JP2001000685A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a PACHINKO machine with a variable display device capable of displacement display of identifying information, greatly improving in amusement. SOLUTION: An operation hole 3 and a big prize hole 4 are provided in a game panel 2 of a PACHINKO machine 1 and a display device 13 with a display portion 13a is assembled in the center of the game panel 2. A plurality of pattern trains are displayed on the display portion 13a and the pattern trains are formed of plural types of patterns. A control device 24 starts the displacement display of the patterns by the occurrence of a preset chance based on a result detected by a game status detecting means and displays the stop after a preset time passed. The control device 24 also displays the displacement display of the patterns several times by the occurrence of one preset chance.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

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

[0002]

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

[0003] In this kind of pachinko machine, a special game state (big hit state) that is in a state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device. ”, A“ disengaged reach state ”that does not enter the special game state after passing through the reach state, or a“ disengaged state ”that does not go through the reach state and does not become the special game state. The stop symbols include a special game symbol (big hit symbol) for generating a special game state, a detachable reach symbol for generating a detached reach, and a detached symbol for generating a detached state.

In the above-described pachinko machine, when the game situation that changes according to the operation of the player satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating port, etc.), the variable display device is used. , The symbol variation display is started. In addition, the special game design, out reach design, and,
A stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the off symbols, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. When the player stops at the big hit symbol, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state for the player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening a special winning opening or the like.

[0005]

However, in the above prior art, in order to cause the above-mentioned big hit state,
A variable display must be performed on the variable display device. In addition, in order to perform the variable display of the symbol,
The game ball must win (or pass through the operation gate) the operation port. In other words, as long as the game ball does not win the operating port, there is no opportunity to perform the variable display of the symbols. Therefore, the player must first concentrate on making the game ball win the operating port. I had to. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may not be able to concentrate on playing the game while being excited about the occurrence of the special game state which should be the final goal in the game.

[0006] In particular, when the conditions for planting nails and the like are disadvantageous to the player, there are cases in which it is difficult to make the operating ball win the operating port. As a result, there is a possibility that interest in the game may be reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest.

[0008]

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

Means 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with the operation of the player, and a predetermined trigger based on a result of detection by the game situation detecting means, to start a change display of identification information, and after a predetermined time elapses A variable display device capable of stop display, and a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode and finally stopped. A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of times that the identification information is displayed to be stopped for a plurality of times in response to one occurrence of the predetermined trigger.

[0010] According to the above means, the game situation that changes in response to the operation of the player is detected by the game situation detection means, and when a predetermined trigger is generated based on the detection result,
The variable display of the identification information of the variable display device is started, and may be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in the specific display mode in the stop state. Now, in the above means, the change stop display of the identification information can be performed a plurality of times by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger. This eliminates the need for the player to concentrate only on the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity, and temporarily stops the identification information in a mode different from the specific display mode if the predetermined trigger occurs only once. Even if it is displayed, there may be cases where the occurrence of a special game state can be expected when the next change display of the identification information is performed. Therefore, the fun is further increased.

Means 2. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes according to the operation of the player, and a predetermined trigger based on a result of the detection by the game situation detecting means, a change display of the identification information is performed for a predetermined time, and a predetermined time elapses. A variable display device capable of finally stopping and displaying the identification information later, and generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode and finally stopped. A gaming machine comprising a special gaming state generating means, wherein the change stop display of the identification information can be performed a plurality of times during the predetermined time.

[0012] According to the above means, a game situation that changes according to the operation of the player is detected by the game situation detection means,
By the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result, the variable display device performs variable display of the identification information for a predetermined time, and after a lapse of the predetermined time, the identification information may be finally stopped and displayed. Then, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in the specific display mode in the stop state. Now, in the above means, the change stop display of the identification information may be performed a plurality of times during the predetermined time. This eliminates the need for the player to concentrate only on the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity, and temporarily stops the identification information in a mode different from the specific display mode if the predetermined trigger occurs only once. Even if it is displayed, there may be cases where the occurrence of a special game state can be expected when the next change display of the identification information is performed. Therefore, the fun is further increased.

Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the gaming machine is characterized in that the change stop display of the identification information a plurality of times is performed when a special condition is satisfied.
According to the above-described means, a rare value may be generated in the plurality of times of the change stop display of the identification information.

Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3,
A gaming machine, wherein the identification information is displayed a plurality of times in a variation stop manner in the same or equivalent manner as a normal variation stop mode. According to the above-described means, the player may not notice that the identification information is displayed a plurality of times while the change stoppage is being performed, and the game content is further increased in thickness.

Means 5 In any one of the means 1 to 3,
A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of fluctuation stop displays of the identification information are performed in a mode different from a normal fluctuation stop mode. According to the above means, the player easily notices that the identification information is displayed with the variable stop display a plurality of times, and the player who notices it can have a feeling of surprise and expectation.

Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 5,
A gaming machine comprising a suggestion means for suggesting to the player a plurality of fluctuation stop displays of the identification information. According to the above means, the player who knows that the change stop display of the identification information is performed or performed a plurality of times by the suggestion means feels good and moreover, You can have the expectation that something will be done.

Means 7 A game machine according to claim 6, wherein said suggesting means performs stop display of predetermined identification information when said plurality of times of change display of identification information is stopped.

Means 8 In the means 6 or 7, the variable display device includes a plurality of identification information strings capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the suggestion means performs at least a plurality of times of the change stop display of the identification information, 1
A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined rule or regularity is given to identification information to be stopped and displayed.

Means 9 (8) In the means (8), the rule or regularity is different from the specific display mode and has a property similar to the specific display mode (a property unfortunate for a player). Machine.

Means 10. In any one of the means 6 to 9, the suggestion means displays a unique display object different from the identification information when the plurality of times of the identification information change stop display is performed. Machine. However,
The phrase “when the change of the identification information is stopped a plurality of times” means that the change of each piece of the identification information is started, changed, or stopped.

Means 11 A gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the specific display target includes a character.

Means 12. In the means 10 or 11, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific display target includes a background image.

Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 12, wherein the suggestion means changes and displays the specific display target.

Means 14. In the means 13, the gaming machine is characterized in that story display is given to the change display of the specific display object.

Means 15. In any one of the means 6 to 14, the suggestion means performs a display as if at least a part of the identification information performs a specific operation change when the plurality of times of the identification information change display is performed. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

Means 16. In any one of the means 6 to 15, the suggestion means performs display so that the identification information fluctuates in a specific fluctuation mode when the plurality of times of display of the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped. Gaming machine.

Means 17. In any one of the means 6 to 16, the suggestion means includes at least one of a sound and a light.
A gaming machine characterized by indicating to a player a plurality of fluctuation stop displays of the identification information.

Means 18. In any one of the means 6 to 17, the suggestion means suggests a plurality of change stop displays of the identification information only during one of the plurality of change stop periods.

Means 19. In any one of the means 6 to 18, other than the case where the change stop display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times, the same as the suggestion by the suggestion means, or
A gaming machine characterized in that similar pseudo suggestions can be made.

Means 20. In any one of the means 1 to 19, further, at least while the variable display device is performing the variable display of the identification information, the variable display device includes a variable notification device that notifies the variable display other than the variable display device, A gaming machine, wherein when the change stop display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times, whenever the identification information is once stopped and displayed, the notification by the change notification unit is also temporarily stopped.

Means 21. In any one of the means 1 to 19, further, at least while the variable display device is performing the variable display of the identification information, the variable display device includes a variable notification device that notifies the variable display other than the variable display device, When the change stop display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times, even if the identification information is once stopped and displayed, the notification by the change notification means is continued without being temporarily stopped, and the game is characterized in that Machine.

Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 21, the number of times of occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result by the game situation detecting means is stored, and based on the start of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, A storage means for subtracting the number of times is provided, and the subtraction of the number of times is prohibited while the change stop display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger. A gaming machine characterized by:

Means 23. The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the change stop display of the identification information a plurality of times is allowed only when the number of times in the storage means is equal to or more than a predetermined number.

Means 24. In the means 22 or 23, the number of times of the plurality of fluctuation stop displays of the identification information performed by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger is determined according to the number of times in the storage means. Gaming machine to do.

Means 25. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 22 to 24, further comprising a remaining change number notifying unit for notifying a player of a remaining change number based on the number in the storage unit.

Means 26. In the means 25, when there is a plurality of change stop displays of the identification information, the notification mode of the remaining change number notifying means is not changed.

Means 27. A game machine characterized in that, in the means (25), when there is a plurality of fluctuation stop displays of the identification information, the notification mode of the remaining fluctuation number notification means is changed in a pseudo manner.

Means 28. In the means 27, the pseudo change is a temporary turning off of a lamp or a change in brightness.

Means 29. In the means (27) or (28), after a plurality of change stop displays of the identification information are completed, the notification mode of the remaining change number notification means is set as if the pseudo change was not made. Machine.

Means 30. In the means 25, when there is one occurrence of the predetermined opportunity to perform the change stop display of the identification information a plurality of times, the notification mode of the remaining change number notifying means is increased by the plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

[0041]

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

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

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

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

A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a “display device”) 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol rows of a left symbol row 14, a middle symbol row 15, and a right symbol row 16 are displayed as these symbol rows. May be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 2, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16
Is composed of a plurality of symbols 17A to 17H, respectively. Each of the symbols 17A to 17H is "1".
To “8”, and these numbers are arranged in ascending order. In addition, the number of the symbols 17A to 17H is not limited to the above example at all, and the type of the symbol is not limited to the numeral symbol, but may be configured by a character symbol or a pictorial symbol. These patterns 17A-1
7H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol. of course,
A symbol that can only be a deviated symbol may be arranged between them.

In the case of normal fluctuation, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16
In, each of the symbols 17A to 17H is variably displayed by scrolling. For more details, each design 17A
-17H are scroll-displayed from top to bottom.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), one big hit line L is constituted by one horizontal line at the center (referred to as one line). In other words, the symbols 17 are assigned to the effective frames provided one by one in each of the symbol columns 14 to 16 (the effective frames constitute the jackpot line L).
A to 17H are displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol next to the symbol displayed in the effective frame and the symbol immediately before it are also displayed above and below each effective frame in each of the symbol columns 14 to 16. I have. However, the above 1
Without being limited to the line, there may be two, three, or five or more jackpot lines.

As shown in FIG. 2A, in the display section 13a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 causes the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3 to be won. It is started based on. In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. Stop symbol is each symbol row 14 ~
Reference numeral 16 denotes a symbol displayed in the effective frame when the symbol change is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol change is the left symbol row 1
4, the stop is performed in the order of the right symbol row 16 and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order.

The big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17H becomes a predetermined jackpot combination. There are cases. That is, when the same type of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line L, the same symbols 17A to 17H
7H combination (for example, "3" in FIG. 2B,
"3", the symbol "3" 17C) in some cases. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". On condition that a winning combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the special winning opening 4 is opened), and a winning state advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

As shown in FIG. 2C, the reach state refers to a state immediately before a big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change of the right symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line L with a symbol of the same type as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in FIG. 2C, both the left and right symbol rows 14, 1 stopped on the jackpot line L
The symbols 17A to 17H of No. 6 are all symbols 17C of “3”.

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

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “enlarged reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the jackpot state occurs generally is larger than that of the case of “normal reach” (expected jackpot value).
Is becoming higher. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a light-emitting diode (LED) for displaying a hold state (memory state) to the player on the display unit 13 above the display unit 13a.
The holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d are assembled. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is
This is the same as the above-mentioned maximum number of suspensions (four in this case).
The holding lamps 18a to 18d are turned on in principle every time a variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the holding. In addition, pachinko machine 1
Various lamps for enhancing the game effect are attached to a plurality of locations. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol random number buffer
Left, middle and right three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and three out-of-reach-reach-symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 of left, middle, and right. As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five out-reach random number areas 42 (i).
, Five left-off symbol random number areas 43 (i), five middle-off symbol random number areas 44 (i), and five right-off symbol random number areas 45 (i). i
Are used to distinguish each of the five symbol random number areas, and include “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
Take the value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. As shown in FIG. 5, the stop symbol area includes left, center, and right stop symbol random number areas 4.
6, 47, and 48.

Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 13 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on a group of counters, a winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, and left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL and CD.
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, random deviation reach variation random counter CRHZ, and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, an internal random number counter CI
Is for determining the jackpot state on the display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. These counters CI and C
The values of O and CB are updated within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each counter CI,
CO and CB are configured to return to initial values when each value becomes a specific value.

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

The reach type determination counter CV is used to select one of the above-mentioned plurality of types of reach patterns. For example, the value (the random number value) is set each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle. ) Is updated, and when a specific value is reached, the initial value is restored. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Also,
In the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different for a big hit (at a big hit) and a miss (at a miss reach).

At the same time, the winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not a winning has occurred in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is set to “1” when there is a winning.

In addition, in this embodiment, a normal out-of-normal reach variation process is performed.
This is because even if the game ball 5 does not win in the operating port 3, the special condition is satisfied and the control device 24
Indicates that the symbols 17A to 17H are changed and displayed on the display device 13. More specifically, the control device 24 acquires the number of normal out-of-reach reach change times RHCNT, and in a manner similar to the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3 by the acquired number of normal out-of-reach reach change times RHCNT, so to speak. The display of the symbols 17A to 17H on the display device 13 is changed. As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, the random deviation reach variation random counter CHMZ is set to “0”.
0 ”to“ 99 ”, and based on the count value at that time, the out-of-normal reach change frequency RHCN
T or the stop symbol (RHZ
1, RHZ2) are set. In addition,
In the case of the normal out-of-reach reach change, the change display is set to be easily stopped by a predetermined combination of symbols (out-of-reach symbols such as “7”, “8”, “7”). These will be described in detail in the following description of the flowchart.

The flowchart of FIG. 7 shows the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CL, CDL, CDC,
After updating the CDR, CV, CRHZ, and the like, the combination of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR (random numbers) is sorted (distributed), and the assigned values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36. 2 shows a “random number distribution routine”. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) "1" to the internal random number counter CI, the outreach reach random number counter CO, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

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

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-design symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to a left-off symbol random number buffer 31, a medium symbol random number counter CDC points to a central symbol random number buffer 32, and a right symbol random number counter CDR points to a right edge symbol random number buffer 33 (step S7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

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

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

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

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC and CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) each time the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3. That is.

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

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

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

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

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like by using the calculation results of the above-mentioned “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine” and the like. It is executed every predetermined time after the input.

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

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

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

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol variation start process. Specifically, as shown in the "variation start processing routine" in FIG. 11, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S90.
In 2, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905.

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

If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the flow advances to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
After moving from 04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, any one of the various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “enlarged reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

Then, step S905 or step S905
After shifting from step 906, in step S907, a normal deviation reach change number acquisition process is executed.

More specifically, as shown in “Normal out-of-reach reach variation number / stop symbol acquisition processing routine” in FIG. 12, in step S9081, the control device 24 acquires the out-of-normal out-of-reach reach variation number RHCNT. In obtaining the number of fluctuations RHCNT, the out-of-normal reach fluctuation number setting table shown in FIG. In other words, if this time is a big hit, if the current value of the normal deviation reach reach variation random number counter CRHZ is within the range of “00” to “49”, “0” is set as the normal deviation reach reach variation frequency RHCNT. (Acquired). In this case, the out-of-normal reach fluctuation is not performed. Further, when the current value of the random number counter CRHZ for out-of-normal reach change is in the range of “50” to “59”, the number of times of out-of-normal reach reach change RH
“1” times are set as CNT. In this case, 1
Times off-normal reach variation is performed. Further, when the current value of the random deviation counter for out-of-normal reach variation CRHZ is in the range of “60” to “99”, “2” is set as the number of times of out-of-normal reach reach variation RHCNT. In this case, two consecutive out-of-normal reach fluctuations are executed successively.

If this time is the off-reach mode, if the current value of the normal off-reach change random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "00" to "79", the normal off-reach reach change frequency RHCNT is set to "0". Is set, and when it is within the range of “80” to “94”, “1” is set as the number of normal outreach reach fluctuation times RHCNT, and when it is within the range of “95” to “99”, it is normal. “2” times are set as the out-of-reach change times RHCNT. Further, if the current time is a deviation, the current random deviation reach random number counter CR
When the value of HZ is in the range of “00” to “89”, “0” is set as the number of times of normal deviation reach fluctuation RHCNT, and when it is in the range of “90” to “96”, the normal deviation reach is set. When the number of times of change RHCNT is set to “1” and is within the range of “97” to “99”, the number of times of out-of-normal reach change RHCN
“2” times are set as T. In this way, at the time of the big hit, the possibility that the normal deviation reach fluctuation is executed is high, and the possibility that the normal deviation reach fluctuation is executed twice is increased.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S908
In 2, it is determined whether or not the normally out-of-normal reach change frequency RHCNT acquired this time is “2” times. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S9083, the off-reach first stop symbol (a symbol that is stopped when the remaining one off-reach change) RHZ1 and the off-reach second stop symbol (the other two remaining symbols). RHZ2 is acquired, which is a symbol that is stopped when the reach is out of normal. In obtaining these stop symbols, the off-reach first stop symbol and the off-reach second stop symbol setting table shown in FIG. 14B are considered.

That is, if this time is a big hit, if the current value of the normal out-of-reach reach variation random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "00" to "74", the out-reach reach first stop symbol RHZ1 (L, C, R: left, middle, right, the same applies hereinafter) "7", "8", "7" are set (acquired), and "7", "8", "7" are set as the off-reach second stop symbol RHZ2. Is set. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the two stops are made to stop at the symbols "7", "8", and "7" for the two times of the normal deviation reach change.

When the value of the normal out-of-reach reach variation random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "75" to "84", the out-reach first stop symbol RHZ1 and the out-of-reach reach second stop symbol RHZ2 are both "5". "6"
“5” is set. Therefore, in this case, FIG.
As shown in (b), in the case of two out-of-normal reach fluctuations, the stop is performed at the symbol of “5”, “6”, and “5” in both cases. Further, when the value of the normal deviation reach variation random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "85" to "94", the deviation reach first stop symbol RHZ1 and the deviation reach second stop symbol RHZ2 are both "3" and "4".
“3” is set. Therefore, in this case, FIG.
As shown in (c), in the case of two out-of-normal reach fluctuations, the stop is performed at the symbol of "3", "4", or "3". At the same time, when the value of the normal out-of-reach reach variation random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "95" to "99", both "1" and "2" are used as the out-reach first stop symbol RHZ1 and the out-reach reach second stop symbol RHZ2. "
“1” is set. Therefore, in this case, FIG.
As shown in (d), in the case of two out-of-normal reach fluctuations, the two stops are made with the symbols "1", "2", and "1".

If this time is the off-reach time or off-time, if the current value of the normal off-reach change random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "00" to "04", the off-reach first stop symbol is used. “7”, “8”, and “7” are both set as the RHZ1 and the off-reach second stop symbol RHZ2. Therefore, in this case, the stop is performed at the symbol of “7”, “8”, and “7” in two times of the normal deviation reach change. Further, the value of the random deviation counter CRHZ for out-of-normal reach fluctuation is from "05" to "1".
When it is within the range of "4", "5", "6", and "5" are both set as the off-reach first stop symbol RHZ1 and the off-reach second stop symbol RHZ2. Therefore, in this case, the stop is performed at the symbol of “5”, “6”, and “5” in two times of the normal deviation reach change. Furthermore, a random number counter C for normal deviation reach reach
When the value of RHZ is in the range of “15” to “24”, “3”, “4”, and “3” are set as the off-reach first stop symbol RHZ1 and the off-reach second stop symbol RHZ2. Therefore, in this case, the stop is performed at the symbol of “3”, “4”, and “3” in both cases of the two out-of-normal reach fluctuations. At the same time, the value of the random deviation counter CRHZ for out-of-normal reach fluctuation is "25" to "9".
When it is within the range of "9", "1", "2", and "1" are both set as the off-reach first stop symbol RHZ1 and the off-reach second stop symbol RHZ2. Therefore, in this case, in the case of the two out-of-normal reach fluctuations, the two stops are performed with the symbols of "1", "2", and "1". Then, the control device 24 once ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S9082, the flow shifts to step S9084. In step S9084, it is determined whether or not the number of normal deviation reach fluctuations RHCNT acquired this time is “1”. If the determination is affirmative, in step S9085, a miss reach first stop symbol (in this case, the normal miss reach variation is performed only once) RMZ1 is acquired. In obtaining the stop symbol, the off-reach first stop symbol setting table shown in FIG.

That is, if this time is a big hit, when the current value of the normal deviation reach variation random number counter CRHZ is in the range of "00" to "94", the deviation reach first stop symbol RHZ1 is set to "7". "8""7"
Is set. Therefore, in this case, the stop is performed at the symbol of “7”, “8”, or “7” in one normal out-of-normal reach change. When the value of the normal deviation reach variation random number counter CRHZ is within the range of “95” to “99”, the deviation reach first stop symbol RHZ1 is set.
Are set as "5", "6", and "5". Therefore, in this case, when one out-of-normal outreach change occurs, “5”
It will be stopped at the symbols "6" and "5".

If this time is the off-reach or out-of-reach, and if the current value of the normal off-reach reach variation random number counter CRHZ is within the range of "00" to "04", the off-reach first stop symbol. "7" as RHZ1
“8” and “7” are set. Therefore, in this case, 1
"7", "8", "7" for the out-of-normal reach reach
Will be stopped. In addition, the value of the random deviation counter CRHZ for out-of-normal reach fluctuation is from "05" to
When it is within the range of “99”, “5”, “6”, and “5” are set as the off-reach first stop symbol RHZ1.
Therefore, in this case, the stop is performed at the symbol of “5”, “6”, or “5” upon one normal out-of-normal reach change. Then, the control device 24 once ends the "normal out-of-reach reach variation number / stop symbol acquisition processing routine". However, in the case of the out-of-normal reach fluctuation, when the fluctuation is performed twice, for example, “7” in the present embodiment.
The same symbols such as “8”, “7”, “7”, “8”, and “7” are repeatedly stopped and displayed.
A to 17H may be stopped and displayed. That is, the off-reach first stop symbol RHZ1, the off-reach second
Different symbols 17A as stop symbols RHZ2
~ 17H may be set.

After executing the processing of step S907 in the above-mentioned "normal deviation reach fluctuation frequency / stop symbol acquisition processing routine", that is, the "variation start processing routine", the control device 24 proceeds to step S908.
The symbol variation of the display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” ends.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control unit 24
Executes the normal non-reach reach continuous rendering process in step S100 of FIG. More specifically, as shown in “Normal out-of-normal reach reach variation processing routine” in FIG. 13, in step S1001, the control device 24 determines whether or not the currently acquired out-of-normal reach reach variation number RHCNT is “0” times. . If an affirmative determination is made, the "normal out-of-normal reach reach variation processing routine" is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. If the number of out-of-normal reach change times RHCNT is not “0” times, the flow shifts to step S1002 to actually perform the out-of-normal reach reach change processing. Step S1002
In, it is determined whether or not the normally out-of-normal reach change frequency RHCNT acquired this time is “1”. If a negative determination is made, it is determined that the number of normal out-of-reach reach variation times RHCNT acquired this time is “2” times, and in step S1003, the out-of-reach reach second stop symbol RHZ2 (the symbol acquired in step S9083). The fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17H is temporarily stopped. Note that the period from the start to the stop of the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17H is the same as the case of the normal normal reach (at the time of the off-reach) in which the out-of-normal reach fluctuation is not performed (the case of the super reach may be excluded), for example. It is set to about 8 seconds. Then, in the subsequent step S1005, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current normal deviation reach change frequency RHCNT is set as a new normal deviation reach change frequency RHCNT. Further step S
In 1006, the symbols 17A to 17H are started to change again. However, at this time, the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18d are not turned off, and the holding counter CH
Is not subtracted. That is, the fluctuation in step S1006 is performed without directly relating to the winning of the game ball 5 into the operating port 3.

If the result of the determination in step S1002 is affirmative, the number of normal deviation reach change times RHCNT acquired this time is “1” or the number of initially normal deviation reach change times RHCNT is “2” times. Then, the process proceeds to step S1004, as one of the cases in which the normal out-of-normal reach reach variation process is performed (that is, one more normal-out reach reach variation process is performed). Then, step S1004
In the control device 24, the off-reach first stop symbol R
MZ1 (step S9083 or step S908)
The symbols 17A to 17H are temporarily stopped from changing (the symbol acquired in step 5). The period from the start to the stop of the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17H is also set to, for example, about 8 seconds similarly to the above. Then, in the subsequent step S1005, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current normal deviation reach change frequency RHCNT is set as a new normal deviation reach change frequency RHCNT. Therefore, in this case, the new normal outreach reach variation number RHCNT becomes “0”, and from the next time onward, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001 unless a number other than the normal outreach reach variation number RHCNT is obtained again other than “0”. That is, the out-of-normal reach change processing is not performed. Then, in the subsequent step S1006, the symbols 17A to 17H are started to change again. Of course, also at this time, the turning-off of the holding lamps 18a to 18d and the subtraction of the holding counter CH are not performed. Thereafter, when the determination is affirmative in step S1001, the "normally out of reach variation processing routine" is temporarily terminated.

After executing the normal out-of-reach reach variation process, the control device 24, in step S110 in FIG. 9, sets the symbols 17A to 17H in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15) to stop symbols. Replace with This stop symbol corresponds to the steps S902 and S90.
4, symbols stored in one of the processes of S906.
Also, the symbols 17A to 17H after the replacement are the left and right symbol columns 1
The symbol change is stopped so as to be displayed at 4,16.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. More specifically, when the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is a normal reach, a normal reach operation process (the middle symbol row 15 is simply scrolled and fluctuated with the background unchanged) is performed. Further, for example, when the reach pattern is “flash reach”, the flash reach operation (the symbols 17A to 17A) is performed.
When the reach pattern is “enlarged reach”, the enlarged reach operation (variable display while temporarily stopping one frame at a time with the symbols 17A to 17H enlarged) is performed. Perform processing. Of course, a character may appear, and the character or the like may perform various effects.

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

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process (for example, at the time of a big hit and obtaining a predetermined random number) is satisfied, and the re-variation process execution condition is satisfied. , The symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously changed again with the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbols 17A to 17H in all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are stopped.
On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation processing is not satisfied, no processing is executed.

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

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In (see FIG. 10), the winning counter CE is cleared to "0", and the winning determination flag FE is set to "0". In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

Further, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12.
Then, the shutter 11 falls down to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, it becomes possible to win the game ball 5 in the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9.

Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived. If the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to step S19.
Return to 0. As a result, unless the gaming balls 5 having a predetermined value CEmax or more win after opening of the special winning opening 4 or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 4 is kept open. On the other hand, step S190 or step S2
If either one of the conditions is not satisfied, step S
At 210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

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

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the obtained normal out-of-normal reach change number RHCNT
Is changed to "1" or "2" times, so that the variation of the symbols 17A to 17H on the display device 13 is performed on the display device 13 separately from the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3 according to the number of times. Will be For this reason, even if only one game ball 5 wins in the operating port 3, a variation display may be performed twice or more. Therefore, the player does not need to concentrate solely on winning the game ball 5 in the operating port 3, and even if only one operating port 3 is won, the player may not be able to concentrate on the second or third variation. It can be expected that a jackpot will occur. Therefore, the fun of the game content is further increased, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

In the present embodiment, the holding lamp 18
With a to 18d, the hold state is visually displayed to the player. Therefore, if the player is visually recognizing the displayed hold state, the player can recognize how many times the so-called normal variable display is performed. Further, when the above-described normal deviation reach change processing is performed, as a result, the turning-off of the holding lamps 18a to 18d and the subtraction of the holding counter CH are not performed. Therefore, even if the fluctuation display of the symbols 17A to 17H is performed by the normal deviation reach fluctuation processing, the normal fluctuation display number is not affected at all. In particular, in combination with the actions relating to the holding lamps 18a to 18d and the like, if the player is visually recognizing the displayed holding state, whether the normal fluctuation display has been performed or the fluctuation display by the normal out-of-reach reach fluctuation processing is performed. It is possible to distinguish whether it has been performed. As a result, the interest is further increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the big hit, the normal deviation reach variation processing is performed with a high probability. That is, when the fluctuation display is performed by the above-described normal deviation reach fluctuation processing, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs is increased. Therefore, if the player recognizes that the fluctuation display has been performed by the normal out-of-reach reach fluctuation processing, he / she expects that a jackpot state will occur, and enjoys the game with a new feeling of excitement. Become. In this sense, it is possible to enjoy game contents that have not existed before.

At the same time, when the out-of-normal reach fluctuation is performed, the stop is performed at a predetermined fixed symbol (in this embodiment, the out-of-reach symbols such as “7”, “8”, and “7”). You. Therefore, when the player stops at such a fixed symbol, the player can recognize that the symbol is a symbol at the time of a so-called out-of-normal reach change by visually recognizing the symbol. Therefore, by expecting that a big hit state will occur at the next or next variable display, the sense of excitement is further increased, and the interest is further improved.

Further, even if the player turns off the above-mentioned holding lamps 18a to 18d due to the stop at such a so-called out-of-reach pattern, the player is currently in the normal out-of-reach fluctuation. The expectation that this may be the case will occur, and the fun will further increase. In particular, for a player with little experience of playing, it is recognized that stopping at the above symbol plays a key role in generating a big hit state. Therefore,
In some cases, it is possible to expect to stop at the above symbol together with the occurrence of the big hit state, so that the thickness of the game content is increased.

On the other hand, even if the out-of-normal reach fluctuation is performed, the big hit state does not always occur. For this reason, the thickness of the game content is further increased, and the interest can be further improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the out-of-normal reach change occurs, the symbols 17A to 17
Each variable display time of H is set substantially equal to the variable display time of normal normal reach (during out-of-reach reach).
Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the fluctuating display is the normal fluctuating display or the out-of-normal reach fluctuating display simply by looking at the display device 13.
For this reason, it becomes even more interesting, and in some cases, by displaying a variable display separately from the hold state,
The player feels as if he has gained the amount of the change.

Further, in the present embodiment, depending on whether it is a big hit, a missed reach, or a missed time, the normal missed reach change frequency RHCNT, the missed reach first stop symbol RMZ1, the missed reach reach The two stop symbols RMZ2 are variously changed. In particular, in the present embodiment, the number of normal out-of-reach reach fluctuation times RHCNT that is obtained tends to increase as the time of the big hit, and “7”, “8”, “7” as the time of the big hit
Made it easier to stop with the symbol For this reason, the player expects that the out-of-normal reach change processing is performed frequently, and in that case, the player can use “7” as much as possible.
I hope to stop at the so-called reach of "8" and "7". Therefore, the interest can be further increased, and the interest can be further improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal deviation reach variation processing is performed when a special condition is satisfied. For this reason, a rare value is generated in the out-of-normal reach fluctuation processing itself, and even if a jackpot state does not occur, a player who has noticed the out-of-normal reach fluctuation can fully enjoy the fluctuation.

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

(A) In the above-described embodiment, in the out-of-normal reach variation processing, there is no particular change from the normal variation stop mode (with the same variation time as the normal reach,
In addition, the fluctuation processing is performed (in the same fluctuation mode as the normal reach), but may be performed in a different manner.

(B) In the above embodiment, as a method of suggesting to the player the normal out-of-reach reach change processing (a plurality of changes based on winning of one game ball 5 to the operating port 3),
Although it is decided to stop at a symbol such as "7", "8", "7", etc., it is also possible to suggest using other methods. For example, a predetermined specific roll may be stopped and displayed. Further, a unique display target different from the symbols 17A to 17H may be displayed. Characters, background images, and the like can be given as specific display targets. Further, the specific display target may be changed and displayed (a predetermined operation is performed, the background is appropriately changed, or the like). Further, one kind of story may be given to the change display.

(C) Further, at least a part of the symbol is displayed as if a specific motion change is performed (for example, the symbol is formed by a combination of a numeric symbol and a character symbol, and the character symbol is changed in motion). It may be that.

(D) Further, the operating port 3 of one game ball 5
When a plurality of changes are made based on the winning of the symbol, the display may be performed so that the symbol is changed in a specific change mode different from the normal case.

(E) In addition, at least one of voice and light may indicate to the player a plurality of fluctuation stop displays of the symbol.

(F) During one fluctuation stop period of a plurality of fluctuations (at any time at the start of fluctuation, during fluctuation, or at the time of stop)
(For example, only during the first of the plurality of changes), a specific character may be displayed or suggested.

(G) When the symbol change stop display is performed a plurality of times, every time the symbol is once stopped and displayed, the effect by sound, lamp, and the like performed during the normal change is temporarily stopped. Is also good. Conversely, when the symbol fluctuation stop display is performed a plurality of times, even if the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect by the sound or the lamp may be continued without being temporarily stopped.

(H) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation stop displays of a symbol are allowed only when the number of winning storages in the operating port 3 is a predetermined number or more. Is also good.

(I) The number of times the symbol is changed and displayed multiple times by winning the one operating port 3 may be determined according to the number of wins stored.

(J) In the above-described embodiment, when the symbol change display is performed a plurality of times, the holding lamps 18a to 18d are not turned off even if the symbol is temporarily stopped. Each time the symbol is temporarily stopped, the holding lamps 18a to 18d may be turned off in a simulated manner, and the display may be returned to the current state after the plurality of symbol variable displays have been completed. Further, the brightness of the holding lamps 18a to 18d may be gradually changed. Further, when there is a prize for which the symbol change display is to be performed a plurality of times, a plurality of the holding lamps 18a to 18d may be turned on for the plurality of times.

(K) Further, the holding lamps 18a to 18d are turned on and off as shown in the above (j) as spurious lamps. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. Lamps 26a to 26d that can be turned off may be separately provided.

(L) Display control may be performed to indicate a hit (big hit symbol). With such a configuration, depending on the type of the symbol, in a case where a more advantageous benefit is given to the player, such as the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, the player may use the suggested symbol. Based on the excitement, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

(M) Of course, the number RHCNT of the normal out-of-reach reach variation may be set to “3” or more.

(N) In the above-described embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17D on the display device 13 are used in the normal deviation reach variation processing.
The variable display time of 17H is set to be substantially equal to the normal variable display time, but may be set to a different time.

(O) In the above embodiment, if at least one game ball 5 does not win in the operating port 3, theoretically,
Although the out-of-normal reach variation process is not executed, it is not always necessary to do so. That is, the fluctuation processing may be performed a plurality of times irrespective of the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. For example, the variation processing may be performed each time the number of game balls 5 guided to the out opening (the opening of the game ball 5 at the lower part of the game board 2) exceeds a predetermined number, or each time a normal winning opening is won.

(P) The holding lamps 18a to 18d may be omitted.

(Q) In the above embodiment, the re-variation processing is performed, but such processing may be omitted. In the re-variation process, the reach pattern up to that point is maintained, but without maintaining such a reach pattern, the symbols 17A to 17A of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simply obtained.
17H may be changed only. Also,
A different reach pattern may be employed.

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

(S) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CV
And random deviation counter for random deviation reach CRHZ)
May be appropriately changed. 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. In addition, the normal deviation reach variation random number counter CRHZ includes a normal deviation reach change frequency RHCNT acquisition and a deviation reach stop symbol RHZ.
1, RHZ2 acquisition.

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

(U) When the fluctuation process is performed a plurality of times, it is not always necessary to perform the reach operation. Further, for example, a super reach operation other than the normal reach may be performed.

(Q) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, even when the out-of-normal reach change processing is not performed, the probability of stopping at a so-called predetermined suggestion symbol may be increased. For example, immediately before step S904, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, “7” is forcibly set.
“8” and “7” may be stored as out-of-designs. By doing so, it may be difficult for the player to discriminate whether it happened to stop at “7”, “8”, “7”, or stopped by the out-of-normal reach variation process,
Furthermore, game contents can be given a thickness.

[0139]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, an excellent effect that an amusement can be dramatically improved can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

2A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state (at the time of change) of a display unit, FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram illustrating one mode of a big hit state, and FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows an aspect.

FIG. 3 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 4 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 5 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

6A is a chart for explaining a concept of a random number counter, FIG. 6B is a chart for explaining a concept of a reach type determination counter, and FIG. 6C is a chart for explaining a concept of a random deviation reach random counter; It is a chart explaining.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “normal out-of-reach reach variation number / stop symbol acquisition processing routine”;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a “normal out-of-range reach variation processing routine”.

14A is a table for setting a normal out-of-reach reach change frequency, FIG. 14B is a table for setting a off-reach first stop symbol and a off-reach second stop symbol, and FIG. 14C is a table for setting a off-reach reach first stop symbol. FIG.

FIGS. 15A to 15D are schematic diagrams of a display unit for explaining symbols that are stopped and displayed when the out-of-normal reach change occurs.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Gaming ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 1
4 left symbol row, 15 middle symbol row, 16 right symbol row, 17
A-17H: design, 18a-18d: hold lamp, 24
…Control device.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Toshio Miyazoe 3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Fumihiro Okado 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Asano 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hironori Tachimatsu 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kikuo Kazeoka 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Hideaki Iwahara 3--9, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA37 AA42 BA02

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, and a change trigger of identification information is started by a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means. A variable display device that can be stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time; and a special game that generates a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. A gaming machine comprising a state generating means, wherein the identification information is displayed a plurality of times by a change stop display by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger.