JP2001017636A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably improve interests in a game machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device capable of switching, changing and displaying identification information. SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a large winning port 4 are provided on a game panel 2 of the pachinko machine 1 and a display device 13 provided with a display part 13a is incorporated at a center part of the game panel 2. Plural pattern columns are displayed at the display part 13a and the pattern columns are constituted of the plural kinds of patterns. A controller 24 generates a large winning state advantageous to a player with the fact that the patterns are turned to a specified display form and finally stopped and displayed as a necessary condition. Also, a display area where the patterns are displayed is constituted of divided pieces divided into plural and the controller 24 performs control so as to switch, change and display the patterns based on the operation of the divided pieces.

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 switching and 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.

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

In recent years, various reach patterns have been adopted in order to enhance the effect of rendering in the above-mentioned reach state. For example, in a pachinko machine of the type in which the symbol fluctuates, in a reach pattern called "normal reach", the symbol during the scroll fluctuation stops as it is without any particular change. In a reach pattern called “super reach”, a displayed pattern flashes, fluctuates in a frame-feeding state, a pattern fluctuates at high or low speed, or various characters perform various operations. Is performed, on the display device, an effect different from “normal reach” is performed.

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

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, during the occurrence of the reach state, various effects as described above are performed, so that the fun in the reach state is not increased. Despite this, it is true that there is a need to further enhance the content of the production, and further enhance the interest.

[0009] In particular, in the prior art, symbols are mainly displayed in a scrolling manner, and "1" → "2" → "3" →.
・ ・ It was common that the symbols were displayed in a fluctuating order. For this reason, for example, during the above-mentioned reach state, regarding the symbol row (for example, middle symbol row) during the final change,
Once the big hit symbol is displayed and it becomes clear that the symbol does not stop as it is, the player tends to be disappointed. This is because you have to wait for the jackpot symbol to appear again next time,
This is because there is a concern that another symbol may eventually be stopped and displayed in the meantime. Specifically, the symbols in the left and right symbol columns are stopped at the numeric symbols of “7” and “7”, respectively, and the middle symbol column is still fluctuating, and the middle symbol column is “1”. In the state where the symbols are composed of the symbols ".about.12", the symbols in the middle symbol row are displayed as "5" → "6" → "7", and then "8" is displayed. The pattern is "8" → "9" → "10"
"7" is not displayed again unless the circuit goes again in the order of "11" → "12" → "1" → ... → "6" →. For this reason, when "8" is displayed, there is a possibility that the degree of expectation regarding the jackpot for the player is significantly reduced, or the concentration is temporarily reduced.

[0010] It is also true that not only during the reach game but also during normal fluctuations, it is desired to further enhance the interest in the fluctuations of the symbols.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a variable display device capable of switching and displaying identification information. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of achieving a great improvement.

[0012]

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

Means 1. A gaming machine having a variable display device capable of switching and displaying identification information in a predetermined display area based on a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, wherein a display area in which the identification information is displayed is: A gaming machine comprising a plurality of divided pieces, wherein the identification information is switched and displayed based on the operation of the divided pieces.

[0014] According to the above means, the identification information can be switched and displayed in the predetermined display area on the variable display device based on the game situation that changes according to the operation of the player. In the above means, the display area where the identification information is displayed is composed of a plurality of divided fragments, and the identification information is switched and displayed based on the operation of the divided fragments. For this reason, the player who visually recognizes such a change in the switching of the identification information can be surprised at the change of the switching that has not been seen before, and can be excited while expecting what identification information will be displayed next.

Means 2. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with a player's operation, and a predetermined trigger based on a result of the detection by the game situation detecting means can switch and display identification information in a predetermined display area. A gaming machine comprising: a variable display device; and 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. The display area in which the identification information is displayed is constituted by a plurality of divided fragments, and the identification information is switched and displayed based on the operation of the divided fragments. A gaming machine. 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, and when a predetermined opportunity is generated based on the detection result, the variable display device displays the identification information in a predetermined display area. May be displayed as a change. Then, a 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 a specific display mode. Also in the above means, the display area where the identification information is displayed is constituted by a plurality of divided fragments, and the identification information is switched and displayed based on the operation of the divided fragments. For this reason, the player who visually recognizes such a change in the switching of the identification information can be surprised at the change of the switching that has not been seen before, and can be excited while expecting what identification information will be displayed next.

Means 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the switching change display of the identification information is always performed based on the operation of the segment. According to the above-described means, it is possible to always enjoy the operation of the segment when switching and displaying the identification information.

Means 4. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a switching change display of identification information based on the operation of said minute fragment is performed at a predetermined time. According to the above-described means, it is possible to enjoy the switching display of the identification information based on the operation of the segment at a predetermined time, and to enjoy the switching display of another identification information except at the predetermined time. Therefore, the thickness of the game content is increased.

Means 5. In the means 4, at least in a stage before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, at least a reach game state effector for effecting and displaying a reach game state related to the identification information still being displayed in the switching change display is provided; A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined time includes an effect display of the reach gaming state. According to the above-described means, the player can enjoy the switching change display of the identification information based on the operation of the minute fragments during the effect display of the most exciting reach game state.

Means 6 In the means 4 or 5, the predetermined time includes a stage prior to final final display of the identification information in at least one of the display areas. According to the above means, the operation of the segment can be enjoyed at the time of so-called normal switching change.

Means 7. In any one of the means 1 to 6,
The gaming machine, wherein the divided pieces are obtained by equally dividing the display area into a plurality of pieces.

Means 8. In any one of the means 1 to 7,
The gaming machine, wherein the segment pieces have similar shapes to each other.

Means 9 In any one of the means 1 to 8,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when a specific condition is satisfied, the identification information can be displayed in a different order from before. According to the above means, when the specific condition is satisfied, it is not clear what identification information will be displayed next, so that the player can play the game while being more excited.

Means 10. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the divided pieces can simultaneously perform the same or similar operation.

Means 11. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10, wherein the divided pieces can sequentially perform the same or similar operations. According to the above-described means, a timing occurs in which the identification information is partially displayed. At this time, the player gazes at the variable display device while being excited to see whether any identification information is finally displayed. Will be done.

Means 12. In the means 10 or 11, the operation of the segment is a rotating operation or a rotating operation about a predetermined axis for each segment.
According to the above-described means, the area of the entire display area does not change so much, and furthermore, it is hard to cause a sense of incongruity when changing the switching.

Means 13. In means 12, the shaft is:
A gaming machine, which is located at the center of the segment. According to such a means, the operation of the means 12 is more reliably achieved.

Means 14. In the means (12) or (13), when the segment is rotated by a predetermined angle around the axis, the identification information is switched to another identification information different from the information displayed so far. Machine. According to the above-described means, the next identification information can be recognized at the stage when the minute piece has rotated a predetermined angle about the axis.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, wherein the segment pieces are displayed as if they are in a flat plate shape.

Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 14, wherein the minute pieces are displayed in a prismatic manner.

Means 17. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein a display object for indicating or indicating a subsequent gaming state can be displayed on the back side of the minute fragment. According to the above means, the player who has visually recognized the display object displayed on the far side of the minute segment can predict or grasp what the subsequent game state will be, and the fun will increase.

Means 18. In the means 17, the display object is displayed only when the predetermined condition is satisfied. According to the above-described means, the player waits for the sight of the display object while being excitedly excited.

Means 19. In the means 17 or 18, the gaming machine is characterized in that the display object is temporarily visible during a predetermined period during the operation of the segment.

Means 20. A gaming machine according to any one of means 17 to 19, wherein the segment can be deformed and displayed, and the display object can be visually recognized when the segment is deformed and displayed. According to the above means,
It is interesting to feel that the minute fragment is deformed, and the display target is visually recognized during the deformation display, so that a sense of incongruity does not easily occur.

Means 21. A gaming machine, characterized in that in the means 20, an effect for promoting the deformation is performed. According to the above-described means, a feeling of strangeness at the time of deformation is wiped out.

Means 22. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 21, wherein an effect for promoting the operation of the minute piece is performed. According to the above means, a sense of incongruity in the operation of the segment is hardly generated.

Means 23. A game machine according to any one of the means 1 to 22, wherein the operation speed of the minute piece can be changed according to a game state. According to the above means,
By changing the operation speed of the segment, the player feels that something special will occur, and the game content is further increased in thickness.

Means 24. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 23, wherein an operation mode of the segment can be changed according to a gaming state. According to the above means,
Since the operation mode of the minute fragment is changed according to the game state, the player feels that the change will cause some special situation, and the game content is further increased in thickness.

Means 25. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the variable display device includes an image display unit for displaying identification information.

[0039]

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

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

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

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

A special symbol display device 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. The special symbol display device 13 includes a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol columns are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment,
As these symbol columns, three symbol columns of a left symbol column 14, a middle symbol column 15, and a right symbol column 16 are displayed, but other symbol columns may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 2, each symbol row 14-16
Indicates a plurality of symbols 17A to 1 as identification information.
7H. Each design 17A-17H
Are composed of numbers "1" to "8", respectively.
These numbers are arranged in ascending order. In addition, symbol 17
The number of A to 17H is not limited to the above example at all, and the type of symbol is not limited to a numeric symbol, but may be composed of a character symbol or a pictorial symbol.
These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol. Needless to say, a symbol that can only be a deviated symbol may be arranged between them.

At the time of normal switching change, each symbol row 14
In 16, the symbols 17A〜17H are sequentially switched and displayed. More specifically, each symbol row 14-16,
As shown in FIG. 3, it is divided into a plurality of divided pieces SP that are equally divided and have a congruent shape (rectangular shape). Then, as if the individual pieces of the blind are rotating, the divided pieces SP are simultaneously rotated and displayed about the center horizontal axis as the rotation center. At this time, the next symbols 17A to 17H are displayed (based on the fact that the back side comes to the front side) by rotating the minute piece SP by a predetermined angle.
As a result, the symbols 17A to 17H are sequentially switched and displayed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, a central jackpot line constitutes a jackpot line (referred to as one line). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned one line, and two, three, or five or more jackpot lines may be used.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2 (a), in the display section 13a of the special symbol display device 13, the change of the switching of the symbols 17A to 17H of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is achieved by winning the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. Is started based on Also, jackpot design,
One of the off-reach symbol and the off-reach symbol is selected, and this is set as the stop symbol. Stop design (fixed design)
Means symbols 17A-17H in each symbol row 14-16
Are displayed on each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 when the switching change of the symbol is stopped. In the present embodiment, symbols 17A to 17A
The switching change of 17H is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, 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, the symbols 17A to 17A in all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are arranged.
When the switching change of 17H is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17H may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, when the same type of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line, a combination of the same symbols 17A to 17H (for example, FIG.
In (b), the symbol “3”, “3”, or “3” may be 17C). 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 symbols 17A to 17H in the right symbol row 16 are stopped on the big hit line at the same type of symbols 17A to 17H as the stopped symbols in the left symbol row 14. FIG.
In the example shown in (c), the symbols 17A to 17H of both the left and right symbol rows 14, 16 stopped on the big hit line are symbols 17C of "3".

In the above-mentioned reach state, the change of the switching of the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16. In addition to those that are in the jackpot state, those that stop in different types of symbols (this is referred to as "missing reach symbol") and do not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as "missing reach state") are included. Furthermore, middle pattern row 1
After the change of the symbols 17A to 17H is temporarily stopped (they need not be temporarily stopped), the symbols 17A to 17H of the same type are changed.
When the symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are switched and changed while the symbols 17H are arranged along the jackpot line, and thereafter the symbols 17A to 17H of the all symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously stopped (full rotation). After the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 are once stopped in a disengaged state, the symbols 17A to 17 of the middle symbol row 15 are again stopped.
A case in which H is switched and changed, and thereafter all the symbol rows 14 to 16 stop together (also referred to as re-fluctuation reach) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “first character reach”, “second character reach”, and “suggested 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, generally, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern.

It has already been described that the change of the symbols 17A to 17H in 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 balls are further displayed during the change display. If 5 wins the working port 3,
As in the case where the vehicle has passed through the passage gate 54, the switching change display is performed after the current switching change display is completed. That is, the switching change display is on standby (held).
The maximum number of switching change displays to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special symbol display device 13
, Above the display unit 13a, the holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided.
c and 18d are incorporated. The holding lamp 18a
The number of ~ 18d is the same as the above-mentioned maximum number of reservations (in this case, four). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the switching change display is held, and are turned off with execution of the switching change display corresponding to the hold.

In addition, in addition to the above, various other lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the game effect are attached to a plurality of places of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of these illuminated members and the like can be changed according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores predetermined control programs and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results of the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 5, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

As shown in FIG. 4, 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. 5, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five outreach 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 switch change displays. As shown in FIG. 6, the stop symbol area is constituted by left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 46, 47, and 48.

In the present embodiment, the CPU
As one of the controls by the (control device 24), there is mode switching control for switching a game mode. In the present embodiment, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability variation (probable change) in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60 which is about 5 times that of the normal mode. There is a mode.

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

In this embodiment, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is set, either the probable change mode or the normal mode is selected, and the selected mode is executed until the next jackpot game state occurs. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the symbols 17A to 17H (jackpot symbols) at the time of the jackpot game state are odd numbers (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”), the positive change mode is set. Is executed, and when the symbols 17A to 17H (big hit symbols) at the time of the big hit gaming state are even numbers (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”), the normal mode is executed.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 8 to 13 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CD
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

The round counter CR is used to count the number of rounds.
E is for counting the number of winning of the game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is for counting the number of times the switching change display is held,
The values "0", "1", "2", "3", and "4" are taken in order. These values are set in the symbol random number area 41 (i) described above.
45 (i) to ((i)). Therefore, C
H = 0 means that the state is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining the state of the big hit in the special symbol display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state. Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol.
These counters CI, CO, and CB update their values 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 of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

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

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 7B is used to select one of the above-described plurality of types of reach patterns. For example, the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one round. The value (random number value) is updated each time it is performed, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern differs between a case of a big hit (at the time of a big hit) and a case of a big hit (at the time of a miss reach).

Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the positive change mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probable change mode counter table. In the normal mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the normal mode counter table are appropriately performed, and in the probable mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the probable mode counter table are appropriately performed. Of course, there is no need to prepare them separately as described above (a common counter group may be used),
For example, in the probability change mode, the internal random number counter CI
May be simply increased.

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

The flowchart of FIG. 8 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD
After updating R and CV, symbol random number counters CDL and CD
The combination of the values of C and CDR (random numbers) is classified (sorted),
The allocated values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 31.
36 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored in No. 36. 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 firstly proceeds to step S1.
Internal random number counter CI, out-reach random number counter CO,
"1" is added (updated) to each of the jackpot symbol random number counters CB.

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

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to 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, when the condition of the 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. 9 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.
Accordingly, the switching change display of the symbols 17A to 17H 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. 10 and 11 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed at predetermined time intervals after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

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

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

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

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol change change start process. Specifically, as shown in the “switching change start processing routine” in FIG. 12, in step S901, the internal random number counter CI
Is determined to be a jackpot. Then, when the value of the internal random number counter CI is the big hit value, in step S902, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. Thereafter, 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-range 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 stopped 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, one of various reach patterns such as the above-described “normal reach”, “first character reach”, “second character reach”, and “suggest reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

Then, step S905 or step S905
After shifting from 906, in step S907, the switching of the symbols 17A to 17H on the special symbol display device 13 is started, and the “switching change start processing routine” ends. At the time of this switching change, the switching of the symbols 17A to 17H is performed at a relatively high speed.

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the processing of “(switch change start processing routine)”, the control device 24, in step S110 in FIG. 10, compares the symbols 17A to 17H in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15) with the aforementioned Step S902, S
The stop symbol stored in any one of the processes of 904 and S906 is replaced with a temporarily stopped symbol which is separately stored when the full rotation re-variation process described later is performed. In addition, the pattern 17 after replacement
The symbol switching change is stopped so that A to 17L are displayed in the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16. At the time of this stop, the symbols 17A to 17A which have been switched and displayed at high speed until then are displayed.
7H is switched and displayed so slowly that the player can visually recognize it, and the switching is changed slowly by about 2 to 3 frames, and then stopped.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG.
In step 1201, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (when the reach pattern is “normal reach”), normal reach operation processing is performed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. Therefore, in this case, the symbol 17 is changed in the same manner as in the normal switching change.
A to 17H are sequentially switched and displayed slowly.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1203.
It is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in 905 is “suggested reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (when the reach pattern is “suggest reach”), suggest reach operation processing is performed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

Here, the following processing is performed in the suggest reach. That is, in the case of a big hit this time, a display object that suggests a big hit is displayed on the far side of the minute fragment SP of the middle symbol row 15. As the display target, a display target HT1 of a star mark as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B and a display target HT of a broken star mark are shown.
2 is an example (these are merely examples, and any display target may be displayed). In the case of the big hit, for example, the display target HT1 of the star mark is displayed with a probability of 90%, and 10%
Is performed so that the display target HT2 of the broken star mark is displayed with the probability of.

Also, even when this time is not a big hit, a display object is displayed on the back side of the segment SP of the middle symbol row 15. In this case, for example, control is performed such that the display target HT1 of the star mark is displayed with a probability of 10% and the display target HT2 of the broken star mark is displayed with a probability of 90%. Then, as shown in the figure, when each segment SP is substantially in a horizontal state, the player, as if from the gap between each segment SP, displays the upper display target HT1. You can get a glimpse of HT2. The player who visually recognizes it amplifies or reduces his or her expectation regarding the occurrence of the jackpot.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1205 whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is another super reach. If an affirmative determination is made (when the reach pattern is “first character reach” or “second character reach”),
The other super reach operation processing is performed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. For example, if the reach pattern is "first
In the case of “character reach”, a predetermined first character (not shown) is displayed, and a scroll change display different from the switching change display is performed to perform a predetermined effect. When the reach pattern is “second character reach”, a predetermined second character (not shown)
Is displayed, and a scroll change display different from the switching change display is performed to perform a predetermined effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “first character reach” and the “second character reach”, the symbols 17A to 17H are changed in a variation mode different from the switching change display.
Is displayed fluctuating.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1205, it is determined that the reach pattern has not been acquired and that no reach operation processing is performed, and the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated.

After executing the processing in step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, in step S130, the control device 24 stops the change of the symbol switching in the middle symbol row 15 and makes the final display. .

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a full rotation re-variation process is executed. For more information,
It is determined whether or not a condition for executing the full rotation re-variation process is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, the symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously displayed (the jackpot symbols are aligned). Switch) again. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbols 17A-1 of all the symbol rows 14-16 are set.
Stop 7H. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the full rotation re-variation process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

Now, after performing the full rotation re-variation processing,
Next, in Step S140, the control device 24 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols 17A to 17H is a winning combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” ends. Also, symbols 17A-17
If the combination of H is a jackpot combination (this also applies to the case where full rotation re-variation is actually performed), in step S150, the round counter CR
Is cleared to “0”. At this time, the control device 24
As a result, a jackpot notification is displayed, and a mode determination process is executed. More specifically, if the jackpot symbol in the current jackpot state is an odd number, the game mode flag is set to “1” to set the probability change mode in the next game after the jackpot, and if the jackpot symbol is an even number, After the big hit, processing such as setting the game mode flag to “0” is performed to set the normal mode in the next game.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S
At 160 (see FIG. 11), 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 has not come, the process returns to step S190. 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, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, in step S220, control device 24 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. 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 proceeds to step S16.
Return to 0. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 5 winning in the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value CEm
ax 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 “1”.
6 ", the special winning opening 4 is opened,
(1) 10 game balls 5 will be awarded in the special winning opening 4;
(2) When about 29.5 seconds elapse, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.

Then, step S220 or step S220
If any one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the big hit state has ended, and the fact is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the next game mode is notified based on the game mode flag. The process is executed, and this routine ends.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17H are displayed when the symbols 17A to 17H are changed (normal switching, normal reach, suggested reach, etc.). The symbol rows 14 to 16 are composed of minute fragments SP, and the symbols 17A to 17H are switched and displayed based on the rotation of the minute fragments SP. For this reason, the player who has visually recognized the change in the switching of the symbols 17A to 17H is surprised by the change in the change that has never been seen before. Also, differently from the case of scroll fluctuation and the like, any of the symbols 17A to 17H
Can be played with expectation while being excited about whether is displayed. As a result, a dramatic improvement in unprecedented interest can be achieved.

In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17H based on the rotation of the segment SP are used for the "first character reach" or the "second character reach".
Is displayed, which is different from the switching change display.
Therefore, the thickness of the game content is increased.

Further, since the segment pieces SP are displayed so as to perform the same rotation at the same time, the next symbols 17A to 17A to 17C are displayed without causing any annoyance to the player.
17H can be promptly displayed.

At the same time, since the operation of the segment SP is a rotation operation about the central axis in the horizontal direction of each segment SP, the player feels as if it were similar to the opening and closing fluctuation of the blind. You can enjoy it and it will be more interesting. Further, according to the above operation, the area of the entire display area does not change so much, and the feeling of strangeness at the time of switching change hardly occurs.

In addition, when the segment SP is rotated by a predetermined angle around the axis, the symbols 17A to 17H are switched and displayed on a different pattern from the one displayed so far, so that for the player, The next symbols 17A to 17H can be recognized at the determined timing every time. In this sense, the player can elevate the mood in accordance with the timing, thereby further improving the interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of the suggest reach, display objects HT1 and HT2 for indicating the possibility of the occurrence of the jackpot state are displayed at the back of the segment SP. For this reason, the player who has visually recognized the display objects HT1 and HT2 displayed on the far side of the minute fragment SP can predict the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the big hit state this time. It becomes more interesting.

Further, since the display objects HT1 and HT2 are displayed only at the time of the suggestion reach, the rare value at the time of the display is increased, and the display objects HT1 and HT2 are displayed.
Looking forward to seeing T2 (especially the display target HT1 with a high degree of expectation) is exciting and exciting. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

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) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the display target may be appropriately switched and displayed. For example, the display target HT2 may be initially displayed, the player may be once disappointed, and then switched to the display target HT1 having a high degree of expectation. Performing such a production spurs the improvement of interest. Of course, one type of display object may be provided, or three or more types may be provided.

(B) Also, as shown in FIG.
A numerical value indicating the jackpot probability may be specifically displayed. Further, it may be possible to indicate the jackpot probability in the symbol to which the probability change mode is given.

(C) Further, an effect may be performed based on the display object. For example, a character may be displayed and an effect by the character may be performed, and the probability of a big hit may be increased when a predetermined effect is performed.

(D) In the above embodiment, symbols 17A to 17A
17H are switched and displayed in order. However, when the specific condition is satisfied, the symbols 17A to 17H may be displayed in a different order from before. By doing so, it is not clear what symbol 17A to 17H will be displayed next, so that the player can play the game with more excitement.

(E) The display may be controlled so that the segment SP rotates sequentially. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, by performing a rotation operation sequentially from the top, a timing occurs in which the symbols 17A to 17H are partially displayed. At this time, the player finally enters the symbol 17
The user gazes at the display device 13 while being excited about whether A to 17H is displayed. In particular, by adopting the configuration of (d), the above operation is more reliably achieved. That is, as shown in the drawing, it is difficult to distinguish whether “2” or “3” is displayed at the stage where the upper portion is initially displayed in the rotating motion, and at this stage, the player is excited. You can enjoy the game while playing.

(F) In the above embodiment, the fragment SP
Is displayed as if it were a flat plate, but any other shape may be used. For example, FIG.
As shown in (1), a rectangular column-shaped segment SPT may be displayed.

(G) In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, the minute fragment SP may be modified and displayed. Then, at the time of the deformed display, for example, the display target may be visually recognized from the gap between the deformed fragments SP. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a display object may be visually recognized from the gap by deforming a piece of the blind. According to the above configuration, it is interesting to sense that the minute fragment SP is deformed, and when the display target is visible at the time of the deformed display, it is possible to make it difficult to cause a sense of incongruity in displaying the display target. .

Further, an effect for promoting the deformation may be performed by a character or the like. According to the above configuration, a feeling of strangeness at the time of deformation is wiped out.

(G) Further, an effect for urging the rotation / rotation of the segment SP may be separately performed, for example, as if a character or the like performs an opening / closing operation of a blind. According to the above configuration, an unpleasant sensation during the operation of the segment SP is less likely to occur.

(H) According to the occasional game state,
The operation speed of the segment SP may be changeable. For example, in the reach state, as the big hit symbol approaches, the rotation speed of the minute piece SP may be reduced to excite the sense of thrill. Further, when shifting to the suggest reach, the rotation speed of the minute fragment SP may be temporarily increased faster than before. According to the above configuration, by changing the operation speed of the minute pieces, the player feels that something special occurs, and the game content is further increased in thickness.

(I) According to the occasional game state,
The operation mode of the segment SP may be changeable. For example, the rotation axis may be set to the vertical direction, and the minute piece SP may be temporarily rotated in the horizontal direction. According to the above configuration, the player feels that a special situation will occur due to the change, and the game content is further increased in thickness.

(J) It is also possible to always carry out the switching change display using the above-mentioned fragment SP. Further, the switching change display using the minute fragment SP may be performed only at the time of the normal fluctuation or only at the time of a predetermined reach effect.

(K) In the above-described embodiment, as a concept of the probability change mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) ) Display 13a of special symbol display device 13
Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17H,
(5) Among the fact that the jackpot expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, only that the jackpot expectation value is simply increased is executed. On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as the probability change mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4),
(2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4),
(1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4),
(1) and (3) and (4), (2) and (3) and (4),
A combination of (1), (2), (3), (4)) and (5) may be considered as the probability change mode.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing a time reduction mode (arbitrary combination of the above (1) to (4)) instead of or in addition to the probability change mode.
Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that does not have a probable change mode.

(L) In the above embodiment, the full rotation re-variation processing is performed, but such processing may be omitted.

(M) As the special symbol display device 13, in addition to the above-mentioned liquid crystal display, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL),
A fluorescent display tube, a drum, or the like may be used.

(N) The configuration in which the ordinary symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment is omitted may be adopted. Further, the present invention can also be embodied in a type of pachinko machine in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided in plurality.

(O) Counters for 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
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.

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

[0132]

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

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

2A is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit, FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of a big hit state, and FIG. 2C is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment of a reach state; FIG.

FIG. 3 is a series of schematic diagrams showing a symbol switching change display mode in one symbol row.

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

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

FIG. 6 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 7A is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 7B is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “switching change start processing routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a display mode of a display unit in a suggestion routine, and FIG. 14C is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a display target in another embodiment; is there.

FIGS. 15A to 15C are schematic diagrams illustrating examples of display modes of a display target according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 16A to 16C are schematic diagrams illustrating examples of display modes of a display target according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Medium symbol row, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A-17H ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a variable display device capable of switching and displaying identification information in a predetermined display area based on a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, wherein the identification information is displayed. A display area formed by a plurality of divided pieces, and the identification information is switched and displayed based on the operation of the divided pieces.