JP2001029585A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dramatically improve interest in a game machine such as a Pachinko machine provided with a variable displaying device which variably displays identifying information and finally stops and displays at a specified stopping embodiment. SOLUTION: An actuating hole 3 and a large prize-winning hole 4 are provided on a game panel 2 of a Pachinko machine 1 and a displaying device 13 provided with a displaying part 13a is integrated at the central part of the game panel 2. A plurality of pattern lines are displayed on the displaying part 13a and the pattern lines are constituted of a plurality of kinds of the patterns. A control device 24 can determine stopping embodiments of the patterns in advance at the front stage of stopping and displaying them by a plurality of methods for determination. In addition, in relation to the stopping embodiment of the determined pattern, a kind of production and display to be performed until it is eventually stopped and displayed is determined and producing and displaying is performed based on a kind determined thereafter.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device capable of changing and displaying identification information and finally stopping and displaying in a predetermined stop mode.

[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. Further, in a reach pattern called “super reach” or “special reach”, a displayed pattern flashes, fluctuates in a frame-feed state, a pattern fluctuates at a high or low speed, or various patterns. On the display device, some effect different from “normal reach” is performed, such as the character performing various actions.

[0007] Generally, the expected value at which the "super reach" generates a big hit state is set higher than that of the "normal reach", and the expected value at which the "special reach" is generated than the "super reach" is set. The value is set high. For this reason, the player expects that “super reach” appears rather than “normal reach” and “special reach” appears rather than “super reach” in the reach state. Then, if "special reach" appears, the jackpot state occurs with a considerably high probability, and the player longs for the occurrence of the jackpot state with a strong sense of expectation.

[0008] As described above, when the "special reach" appears and the big hit state does not occur (becomes out of place), the stop display is performed in a pattern that seems to be regrettable for the player. Often. For example, it is often the case that the frames are stopped and displayed one frame before and after, such as "7", "6", "7", "7", "8", "7". To perform such display, the following method is used.

That is, when an off state (off-reach state) is generated, left, middle, and right stop symbols are randomly determined in advance based on the value of the off (reach) symbol counter. Only when the left and right stop symbols determined in this way are the same and the middle stop symbol is around one frame with the left and right stop symbols, the "special" described above as the reach pattern for the first time. The "reach" is selected, and the effect of the special reach is executed (except when the jackpot state occurs).

[0010]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. That is, conventionally, when a detached state (a detached reach state) is generated, left, middle, and right stop symbols are randomly determined. Then, the reach pattern in the case where the reach effect is executed based on the determined stop symbol is determined. For this reason, the effect of the “special reach” described above is not executed unless the above conditions are satisfied. Therefore, even if the manufacturer or the amusement arcade wants to execute the production of "Special Reach" relatively frequently,
Arbitraryness cannot be imparted to the appearance rate of the “special reach”. As a result, even if the game is played for a long time, there is a possibility that the effect of "special reach" may not be enjoyed even once, which may cause a decrease in interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a variable display device which can change and display identification information and can finally stop and display in a predetermined stop mode. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, such as a pachinko machine, capable of dramatically improving amusement.

[0012]

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

Means 1. A variable display device that allows the identification information to be variably displayed based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger and that can be finally stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode, and a plurality of stop modes in which the stop mode is determined in advance before the stop display Determining means, stop display means for finally stopping and displaying the identification information so as to be in a stop mode determined based on the stop mode determining means, and finally stopping when the identification information is in a specific stop mode Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is required to be displayed. A game machine wherein a type of effect display that can be performed is determined, and an effect display is performed based on the determined type.

According to the above-mentioned means, the identification information can be variably displayed on the variable display device on the basis of the occurrence of the predetermined trigger, and can be finally stopped and displayed in the predetermined stop mode. In this case, the stop mode is determined in advance by the plurality of stop mode determining means before the stop display, and the identification information is finally stopped and displayed by the stop display means so that the determined stop mode is achieved. Can be Then, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode. Further, in the above-described means, various effect displays can be performed until the identification information is finally stopped and displayed. At this time,
The type of the effect display is determined in relation to the determined stop mode, and the effect display is performed based on the determined type. As described above, in the above-described means, in determining the stop mode, a plurality of stop mode determination means can have arbitrary or randomness in determining the stop mode. For this reason, with respect to the effect display until the identification information is finally stopped and displayed, a specific effect display may be executed with an unprecedented appearance frequency.

Means 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of stop mode determination means differs in a method of determining the stop mode.

Means 3. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one of the plurality of stop mode determining means determines a stop mode in advance of a stop display.

Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3,
A gaming machine, wherein the first stop mode determining means of the plurality of stop mode determining means is capable of randomly determining the stop mode.

Means 5. In the means 4, in the gaming machine, the second stop mode determination means of the plurality of stop mode determination means can determine the stop mode with a predetermined arbitrariness.

Means 6 In the means 5, the optionality is:
A gaming machine characterized in that the appearance ratio of a predetermined stop mode can be changed.

Means 7. In the means 5 or 6, the optionality includes that the non-appearance ratio of a predetermined stop mode can be changed. Means 6 or 7
In, the change includes changing during the game.

Means 8. In any one of the means 5 to 7,
First, it is determined whether or not the stop mode determined by the second stop mode determination unit is appropriate. If the determination result is a positive determination, the determination is made by the second stop mode determination unit. A gaming machine, wherein a stop mode determined by the first stop mode determination means is adopted when the determination result is a negative determination.

Means 9 In any one of the means 5 to 7,
The stop mode is determined by the first stop mode determination means when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the stop mode is determined by the second stop mode determination means. Gaming machine.

Means 10. In any one of the means (5) to (9), when the stop mode is determined by the second stop mode determining means, the type of the effect display is determined substantially unambiguously. Machine.

Means 11. In the means 10, the type of the effect display is determined substantially uniquely, and when the stop mode is determined by the first stop mode determining means, the effect display is performed except for a predetermined exception. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that it does not contain anything.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the predetermined exception includes a case where the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode.

Means 13. In any one of the means 5 to 9, the variable display device includes a plurality of identification information strings capable of individually stopping and displaying the identification information, and the second stop mode determination means includes at least one identification information string. A game machine characterized in that a stop mode of identification information is determined in association with a stop mode of identification information in another identification information sequence.

Means 14. In any one of the means 1 to 13, the variable display device includes a plurality of identification information strings capable of stopping and displaying the identification information in a stepwise manner (with a time difference), and the stop mode determination means stops and displays the identification information last. A game machine for determining a stop mode of the identification information in the identification information sequence to be stopped.

Means 15. In the means 14, the stop mode of the identification information in the identification information sequence finally stopped and determined by the stop mode determination means which can randomly determine the stop mode is the stop of the identification information in the other identification information sequences. A gaming machine characterized by being related to an aspect.

Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 15, a reach state is generated at least before the identification information is in a specific stop mode and finally stopped and displayed, and a reach game state is produced and displayed based on the reach state. A gaming machine further comprising state effect display means, wherein the type of effect display includes the type of effect display of the reach gaming state.

Means 17. In any one of the means 1 to 16, it is determined whether or not the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode, and only when a negative determination is made, the stop mode is determined by the stop mode determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is allowed to determine a game machine.

Means 18. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 17, wherein the stop modes determined by the plurality of stop mode determining means are configured not to overlap.

Means 19. A variable display device that allows the identification information to be variably displayed based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger and that can be finally stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode, and a plurality of stop modes in which the stop mode is determined in advance before the stop display Determining means, stop display means for finally stopping and displaying the identification information so as to be in a stop mode determined based on the stop mode determining means, and finally stopping when the identification information is in a specific stop mode And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game is displayed.

Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the plurality of stop mode determination means differs in the method of determining the stop mode.

Means 21. A gaming machine according to claim 19 or 20, wherein one of the plurality of stop mode determination means determines a stop mode in advance of a stop display.

Means 22. In any one of the means 19 to 21, the first stop mode determining means of the plurality of stop mode determining means can determine the stop mode at random.

Means 23. In the means 22, the second stop mode determination unit of the plurality of stop mode determination units includes:
A gaming machine characterized in that the stop mode can be determined with predetermined arbitrariness.

Means 24. In the means 23, the arbitrariness includes that the appearance ratio of a predetermined stop mode can be changed.

Means 25. In the means 23 or 24, the optionality includes that a non-appearance ratio of a predetermined stop mode can be changed. Means 6
In the or 7, the change includes changing during a game.

Means 26. In any of the means 23 to 25, first, it is determined whether or not the stop mode determined by the second stop mode determination means is appropriate. If the determination result is affirmative, the second mode is determined. Wherein the stop mode determined by the stop mode determining means is adopted, and when the determination result is a negative determination, the stop mode determined by the first stop mode determining means is adopted. Gaming machine to do.

Means 27. In any one of the means 23 to 25, when a stop condition is determined by the second stop condition determining means, a predetermined condition is satisfied.
A gaming machine wherein a stop mode is determined by the first stop mode determining means.

[0041]

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

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

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

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

A special symbol display device 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 (identification information columns), three symbol columns of the left symbol column 14, the middle symbol column 15, and the 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
Are symbols 17A-1 as a plurality of pieces of identification information, respectively.
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.

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), one big hit line L is constituted by one horizontal line at the center (referred to as one line). In other words, the symbols 17 are assigned to the effective frames provided one by one in each of the symbol columns 14 to 16 (the effective frames constitute the jackpot line L).
A to 17H are displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol next to the symbol displayed in the effective frame and the symbol immediately before it are also displayed above and below each effective frame in each of the symbol columns 14 to 16. (Except for the coloring reach described later). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned one line, and two, three, or five or more jackpot lines may be used.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2 (a), in the display portion 13a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol variation (rotation variation) of each of the symbol rows 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, "3" in FIG. 2B,
"3", the symbol "3" 17C) in some cases. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". On condition that a winning combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the special winning opening 4 is opened), and a winning state advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

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

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

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, “enlarged reach”, and “frame feed reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, “flash reach” and “enlarged reach” are so-called “super reachs” (here, “flash reach” is referred to as a first super reach, and “enlarged reach” Is referred to as a second super reach). “Frame advance reach” is what is called “special 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”. In addition, when the operation of “special reach” is started, the big hit expected value is further increased as compared with the case of “super reach”.

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 operation port 3, but the game ball 5 is further moved to the operation port 3 during the change display. 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 places of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of these illuminated members and the like can be changed according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores predetermined control programs and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 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 this embodiment, the CPU
As one of the controls by the (control device 24), there is mode switching control for switching a game mode. In the present embodiment, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability variation (probable change) in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60 which is about 5 times that of the normal mode. There is a mode.

In general, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display section 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the 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 power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 is set to the normal mode. 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 effects of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 11 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 / missing reach symbol determining random number counter CB, left / middle / right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, missing reach random number counter CC (count value CC for determining missing reach type)
2 and a counter for determining the count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the out-of-reach reach), a reach type determination counter CV
(For big hits) etc.

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 used to determine a jackpot state 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. Furthermore, the big hit symbol / missing reach symbol determining random number counter CB is for determining a big hit symbol and a stop symbol of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 at the time of the reaching reach. At the same time, the off-reach random number counter CC determines the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 at the off-reach (in this case, it is adopted as the count value CC1 for determining the off-reach middle symbol determination), (In this case, adopted as the count value CC2 for determining the out-of-reach type). These counters C
Each of I, CO, CB, and CC is a predetermined time (for example, “2
ms ”), the value is updated within a predetermined range. Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each of the counters CI, CO, CB, and CC returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the off-reach reach random number counter CC takes a value from “0” to “99”, and the value taken into account at each time is a count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the off-reach. , And the count value CC2 for determining the out-of-reach type. Accordingly, by appropriately changing and adjusting the range (width) of the count value CC1 for determining the middle reach symbol, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 can be arbitrarily adjusted. It can be said that the count value CC1 for use is a value used for arbitrarily determining the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 during the off-reach.

Each of the left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL,
The CDC and CDR are used to determine a predetermined case at the time of the off-reach and a stop symbol at the off-reach. The left symbol random number counter CDL has a predetermined time (for example, “2 m
s "), the value is updated within a predetermined range, and when a specific value is reached, the value is returned to the initial 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. Therefore, the left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL,
The count values of the CDC and CDR are values used for determining the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 with randomness at the time of the off-reach.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 6B is used to select one of the above-described plural types of reach patterns at the time of occurrence of a big hit (at the time of out-of-reach reach). Uses the count value CC2 for determining the out-of-reach type described above), for example, updates the value (random value) each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other.

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, CV, CC, the symbol random number counter CDL,
A "random number distribution routine" for classifying (distributing) a combination of CDC and CDR values (random numbers) and storing the allocated values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds "1" to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, the big hit symbol random number counter CB, and the missed reach random number counter CC in step S1 (update). Do).

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 for the big hit.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to the left-off symbol random number buffer 31, refers to the middle symbol random number counter CDC, refers to the missing symbol random number buffer 32, and refers to the right symbol random number counter CDR, refers to the right-off symbol random number buffer 33 (step S8 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach symbols" in step S6. It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, in step S7, the middle symbol determined based on the middle symbol random number counter CDC is replaced with the left and right symbol random number counters CDL, CD.
1 of left and right symbols (reach symbols) determined based on DR
Before or after one frame (for example, the reach symbol is "7""7"
, It is determined whether or not the middle symbol is “6” or “8”).

If a negative determination is made in step S7, in step S8 each symbol random number counter C
The values of DL, CDC, and CDR are stored in the corresponding out-of-touch reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

When the condition of step S6 is not satisfied (when it is not a combination of the outreach symbols)
Alternatively, if the condition of step S7 is not satisfied (the middle symbol is not plus or minus one frame of the left and right symbols), the "random number distribution routine" is executed without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S8. finish. In this case, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR is not any combination of the out-of-design or the out-of-out-of-one-reach design, that is, the combination of the big hit design or the one in the back and forth. It is the case of the combination of the outreach patterns.

As described above, in the “random number distribution routine”, three symbol random number counters CDL and 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 .about.33, and in the case of an out-of-reach pattern shifted by two or more frames before and after, a out-of-reach pattern random number buffer 34
Random numbers are stored in. In addition, in the case of the combination of the jackpot symbols or the combination of the one-frame out-of-reach reach symbols, the 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.

At 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 corresponding big hit symbol is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol (fixed symbol) based on the value of the big hit symbol / missing reach symbol determining random number counter CB. afterwards,
It moves to step S905.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-range reach value. If the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as the outreach value, in step S904, the count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the outreach based on the outreach random number counter CC, the jackpot symbol and the outreach reach symbol Based on reference to the count value of the determination random number counter CB or the like, the corresponding symbol (missing reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol (fixed symbol), and the process proceeds to step S905. More specifically, first, the control device 24 refers to the count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the off-reach based on the off-reach random number counter CC. Then, as shown in the table of FIG. 12, when the value of the count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the off-reach is within the range of “0” to “89”, it is stored in the off-reach-reach-symbol random number buffers 34 to 36. The reach symbol (out-of-reach symbol in step S16) based on the value of each of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR thus obtained is stored in the memory as a stop symbol.

When the count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the off-reach is in the range of "90" to "94", the symbol based on the value of the random number counter CB for determining the jackpot symbol and the off-reach symbol is shifted to the left and right symbols. In addition to storing in the memory as a stop symbol (reach symbol) of the rows 14 and 16, the symbol one frame before the reach symbol is stored in the memory as a stop symbol of the middle symbol column 15. Therefore, for example, when the stop symbols (reach symbols) of the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 based on the value of the big hit symbol / missing reach symbol determination random number counter CB are “7” and “7”, the middle symbol column 15 is stopped. The symbol becomes the symbol 17F of “6”.

Further, when the count value CC1 for determining a symbol during the off-reach is within the range of "95" to "99", the symbol based on the value of the random number counter CB for determining the jackpot symbol and the off-reach symbol is shifted to the left and right symbols. While storing in the memory as a stop symbol (reach symbol) of the columns 14 and 16,
The symbol one frame after the reach symbol is stored in the memory as the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15. Therefore, for example, the stop symbol (reach symbol) of the left and right symbol columns 14, 16 based on the value of the random number counter CB for determining the jackpot symbol / missing reach symbol.
Is "7" or "7", the stopped symbol in the middle symbol row 15 is a symbol 17H of "8".

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol (fixed symbol) in step S906, 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, the above-mentioned "normal reach", "flash reach", "expanded reach",
One of various reach patterns such as "frame advance reach" is determined. In this determination, the determination method is different depending on whether the current time is a jackpot or not (when it is an off-reach time).

That is, if this time is a big hit,
The reach pattern is determined based on the value of the reach type counter CV. That is, as shown in the table of FIG. 13, when this time is a big hit and the value of the reach type counter CV is in the range of “0” to “4”, “normal reach” is set as the reach pattern. Is selected. Also, the value of the reach type counter CV is "5" to
If it is within the range of “24”, “second super reach (enlarged reach)” is selected as the reach pattern, and if it is within the range of “25” to “44”, it is set as “2. “First super reach (flash reach)” is selected. Further, when the value of the reach type counter CV is in the range of “45” to “99”, “special reach (frame feed reach)” is selected as the reach pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of the off-reach time, the count value CC2 (the same value as CC1) for determining the off-reach type based on the off-reach random number counter CC is taken into consideration. That is, as shown in the table of FIG. 14, when the current time is the off-reach mode and the count value CC2 for determining the off-reach type is in the range of “0” to “69”, the reach pattern "Normal reach" is selected. Also, the count value CC2 for the outreach type
Is within the range of “70” to “79”, “second super reach (enlarged reach)” is selected as the reach pattern, and if it is within the range of “80” to “89”, , "First super reach (flash reach)" is selected as the reach pattern. Further, when the value of the reach type counter CV is in the range of “90” to “99”, “special reach (frame feed reach)” is selected as the reach pattern.

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,
Replace with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of S906. Further, the symbol change is stopped so that the symbols 17A to 17L after the replacement are displayed in the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, when the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”, a normal reach operation process (a slow variation process in which a player can visually recognize a symbol in a variation mode similar to a normal mode) is performed. When the reach pattern is “flash reach”, a flash reach operation (variable display while flashing the symbols 17A to 17H) is performed, and when the reach pattern is “enlarged reach”, an enlarged reach operation (the symbol 17A) is performed. (Variable display while enlarging ~ 17H). In addition, the “reach pattern” is a “reach pattern” with “reach pattern”
In the case of, the frame feed reach operation (designs 17A to 17H
Are displayed while fluctuating while temporarily stopping one frame at a time. At this time, sound, to give the player a more thrilling feeling,
We perform productions such as light together and design 17A-17
H. The color of the background may be different from the previous one. ) Process. 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.

After executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130. At the time of stopping the fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15, a re-lottery process may be executed. Specifically, when the condition for executing the re-lottery process is satisfied, the symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously re-varied. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, all the symbol rows 14 to
The 16 symbols 17A to 17H are stopped in a state where they are aligned.
On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-lottery process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

The control device 24 then proceeds to step S
At 140, it is determined 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. If the combination of the symbols 17A to 17H is a winning combination, the round counter CR is cleared to "0" in step S150. At this time, a big hit notification display is performed by the control device 24, 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. Of course, the normal mode or the probable change mode may be selected regardless of the jackpot symbol.

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, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened unless more game balls 5 than the predetermined value CEmax are won after the opening of the special winning opening 4 or the scheduled closing time comes.
On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, step S210
In the control device 24, the big winning opening solenoid 12
Degauss. 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 above in detail, according to the present embodiment, when the out-of-reach state is generated, the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR stored in the out-of-reach symbol random number buffers 34 to 36 are used. The case in which the outreach symbol is determined based on the value, the case in which the outreach symbol is determined based on the value of the random number counter CB for jackpot symbol / outreach symbol determination and the count value CC1 for symbol determination during the outreach reach, There is. Here, in the former case,
The off-reach symbol is a combination of symbols in which the middle symbol is not the left and right symbol plus or minus one frame. In this case, the middle symbol for the left and right symbols is determined at random. On the other hand, in the latter case, the out-of-reach reach symbol is a combination of the left and right symbols plus or minus one frame in the middle symbol, and in this case, the middle symbol for the left and right symbols is determined intentionally (with arbitraryness). It will be. And
In the latter case, "frame advance reach", which is "special reach", is always rendered and displayed as a reach pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on the method of determining a plurality of out-of-reach reach symbols,
It can have randomness. For this reason,
Regarding the effect display of the reach pattern in the reach game state,
There may be a case where a special effect display “special reach” is effected and displayed with an unprecedented appearance frequency. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of the off-reach, the off-reach design may be determined at random, so that there is no problem that the off-reach design is biased. In this sense, the thickness of the game content is increased, and the interest can be further improved.

Further, in the latter case, the out-of-reach reach symbol can be determined with a predetermined arbitrariness. In other words, the manufacturer or the hall can appropriately set or adjust the range of the count value, so that the desired appearance rate of the out-of-reach reach symbols can be freely and freely adjusted. As a result, the interest is further increased.

In addition, in the present embodiment, at the time of the off-reach, first, the count value CC1 for determining the symbol during the off-reach is referred, and the combination of the symbols of the left and right symbols of the left and right symbols is removed. It is determined whether it is appropriate to use the reach symbol. Then, when the determination result is a positive determination, the combination of the symbols of the middle symbol plus and minus one frame of the left and right symbols is deviated as the reach symbol, and when the determination result is the negative determination, it is separately determined randomly. An out-of-reach design symbol based on the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR stored in the out-of-touch reach symbol random number buffer. Therefore, the depth of the resulting reach symbol is further increased.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the out-of-reach symbol is determined by the latter determination method, "special reach" is produced and displayed uniquely. Therefore,
Except when the jackpot condition occurs, the player may be able to relatively easily enjoy the special reach effect display, which has rarely been seen, and as a result, the fun is further increased.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, according to the latter determination method, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 to be stopped last is determined in association with the stop symbols of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16. . In other words, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of plus and minus one frame of the left and right symbols.
For this reason, the player who understands the association can be convinced that, when the “special reach” is produced, the big hit symbol or the combination of the left and right symbols plus or minus one middle symbol is stopped and displayed. . As a result, the degree of excitement of the player is further increased, and the interest can be further improved.

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

(A) In the above embodiment, at the time of the off-reach, the off-reach symbol is determined based on the count value CC1 for determining the off-reach medium symbol, and based on the count value CC2 for determining the off-reach type. The reach pattern at the off-reach was decided. On the other hand, the reach pattern may be determined first, and then the outreach pattern may be determined based on each reach pattern. In this case, a table may be prepared for each reach pattern, and a deviated reach symbol may be determined by referring to each table.

(B) The symbol determination method and the effect display pattern as described above may be determined other than at the time of the off-reach, for example, at the time of the off or at the time of the big hit.

(C) For example, the effect display is not limited to the reach pattern, and an effect in which the type of appearing character, the type of the background, the arrangement pattern of the patterns, the reach announcement, the jackpot announcement, etc. are appropriately changed is performed. It may be that.

(D) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability change mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the 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 the time reduction mode (any combination of the above (1) to (4)) instead of or in addition to the probability change mode.

(E) In the above embodiment, the effect display of “special reach” is performed, but the “special reach” may be omitted. In other words, the present invention can also be embodied in a pachinko machine that can produce and display only “normal reach” or “super reach”.

(F) The reach pattern to be displayed is not limited to those described in the above embodiment. The number of “super reach” types may be one, or three or more (including a plurality). Further, there may be two or more (including a plurality) types of “special reach”.

(G) In the above-described embodiment, only when the “special reach” is effected and displayed, the middle symbol is stopped at the out-of-reach symbol consisting of a combination of the left and right symbols plus or minus one symbol. However, a variation may be provided in the stop mode.
For example, when “predetermined super reach” is effected and displayed, stop display may be performed at an out-of-reach symbol composed of a combination of symbols of plus and minus two frames.

(H) The values in each table are not limited to the values in the above embodiment. Also,
The random number width may be variable according to the gaming situation at that time. For example, when “special reach” does not appear at a predetermined rotational speed or more, the random number width may be increased so as to increase the probability of selecting the special reach.

The processing in step S7 may be omitted. In this case, even if the count value CC1 is within the range of 0 to 89, the middle symbol is the plus or minus one of the left and right symbols.
There is a case where a stop display is made at an out-of-reach symbol composed of a combination of frame symbols. In this case, even in the normal reach, there is a chance that the player may feel regrettable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the numerical values in the table may be changed. In this case, even if the count value CC1 is in the range of 90 to 99, a normal reach or the like may be produced and displayed, and the game content is further increased in thickness.

(I) The ratio between the case where the out-of-reach pattern is determined with randomness and the case in which the out-of-reach pattern is determined with an arbitrary property may be appropriately changed. Also,
The frequency in the case where the outreach symbol is determined with arbitrariness may be higher than the frequency in the case where the outreach symbol is determined with randomness. In particular, when the frequency at which the out-of-reach reach symbols are determined arbitrarily is significantly increased, it is also possible to adjust the appearance pattern of the predetermined out-of-reach reach symbols. For example, in this case, if the reach symbol is determined with arbitrariness, the middle symbol is minus 5 frames or minus 6 symbols of the left and right symbols.
It is assumed that stop display is performed at the out-of-reach symbol composed of a combination of frame symbols. In this case, during the reach game state, when the next symbol of the middle symbol is minus 5 frames of the left and right symbols is displayed (for example, “2” in the reach of “7” and “7”)
Is displayed, and then the next "3" is displayed), the player then knows that there is a very high possibility of stopping at the jackpot symbol, and the player feels thrilled and excited. The climax can be reached. For this reason, the interest can be further improved.

(J) 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.

(K) 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.

(1) The present invention can also be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not execute the probable change mode.

(M) Random number counters (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 C
V, the off-reach counter CC, 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.

(N) In the above embodiment, the value of the random number counter for out-of-reach reach CC is used as it is as the count value CC1 for determining symbols during out-of-reach reach and the count value CC2 for out-of-reach type. A counter may be provided.

(O) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to 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.

(P) In the above-described embodiment, when arbitrarily determined, the ratio at which the middle symbol is stopped and displayed with the out-of-reach symbol composed of a combination of the symbol of the left and right symbols plus one symbol, and the ratio of the minus one symbol. The ratio of stop display with the outreach symbol consisting of a combination of symbols is the same as the ratio of stop display in the outreach symbol consisting of a combination of left and right symbols. The ratio that is stopped and displayed in the out-of-reach symbol composed of symbol combinations may be increased or decreased. In addition, if decided arbitrarily,
The middle symbol may be stopped and displayed only with the off-reach symbol consisting of a combination of left and right symbols plus one frame, or may be stopped and displayed only with the off-reach symbol consisting of a combination of minus one frame. It may be.

[0132]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of displaying identification information in a variable manner and finally being able to stop and display in a predetermined stop mode, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that it is possible to achieve a dramatic improvement in interest. Play.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 table showing a relationship between a stop symbol in a middle symbol row and a count value for determining a symbol during an out-of-reach reach.

FIG. 13 is a table showing a relationship of a reach pattern to a value of a reach type determination counter at the time of a big hit.

FIG. 14 is a table showing the relationship of the reach pattern to the count value for determining the type of the out-reach during the out-reach.

FIG. 15 is a table illustrating a relationship between a reach pattern and a count value for determining a type of out-of-reach at the time of out-of-reach in 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.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information based on the occurrence of a predetermined trigger and finally displaying a stop in a predetermined stop mode, and determining the stop mode in advance in a stage before the stop display. A plurality of stop mode determination means, and a stop display means for finally stopping and displaying the identification information so that the stop mode is determined based on the stop mode determination means; and the identification information is a specific stop mode. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the final stop display is performed, and finally the stop display is performed in relation to the determined stop mode. A game machine characterized in that the type of effect display that can be performed before the effect is determined and the effect display is performed based on the determined type.