JP2001000655A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of variable display of a plurality of picture pattern trains and of active stop of the variable display to enhance a degree of freedom for a player to play a game and reduce the fatigue of the player. SOLUTION: A special pattern operation port 31 and a special accessory 33 are provided in a game board 5 of a PACHINKO machine and a special pattern display 32 having a display part 41 is assembled in the center of the game board 5. A plurality of picture pattern trains are displayed on the display part 41, where the special accessory 33 is operated to give prize balls to a player if a determined pattern is a big prize pattern. The change of the patterns are performed by stop switches 15-17. Various equipment is controlled by a controller 81 and is stopped on the display part 41 at a time by the special operation of the left stop switch 15.

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 and a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As one type of gaming machine, there is known a slot machine provided with symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbol columns and then displaying a fixed symbol for each symbol column. In this type of gaming machine, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the combination of the fixed symbols displayed on the activated line of the symbol display means is a combination of the specific symbols. As an example of the special game state, for example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a special accessory having a special winning opening, there is a state in which the special winning opening is opened to allow a player to acquire a large amount of premium balls, for example, a slot machine. Thus, there is a state where the expected coin payout value increases during the predetermined number of games. In the symbol display means, a plurality of columns, for example, a symbol row is displayed in three columns of left, middle and right, on a predetermined active line, in the case of a predetermined combination such that the fixed symbol matches, for example, Generally, the special game state is set.

Some conventional gaming machines are provided with a stop switch to stop the symbol being variably displayed. Rather, a slot machine is generally provided with a stop switch. In the case where the symbol display device is provided with three symbol columns of left, middle and right as described above, three stop switches are provided corresponding to each symbol column. Then, in a situation where each symbol row is variably displayed, when each stop switch is operated in an appropriate order, the symbol row corresponding to the operated stop switch is sequentially stopped. When each symbol row is attached to the surface of a mechanical reel, only the reel is allowed to slide up to several frames (for example, four frames) after the stop switch is operated. It is as if the symbols were determined by the operation of the player. As a result, the player can feel as if he or she has acquired a profit state such as a jackpot due to his or her skill.

[0004]

However, in the case of a gaming machine, it is common that whether or not a big hit is actually determined according to a random lottery result based on random numbers or the like is common. Take it for granted. Therefore, for example, a certain skill is required in terms of whether the big hit symbol can be stopped immediately in a situation where the big hit flag is set in the slot machine, but the fixed symbol is determined by the internal control of the gaming machine. Since it is determined, the operation of the stop switch does not largely depend on the skill.

[0005] Then, it is no longer indispensable to show such a way that the player is stopped by the skill of the player as described above. In other words, it is considered that the necessity of making the symbol appear to have stopped as if the player had aimed has already diminished. Further, individually requesting the operation of the stop switch every time for each symbol row may result in a feeling of fatigue. Such a problem is particularly remarkable in slot machines among gaming machines.

On the other hand, if the operation of the stop switch is completely separated from the stop of the variably displayed symbol, the significance of the provision of the stop switch in the gaming machine itself is diminished. That is, the meaning that the player can actively participate in the game by operating the stop switch and the meaning that the progress of the game can be accelerated by operating the stop switch are reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and includes a plurality of variably-displayed symbol rows and an operating means such as a stop switch operated to stop the variably displayed symbols. Instead of or in addition to individually stopping each symbol row,
A plurality of predetermined symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) can be stopped at the same time, so that the degree of freedom of the game of the player can be increased and the fatigue of the player can be reduced. One of the purposes is to be able to reduce it.

[0008]

Means effective for solving the above-mentioned problems will be described below. The operation, effects, and the like will be described as needed.

[0009] Yes. A symbol display unit for individually and variably displaying a plurality of symbol columns, and a predetermined plurality of symbol columns (including the case of all symbol columns) in the variable display of each symbol column of the symbol display unit
And a variable display of the symbol display means for simultaneously stopping the variable display of the plurality of predetermined symbol rows based on the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means. A game machine comprising: control means for stopping and controlling an operation.

According to this means, in a gaming machine having a plurality of variably displayed symbol rows and having an operation means such as a stop switch operated to stop the variable display, each symbol row is individually Instead of or in addition to the stop operation, a predetermined plurality of symbol rows (including the case of all the symbol rows) can be simultaneously stopped, thereby reducing the fatigue of the player. Can be done. Here, it goes without saying that the simultaneous stop operation means does not need to be a dedicated one.
That is, the simultaneous stopping operation means here may be dedicated to the operation or may be also used as another operation means. Also, the simultaneous stop does not need to be simultaneous in time, and a predetermined plurality of symbol rows are stopped without individually stopping by operating the simultaneous stop operation means. It just means.

[0011] b. A symbol display means for individually and variably displaying a plurality of symbol rows; and an individual stop provided to correspond to each symbol row of the symbol display means and operated to individually stop variable display of the corresponding symbol rows. Operating means, simultaneous operation means for operating to simultaneously stop a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) in the variable display of each symbol row of the symbol display means, The variable display operation of the symbol display means is controlled to stop in order to stop the variable display of the opposing symbol row based on the operation of the individual stop operation means, and the predetermined plurality of the predetermined plurality of symbols are controlled based on the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means. A control means for stopping the variable display operation of the symbol display means so as to simultaneously stop the variable display of the symbol row.

According to this means, in a gaming machine having a plurality of variably displayed symbol columns, the opposing symbol columns can of course be individually stopped by operating the individual stopping operation means. In addition, a predetermined plurality of symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) can be simultaneously stopped. As a result, the degree of freedom of the game of the player can be increased, and the feeling of fatigue of the player can be reduced. Here, it goes without saying that the simultaneous stop operation means does not need to be a dedicated one. That is, the simultaneous stop operation means here may be dedicated to it or may be another one of the operation means, for example, also used as the individual stop operation means. Also, the simultaneous stop does not need to be simultaneous in time, and a predetermined plurality of symbol rows are stopped without individually stopping by operating the simultaneous stop operation means. It just means.

[0013] In the above means, the simultaneous stop operation means and the individual stop operation means are separately provided operation means, and can be distinguished from each other.

By making it possible to discriminate between the two in this way, there is no erroneous operation between the case of individual stop and the case of simultaneous stop, and the player is not confused. In addition, as means for making it identifiable, at least one of a color, a pattern, a shape, and a size is made different between the two operation means,
It is conceivable to change the presence / absence of light emission or the mode of light emission by providing the light emitting means in or near the operation means, or to arrange the simultaneous stop operation means apart from the individual stop operation means.

[0015] In the above means, the simultaneous stop operation means is also used by the individual stop operation means.

As described above, the simultaneous stop operation means is also used by the individual stop operation means,
Conventional models provided with individual stop operation means such as individual stop operation buttons have the advantage that the simultaneous stop function can be provided without causing a large increase in the number of components.

H. In the above means, the simultaneous stop operation means is also used by the individual stop operation means, and the simultaneous stop processing is performed by the player performing a special operation with the individual stop operation means. To be controlled.

According to this means, not only the action and effect of the above means can be obtained, but also the simultaneous stop is performed based on the special operation of the individual stop operation means by the player. The inconvenience of a player who wants to perform the simultaneous stop command by mistake is avoided as much as possible. Note that the special operation of the individual stop operation means is, for example, a continuous operation in which a predetermined individual stop operation means is continuously operated a plurality of times in a short time, or a predetermined individual stop operation means is operated for a predetermined time. A continuous operation that continues to be operated, a simultaneous operation that operates such that there is a time when a plurality of (including all) individual stop operation means are simultaneously operated, and the like can be considered. Of course, it is not limited to one of these operations,
Enabling any of these multiple operations can be easily performed by software processing of the control system.

To A symbol display means for individually and variably displaying a plurality of symbol rows; and an individual stop provided to correspond to each symbol row of the symbol display means and operated to individually stop variable display of the corresponding symbol rows. Operating means, a mode switching operating means capable of setting a mode switch between a simultaneous stop mode and an individual stop mode, and the individual stop operating means when the individual stop mode is set by the mode switching operating means. The variable display operation of the symbol display means is stopped and controlled so as to stop the variable display of the opposing symbol row based on the operation, and when the simultaneous stop mode is set by the mode switching operation means, the individual stop The variable display operation of the symbol display means is performed so as to simultaneously stop the variable display of the plurality of predetermined symbol rows (including the case of all the symbol rows) based on the operation of the operation means. Gaming machine, wherein a and a control means for stopping the control.

According to this means, in a gaming machine having a plurality of variably displayed symbol columns, it is possible to stop the opposing symbol columns individually by operating the individual stopping operation means. In addition, a predetermined plurality of symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) can be simultaneously stopped. As a result, the degree of freedom of the game of the player can be increased, and the feeling of fatigue of the player can be reduced. In addition, whether to stop all at once or individually is dependent on the mode switching operation of the mode switching operation means, and regardless of which mode is set,
Since the stop operation may be performed only by the individual stop operation means,
It becomes very convenient for the player. For example, once the simultaneous stop mode is set, the simultaneous stop is performed by operating the individual stop operation means in the same manner as usual, so that the operation is less confused. In addition,
Even if said simultaneous stop, it is not necessary that they be simultaneous in time, and if the simultaneous stop operation means is operated, a predetermined plurality of symbol rows are stopped without being individually stopped. It just means.

And A symbol display means for individually and variably displaying a plurality of symbol rows, and an individual stop provided to correspond to each symbol row of the symbol display means and operated to individually stop variable display of opposing symbol rows. Operating means, and simultaneous stop operating means operated to simultaneously stop a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) in the variable display of each symbol row of the symbol display means; The variable display operation of the symbol display means is controlled to stop to stop the variable display of the corresponding symbol row based on the operation of the individual stop operation means, and the predetermined plurality of the predetermined plurality of symbols are controlled based on the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means. Control means for stopping and controlling the variable display operation of the symbol display means so as to simultaneously stop the variable display of the symbol row of the symbol row, wherein the simultaneous stop operation means is a gaming machine other than the individual stop operation means. Gaming machine is characterized in that is also used as operating means included.

According to this means, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of variably displayed symbol rows are present, the opposing symbol rows can be individually stopped by operating the individual stop operation means. In addition, a predetermined plurality of symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) can be simultaneously stopped. As a result, the degree of freedom of the game of the player can be increased, and the feeling of fatigue of the player can be reduced. It should be noted that even if the simultaneous stop,
It does not need to be simultaneous in time,
Operating the simultaneous stop operation means simply means that a plurality of predetermined symbol rows are stopped without being individually stopped. In addition, since the simultaneous stop operation means is also used as the operation means included in the gaming machine other than the individual stop operation means, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to separately provide the simultaneous stop operation means as a dedicated one. is there. The operation means included in the gaming machine includes, for example, a lever for starting a symbol as seen in a slot machine, an operation handle and a pause switch as seen in a pachinko machine, but are not limited to these. Absent.

C. In any of the above means and the above, the time when the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means is effective is limited to a fixed time. That is, the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means is invalidated except at a certain time.

Such limitation of the effective period can be easily performed by software processing of the control means. However, for example, when the operation means is a button type simultaneous stop operation means, the operation means cannot be pressed. Mechanical disabling, such as locking, is also possible. According to this means, the player can perform an aggressive game in which the player voluntarily aims at a symbol change and stops the game, as compared to a case where the simultaneous operation is always performed. Can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the interest of the game decreases.

R. In the above means, the operation of the simultaneous stopping operation means is controlled so as to be invalidated until a predetermined time elapses from the start of symbol change in the symbol display means.

According to this means, it is possible to allow the player to voluntarily play a game in which the player voluntarily aims at the symbol change and stops, as compared with the case where the simultaneous operation is always performed.
It is possible to prevent the player from being passively active. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the interest of the game decreases.

No. In the above means, the symbol display means is forcibly stopped when a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the start of the symbol change.

By providing this means, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the individual stop operation means or the simultaneous stop operation means at all, or to temporarily break the operation means. Even so, since the symbol change is forcibly stopped after the elapse of a predetermined time or more, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the game is not stopped without the symbol change being stopped. It is needless to say that the fluctuation stop after the elapse of the predetermined time is not limited to the one that is stopped instantly after the elapse of the predetermined time.

[0029] In any of the above, the special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the confirmed symbol of the symbol display means is a predetermined specific symbol.

According to this means, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated depending on the display result of the symbol display means. Therefore, the player strongly desires that the specific symbol is definitely displayed on the symbol display means. It will be. Then, in this case, it is up to the player to perform the simultaneous stop by the simultaneous stop operation means or the individual stop by the individual stop operation means, unless there is a special restriction. Can be stopped individually or all at once. Of course, this is not the case when the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means is restricted by other means.

. In the above means, control is performed so as to enable the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means at least during occurrence of the special game state.

In the special gaming state, the symbol display means fluctuates and displays, and a gaming machine set so that the value given to the player is different depending on the final symbol when the game is stopped is known, for example, in a slot machine. In such a case, if the operation of the simultaneous stop operation means is enabled, the digestion of the game during the special game state can be expedited, and the next game after the special game state can be quickly resumed. Can be.

Wow. In the above means, when the condition for displaying the specific symbol on the symbol display device is satisfied (for example, when the flag is set), the simultaneous stop operation device is operated, and the specific symbol is forcibly controlled by the control device. Control so that it is confirmed and displayed.

According to this means, even if the player is an unskilled player, if the conditions such as the establishment of a flag are satisfied, the specific symbol is automatically operated by operating the simultaneous stop operation means. Since the final display is made, the specific symbol can be displayed promptly regardless of the skill level of the player. Thereby, it is possible to give the game a sense of fairness.

[0035] In the above means, when the condition for displaying a specific symbol on the symbol display device is satisfied (for example, when the flag is set), the simultaneous stop operation device is operated and the control device forcibly sets the predetermined symbol. Control so that notice symbols are confirmed and displayed.

According to this means, even if an unskilled player operates the simultaneous stop operation means when the conditions such as the flag establishment are satisfied, the notice symbol is automatically displayed. Since the confirmation display is made, it is possible to know that the condition for generating the special game state has been established irrespective of the skill level of the player. As a result, not only can the game be imparted with a sense of fairness, but the appearance of this notice symbol also prompts to stop the specific symbol at the next symbol change, and the game is stopped immediately before the occurrence of the special game state. This can reduce disadvantages of the player, such as losing.

[0037] In the above means or the above, when an operation means (an individual stop operation means or a simultaneous stop operation means) is operated to stop the variable display on the symbol display means, a plurality of kinds of symbol stop modes prepared in advance are provided. The variable display stop control in the symbol display means is performed according to a predetermined stop mode selected from the above.

According to this means, it is possible to realize a stop form different from the conventional simple stop based on the operation of the operation means (a simple and quick stop form in which only a slight slip is allowed), A new interest can be imparted to a gaming machine provided with an operation means for stopping symbol fluctuation.

[0039] was. In the above means or the above, when the operation means (individual stop operation means or simultaneous stop operation means) is operated to stop the variable display on the symbol display means, the symbol displayed variably is relatively quick and In order to produce a stop form selected from both a pattern stop form that is simply stopped and a pattern stop form that is stopped after taking more time or after performing a complicated operation. And stop control of the variable display is performed.

According to this means, it is different from the conventional simple stop based on the operation of the operating means (a simple and quick stop mode in which only a slight slip is allowed), for example, over a longer time. Stop form after performing more complicated fluctuations than that of
A new interest can be imparted to a gaming machine provided with an operation means for stopping symbol fluctuation.

Re. In any one of the above means or the above, the plurality of symbols include symbols that can be visually identified from each other. Otherwise, it is difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence of the special game state.

That. In any of the above means, the variation of the symbol row in the symbol display means is performed so that each symbol in the symbol row is circulated in a predetermined order. With this configuration, since the appearance order of each symbol can be recognized in advance by the player, it is possible to know at what timing a symbol that can generate a special game state appears, and particularly, the display state of the symbol display means is changed. When the game is in the reach state, the sense of expectation due to the approach of the symbol that can generate the special game state is increased, and the interest of the game is improved. At the time of the cyclic display, it is possible to display such that the symbols are sequentially switched, or to display the symbols so as to continuously flow in a predetermined direction.

One. Any of the above means or any of them (however,
In the case where the special game state occurs when the symbol display means becomes a specific symbol), whether or not the fixed symbol of the symbol display means becomes the specific symbol is determined by changing the start condition of the symbol display means. Be configured to be determined by chance when fulfilled.

With such a configuration, since whether or not a specific symbol is set is not set in advance, it is possible to ensure a sense of fairness of the player with respect to the gaming machine. It is preferable that this accidental determination is randomly determined at a predetermined probability by random number acquisition means provided in the gaming machine. It is preferable that the random number acquiring means is based on a random number value randomly derived using a random number counter stored in the storage means. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol is taken out from the random number counter at a timing derived in correlation with the timing when the symbol variation start condition is satisfied. With such a configuration, the expected value of whether or not the final symbol becomes a specific symbol Can be kept fair in gaming machines.

I see. In any of the above means to, the control of the gaming machine including the display control of the symbol display means and the determination of whether or not the generation condition of the special game state is satisfied,
Being performed by a control device including a CPU provided in the gaming machine. With this configuration, it is possible to cope with complicated control. In addition, it is preferable that this control device includes the control means in the above-mentioned means or filter.

N. In any one of the above means to the above, the symbol display means is provided with a plurality of symbol rows. Or, in addition to this, at least a part of the symbols provided in each of these symbol columns is a symbol common to other symbol columns, and is determined in a state where the common symbol coincides on the activated line. By doing so, a gaming state advantageous to the player can be obtained. With this configuration, a so-called reach state effect or the like can be performed, and the game can have a greater change than in the case of a single symbol row.

[0047] In each of the above-mentioned means having the individual stop operation means, the individual stop operation means have the same number as the number of symbol rows and are associated with each other. Or, in addition to this, the arrangement direction of each symbol row and the arrangement direction of the operation means substantially match. With this configuration,
When there are a plurality of symbol columns, the variable display of individual symbol columns can be stopped, and the player can determine which symbol column corresponds to the operation means by giving a correspondence relationship to the arrangement as described above. You can know at a glance and you will not be confused by the game.

[0048] In any of the above means or any of the symbol stop modes, a stop mode other than the simple stop mode is realized when a predetermined condition (including a condition of always) is satisfied at least in the reach state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation whether or not a state is advantageous to the player at the time of the reach state, and to provide a new interest that could not be enjoyed by the so-called simple stop based on the operation of the conventional operation means. Can be caused.

U. In any of the above means or any of the symbol stop modes, a stop mode other than the simple stop mode is realized when a predetermined condition (including a condition of “always”) is satisfied at least in a stage of determining whether or not to reach a reach state. Be done. According to this structure, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation whether or not a reach state is reached, which is a stage prior to a state that is advantageous to the player, and cannot be enjoyed by a so-called simple stop based on the operation of the conventional operation means. New interest can be created.

[0050] In any of the above means, the variable display of the next symbol is prohibited until the symbol variably displayed by the symbol display means is determined.
Also, this prohibited state is notified to the player. In addition, as this notification, a notification that the standby state of the next variable display is notified by a holding lamp or the like, a preparation operation of the next variable display such as coin insertion is invalidated, or a special effect is currently displayed by display or sound. And the like informing that the variable display is performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the variable display state of the symbol display means is continued at each time and the symbol has not been determined yet. Further, it is possible to make the player clearly understand one cycle from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the confirmation.

[0051] In any of the above means or the above, the operation means (individual stop operation means or simultaneous stop operation means) is provided on the front side of the gaming machine such that the operation portion is directed to the side including the front component or the upper component. Being done. With this configuration, it is easy to operate various operation units.

C. In any one of the above means to the invention, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a game ball is fired at a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and the game ball is provided at an operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. The symbol display means may be started to change as a requirement for winning. Also, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball, but also a prize ball) according to the number of winnings , Writing to a magnetic card, etc.).

[0053]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a gaming machine is embodied as a pachinko machine will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, an outline of the entire pachinko machine will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2. Here, the outer frame 2 is formed of a wooden frame, and has a rectangular frame shape. A front frame 3 is mounted on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable so as to rotate about a rotation shaft arranged on one side thereof. In the figure, the front frame 3 is in a closed state. A relatively large window hole 4 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the front frame 3, and a mounting frame (not shown) as a mounting portion is provided so as to surround the window hole 4 from the back side. The mounting frame may be formed integrally with the front frame 3, and in that case, it is preferable that the mounting frame is made of synthetic resin from the viewpoint of ease of production. A game board 5 is detachably attached to the mounting frame from the back side. The game board 5 may also be provided integrally with the mounting frame or the front frame 3. Further, as the pachinko machine 1 in which the outer frame 2 is omitted, the front frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 may be attached to a so-called island of a game arcade. Therefore, the main body of the pachinko machine 1 is configured with the front frame 3 as a minimum essential requirement, and it can be said that the gaming board 5 is provided in the main body.

A mechanism board (not shown) is detachably or removably mounted on the mounting frame so as to overlap with the back side of the game board 5. The mechanical board includes a collecting gutter for collecting game balls guided from the game board 5 side, a tank for receiving and storing game balls sent from the outside, and a premium ball for paying out premium balls according to the game situation. A ball handling mechanism such as a payout device is provided. Therefore, it can be said that the ball handling mechanism is provided on the back side of the main body of the pachinko machine 1. The ball handling mechanism including the mechanical panel may be installed on a so-called island of a game arcade separately from the pachinko machine 1.

A glass door frame 6 is mounted above the window hole 4 of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The glass door frame 6 supports, for example, a pair of glass plates 7 in the frame. However,
The number of the glass plates 7 may be one or plural. This glass plate 7
The surface facing the game board 5 has a function as a guide member for guiding a game ball to fall on the game board 5 surface. Below the window 4 of the front frame 3, an upper tray 8 provided on the front side and a front plate 9 provided with an automatic ball hitting supply device on the back side are mounted so as to be openable and closable. The front panel 9 is provided with a speaker 10 embedded therein. The speaker 10 generates sound effects such as voices and musical sounds in accordance with the progress of the game, and can be positioned as a notification unit provided in the pachinko machine 1. The speaker 10 may be installed at a place other than the front panel 9.

Below the window 4 of the front frame 3, a lower tray 11 is mounted. The lower tray 11 discharges and stores a prize ball that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 8, a ball that has been removed from the upper tray 8, or a surplus ball such as a foul ball from the surplus ball outlet 12. . On the side of the lower tray 11 in the front frame 3, an operation handle 13 as an operation unit for firing a game ball is rotatably mounted. A motor (not shown) as driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 corresponding to the operation handle 13, and the motor is rotated by a rotation operation of the operation handle 13, whereby the hitting rod (see FIG. (Not shown) is intermittently operated, and the resilient force is adjusted according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 13. Therefore, a ball launching device is constituted by the motor, the hitting rod, and the like.

The upper tray 8 is provided with a plurality of stop switches 15, 16, 17 as operating means.
The stop switches 15, 16, and 17 correspond to three symbol rows of left, center, and right, which will be described later. The left stop switch 15, the middle stop switch 16, and the right stop switch 17 are arranged in the same order as each symbol row at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction. Each of the stop switches 15, 16, and 17 is pressed by the player, and a stop signal is individually output according to the switch operation. Although the stop switches 15, 16, and 17 are illustrated as push-button switches, the invention is not limited thereto, and other switch structures such as touch switches may be employed. Further, from the viewpoint of operability, it is preferable that the operation part of each of the stop switches 15, 16, 17 is directed upward or forward. Further, the stop switches 15, 16, 17 do not necessarily need to be provided on the upper tray 8, but may be provided on the front frame 3 or the lower tray 11, or provided on a part of the operation handle 13 to operate the operation handle 13. In addition, each stop switch 15, 16, 17 may be operated by the finger of the operating hand. Further, in this embodiment, the left stop switch 15 also functions as a simultaneous stop operation means that is operated to simultaneously stop three symbol rows of left, middle, and right, which will be described later.

Next, the structure on the game board 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 21 is provided on the front side of the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1. The guide rail 21 has a double path structure of the inner rail and the outer rail to form a launch path of the game ball B in a path portion of the initial stage of the launch of the game ball B. is set up. A substantially circular area surrounded by the guide rails 21 is a game area 22.
The guide rail 21 only needs to form a part of the ring, and the other part may be formed of a guide member such as a resin. Such a guide rail 21 and the guide member have a function as a game area setting member.

In the game area 22 of the game board 5, a special symbol operating port 31 and a special symbol display device 3 as variable display means are provided.
2, a special accessory 33, an ordinary symbol operating port 34, an ordinary symbol display device 35, an ordinary accessory 36, and the like are provided. It should be noted that display devices such as the special symbol display device 32 and the ordinary symbol display device 35 do not necessarily need to be installed in the game area 22 and are installed in any place of the pachinko machine 1 so as to be visible to a player. Just do it.

The special symbol operating port 31 is provided at the lower center of the game board 5. The special symbol operation port 31 is always open, so that the game ball B can be received. Here, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out along with the winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operating port 31 and has a function as a winning port. There is no need to pay out the prize ball, and the game ball B that has entered the special symbol operation port 31 is returned to the game area 22 again, or the game ball B is simply passed through the special symbol operation port 31 as a gate structure. The configuration may be any. The winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operation port 31 is a symbol change start condition of the special symbol display device 32, and the special symbol operation port 31 has a function as an operation port.

The special symbol display device 32 is fixed to the central portion of the game board 5 from the back side of the game board 5. The special symbol display device 32 includes a display section 41 as variable display means or symbol display means for displaying symbols. The display unit 41 is constituted by a liquid crystal display (LCD) in this embodiment,
Other display means such as a dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence, fluorescent display tube, drum, etc. may be used. The symbols displayed on the display section 41 are started to fluctuate on condition that a game ball B is awarded to the special symbol operating port 31, and after a lapse of a predetermined time or the stop switch 15,
After the operation of 16, 17 is confirmed and displayed.

The special symbol display device 32 incorporates a hold lamp 42 adjacent to the display section 41. Here, the game ball B is again transferred to the special symbol operating port 31 before the symbol whose fluctuation has been started is determined in the special symbol display device 32.
Is won in preparation for the variable display after the current variable display is determined. Here, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four. The number of the holding lamps 42 is the same as the maximum number of holdings. The hold lamp 42 is sequentially turned on for each hold, and is turned off sequentially in accordance with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold, and has a function as a hold state display means. Note that the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to this, and the holding lamp 42 may be omitted so as not to hold. The display of the hold state may be shared by the display unit 41 or the like.

The special accessory 33 can be positioned as a variable winning device or a variable winning device, and is provided at the lower center of the game board 5. The special accessory 33 is activated when a special game state occurs, and gives a valuable value such as allowing the player to acquire a large number of prize balls at the time of the activation. The special accessory 33 is provided with a special winning opening 43 as a winning opening opened on the front of the game board 5. Grand Prize Winner 4
When the game ball B is awarded to No. 3, a prize ball is paid out in accordance with the number of winnings. A shutter 44 as opening / closing means is provided in front of the special winning opening 43, that is, on the entrance side. The shutter 44 is operated by an opening / closing solenoid 45 as a driving means provided on the side of the special winning opening 43 to open and close the special winning opening 43. More specifically, when the opening / closing solenoid 45 is in the excited state, the shutter 44 tilts substantially horizontally, the big winning opening 43 is opened, and the opening / closing solenoid 45 is opened.
Is in a non-excited state, the shutter 44 is in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 43 is closed. Therefore, the shutter 44 has a function as a switching means for switching between a first state in which the game ball B is easily received in the special winning opening 43 and a second state in which the game ball B is unacceptable or unacceptable.

A V zone and a winning zone are provided at the back of the special winning opening 43. The game ball B that has won the special winning opening 43 is guided to either the V zone or the winning zone. A seesaw 46 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 43 to guide the game ball B to one of the two zones. The game ball B that has won the special winning opening 43 is a seesaw 46.
It rolls over and is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through either the V zone or the winning zone.
The seesaw 46 is tilted by driving a tilting solenoid 47 as driving means provided adjacent to the special winning opening 43. The tilting solenoid 47 is normally in a non-excited state. In this state, the seesaw 46 is tilted so that the game ball B passes through the V zone. When the tilting solenoid 47 is excited, the seesaw 46 is tilted so that the game ball B is guided to the winning zone. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball B has passed through the V zone in the open state of the shutter 44, the seesaw 46 is tilted toward the winning zone,
Is closed, the seesaw 46 is tilted toward the V zone. Therefore, the seesaw 46 functions as a guide unit for guiding the game ball B to one of a plurality of regions (the V zone and the winning zone in the above example), and as a changing unit for changing the guided region. With function.

The normal symbol operation ports 34 are provided on both left and right sides of the game board 5. Normally, the symbol operation port 34 is always open, and is configured to pass through after a game ball B has been won by forming a gate structure. However, the game ball B can be accepted and the game ball B is received. A configuration in which a predetermined number of premium balls are paid out may be adopted. The winning of the game ball B to the normal symbol operation port 34 is a symbol change start condition of the normal symbol display device 35, and the normal symbol operation port 34 has a function as an operation port.

The ordinary symbol display device 35 is arranged in parallel above the special symbol display device 32. Ordinary symbol display device 35
Are assembled integrally with the special symbol display device 32, so that the assembly into the pachinko machine 1 is facilitated. The ordinary symbol display device 35 includes an ordinary symbol display unit 51 as a display unit on which symbols are displayed. Normally, the symbol display section 51 is constituted by seven segments composed of light emitting diodes in this embodiment. The normal symbol display unit 51 displays a normal fixed symbol by changing a plurality of symbols in a predetermined order and then stopping, for example.
For example, symbols consisting of one-digit numbers from "1" to "9" are variably displayed in ascending order. Ordinarily, the symbol display unit 51 may use display means such as an LCD, a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, a fluorescent display tube, and a drum, in addition to the light emitting diodes. Further, the display unit 41 may also be used. Symbols displayed on the normal symbol display section 51 (numbers from "1" to "9" in the above example)
Is determined after the change is started on condition that the winning of the game ball B into the ordinary symbol operation port 34 is required. The ordinary symbol display device 35 incorporates a holding lamp 52 adjacent to the ordinary symbol display section 51. The holding lamp 52 also has a function as a holding state display unit similar to the holding lamp 42, but the holding function is eliminated and the holding lamp 52 is omitted as in the above-described example, and the normal symbol display unit 51 and the display unit are used. 4
One may also be used.

The ordinary role item 36 can be positioned as a variable winning device or a variable winning device, and is provided at the lower center of the game board 5. Here, the ordinary accessory 36 has a pair of blades 53 as opening / closing means arranged at the entrance of the special symbol operating port 31. The blades 53 are openable and closable with each other, and are appropriately opened when the fixed normal symbol of the normal symbol display section 51 is a predetermined specific symbol such as “7”. As an aspect of this opening, there is an aspect in which it is opened for a predetermined time (for example, several seconds) and then closed, or the procedure is repeated a plurality of times. Opening of the blades 53 increases the probability of winning the special symbol operating port 31, and more specifically, can increase the expected value of obtaining a special game state. When the special symbol operating port 31 is of a type in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out at the time of winning, it can be said that the number of obtained prize balls is increased. Accordingly, the actuation of the ordinary accessory 36, that is, the opening and closing of the blades 53, has a function as an added value giving means for giving an added value to the player which is larger than usual and smaller than the special game state. Here, the wings 53 are provided in the special symbol operating port 31 and the operating port 31 is also used as a winning port of the ordinary accessory 36. However, the ordinary accessory 36 may be provided independently of the special symbol operating port 31.

The special symbol operating port 31, special symbol display device 32, special accessory 33, ordinary symbol operating port 34,
The installation positions of the ordinary symbol display device 35, the ordinary accessory 36, and the like on the game board 5 are not limited to those described above, and may be singular or plural. In addition, the normal symbol operation port 34,
You may implement as a structure which abbreviate | omitted the normal symbol display apparatus 35 and the normal accessory 36.

The game board 5 has the symbol operating ports 31,
A plurality of normal winning ports are provided for setting conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls, in addition to the normal winning ports. Further, in the game area 22 of the game board 5, a plurality of windmills, a large number of obstacle nails, guide nails, and the like for appropriately adjusting the flowing direction and speed of the game ball B are provided. Is a pachinko machine 1
Can be positioned as a guiding means, a direction adjusting means, or a speed adjusting means of the game ball B in the game area 22 provided in the game area 22. Further, in addition to the above, inside and outside the game area 22 of the pachinko machine 1, various lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing a game effect are attached, and these electric decoration members and the like are changed according to the progress of the game. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) can be changed, and can be positioned as the illumination means provided in the pachinko machine 1.

Next, the specific configuration of the display section 41 in the special symbol display device 32 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display area 61 as symbol display means or special symbol display means is set on the display section 41. In the special symbol display area 61, a three-digit special symbol row is variably displayed. In this case, the special symbol display area 61 is the first
It is divided into three regions of a symbol region 63, a second symbol region 64, and a third symbol region 65. Here, these first to third
Although the symbol areas 63, 64, and 65 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, they may be arranged in a vertical direction, an oblique direction, or non-linearly. Each symbol area 6
At 3, 64, and 65, special symbol rows each including a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in a circulating manner. Here, as an example, the type of symbols displayed in each of the symbol regions 63, 64, and 65 is configured by arranging ten numbers from "0" to "9" in ascending order, and the special symbol column includes each symbol region. 63,6
The case where the symbols are variably displayed so as to circulate at 4, 65 will be described.
What is necessary is just to be able to distinguish each other like a color, a picture, etc. In addition,
Here, each symbol “0” in each symbol region 63, 64, 65
A blank as a missing symbol (because the blank also has a function as a missing symbol, it can be regarded as a kind of symbol here) is interposed every two frames between "9" and "9". Although it is configured, one or three or more blanks may be interposed between the symbols "0" to "9", other symbols may be interposed in place of the blanks, or the blanks may be omitted. Needless to say.

In each of the symbol areas 63, 64, and 65, a plurality of consecutive symbols (three in this case) are displayed in a vertically visible state so as to be visible. However, since two blanks are interposed here as described above, the symbol areas 63, 64, and 65 respectively have "0" to "9" in the situation where these two blanks are interposed.
Only one of the symbols is displayed in a visible state. However, as described above, a blank can be regarded as one symbol. Although not shown, some of the symbols arranged at positions above and below the display area of each of the three frames in each of the symbol regions 63, 64, and 65 are also in a state where a part thereof can be visually recognized. Then, the upper symbol display position of the first symbol region 63, the upper symbol display position of the second symbol region 64, and the third symbol display position.
The upper line consisting of the upper symbol display position of the symbol area 65, the first line
The middle line consisting of the middle symbol display position of the symbol region 63, the middle symbol display position of the second symbol region 64, and the middle symbol display position of the third symbol region 65, the lower symbol display position of the first symbol region 63, and the second symbol region The lower line consisting of the lower symbol display position 64 and the lower symbol display position of the third symbol region 65, the upper symbol display position of the first symbol region 63, the middle symbol display position of the second symbol region 64, and the third symbol region 65 The first diagonal line consisting of the lower symbol display position, the lower symbol display position of the first symbol region 63, the middle symbol display position of the second symbol region 64, and the second diagonal line consisting of the upper symbol display position of the third symbol region 65 Five lines are set in advance as effective lines. The number of lines is not limited to five, but may be other plural lines, or may be composed of only a single effective line.

In this case, each of the symbol areas 63, 64,
When the special fixed symbol stopped and determined in 65 is a predetermined combination (here, the special fixed symbols match each other) on each of the activated lines, the special game state is set as the big hit symbol. Is to occur. That is, a case where the special fixed symbols match each other on the activated line is defined as a big hit symbol.

As described above, the symbols in the special symbol display area 61 are also started to fluctuate on the condition that the game ball B is awarded to the special symbol operating port 31. After the start of the fluctuation, a predetermined time (for example, 30
After the elapse of (seconds), the symbol stop processing of each symbol area 63, 64, 65 is performed. If the stop switches 15, 16, 17 are operated before that, the corresponding symbol is caused by the operation. The symbols in the areas 63, 64 and 65 are stopped. In this way, the symbols are stopped and a special fixed symbol is obtained. Each stop switch 1
The operations of 5, 16, and 17 are invalidated until a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), which is significantly shorter than the time (30 seconds) for forcibly performing the symbol stop processing as described above, after the start of the fluctuation. Is done. That is, even if the stop switches 15, 16, 17 are operated after, for example, 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the symbol change, no stop processing is performed.

By the way, at the stage before the big hit symbol is obtained as the special fixed symbol in the special symbol display area 61, a reach state is often passed. The reach state includes a case where the special game state which is the big hit state as described above is generated, and also a case where the finally fixed special fixed symbol is in the off-reach state where it does not become the big hit symbol. In any case, as the reach state, it is preferable to set various reach patterns that are set so that the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is different.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with detection means such as various detection switches and sensors in order to detect a game state that changes according to the operation of the player. For example, it corresponds to the special symbol operating port switch 71 provided corresponding to the special symbol operating port 31, the V zone switch 72 and the count switch 73 provided corresponding to the special accessory 33, and the normal symbol operating port 34. The switch 74 for the normal symbol operation port provided as such. Special design switch 71
Detects the winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operating port 31, and
The zone switch 72 detects that the game ball B has passed through the V zone for the continuation of the round, and the count switch 73 detects that the game ball B has won the large winning opening 43. In addition, although not shown, detection switches such as limit switches for detecting the operation states of the respective stop switches 15, 16, 17; operation detection switches for detecting the operation state of the operation handle 13; Is provided.

Based on the detection results of the detection means such as the switches 71 to 74, the special accessory 33 (solenoids 45, 4
7) To drive and control the special symbol display device 32 (display unit 41, hold lamp 42), normal symbol display device 35 (normal symbol display unit 51 and hold lamp 52), normal accessory 36 (wing 53), etc. Is provided with a control device 81. The control device 81 includes the stop switches 15, 1
6 and 17 are also connected, and each stop switch 15, 16, 1
7 are input. That is, the limit switches provided in connection with the respective stop switches 15, 16, 17 are turned on when the respective stop switches 15, 16, 17 are pressed and turned off when the pressed switches are released. When the output of the stop signal is stopped (the point at which the pressing is released), the stop switch 15,
The display control resulting from 16 and 17 is executed. Although the control device 81 is schematically shown in FIG. 2, it is actually mounted on the back side of the game board 5. The control device 81 includes a read only memory (ROM) as storage means, a central processing unit (CPU) as control means, a random access memory (RAM) as storage means, and the like. The control device 81 is not limited to a single control device, but may be a plurality of control devices. For example, various types of control functions are provided, such as having a plurality of CPUs to share control functions, using any one of the plurality of CPUs for fraud prevention, and using a plurality of storage means such as ROM or RAM for backup. Specification is possible.

The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance. In particular, the pachinko machine 1 is stored in the ROM.
A counter group composed of various counters and an appropriate table group used for the control are stored. The counter group includes a round counter, a hold counter, a prize counter, and the like, an internal random number counter updated every predetermined time such as a 2 ms interval, a missed reach random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a plurality of symbol random number counters, a reach type. A decision counter and a stop mode decision counter are included. In the table group, various fixed symbols, symbol variation modes, reach modes, stop modes, and the like are stored in advance in a state associated with the counter group.

The round counter is a special accessory 33
The winning counter is used to count the number of winning game balls B to the special winning opening 43 based on the detection result of the count switch 73. The hold counter is used to count the number of times the special symbol display device 32 holds the variable display. The internal random number counter is for determining whether or not to generate a big hit state in the special symbol display area 61 of the special symbol display device 32. The out-of-reach random number counter is for determining whether or not to perform display in the out-of-reach state in which the special symbol display area 61 goes through the reach state but does not generate a big hit state. The jackpot symbol random number counter is for determining a jackpot symbol in the special symbol display area 61. The plurality of symbol random number counters are for determining what the special fixed symbol in the special symbol display area 61 is, and determine a symbol that does not go through the reach state and a symbol that has come off in the above-mentioned reach state. Used when The reach type counter is for determining the type of reach (effect) performed in the special symbol display area 61. The stop form determination counter is provided in each symbol area 63, 6 in the special symbol display area 61.
In 4, 65, it is used to determine the stop mode when the stop switches 15, 16, 17 are effectively operated (that is, when the symbols are operated before a predetermined time during which the symbols are forcibly stopped). Things. In addition to the above counter group,
Various counters and the like related to the symbol display device 35 are also provided.

The CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program including the above-mentioned counter group and table group in the ROM. In the RAM, calculation results by the CPU, for example, the current round number based on the round counter, the current reserved ball number based on the reserved counter, the number of winning balls to the special winning opening 43 based on the winning counter, the internal random number counter The value of the big hit flag based on, the value of the big hit flag based on the big hit random number counter, the big hit symbol based on the big hit symbol random number counter when the big hit flag is standing, the big hit symbol based on the plurality of graphic random number counters, and An out-of-reach pattern, a reach type based on the reach type determination counter, a variation stop mode based on the stop mode determination counter, and the like are temporarily stored.

The special symbol display area 61 has a big hit state, an out-of-reach state, an out-of-state state, a specially determined symbol and a reach type in each of these states. It is derived based on the timing detected by the operating port switch 71 or a predetermined timing correlated with the timing.

When the operation handle 13 is operated by the player, the game balls B on the upper receiving tray 8 are sequentially supplied to the automatic hitting ball supply device provided on the front plate 9, and the game balls B are supplied.
Of the game board 5 along the guide rail 21 by the repulsion operation of the ball launching device including the motor and the ball rod.
Fired at 2. The game ball B guided to the game area 22 falls at random, and wins, for example, the normal symbol operation port 34. This winning is normally detected by the symbol operating switch 74, and the detection result is input to the control device 81. Then, the control device 81 causes the ordinary symbol display unit 51 of the ordinary symbol display device 35 to change and display, and thereafter stops the change of the symbol to display the ordinary fixed symbol. When the display result is the specific symbol “7”, the control device 81 opens the blades 53 of the ordinary accessory 36 in a predetermined manner. Thereby, the winning probability of the game ball B to the special symbol operation port 31 is increased. On the other hand, when the display result of the ordinary symbol display section 51 is other than the specific symbol “7”, the ordinary accessory 36
Although the blade 53 is not opened, the winning probability of the game ball B to the special symbol operating port 31 is possible even in this case, although the winning probability is lower than the open state. In addition, the normal symbol display section 5
When the game ball B wins again in the normal symbol operating port 34 before the symbol 1 is determined, the holding lamps 52 are lit as many as the number of the holdings as the holding state. This lighting state is sequentially turned off as the suspended state is consumed.

When a game ball B falling at random in the game area 22 is won in the specific symbol operating port 31, the winning is detected by the special symbol operating port switch 71, and the detection result is controlled. It is input to the device 81.
Then, based on each of the random number counters, the control device 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is in the big hit state, whether or not the hit reach state is set, if the big hit state, what is the big hit symbol, and if the hit reach state, what is the hit reach symbol. If the state is neither a big hit state nor a loose reach state, a judgment is made as to what kind of a symbol is in the case of a big hit state or a non-big hit state. After that, the control device 81 causes the special symbol display area 61 of the display unit 41 of the special symbol display device 32 to variably display, and then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, or before each of the stop switches 15, 16, 17 has elapsed. Due to the operation, the change of the symbol is stopped and the special fixed symbol is displayed. When the game ball B wins again in the special symbol operating port 31 before the symbol is determined in the special symbol display area 61, the holding lamps 42 are lit as many as the number of the holdings in the holding state. This lighting state is sequentially turned off as the suspended state is consumed.

When the determined symbol on the activated line in the special symbol display area 61 is a predetermined specific symbol indicating a big hit state, a special game state occurs in the pachinko machine 1. In this special game state, the control device 8
1 activates the special accessory 36 in a predetermined manner. That is, first, the shutter 44 is opened by controlling the drive of the opening / closing solenoid 45. Then, when even one game ball B passes through the V zone, the V zone switch 72 detects this and inputs the detection result to the control device 81. Then, the control device 81 drives and controls the tilting solenoid 47 to tilt the seesaw 46 toward the winning zone, and thereafter all the game balls B that have won the big winning opening 43 are led to the winning zone. The open state of the shutter 44 is maintained until the number of the game balls B won to the special winning opening 43 by the count switch 73 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the opening. We are closed afterwards. When the shutter 44 is closed, the seesaw 4 again
6 is tilted back to the V zone side. The above shutter 44
Is one round, and a similar round is repeated on condition that the game ball B passes through the V zone during the round. On the other hand, when the V-zone switch 72 does not detect that the game ball B has passed through the V-zone, the control is performed so that the special gaming state ends in the round. Although a plurality of rounds such as 16 rounds are provided, for example, control may be performed such that the special game state is ended in one round.
By digesting such a special game state, the player can acquire many premium balls.

Here, the display operation in the symbol display device 32 will be described in detail. It goes without saying that all the following display operations of the symbol display device 32 are realized under the control of the control device 81. First, the game ball B is won in the specific symbol operating port 31 and is detected by the special symbol operating port switch 71, and the detection result is input to the control device 81.
In the second special symbol display area 61, the symbol change is started. The symbol change is changed at a relatively high speed such that the player can somehow recognize the symbol. In addition, the reason for changing the symbol at a speed that can be recognized by the player is as follows.
This is for convenience of operation of each of the stop switches 15, 16, 17 described later. During the symbol change, if a predetermined time elapses from the start of the change without operating the stop switches 15, 16, and 17, the changes in the symbol regions 63, 64, and 65 are stopped sequentially or simultaneously. The stop mode in this case is very simple, but even in this case, various stop modes can be produced. On the other hand, when each of the stop switches 15, 16, 17 is operated before the predetermined time has elapsed, for example, the following display operation is performed.

That is, when the left stop switch 15 and the middle stop switch 16 are operated, the first symbol area 63
Then, each symbol in the second symbol region 64 is stopped, and for example, as shown in FIG.
When the specially determined symbol “7” is displayed, a reach state is set. In this reach state, the symbol fluctuates at high speed only in the third symbol region 65, and if symbol "7" is stopped on the first diagonal line in the third symbol region 65, a big hit game state is established. Therefore, the player
To stop the symbol "7" on the diagonal line, the symbol "7" in the third symbol region 65 during the high-speed fluctuation is managed and the right stop switch 17 is operated. Of course, whether or not a big hit has already been made when the symbol starting condition is satisfied is determined by the control device 81. Therefore, a big hit is generated according to the skill of the player regarding the operation of each of the stop switches 15, 16, and 17. is not.

In the reach state shown in FIG. 3A, the symbol "7" is on or near the first diagonal line (here, three frames before passing the corresponding line and one frame after passing the line are valid).
When the right stop switch 17 is operated at the time when the symbol "7" is reached, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the third symbol area 65, the symbol "7" constituting the big hit symbol at that time is in the reach state. It swings so as to reciprocate on one oblique line and before and after (for example, one frame at a time). Due to this swing, the player has an expectation that the special game state will be established if the symbol "7" stops on the first diagonal line. After this swing, the fluctuation of the symbol is completely stopped in the third symbol region 65 and is determined. FIG. 3C shows a state in which the symbol “7” stops on the first diagonal line after the swing in the third symbol region 65 and becomes a big hit symbol. Of course, there is a case where the symbol "7" is stopped at the upper part of one frame of the diagonal line or the symbol "7" is stopped at the lower part of one frame and the big hit symbol is not obtained. Note that such an effect may be performed every time the conditions such as the reach state and the operation of the right stop switch 17 in the vicinity are satisfied, and another condition (for example, an accidental condition based on a random number value or the like) may be used. It may be performed only when satisfied. The same applies to the setting of the condition as to whether or not to perform a special effect each time.

Next, in FIG. 4A, each symbol area 63,
When the left stop switch 15 and the right stop switch 17 are operated by the player in a state where the symbols 64 and 65 are fluctuating, the respective symbols in the first symbol region 63 and the third symbol region 65 are changed. The reach state is shown in which the special stopped symbols “5” and “5” are displayed on the second diagonal line after being stopped. Also in this case, in the reach state of FIG. 4A, when the symbol “5” reaches the second diagonal line or its vicinity (here, three frames before passing the corresponding line and one frame after passing the line are valid). When the middle stop switch 16 is operated in the second symbol area 64 as shown in FIG.
At the time, the symbol "5" constituting the big hit symbol at that time swings so as to reciprocate on the second oblique line in the reach state and before and after (for example, one frame at a time). By this swing, the player has an expectation that the special game state will be established when the symbol "5" stops on the second diagonal line. FIG. 4 (c) shows a state in which the symbol "5" stops one frame below the second diagonal line in the second symbol region 64 and does not become a big hit symbol. Of course, there is a case where the symbol “5” stops one frame above the diagonal line and does not become a big hit symbol, or a case where the symbol “5” stops on the second diagonal line and becomes a big hit symbol.

FIG. 3 shows the case where the left stop switch 15 and the middle stop switch 16 are operated first, and FIG. 4 shows the case where the left stop switch 15 and the right stop switch 17 are operated first. A similar effect can be performed when the middle stop switch 16 and the right stop switch 17 are operated. Further, each of the stop switches 15, 16,
The operation order of 17 is arbitrary, and the same effect can be performed regardless of the operation order. However, a case where the effect is performed and a case where the effect is not performed may be distinguished based on the operation patterns and the operation order of each of the stop switches 15, 16, and 17 described above. For example, the above effect is first performed by the left stop switch 1
5 and so on.

In addition to the production after the above reach state,
It is also possible to produce an effect as to whether or not a reach state will be described below.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, for example, the left stop switch 15 is operated by the player in a state where the symbols in the symbol regions 63, 64, and 65 are fluctuating. It is assumed that the symbol in the first symbol area 63 is stopped and the specially determined symbol “3” is displayed on the middle line. In this state, when the symbol "3" constituting the reach symbol in the second symbol region 64 reaches the middle line or its vicinity (here, three frames before passing the corresponding line and one frame after passing the line are valid). When the middle stop switch 16 is operated, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the second symbol region 64, the symbol "3" constituting the reach symbol at that time can be in the reach state on and around the middle line (for example, (One frame at a time). Due to this swing, the player has an expectation that the state will be reached when the symbol "3" stops on the middle line. FIG.
FIG. 5B shows a state in which the symbol “3” is stopped one frame above the middle line in the second symbol area 64 and does not become a reach symbol, and FIG. 5C shows the second symbol area. At 65, the state where the symbol "3" stops on the middle line and becomes a reach symbol is shown. After the reach, an effect of determining whether or not a big hit symbol as shown in FIG. 3 may be further performed.

Further, there may be a case where an effect different from the swing of the symbol is performed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. That is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Each of the stop switches 15, 16 and 17 is operated and the upper line is deviated such as "7", "7" and "2" (when operated in the order of the left stop switch 15, the middle stop switch 16 and the right stop switch 17). Is temporarily out of reach state because of the reach state.), The symbol in the third symbol region 65 starts to change again, and FIG.
As shown in (1), an effect of automatically stopping "7" on the upper line is also possible. This effect is unique in that the same symbol stops on the activated line and reappears, and the big hit symbol appears, while reminding the player for a moment that each symbol was once stopped and became a detached symbol or a detached reach symbol. It is possible to give a new interest to the player. Of course, even after the re-change, it is not always necessary to use the big hit symbol, and the game may be finally stopped at a miss symbol or a miss reach symbol.

As the above-mentioned re-variation, in addition to the above-described embodiment, after once stopping at the off symbol or the off-reach symbol as shown in FIG. 6 (a), all the symbol regions 63, 64, 6
5 are changed at once or automatically with a predetermined time difference, and as shown in FIG.
“1” and “1” may be determined on another activated line. Of course, it is also possible to determine a jackpot symbol on the same payline, or to determine a jackpot symbol in a state where it matches one of the symbols constituting the missing symbol or the missing reach symbol. Note that, even in the case of such a re-variation of the all-variation type, it is not always necessary to finally make a big hit symbol. In addition, each symbol area 63, 64, 6
The re-variation may be performed in two of the five symbol regions.

[0094] Still another effect may be performed.
That is, for example, as shown in FIG.
5, 16 and 17 are operated to temporarily stop at an outlying symbol such as "7", "7" or "7" one frame at a time from the second diagonal line, and then to each symbol region 63, 64, 65.
It is also possible to produce an effect in which each symbol starts to fluctuate all at once and automatically stops big hit symbols such as "7", "7" and "7" on the second diagonal line. This effect is to display the big hit symbol by moving the off symbol (which can be called a big hit symbol other than the valid line) that constitutes the big hit symbol if it originally exists on the valid line, on the valid line. Things. Thereby, even if the big hit symbol is not displayed on the activated line, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a big hit may occur, and it is possible to concentrate on each game. In this case, it is preferable that at least a part of the symbols can be recognized through the display unit 41. This is because it is difficult for the player to understand even if the symbols are arranged at places where they cannot be recognized at all. However, the present invention is not limited to the upper and lower three-stage regions in each of the symbol regions 63, 64, and 65, and may be a state in which some symbols can be seen directly above or directly below.

As described above, according to this embodiment,
In a pachinko machine provided with stop switches 15, 16, and 17 operated by a player to stop a symbol, a conventional pattern is stopped while respecting the condition of a symbol stop based on the operation of each of the stop switches 15, 16, and 17. As described above, in addition to the simple stop mode in which only a few frames are allowed to slide, various stop modes are adopted, so that the stop switches 15 and 1 are used.
The pachinko machine provided with 6, 17 can be given a new and interesting interest.

Conventionally, if a symbol which can constitute a big hit symbol or a reach symbol is stopped at a predetermined effective line, the stop switches 15, 16, and
Even if the stop switch 15, 16, 17 was operated immediately after passing as shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, even if the stop switch 15, 16, 17 was operated, the big hit symbol or the reach It is possible to obtain.

Conventionally, a changing symbol is instantaneously stopped by operating the stop switches 15, 16, and 17 or immediately after slipping several frames, and the stop mode is simple. According to the embodiment, since the effect in which the symbol swings or changes again is performed, it is possible to further enjoy the game relating to the symbol change every time.

Next, special functions provided in connection with the left stop switch 15 in this embodiment and special processing associated therewith will be described.

That is, in the above description, the left stop switch 1
5 is operated, the symbol stop processing of the first symbol area 63 is performed. Similarly, if the middle stop switch 16 is operated, the symbol stop processing of the second symbol area 64 is performed, and the right stop switch 17 is operated.
Is operated, the symbol stop processing of the third symbol area 65 is performed, and various special stop processing modes are realized.

However, requesting the operation of each of the stop switches 15, 16, 17 every time in this manner may result in giving the player a feeling of fatigue. On the other hand, it is also a waste of time to wait until the predetermined time has elapsed and the symbol is forcibly stopped.

In this embodiment, the player operates the left stop switch 15 a plurality of times (for example, twice) continuously within a short time range (for example, 1 second), thereby obtaining each symbol area 63, At 64 and 65, the changing symbols are stopped at the same time. Note that such an operation is referred to as “continuous operation” for convenience.

When the left stop switch 15 is continuously operated,
The operation state is controlled by the control device 81 via the limit switch.
Is input to Based on this input, the control device 81 performs a process of simultaneously stopping symbols that are currently changing. For example,
When the left stop switch 15 is continuously operated and the symbols are changing in all the symbol regions 63, 64 and 65, the symbol stop processing is performed in all the symbol regions 63, 64 and 65. Further, if the continuous operation is performed in a state where the symbols in one symbol region (for example, the first symbol region 63) are stopped, the symbols are changed in the remaining symbol regions (for example, the second and third symbol regions 64 and 65). Stop processing is performed.

Of course, instead of performing the simultaneous stop processing by the continuous operation of the left stop switch 15, the simultaneous stop processing may be performed by the continuous operation of the middle stop switch 16 and the continuous operation of the right stop switch 17. It goes without saying that it is good. Further, it is also possible to enable the simultaneous stop processing when any of these stop switches 15, 16, 17 is operated continuously. Further, when the continuous operation for the simultaneous stop processing is performed, the symbols are stopped in all the changing symbol areas 63, 64, and 65, and instead of one symbol area, another symbol area is left. Only the stop processing of the symbol area may be performed.

It should be noted that the simultaneous stop is not limited to each symbol area 6.
Each stop switch 1 for 3, 64, 65 stop operation
This means that there is a case where it is not necessary to perform all the operations of 5, 16, and 17, and the symbol regions 63, 6
This does not mean that the changing symbols of 4,65 are stopped at the same time in terms of time. That is, it is also possible to stop in various stop modes as described so far with reference to FIG. 3 and the like. For example, when stopping the fluctuation of the symbol by the simultaneous stop processing, a reach effect, a re-change effect, and the like can be performed.

If the simultaneous stop operation is performed while the big hit flag is set based on the random number value from the internal random number counter, the big hit symbol may be stopped all at once. Also, instead of stopping the big hit symbols,
The preset reach eye (the reach eye refers to a stop symbol with the big hit flag set or a stop symbol with a high possibility of the big hit flag being set, but may indicate only the former. ), The change is stopped, and a jackpot notice is given at the time of the next change, so that an aggressive stop operation of the big hit symbol at the next change is encouraged.

As described above, according to this embodiment,
For example, simultaneous stop processing in each of the symbol areas 63, 64, and 65 is performed based on continuous operation of the left stop switch 15 and the like, so that the degree of freedom of the game of the player can be increased, and the fatigue of the player can be improved. Can be reduced.

Moreover, the simultaneous stop processing can be performed without providing any special switches other than the stop switches 15, 16, 17 provided corresponding to the respective symbol areas 63, 64, 65. There is no complication.

Next, another embodiment of the simultaneous stop will be described.

A. As described above, the simultaneous stop is performed by the continuous operation of the predetermined stop switch (for example, the left stop switch 15).
Simultaneous stop operation other than continuous operation may be set in 16, 17. Specifically, an appropriate stop switch 1
By continuously operating the symbols 5, 16, and 17 for a predetermined time (for example, one second) or longer (holding the pressed state), the symbols that are changing in the symbol regions 63, 64, and 65 are stopped at the same time. It may be configured as follows. In addition, for convenience,
This is called a continuation operation. Of course, it is also possible to perform the simultaneous stop processing regardless of whether the continuous operation or the continuous operation is performed.

B. The continuous operation and the continuous operation are based on the premise that a special operation is performed by one predetermined stop switch (for example, the left stop switch 15). Simultaneous stop processing may be performed on condition that a plurality of stop switches (including all stop switches) are simultaneously operated. In this case, even when the operations are performed simultaneously, it is not necessary that the operation start time and the operation end time of the stop switch coincide with each other, and it is sufficient that there is a time when the stop switch is operated at the same time. This is referred to as a simultaneous operation for convenience. Of course, it is also possible to perform the simultaneous stop processing in any of the simultaneous operation and the continuous operation or the continuous operation.

C. Instead of or in addition to the method using the individual stop switches 15, 16, 17 for simultaneous stop operation as described above, a simultaneous stop switch as a simultaneous stop operation means may be provided. in this case,
The simultaneous stop switch is the other stop switches 15, 16, 17
Is connected to the control device 81 in the same manner. In addition, the simultaneous stop switch sets at least one of its color, pattern, shape, and size to the other stop switches 15, 1 so that it can be easily distinguished from the other stop switches 15, 16, 17.
It is preferable to make them different from 6,17. Alternatively, the difference from the other stop switches 15, 16, 17 by light emission may be clarified by incorporating a lamp in the simultaneous stop switch. Further, the other stop switch 1 as described above
Instead of or in addition to the method of distinguishing the stop switches 5, 16, 17 from each other, a simultaneous stop switch may be disposed at a position away from the position where the other stop switches 15, 16, 17 are provided.

D. Each stop switch 15, 16, 1 for individual stop as shown in the above embodiment or A, B
Instead of or in addition to the method using 7, the above-mentioned simultaneous stop function may be added to operating means such as a pachinko machine or another switch or lever attached to a slot machine described later. For example, the symbol for the symbol start of the slot machine also serves as the simultaneous stopping operation means, and the symbol starts to change by operating the lever, and the symbol stops once by operating the lever again during the change. Is also good.
Further, in a pachinko machine, it is possible to use an operation handle for the same function.

E. Mode changing means for changing the mode may be provided. In other words, there are an individual stop mode in which symbols in the symbol areas 63, 64, 65 are individually stopped by operating the stop switches 15, 16, 17 and a simultaneous stop mode in which the symbols are simultaneously stopped by operating the simultaneous stop operation means. And the mode may be changed. For example, the mode changing means is constituted only by the control device 81, and the simultaneous stop from the individual stop mode is triggered by satisfying a predetermined condition such as a predetermined time zone, a predetermined number of revolutions, or a big hit. The mode may be switched, or conversely, the simultaneous stop mode may be switched to the individual stop mode. Further, a predetermined mode changeover switch may be provided, and the two modes may be switched by operating the mode changeover switch. In this case, the mode changeover switch constitutes a mode changeover operating means, and the mode changeover means is connected to the control device. 81 constitutes a mode changing means. Further, when the mode can be changed as described above, the special operation as described in the above-mentioned sections A and B is not required. That is, when the simultaneous stop mode is set by the mode change, each stop switch 1
Simultaneous stop processing can be performed by operating any one of 5, 16, and 17.

F. The various simultaneous stop operations and the processing described above can be performed at any time during the variable display on the display unit 41, but a certain restriction may be added. For example, it is possible to enable the constant stop operation and its processing only during the special game state (during a big hit) and to invalidate it in other cases, in which case the game in the special game state is expedited. be able to. Needless to say, this is a method effective only for a gaming machine on the premise that a variable value can be displayed on the display section 41 even during the special gaming state and a predetermined value is given according to the symbol determination. It can be said that this is a particularly effective measure for a slot machine described later than a pachinko machine at present.

G. Each of the stop switches 15, 16, 17
Indicates that the operation for the individual stop is invalid for a predetermined short time (1 second) after the variable display on the display unit 41 is started, but the same applies to the various simultaneous stop operations described above. Is preferred. Further, when an intermediate point (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the symbol change to a predetermined forced stop time (30 seconds), the stop switches 15, 16, and 17 are set.
By operating any of the above, the simultaneous stop processing may be forcibly performed. Simultaneous stop operation can be performed in a predetermined time period (for example, a plurality of time periods such as 1 to 5 seconds and 20 to 30 seconds) from a symbol change start to a predetermined forced stop time (30 seconds). It can also be. In the case where the simultaneous stop operation is enabled or disabled as the time elapses, if the simultaneous stop operation is possible, the simultaneous stop operation is disabled. It is preferable that the notification is made so as to be distinguishable from the case where the communication is possible. In this case, for example, when the simultaneous stop operation becomes possible, a specific portion may be turned on, or a notification may be given by voice or the like.

Next, another embodiment relating to the requirements other than the part relating to the simultaneous stop will be described.

(A) "When the first condition is satisfied in the game, at least until the second condition is satisfied after the end of the special game state, the special state in which the player can be provided with added value is continued. The special state here refers to, for example, a state in which a gaming machine provided with a probability variation mode (probable mode) enters the probable mode. The probability change mode includes: (1) increasing the probability that a specific symbol such as “7” is displayed as a fixed symbol on the ordinary symbol display portion 51 as a fixed symbol, to increase the chances that the ordinary accessory 36 operates, and (2) ) By shortening the fluctuation time until the symbol is determined each time in the ordinary symbol display section 51, the ordinary character 3
(3) increase the probability of winning the game ball B by increasing the total opening time of the normal accessory 36, and (4) change the symbol of the display unit 41 of the special symbol display device 32. (5) The big hit expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode, and the like. The probable change mode usually refers to one provided with at least the above (5), but here, a so-called time reduction mode (time reduction mode) or the like is considered as one of the concepts of the probable change mode, and the above (1)
Any of one or a combination of a plurality of (5) to (5) may be used. Here, the first condition is, for example, a special symbol display area 61 in the special symbol display device 32.
May be a condition when the special fixed symbol is a predetermined symbol from the big hit symbol, a condition when another display or notification is made, or a condition only when a special game state occurs. As the second condition, for example, the special symbol display area 61 in the special symbol display device 32
, The condition that the confirmed symbol is a predetermined symbol from the big hit symbol, the condition that there is another display or notification, or the occurrence of the next or predetermined number of special game states Only, or the condition that the number of changes in the special symbol display area 61 reaches a predetermined number, or the condition that the game ball B wins a predetermined winning opening, for example, a special fixed symbol is predetermined. Or a condition until the reach state occurs once or a predetermined number of times.
Of course, the first condition and the second condition may be a combination of a plurality of conditions as described above, or may be set to other conditions. The entry rate or the continuation rate to the probability change mode may be set as appropriate, but in order to emphasize the accidental factor, the random number acquisition randomly enters the probability change mode at a predetermined probability or continues. Preferably. In addition, after entering the certainty change mode, so-called limiter control is performed, so that the game is forcibly returned to the normal mode after a predetermined number of special game states occur, thereby suppressing the gambling for the player. This is a preferred control mode.

(B) "A gaming machine in which a plurality of types of symbol variation modes are set in the ordinary symbol display section 51 or the special symbol display area 61 until a symbol is determined." In this case, for example, each of the display portions 51 and 61 is used. The pattern fluctuation can be simply displayed by switching, the rotation can be displayed around the axis, the pattern can be switched and displayed while zooming up, or the pattern can be switched while being crushed or elongated. A plurality of types may be appropriately selected from various symbol variation modes, such as displaying the symbol or performing a re-variation process on a symbol that appears to be stopped temporarily.

(C) Counters relating to random number acquisition (internal random number counter, out-of-reach random number counter, jackpot symbol random number counter, multiple symbol random number counter, reach type determination counter, stop mode determination counter, etc.) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value. The technical idea derived therefrom is “a special symbol display area 61 and a preview symbol display area 62 based on a random number value obtained from a single random number counter stored in the storage means.
In which the symbol variation mode and the determined symbol are determined.

(D) The present invention may be implemented as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, multiple times including it (for example, twice or three times)
Until the jackpot state occurs, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine (commonly referred to as a twice-rights item or a three-times right item) in which the expected jackpot value is increased. Further, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball B is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to the pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various types of gaming machines such as areaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and the like.

(E) An embodiment relating to the slot machine will be briefly described with reference to the above (d). In the slot machine, for example, symbols are inserted (conceptually input an investment value) and a valid line is determined, and a symbol starts to fluctuate by operating an operation lever as a start operation means, and as a stop operation means The change of the symbol is stopped and operated by operating the stop switch of (1). Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine,
For example, "a symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol row including a plurality of symbols and then displaying a fixed symbol is provided, and the symbol row is caused by an operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) (after input of an investment value such as coin insertion). And the design change starts,
A special game which is advantageous to the player on condition that the symbol change is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop switch) or after a predetermined time elapses, and the determined symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. Slot machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a state.

However, in the slot machine, one game from a symbol change to a stop can be performed each time an investment value such as coin insertion is input, which is different from the concept of holding until the next time in a pachinko machine. . Therefore, in the case where a predetermined special effect is performed without the symbol change immediately stopping even though the stop switch is operated as described above, input of the investment value such as insertion of the coin is performed. It is preferable to invalidate or prohibit the next preparation operation. This invalidity or prohibition may be released after the symbol fluctuation is stopped or confirmed.

(F) As shown in FIG. 8, a special effect state display area 62 is provided on the display section 41 so that predetermined information is displayed in the special effect state display area 62 at the time of effect such as rocking. You may. For example, in FIG.
The character "CE" is lit to call attention to the player. Of course, such a display that calls attention or enhances the interest may be performed not only in the display unit 41 but also in other parts of the gaming machine, and may be replaced with or in addition to the display, and may include voice and / or musical sound. It is needless to say that the notification may be made. As a means derived from this,
"A notification means for notifying by sound and / or light when an effect different from the normal one when the symbol is stopped in the special symbol display area 61 is provided."

(G) "When the number of symbol fluctuations held on the display unit 41 or / and the ordinary symbol display unit 51 is the maximum number or approaches the maximum number of symbols, the symbol on the display unit 41 and / or the ordinary symbol display unit 51 is displayed. Shortening the time from the start of the change to the determination (or / and the time from the determination of the symbol to the start of the next symbol change). "
For example, it is less likely that a state that satisfies the symbol change start condition, such as a case where the game ball B wins in the special symbol operating port 31, is invalidated.

(H) "The expected value to which the special game state is given differs according to the variation mode until the fixed symbol in the special symbol display area 61 is obtained."
More attention is paid to the pattern variation mode, and the game becomes thicker.
For example, as shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, control is performed so that the big hit expected value is higher when the symbol swings as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 than in other cases. Or, it is conceivable to control so that the big hit expected value becomes higher when the re-variation as shown in FIG. 6 is performed than in this case.

(I) When the special game state occurs, the special accessory 3
3 is configured to open the special winning opening 43, but instead or in addition thereto, giving the player a value by other means such as an interlocking tulip.

(J) The effective lines of the symbol areas 63, 64, 65 of the special symbol display area 61 are not limited to linear ones, and may be lines connecting the symbols in a non-linear manner. Lines and non-linear effective lines may be mixed.

(K) The display colors of the respective display systems are appropriately switched and controlled in accordance with the difference between the modes (for example, the normal mode and the probable change mode) and the difference between the expected big hits. For example,
For example, when the big hit expectation value is increased, the symbol is controlled to be switched from green to red.
Such color switching has effects such as clearing to the player that the gaming state is different from the normal state, and clearly indicating to the player that the expected big hit value has increased.
The technical ideas derived from this are "switching the symbol display color according to the game state.", "Switching the symbol display color according to the mode.", And "changing the symbol display color to the big hit expected value." Display according to the difference. "
and so on.

(L) When the special effects such as the swinging and re-fluctuation of the symbols in the special symbol display area 61 are continuously displayed for a predetermined number of times, the display itself indicates that the expected big hit value has increased. To do so. The technical idea derived from this is that “when the symbol stop mode in the special symbol display area 61 is performed with a predetermined regularity, the regular stop mode increases the expected value of the special game state. To have a correlation with that. "

(M) As a special effect in the special symbol display area 61, any effect other than the above-described swing and re-fluctuation can be considered. For example, in the stage before the reach state or the special game state, the changing symbol is displayed so as to perform a frame-feeding operation due to the operation of the stop switches 15, 16, 17 or the changing speed of the symbol is changed. And reversing the direction in which the symbols fluctuate.
Of course, these are only examples.

(N) Examples of special effects in the special symbol display area 61 include those related to the special game state, such as whether or not a reach symbol can be obtained on an activated line and whether or not a big hit symbol can be obtained. But so-called small hits,
Special effects such as those described above are also possible for a player whose profit state is lower than a special game state called a single bonus, a regular bonus or the like. As a concept including a state that is advantageous to the player other than the special game state such as the big hit state, the concept of “when the symbol is determined, the profit status that can be given to the player differs depending on the type of the symbol. A gaming machine having a plurality of advantageous states ". In this case, it is possible to set the appearance rate of the special effect to be different or to set the effect content to be different depending on the difference in the advantageous state.

[0132]

As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a plurality of variably displayed symbol columns and having an operation means such as a stop switch operated to stop the variably displayed symbols. Instead of or in addition to individually stopping each symbol row, a predetermined plurality of symbol rows (including the case of all symbol rows) can be simultaneously stopped, so that a game can be performed. The degree of freedom of the player's game can be increased, and the fatigue of the player can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing a part of the game board of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display portion in another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 15-17 ... Left stop switch, middle stop switch, and right stop switch as operation means or simultaneous stop operation means, 31 ... Special symbol operation port, 32 ... Special symbol display device, 33 .. Special characters constituting a part of the special game state generating means, 41... Display part as symbol display means, 43. Special winning opening, 61... Special symbol display area as symbol display means, 63 to 65. , 81
... A control device that constitutes the control means and also constitutes a part of the special game state generating means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Symbol display means for individually and variably displaying a plurality of symbol rows, and a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (including all symbol rows) among variable display of each symbol row of the symbol display means. Simultaneous stop operation means operated to stop all at once, and variable display operation of the symbol display means for simultaneously stopping variable display of the plurality of predetermined symbol rows based on operation of the simultaneous stop operation means. And a control means for controlling the stop of the game machine.