JP2001017650A - 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 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 on a valid line as a necessary condition. Also, the controller 24 can divide and display a display area including the valid line for directing a reach game state and direct and display the reach game state in the respective display areas with the fact that a specified condition is established as the necessary condition.

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.

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, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. That is, in the related art, during the reach state, the various effects described above are performed.Thus, although the fun in the reach state is increased, the effect contents are further enhanced, and thus, It is true that further interest is required.

In particular, during the above-mentioned reach state, when a big hit symbol is once displayed with respect to the symbol row (for example, middle symbol row) which is finally changing, and it becomes clear that the symbol does not stop as it is, the game is played. People tend to be disappointed. This is because it is necessary to wait for the jackpot symbol to appear again, and there is a concern that another symbol may be finally stopped and displayed in the meantime. Specifically, left
The symbols in the right symbol row are stopped at the numerical symbols of "7" and "7", respectively, and the middle symbol row is still fluctuating, and the middle symbol row is the symbol "1" to "12". In the state where it is configured, the symbol in the middle symbol row is “5” →
When “6” → “7” is displayed, and then “8” is displayed, the numeral pattern is changed from “8” → “9” → “10” → “1”
"7" is not displayed again unless the circuit goes around again in the order of "1" → "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.

There is also known a pachinko machine in which the number of activated lines is set to a plurality of lines in order to increase a player's expectation (for example, three lines, five lines, etc.). According to this model, since a plurality of jackpot lines are set, a case where a reach state occurs at two oblique cross lines may occur (so-called double reach). When double reach occurs in this manner, two types of jackpot patterns are present, and the player can expect that not one type but two types of symbols will stop at a predetermined position. Therefore, the sense of expectation for the player is amplified at least in appearance.

However, even with a model capable of producing and displaying the above-mentioned double reach, it is determined that the big hit state does not occur at the time when the departure symbol is once determined and displayed. And turn into blisters. For this reason, there has been a demand for a further dramatic improvement in reach production.

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 having 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.

[0013]

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

Means 1. A game situation detection means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detection means, A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode on the activated line, and at least the identification information is specified In a stage prior to being stopped and displayed on the active line in a display mode, at least a reach gaming state effect means for effecting and displaying a reach gaming state related to the identification information still being displayed in a variable manner,
The display area including at least a part of the activated line where the reach game state is rendered is divided and displayed on the condition that a specific condition is satisfied, and the reach game state for each display area can be rendered and displayed. A gaming machine characterized by that:

According to the above means, a game situation that changes in accordance with 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 identification information of the variable display device may be variably displayed. And
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 a specific display mode on the activated line. In the reach game state effecting means, at least in a stage before the identification information is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the specific display mode, at least the reach game state relating to the identification information still in the variable display is effected and displayed. For this reason, the player pays attention to the identification information that is still fluctuating in the reach game state, hoping for the occurrence of the special game state while being excited. By the way, in the above means, a display area including at least a part of the activated line in which the reach game state is rendered is divided and displayed on a condition that a specific condition is satisfied, and the reach game state for each display area is displayed. Can be effected and displayed. For this reason, the player can expect, for each display area, that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode on the activated line. That is, even if it is impossible to expect the occurrence of the special game state in one display area, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state in another display area.

Means 2. In the means 1, when a plurality of the activated lines are set and a reach gaming state occurs or is likely to occur in the plurality of activated lines during the normal change display of the identification information, the occurrence of the reach gaming state is generated. A gaming machine characterized in that the display area is divided and displayed for at least a part of a valid line that is generated or is likely to be generated. According to the above means,
Since the display area is divided and displayed for each effective line at least partially where a reach game state has occurred or is likely to occur, the two reach game states can be enjoyed.

Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein at the time of the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the active line where the reach gaming state has occurred or is likely to occur is moved and displayed. According to the above means, at the time when the moving display is performed, the player can recognize that the divided display of the display area is performed. For this reason,
The player can visually recognize the moving display while being excited.

Means 4. In the means 1, in the normal change display of the identification information, a plurality of the activated lines are set, and if the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated lines, the display area is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by performing divided display. According to the above-described means, even when the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated line during the normal fluctuation display of the identification information,
When the display area is divided and displayed, it is possible to enjoy the reach game state in a plurality of display areas.

Means 5 The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein at the time of the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line is moved and displayed to generate a reach gaming state. According to the above-described means, in the normal fluctuation display of the identification information, even when the reach gaming state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated line, the sense of discomfort when the reach gaming state occurs is wiped out. .

Means 6 In the means 1, in the normal variation display of the identification information, a single active line is set, and when a reach game state occurs or is likely to occur in the active line, the display of the display area is divided. A gaming machine characterized by being performed. According to the above-described means, the display area is divided and displayed even in the case of one active line in normal times, so that a plurality of reach game states can be enjoyed.

Means 7. In the means (6), at the time of the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line where the reach gaming state has occurred or is likely to occur is moved and displayed. According to the above means, at the time when the moving display is performed, the player can recognize that the divided display of the display area is performed. For this reason,
The player can visually recognize the moving display while being excited.

Means 8 In the means 1, in the normal fluctuation display of the identification information, a single active line is set, and if a reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the active line,
A gaming machine wherein the display area is divided and displayed. According to the above-described means, in the case where the reach game state does not occur in the active line or is unlikely to occur in the normal variation display of the identification information, when the display area is divided and displayed, a plurality of It is possible to enjoy the reach game state in the display area.

Means 9 In the means 8, in the division display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line is moved and displayed to generate a reach gaming state. According to the above-described means, in the normal fluctuation display of the identification information, even when the reach gaming state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated line, the sense of discomfort when the reach gaming state occurs is wiped out. .

Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 3, 5, 7 or 9, wherein the identification information is moved and displayed in a manner that is more difficult to recognize when the movement is displayed.

Means 11. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10, wherein the timing of deriving the result of the reach gaming state in the divided display area is different. According to the above means, it is possible to expect occurrence of a special game state with a time difference for each display area. That is, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state sequentially and continuously.

Means 12. A gaming machine, characterized in that the means (11) is provided with a notifying means for notifying a player of a display area from which a result of the reach gaming state is derived so that the player can recognize the result. According to the above means, since the display area from which the result of the reach gaming state is derived in the shortest time can be notified to the player so that the player can recognize the result, the player who has recognized the information is notified of the notified one. Gaze at the identification area.

Means 13. A game machine according to claim 12, wherein said notifying means changes the size of a display area.

Means 14. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 12 and 13, wherein the notifying means is configured to change a variation display mode of the identification information for each display area.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 12 to 14, wherein the notifying means changes at least one of the background and the identification information in a stopped state for each of the display areas.

Means 16. In any one of the means 12 to 15, the notifying means changes a display mode of a display target displayed for each of the display areas.

Means 17. In the means 16, the display object includes a character.

Means 18. A game machine according to any one of the means 12 to 17, wherein the notifying means changes an expression mode by sound and light for each of the display areas.

Means 19. In the means (1) to (18), a game is characterized in that the identification information finally stopped and displayed on the activated line varies the value for the player according to the number of display areas in the specific display mode. Machine. According to the above-described means, the number of the specific display modes among the plurality of display areas is of interest to the player.

Means 20. A gaming machine according to any one of the means (1) to (18), wherein a value for a player is made different depending on the type of identification information finally stopped and displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode. According to the above means, the user may be delighted by the type of identification information that is finally stopped and displayed on the activated line in the specific display mode.

Means 21. A gaming machine, wherein the means 20 derives a result of the reach gaming state from a display area where the reach gaming state is rendered and displayed with identification information having a low value for the player. According to the above means, if the identification information of the display area stopped and displayed in the specific display mode earlier is of low value to the player, the user is once pleased with the occurrence of the special game state, and is further changing. With respect to the other display areas, it can be expected that the identification information having a high value for the player is finally stopped in the specific display mode.

Means 22. A gaming machine wherein the means 20 derives a result of a reach gaming state from a predetermined display area.

Means 23. In any one of the means 20 to 22, in a case where identification information having low value and high identification information for the player are finally stopped and displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode in a plurality of display areas, A gaming machine characterized by giving priority to the one with higher value. Even if the identification information of the display area previously stopped and displayed in the specific display mode is of low value to the player, once the player is pleased with the occurrence of the special game state, the other display area which is further changing With regard to, it can be expected that the identification information having a high value for the player will be finally stopped in the specific display mode.

Means 24. A gaming machine characterized in that in any one of the means 1 to 23, after the identification information in all the display areas is stopped and displayed, the original display mode is restored and displayed.

Means 25. In any one of the means 1 to 24, a lottery is performed by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result by the game situation detecting means, and when the lottery result satisfies a special condition, the identification information is in a specific display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that a stop is finally displayed on the activated line.

Means 26. The gaming machine according to claim 25, wherein the lottery is performed a plurality of times for each of the display areas by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger. According to the above means, the occurrence of the special game state can be expected a plurality of times by one occurrence of the predetermined opportunity.

Means 27. In the means 25, even if the display area is divided and displayed, one lottery is performed by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger.

Means 28. A gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 27, wherein a plurality of variable display devices are provided. According to the above means, it is possible to expect occurrence of a special game state for each variable display device.

Means 29. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 28, wherein a plurality of types of division patterns for the division display are prepared.

Means 30. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 29, wherein the divided display is developed in a plurality of stages.

Means 31. A gaming machine according to any one of the means (1) to (30), wherein the identification information effected and displayed for each of the divided display areas includes the same identification information.

Means 32. A gaming machine according to any one of the means (1) to (30), wherein a reach gaming state is rendered and displayed with mutually different identification information for each of the divided display areas.

[0047]

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

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

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

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

A special symbol display device 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 of the symbol rows 14 to 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 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), the central one horizontal line forms the jackpot line L (referred to as one line). In the present embodiment, the next symbol and the immediately preceding symbol are also displayed partially and vertically above and below the big hit line L in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16. 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. 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 jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot 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, "7" in FIG. 2B,
"7", the symbol "7" 17G). 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
All the symbols 17A to 17H of 6 are the symbols 17G of “7”.

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), all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are arranged in a state where the same type of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line L. Fluctuates, and then all symbol rows 14
In the case where the symbols 17A to 17H are simultaneously stopped (also called full rotation reach), or the middle symbol row 1
The case where the symbol change of 5 temporarily stops in a disengaged state, the middle symbol row 15 fluctuates again, and then 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”, “flash reach”, “frame feed reach”, and “split 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.

Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3, the gaming ball 5 is further moved to the operating port 3 during the display of the variation. When a prize is won, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

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

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

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 has a through switch 20 and an operating 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, the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores predetermined control programs and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 3, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 4, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

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.

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.

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

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. 7 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 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. 6A, 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. 6B 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 a specific value is reached, 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. 7 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, 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" ends 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. Then, step S90
Go to 5.

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, any one of the various reach patterns such as the above-described “normal reach”, “flash reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “split 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 symbol variation of the special symbol display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” ends.

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the process of the “variation start processing routine”, the control device 24 determines in step S110 of FIG. 9 the symbols 17A to 17H in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15) in the aforementioned steps. S902, S904,
The stop symbol stored in any one of the processes of S906 is replaced with a temporary symbol stored separately when the full rotation re-variation process described below is performed. Also, the symbols 17A to 17 after the replacement
The symbol change is stopped so that L is displayed in the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG.
In step 1201, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “split reach”.
If a negative determination is made, step S1202
Perform another reach operation process. That is, when the reach pattern is “normal reach”, the normal reach operation processing is performed, and when the reach pattern is “flash reach”, the flash reach operation (symbol 17) is performed.
When the reach pattern is "frame advance reach", the frame advance reach operation (variable display while temporarily stopping symbols 17A to 17H one by one) is performed. I do. Then, the subsequent processing ends once. On the other hand, when the reach pattern has not been acquired, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily terminated without performing any reach operation processing.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201 (when the reach pattern is the divided reach), the flow shifts to step S1203 to execute the divided reach. In step S1203, the control device 24
14 (a) and (b), the left and right symbol rows 1
The symbols 17A to 17H (the symbol 17F of "6" in the figure) which are stopped and displayed at the positions 4 and 16 are moved downward, and the symbol 1 following the symbols 17A to 17H is moved.
7A to 17H (the symbol 17G of “7” in the figure) is displayed, and the two types of symbols 17A to 17H are displayed as if a reach state has occurred. In addition, FIG.
As shown in (c), a horizontal dividing line is displayed at the center of the display screen, whereby the display unit 13a up to that point is displayed by two.
Into two display units 13a1 and 13a2. And
As shown in the figure, for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2,
The symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed in a variable manner. As a result, two reach states occur in different symbols 17A to 17H for the respective display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two big hit lines L1 and L2 occur. Here, in each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2, the symbols 17A to 17H adjacent to each other are displayed, so that the reach state in the even-numbered symbols is displayed on the one hand, and the odd-numbered symbols (symbols to which the probability change mode is given) on the other hand. Reach state occurs.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S120.
In 4, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing further divided display (four-division display) is satisfied. Here, as a condition for executing the four-split display, a counter for executing the four-split display with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/10) is obtained in addition to the fact that the split reach is obtained as the reach pattern. And so on. And
If a negative determination is made in step S1204, step S1 is performed so as to perform a reach effect with the two-split display.
Move to 205.

In step S1205, the control device 2
Reference numeral 4 enlarges and displays the display section 13a1 or 13a2 on the side on which the even-numbered symbol is displayed so that the middle symbol row 15 on the side on which the even-numbered symbol is displayed is first stopped. Of course, at the time of the enlarged display, the display portion 13a2 or 13a1 on the side where the other odd-numbered symbol is displayed is reduced and displayed. Then, the display unit 13a1 or 13a displayed in an enlarged manner
In 2, the control device 24 performs a reach effect. At the time of the reach effect, the super reach effect described above may be performed, or the normal reach effect may be performed. Alternatively, other reach effects may be performed by causing a character to appear.

Further, in the following step S1206, the control device 24 determines whether or not a big hit state is generated in the even-numbered symbols. In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is an even symbol that is currently performing a reach effect. Then, when an affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped at the even symbol, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated to generate a big hit state. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1206, in step S1207, the middle symbol row 15 of the enlarged or displayed display unit 13a1 or 13a2 is displayed.
Finally, the symbols 17A to 17H are stopped so as to come off.

Then, in the next step S1208, the control device 24 controls the display section 13a2 or the display section 13a2 on the side on which the odd symbol is displayed in order to stop the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the odd symbol is displayed. 13a1 is enlarged and displayed. Of course, at the time of the enlarged display, the display unit 13a1 on the side on which the out-reach state of the even-numbered symbols is displayed.
Alternatively, 13a2 is displayed in a reduced size. Then, in the display unit 13a2 or 13a1, which has been enlarged and displayed, the control device 24 performs a reach effect. In this reach effect, any reach effect as described above may be performed. Then, after a predetermined time, the control device 24 temporarily terminates the subsequent processing to finally stop the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15. Thus, 2
The reach processing operation in the case of the split display is executed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, the flow shifts to step S1209 to execute the reach processing operation in the 4-split display. In step S1209, the control device 24 proceeds to FIG.
As shown in the figure, two kinds of symbols 1 in the reach state
7A to 17H (in the figure, the symbols 17F of "6" and "7",
17G), and the symbols 17A to 17H (the symbol “5” in the figure) further before and after these symbols 17A to 17H.
7E and the symbol 17H of “8” are displayed, and the four types of symbols 17A to 17H are displayed as if a reach state occurred. At the same time, as shown in the figure, a vertical dividing line is additionally displayed at the center of the display screen,
As a result, the two display units 13a1 and 13a
2 to four display units 13a11, 13a12, 13a2
It is divided into four sections of 1, 13a22. Then, as shown in the figure, each of the display units 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, 1
The symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 are variably displayed for each 3a22. Thereby, each display unit 13a1
The four reach states occur in different symbols 17A to 17H for each of 1, 13a12, 13a21, and 13a22.
One big hit line L1, L2, L3, L4 will be generated. Here, each display unit 13a11, 13a1
In 2, 13a21 and 13a22, four consecutive symbols 17A to 17H are displayed, so that two of the symbols are in an even symbol reach state, and the other two are odd symbols (symbols to which the variable probability mode is given). Reach state occurs.

Subsequently, in step S1210 (see FIG. 13), the control device 24 controls the middle symbol row 15 on the side of the even number symbol on which the smaller number symbol is displayed, to stop the variation first. The display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a22 (the display unit 13a12 in which the symbol 17F of "6" is displayed in the figure) on the side on which the even symbol is displayed is enlarged and displayed. Of course, at the time of the enlarged display, the remaining display portions are displayed in a reduced size.
Then, the display units 13a11 and 13a1 displayed in an enlarged manner.
2, 13a21 or 13a22, the control device 24
Performs reach production.

Further, in the following step S1211, the control device 24 determines whether or not a big hit state is generated with the small even-numbered symbol. In other words, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a small even symbol that is currently performing a reach effect. Then, when an affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped at the even symbol, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated to generate a big hit state. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made, in step S1212, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, or 1 that is being enlarged and displayed is displayed.
Finally, the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 of 3a22 are stopped so as to be in a disengaged state. This time,
The display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13 on the side on which the large even symbol is displayed in order to stop the variation of the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the large even symbol is displayed.
a22 (the display unit 13a22 on which the symbol 17H of "8" is displayed in the figure) is enlarged and displayed. At the time of the enlarged display, the other display units are displayed in a reduced size (there is no need to perform the reduced display, the same applies hereinafter). Then, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, or 13 which has been enlarged and displayed this time is displayed.
At a22, the control device 24 performs a reach effect.

Subsequently, in step S1213, the control device 24 determines whether or not a big hit state is generated in the large even-numbered symbol. In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a large even symbol that is currently performing a reach effect. Then, when an affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped at the even symbol, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated to generate a big hit state. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, in step S1214, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, or 13a2 displayed in an enlarged manner.
Finally, the symbols 17A to 17H in the second symbol array 15 are stopped so as to be in the detached state. Also, this time, in order to stop the variation of the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the small odd symbol is displayed, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a22 on the side where the small odd symbol is displayed.
(In the figure, the display unit 1 on which the symbol 17E of “5” is displayed)
3a11) is enlarged and displayed. Then, the display units 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, or 1 which are displayed enlarged this time are displayed.
In 3a22, the control device 24 performs a reach effect.

Next, in step S1215,
The control device 24 determines whether or not to generate the big hit state with the small odd symbol. In other words, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a small odd symbol that is currently performing a reach effect. Then, when an affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped with the odd symbol, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended to generate a big hit state. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made, in step S1216, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, or 13a2 that is being enlarged and displayed is displayed.
Finally, the symbols 17A to 17H in the second symbol array 15 are stopped so as to be in the detached state. Also, this time, in order to stop the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the large odd symbol is displayed, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a22 on the side where the large odd symbol is displayed.
(In the figure, the display unit 1 on which the symbol 17G of “7” is displayed.
3a21) is enlarged and displayed. Then, the display units 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, or 1 which are displayed enlarged this time are displayed.
In 3a22, the control device 24 performs a reach effect.
Then, after a predetermined time, the control device 24 temporarily terminates the subsequent processing to finally stop the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15. Thus, the reach processing operation in the case of the four-split display is executed.

As described above, after executing the processing in step S120 ("reach operation processing routine"), in step S130, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 and displays the symbol finally. It is to be noted that this is a case where the above-described divided reach process has been performed,
If the determination in step 206 is affirmative, step S1208 is passed, step S1211 is affirmatively determined, step S1213 is affirmatively determined, step S1
If a positive determination is made in 215, or step S1216
Is passed, the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped in the enlarged display section. Then, after the stop, the divided display is canceled and the original display state is returned. At this time, if the vehicle finally stops at a missing symbol, the lost symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner and returned to the original display state. When the big hit symbol is finally stopped, the big hit symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner and returned to the original display state.

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 the condition for executing the full rotation re-variation process is satisfied.If the condition for performing the full rotation re-variation process is satisfied, the entire background is executed in the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. The symbols 17A to 17H of the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously changed again. 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 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. 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 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, in the divided reach, the display sections are divided and displayed, and the reach game state of each display section is effected and displayed. For this reason, the player can expect for each display unit that the symbols 17A to 17H will eventually be displayed on the big hit line as the doubles. That is, even if a departure symbol is definitely displayed on one display unit,
On another display unit, the occurrence of a jackpot state can be expected. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
At the time of the normal fluctuation of 7H, one big hit line L is set, and when a reach state occurs in the big hit line L, the display section is divided and displayed. For this reason, even if it is one big hit line L in the normal state, it is possible to enjoy a plurality of reach game states by performing the divided display on the display unit, that is, by performing the operation process of the divided reach. it can.

Further, at the time of the divided display, the symbols 17A to 17A of the left and right symbol rows 14, 16 which have been stopped and displayed until then.
17H is moved and displayed. Therefore, at the point of time when the moving display is performed, the player can recognize that the divided display of the display unit is performed. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the moving display while being excited. In addition, discomfort at the time of divided display can be wiped out.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the timing of deriving the result of the reach game state in the divided display unit is made different. That is, the symbol 17A of the middle symbol row 15
The final stop time of ~ 17H is shifted for each display unit. For this reason, it is possible to expect the occurrence of a big hit state with a time difference for each display unit. That is, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the jackpot state sequentially and continuously, and as a result, it is possible to more reliably improve the interest.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display section from which the result of the reach game state is derived is enlarged and displayed. For this reason, the player can easily recognize in which display section the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 stop first. Therefore, the player can gaze at the display portion that is displayed in an enlarged manner, and the concentration on the game is enhanced.

In the present embodiment, the value for the player is made different depending on the type of the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit symbol is an even number, the normal mode is given, and when the big hit symbol is an odd number, the positive change mode is given. For this reason, the user may be delighted with the types of the symbols 17A to 17H that are finally stopped and displayed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the result of the reach game state is derived from the display unit on which the reach game state is effected and displayed with a symbol (even number symbol) having a low value for the player. . Therefore, in addition to the above-described effects, when the symbol of the display unit previously stopped and displayed with the zoro eyes is an even number to which only the normal mode is given, the user is once pleased with the occurrence of the big hit state, and is further changing. With respect to the other display units, it can be expected that odd-numbered symbols having a high value for the player will be stopped and finally stopped. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to have a plurality of stages of enjoyment for each display unit.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the symbols 17A to 17H on all the display units are stopped and displayed,
The original display mode is restored and displayed. For this reason, a rare value is given to the divided reach, and the game content can be made thicker.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even when the display section is divided and displayed, substantially one game ball 5 is displayed.
, One winning jackpot lottery is performed. For this reason, by winning one operating ball 3 to the operating port 3, the player feels as if two or four lotteries are being performed, and the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state is increased. By being raised, it becomes more interesting.

In addition, in the present embodiment, two types of division patterns, ie, two-division display and four-division display, are prepared for divided display. For this reason, even when the divided display is performed, the player can expect that as many divided displays as possible, and when a large number of divided displays are actually performed, an expectation regarding the occurrence of the jackpot state is obtained. Will be further enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when four-split display is performed, two-split display is always performed. In other words, the divided display is developed in a plurality of stages, so that the above-described operation and effect are further ensured.

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

(A) In the above embodiment, one big hit line L is set at the time of normal fluctuation, but a plurality of big hit lines may be set at the time of normal fluctuation. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a pachinko machine in which so-called five lines (for example, a central horizontal jackpot line, upper and lower horizontal jackpot lines, and two oblique jackpot lines) are set, and a display unit is provided. 13
Assume that a reach state occurs in two lines of the cross at a (so-called cross line double reach: see FIG. 15A). In this case, the symbols 17A to 17H in the left symbol row are arranged in descending order, and the symbols 17A to 17H in the right symbol row are arranged in ascending order. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), one of the symbols in the reach state is deformed to the extent that it is difficult to identify, and is moved and displayed. Generate a state. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), a horizontal dividing line is displayed at the center of the display screen, and the display unit 13a up to that time is divided into two display units 13a1 and 13a2.
Into two parts. Then, as shown in FIG.
For each of 3a1 and 13a2, the symbols 17A to 1 of the middle symbol row 15
7H may be variably displayed. As a result, two reach states occur in different symbols 17A to 17H for the respective display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two big hit lines L1 and L2 occur.

(B) As shown in FIG. 16A, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a pachinko machine in which so-called two lines (for example, upper and lower horizontal jackpot lines) are set, and the display unit 13a displays the two lines. It is assumed that a reach state has occurred in the line. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction at the center of the display screen without moving display, and the display unit 13a up to that time is divided into two display units 1
It is divided into two parts 3a1 and 13a2. Then, as shown in the figure, a middle symbol row 15 is provided for each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2.
May be displayed in a variable manner.

(C) Further, in order to increase the jackpot line, a plurality of reach states may be generated on a plurality of display units with the same symbols 17A to 17H. For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), during normal fluctuation, as in the above-described embodiment, a so-called pachinko machine in which a so-called one line is set, and a reach state in the one line occurs on the display unit 13a. Suppose (reach at the symbol 17G of “7” in the figure). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the symbols in the reach state are moved and displayed, and symbols 17A to 17H are additionally displayed from the outside of the display unit separately (or the symbols 17A to 17H are displayed as if cell division occurs). 17H may occur) and the same symbols 17A to 17 in the horizontal direction.
At H, two reach states are generated. Along with this, a horizontal dividing line is displayed at the center of the display screen,
The previous display unit 13a is replaced by two display units 13a1 and 13a.
a2 is divided into two. Then, as shown in the figure, the symbols 17A of the middle symbol row 15 are provided for each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2.
To 17H may be variably displayed.
As a result, two reach states are generated in the same symbols 17A to 17H for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two big hit lines are generated.

(D) In the above embodiment, the display section is divided and displayed after the reach state occurs once.
When the reach state does not occur (when the reach state is likely to occur, when the symbols 17A to 17H in the left and right symbol rows are stopped and the reach state does not occur, or when the reach state is unlikely to occur, whether or not to occur) May be included), a reach state may be generated at the time of split display. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a case where the left symbol row and the right symbol row have different stop symbols (the symbol 17G of “7” and the symbol 17F of “6” in the figure), Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18B, the symbols 17A to 17H in both symbol rows are moved and displayed, and two reach states are generated in the horizontal direction as in the above embodiment. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), a horizontal dividing line is displayed at the center of the display screen, and the display unit 13a up to that time is divided into two display units 13a1 and 13a2.
Into two parts. Then, as shown in FIG.
For each of 3a1 and 13a2, the symbols 17A to 1 of the middle symbol row 15
7H may be variably displayed. As a result, two reach states occur in different symbols 17A to 17H for the respective display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two big hit lines L1 and L2 occur. With such a configuration, a player who is once disappointed will be surprised and joyful to suddenly turn.

(E) Also, as shown in FIG.
This is a case where the temporary stop symbols of the left symbol row and the right symbol row are completely different (in the figure, the symbols are separated like the symbol 17D of "4" and the symbol 17G of "7"), and thereafter, FIG.
As shown in (b) and (c), the symbols 17A to 17A in both symbol columns
17H is deformed to the extent that it is difficult to identify and is moved and displayed, and two reach states are generated in the horizontal direction as in the above-described embodiment. And, together with this, FIG.
As shown in (d), a horizontal dividing line is displayed at the center of the display screen, and the previous display unit 13a is replaced with two display units 1.
It is divided into two parts 3a1 and 13a2. Then, as shown in the figure, a middle symbol row 15 is provided for each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2.
May be displayed in a variable manner. Thereby, each display unit 13a1, 13a2
Two reach states are generated in different symbols 17A to 17H for each, and two big hit lines are generated.

(F) In the above embodiment, the display section is divided and displayed by displaying a partition line on the display section. However, as shown in FIG. 23, the display section is provided with a partition section in advance. Therefore, the two display units 13a and 13b may be used as needed. Of course, a plurality of display devices 13 may be provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2 (at this time, they may be arranged in parallel in the left-right direction or may be arranged in the up-down direction). Under such a configuration, normally, nothing is displayed on one display unit, and a symbol may be displayed for the first time in divided display. Also, in normal times, vertically continuous symbols are stopped and displayed, but when a reach state occurs and a predetermined condition is satisfied, independent symbols are displayed in the upper and lower middle symbol columns in a variable display. May be performed. Also, only the even symbols may be displayed at the top of the left and right symbol rows, and only the odd symbols may be displayed at the bottom.

(G) Further, for example, the following configuration may be adopted. That is, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the display unit has two upper and lower left symbol rows 14a and 14b and a right symbol row 16
a and 16b are displayed, and one middle symbol row 15 is displayed at the center. Upper symbol rows 14a, 16
In a, an even number of symbols 17B, 1 to which the normal mode is given is provided.
Only 7D, 17F, and 17H are variably displayed, and only odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, and 17G to which the probability change mode is provided are variably displayed in the lower symbol rows 14b and 16b. In principle, the upper left symbol row 14a, the upper right symbol row 16a, the lower left symbol row 14b,
It is assumed that the symbols are configured to stop individually and independently at the lower right symbol row 16b and the middle symbol row 15. Under such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the reach state occurs in the upper symbol rows 14a, 16a, the middle symbol row 15 has the same symbol 1 as the upper symbol rows 14a, 16a.
If it stops at 7A to 17H (the symbol 17B of "2" in the figure), it will be in a big hit state (see FIG. 20 (c)). Also, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), upper and lower symbol rows 14a, 16a
It is assumed that the reach state has occurred in all the cases 14b and 16b. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), a partition line is displayed at the center of the middle symbol row 15, the middle symbol row is divided into two, and the symbols 17A to 17A of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed for each display unit. 17
H is variably displayed. As a result, the display unit becomes 2
17A which is divided and independent for each display
At ~ 17H, two reach states are generated, and two big hit lines are generated. Then, after the symbol is stopped on the upper display unit, the symbol is stopped on the lower display unit. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 21C, even if the big hit state does not occur on the upper display unit, it is possible to expect a bigger hit state on the lower display unit.

In such a configuration, FIG.
(A) As shown in FIG.
It is assumed that both left and right symbol columns are stopped and displayed at H. Even in this case, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2B, the display unit up to that may be divided and displayed on four display units 13a1, 13a2, 13a3, 13a4 to generate a reach state corresponding to each symbol row. Note that such a split display is
It may be performed during the fluctuation of the middle symbol row, or at the time of stop or after the stop.

Here, means as technical ideas derived from the above-mentioned other examples will be described.

Means 33. A game situation detection means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detection means, A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode on the activated line, and at least the identification information is specified In a stage prior to being stopped and displayed on the activated line in a display mode, at least a reach game state effecting means for effecting and displaying a reach game state relating to the identification information still in the variable display, wherein the variable display device Is a gaming machine characterized by having a display area in which identification information having mutually different values can be displayed separately.

Means 34. In any one of the above means 1 to 32, the variable display device has a display area provided with a display unit capable of separately displaying identification information having mutually different values.

(H) In the above embodiment, the display unit is enlarged so that the player can recognize the next display unit to be stopped next so as to be recognizable. Alternatively or additionally, the following means may be provided. First, the variation display mode of the symbols 17A to 17H for each display unit (variation method,
(Including the size of the symbols 17A to 17H, the fluctuation speed, etc.). Further, the shapes, sizes, colors, and the like of the backgrounds and the symbols 17A to 17H in the stopped state may be different for each display unit. Furthermore, a display target such as a character may be displayed for each display unit, and the display mode of the display target may be changed. At the same time, the manner of expression by sound and light may be different for each display unit (for example, for a display unit that is stopped later, the sound effect is set one octave higher).

(I) In the above embodiment, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (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 working port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) ) Display 13a of special symbol display device 13
Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 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.

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

(K) In the above-described embodiment, the probability change mode is provided when a big hit occurs in an odd symbol. On the other hand, it is also possible to determine whether the mode is the probable change mode or the normal mode according to the number of the display units in the jackpot state. For example, in the case of the four-split display, the probability change mode may be given when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on two or more display units. Of interest to the player, the number of stops at the jackpot symbol among the plurality of display units will also be of interest. Further, when a big hit state occurs in a plurality of display units, the higher value may be given priority. For example, the symbol 17F of "6"
If both the symbol 17G of "7" and the symbol 17G have a big hit, the symbol 17G of "7" may be given priority to give the probability change mode.

(L) In the above-described embodiment, the result is derived (stopped) from the display unit which is in the reach state with the symbol of low value for the player, but is determined in advance. The result of the reach state may be uniquely derived from the displayed display unit (for example, the upper display unit).

(M) In the above embodiment, the internal random number counter C is set based on the winning of one game ball 5 to the operating port 3.
I decided to perform one jackpot lottery. Instead of this, the jackpot lottery may be performed a plurality of times by the number of display units based on one winning.

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

(O) 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.

(P) 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
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.

(Q) 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.

(R) A notice means may be provided for notifying a player that split display will be performed.

(S) In the above embodiment, when the display section is divided into a plurality of display sections, even if the big hit symbol stops on one display section, the reach display is performed on the remaining display sections. However, when the big hit symbol stops on one display unit (or immediately thereafter), the subsequent effect may be ended.

[0154]

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.

FIG. 6A is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 6B is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter.

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 “reach operation processing routine”.

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

14A to 14D are diagrams schematically illustrating a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display.

FIGS. 15A to 15C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

17A and 17B are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 18A to 18C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 19A to 19D are diagrams schematically showing display modes of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 20A to 20C are diagrams schematically illustrating a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 21A to 21C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIGS. 22A and 22B are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of divided display according to another embodiment.

FIG. 23 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 ... 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.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor: Hironori Tatematsu 3-9-11, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 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 Michiyo Tanaka 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 AA36

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in response to an operation of a player; and a variable display capable of variably displaying identification information by generating a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means. A display device; and a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the identification information is finally displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode. At a stage before the identification information is stopped and displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode, at least in a gaming machine provided with reach game state effect means for effecting and displaying a reach game state relating to the identification information still in the variable display. A display area including at least a part of the activated line in which the reach game state is rendered is divided and displayed on a condition that a specific condition is satisfied. Gaming machine is characterized in that the visible effect the reach gaming state in each display area.