the figure) also rotates counterclockwise, and the "swirl"
Is displayed as if it appeared in front of.

Further, the symbols 17A to 17 with the younger numbers are used.
When L hides behind the "swirl", the next symbol ("swirl"
Symbol 1 next to the symbols 17A-17L that appeared in front of
7A to 17L). Then, as shown in FIG. 25, the rotation and fluctuation switching display as described above is repeated (one type of special fluctuation mode).

Further, at this time, when the symbols 17A to 17L are rotated and changed, the display is performed such that Kanna-chan KC moves his neck. With this, for the player, it is as if Kanna-chan KC has the symbol 17 in the ikesu.
A to 17L is visually recognized as if aiming. Thereafter, when a predetermined timing has arrived, an action is displayed in which Kanna-chan KC puts the “tamo net” into the “ikesu” and then raises it. Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the symbols 17A to 17L and the switching fluctuation display are performed in conjunction with the operation of the Kanna-chan KC moving the “tamo net”.

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.

After executing the processing in step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol change in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 14). (If the later-described full rotation re-variation process is performed, the process is temporarily stopped.)

Subsequently, in step S135, the control device 24 executes a full rotation re-variation process.
More specifically, as shown in the "re-variation processing routine" in FIG. 18, the control device 24 determines whether or not the condition for executing the full-rotation re-variation processing is satisfied this time. The conditions include that the symbol once stopped and displayed is a double-eye, that is, a big hit, and that the symbol once stopped is the even symbols 17B and 17 to which the normal mode is given.
D, 17F, 17H, 17J, and 17L. If the conditions for executing the re-variation processing are not satisfied, without performing any processing,
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated.

On the other hand, when the condition for executing the full rotation re-variation processing is satisfied, in step S1352, the reach pattern in the reach state performed this time is the normal reach (Gen-san normal reach or Kanna-chan normal reach). It is determined whether or not there is. When the determination is affirmative, in step S1353,
In the same variation mode as the normal reach, all the symbol rows 14 to 1
The symbols 17A-17L of No. 6 are changed again in a state where the symbols 17A-17L are aligned. However, at this time, the display unit 13a
Is used as the background displayed at the time of normal reach.

If a negative determination is made in step S1352 (when the reach pattern is super reach), it is determined in step S1354 whether the reach pattern in the reach state performed this time is hammer reach. When the determination is affirmative, in step S1355, the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed again in a state in which the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned in the same variation manner as the hammer reach. However,
At this time, the background displayed on the display unit 13a includes FIG.
As shown in 1 and 22, Kanna-chan KC having a bigger hammer than at the time of hammer reach is displayed. In addition, the target that Kanna-chan KC hits is the middle pattern row 1
5 are the symbols 17A to 17L, but the other symbol row 1
For the 4th and 16th symbols 17A to 17L, the variation display in the same variation mode, that is, the crushed deformation display is performed.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S1354, it is determined in step S1356 whether the reach pattern in the reach state performed this time is the purchase reach. If a positive determination is made, in step S1357, the symbols 17A to 17A of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed in the same manner as the purchase reach.
L is changed again in a state where the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned. However, at this time, in the background displayed on the display unit 13a, the same character as that at the time of the purchase reach is displayed, and the display areas of the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 are still moved upward. A re-fluctuation takes place. In addition, the operation performed by the Gen GC is an operation of moving the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15, but the fluctuation timing of the middle symbol row 15 is also performed for the symbols 17A to 17L of the other symbol rows 14 and 16. The variable display is performed according to.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1356 (the reach pattern is
In the case of the ball reach or the ikesu reach, in step S1358, the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed in the same manner as the respective reach patterns.
Is changed again in a state where the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned.
For example, in the case where the reach pattern is the ikesu reach, the Kana-chan KC with the same ikesu and sashimi net as at the time of the ikesu reach is displayed on the background of the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17C of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed. Re-variation due to the rotation variation of 17L is performed. In addition, the operation performed by the swirl is an opportunity to rotate the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15, but the other symbol rows 14, 1
Also for the symbols 17A to 17L of No. 6, the fluctuation display is performed in accordance with the fluctuation timing of the middle symbol row 15. And
After performing the various re-variations described above, the control device 24 once ends the subsequent processing.

After performing the re-variation processing as described above, the control device 24 next determines in step S140 whether the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L is a winning 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. Also, pattern 17A
If the combination of 組合 せ to 17L is a jackpot combination (this also applies to the case where re-variation is actually performed), in step S150, the round counter CR
Is cleared to “0”. At this time, the control device 24
Thus, a jackpot notification display as shown in FIG. 4B is made.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In FIG. 16, 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.

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 or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 is yet. If the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet been reached, the process returns to step S190. As a result, after the opening of the special winning opening 4, the game balls 5 having a predetermined value CEmax or more
As long as there is no winning or the scheduled closing time has come, the big winning opening 4 is kept open. 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, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, 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. If one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied,
The “special electric accessory control routine” is temporarily ended.

As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17 of the left, middle, and right symbol rows 14 to 16 are arranged.
After L has once stopped at the big hit symbol, a renewed display (re-lottery of the big hit symbol) can be performed again. For this reason, for the player, in addition to the joy of stopping at the big hit symbol and the subsequent occurrence of the big hit state, a further joyful situation (in the present embodiment, the probability change mode is given) by the fluctuation display again. There can be a sense of expectation that this will happen. For example, it seems as if a big hit state has occurred once in a big hit symbol (a symbol to which only the normal mode is given) such as “two”, “two”, “two”, and thereafter, by re-change, “seven”, “seven” Since it is possible that the game will eventually stop at a probability fluctuation symbol such as “Seven”, the player will watch the re-fluctuation operation while being excitedly excited.

In particular, when the symbols 17A to 17L are again displayed in a variable manner, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner corresponding to each reach state. Therefore, after the super reach, once the big hit symbol stops, it is possible to have a sense of expectation while enjoying the re-variation display in the same special fluctuation mode as the super reach. As a result, it is possible to achieve a dramatic improvement in interest that has not been achieved in the past.

Also, when the re-variation display is performed,
Because a big hit condition always occurs, symbols 17A to 17L
Once the jackpot is in the jackpot stop mode, the joy when the fluctuation is being performed is definite. As a result, the special fluctuation mode at the time of the re-variation display can be enjoyed with a certain margin.

Further, the special fluctuation mode when the re-variation display is performed is one of a plurality of types prepared according to each super-reach pattern. You can enjoy the mode.

In addition, at the time of the re-variation display, the symbols 17A to 17L are variably displayed in the same variation mode as the special variation mode as the variation mode in the reach state. Therefore, the player is surprised that the fluctuation mode equivalent to the fluctuation mode in the reach state is continued, and can continue to enjoy the lingering sound in the reach state.

In addition, when the re-variation display is performed after the hammer reach, the symbols 17A of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are displayed.
-17L are crushed and deformed and displayed. Further, when the re-variation display is performed after the purchase reach, the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15 are continuously displayed in the upper region different from the normal state. Furthermore, when the re-variation display is performed after passing through super reach such as ikesu reach, only the symbols 17A to 17L of the middle symbol row 15, which is the final stop symbol row, are variably displayed in the special variation mode at the time of super reach,
The symbols 17A to 17L of the other symbol rows 14 and 16 are variably displayed in a normal variance manner. From these facts, the player is surprised or delighted by the change mode, and as a result, the interest is spurred.

Further, at the time of the fluctuation display again, the characters and the like which were effected and displayed at the time of the super reach are controlled as they are, and the contents of the effect are the same as those at the time of the super reach. as a result,
Even after it is convinced that the jackpot condition has occurred, it is possible to enjoy the performance at the time of the super reach, and to further enhance the interest.

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, symbols 17A to 17A
Although 17L is configured by a combination of a picture of a fish or the like and a number from "1" to "12", any pattern may be used as long as it is recognized by the player. For example, it may be a pattern consisting only of numbers or a pattern consisting only of pictures and symbols.

(B) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability change mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display section 53 is increased as compared with the normal state, and the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) ) Display 13a of special symbol display device 13
Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L,
(5) Among the fact that the jackpot expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, only that the jackpot probability is simply increased is executed.

On the other hand, (1) to (4) including (5)
Satisfying at least one of the above may be regarded as the probability change mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3),
(1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4),
(3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), (2) and (3) ) And (4), (1) and (2), (3) and (4)), and (5) may be considered as the probability change mode.

(C) As the probability change mode, in addition to the one that is continued until the next big hit, the one that is continued until the next big hit or the predetermined number of symbols 17A-1
It is also possible to adopt one that is continued until the fluctuation stop of 7L is performed.

(D) Further, in addition to or instead of the probability change mode, the time reduction mode ((1) to (1) of (b) above)
The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines that can adopt the mode (arbitrary combination of (4)). For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a normal mode is given when a big hit occurs in an even symbol and a time reduction mode is given when a big hit occurs in an odd symbol.

(E) In the above-described embodiment, when the re-variation display is performed after the normal reach, the fluctuation mode of the normal reach is continued as it is. However, the fluctuation display may be performed in the special fluctuation mode. . In such a case, in the re-variation display, the display is always variably displayed in the special fluctuation mode.

(F) Although not specifically described in the above embodiment, when the re-variation display is being performed, it may be notified to the player. According to such a configuration, the effect of producing the re-variation display can be further enhanced in combination with the notification. As a mode of the notification, a method of audibly notifying a player using a speaker or the like, a method of visually notifying a player using a display device 13, a lamp, or the like can be given.

(G) The re-variation display is performed, or
The possibility that the possibility is high may be notified to the player immediately before the re-variation display or the like.

(H) In the re-variation display, the display may be variably displayed in a super-reach change mode different from the super-reach executed this time.

(I) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of characters such as Gen-san GC and Kanna-chan KC are prepared and switched and displayed as appropriate. However, such switching may not be performed. . Also, the character may be omitted without any problem.

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

(K) 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.

(1) The present invention can also be embodied in a pachinko machine of a different type 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 the pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and the like. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. belongs to. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine, a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a symbol caused by operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) is provided. The fluctuation is started, the symbol fluctuation is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and a necessary condition is that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

(M) When the re-variation display is performed, a variation mode unique to the re-variation may be further added. For example, at the time of re-variation, different colors are applied to the symbols 17A to 17L, and the symbols 17A to 17L are enlarged and displayed.

(N) Odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E,
If the display is once stopped at 17G, 17I, and 17K, and the re-variation display is performed, the display may be finally stopped at an odd number pattern. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the symbol to which the turning angle certainty changing mode is given is disappointed even though it is thought that the big hit state has occurred.

(O) When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration may be adopted in which the jackpot symbol is determined and displayed without performing re-variation display.

[0131]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine provided with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols, there is an excellent effect that the interest 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 each showing an example of a display state of a display unit.

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 view showing a normal reach state of the display unit, FIG. 5B is a view showing a reach reach state, FIG. 5C is a view showing a purchase reach state, and FIG. 5D is a view showing a reach state before delivery.

6A is a view showing a Kanna-chan normal reach state, FIG. 6B is a view showing a hammer reach state, and FIG. 6D is a view showing a hammer reach state on the display unit.

FIG. 7 is a chart illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

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

FIG. 9 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 11 is a table illustrating the concept of a random number counter.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a “re-variation processing routine”.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol variation mode in a purchase reach state.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a variation example of a symbol or the like in a hammer reach state.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a display unit when a re-variation display is performed through a hammer reach state.

FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating a display unit when a re-variation display is performed through a hammer reach state.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a variation mode of a symbol or the like in the ikesu reach state.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining, in a plan view, how a symbol changes in the ikesu-reach state.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol variation mode in the ikesu reach state.

[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, 18a to 18d: hold lamp, 24
…Control device.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Asano 3-9-1-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Fumihiro Okado 3-9-1, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi No. 21 Sanyo Bussan F term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA42 BC22 EB55

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a special game state advantageous to a player is generated on condition that the symbols on the display device are displayed in a specific stop mode and fixedly displayed. A special game state generating means for causing the game to have a function of performing a variable display again after the symbol has once been in a specific stop mode. In addition to the configuration in which the variable display is performed in one of the variable mode or the special variable mode different from the normal mode, the variable display is performed in the special variable mode when the symbol is changed again. A gaming machine characterized by: