JP2001096009A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can easily estimate the pachinko ball delivery rate per unit time and which enables to facilitate ball delivery control in a pachinko parlour. SOLUTION: In a pachinko machine 1, usually when a game ball enters into a variation member 4, three patterns shown in a pattern display 3 begin to vary, after a basic variation time, suspension displays are shown in order, and when a combination of three patterns with suspension displays is a 'big-hit pattern', a 'big-hit situation' occurs. In case a 'reach pattern' is displayed, irrespective of whether the case is an ordinary game condition, or a 'big-hit situation' or a 'high probability condition', patterns vary in a variation pattern with a long basic variation time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a pachinko machine which is an example of a game machine,
A so-called pattern matching type pachinko machine is known. In such a pattern matching type pachinko machine, when a game ball is won at the symbol starting port, a plurality of symbols displayed in a plurality of display areas of the symbol display section start changing, and are sequentially stopped after the base change time. , A symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol” (for example, “7,
In the case of "7, 7"), a "big hit state" advantageous to the player occurs, and the special winning opening is opened intermittently a predetermined number of times. Further, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric auditorium during the change of the symbol, a predetermined number of the memory is stored as the start memory for changing the symbol again after the changing symbol becomes the stop display. The number is displayed. Then, the base variation time of the symbol changes according to the number of the starting memories.

[0003]

However, in the above-described conventional symbol-matching type pachinko machine, since the base variation time of the symbol changes according to the number of starting memories, the unit time per unit time depends on the winning rate of the symbol starting port. The number of symbols changes greatly. Therefore, it is difficult to estimate the pitching rate per unit time, and it is difficult to control the pitching in a pachinko hall.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which solves the problems of the above-mentioned conventional pattern matching type pachinko machines, which makes it easy to estimate the pitching rate per unit time and easily manages the pitching in a pachinko hall. Is to do.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, claim 1 is provided.
In the configuration of the invention described in the above, a symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of regions is provided, and each symbol displayed in each region of the symbol display unit starts to change when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, after the base change time, stop display is sequentially performed, and if the combination of the stopped symbols is a predetermined jackpot symbol, a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state occurs. At the same time, if the combination of symbols that have been stopped is a specific jackpot symbol, after the special game state ends, a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state occurs. If the reach symbol, which is a part of the big hit symbol, is displayed after the symbol change starts, whether the game is in a normal game state, a special game state, or a specific game state Or regardless, lies in the fact-based change time is constant.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, when no reach symbol is displayed, one of two or more types of base variation times having different lengths is selected. After the base change time is selected and each symbol displayed in each area of the symbol display section starts to change,
After the selected base variation time has elapsed, the display is sequentially stopped, and the selection ratio of each base variation time is different between the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, a normal game state has a longer base variation time than a specific game state. High selection ratio.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko machine which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the front of the pachinko machine 1, and a substantially circular game area 2 is provided slightly above the center of the front of the pachinko machine 1. A supply tray 14 and a storage tray 16 are vertically connected below the game area 2, and a firing handle 15 protrudes from the right side of the storage tray 16. A symbol display section 3 is provided at the upper center of the game area 2. The symbol display unit 3
It is formed of one liquid crystal plate, and a single-digit number, a single-letter alphabet, etc. (for example, “0”) is provided at each of the left display portion 10, right display portion 11, and middle display portion 12 in the liquid crystal screen. To "9", "A" to "E") can be displayed.
Further, a memory lamp 2 is provided above the symbol display section 3.
5, 25... Are provided, and below the symbol display portion 3, a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory (symbol starting port) 4 is provided.
Is provided.

A left gate 5 and a right gate 6, which are variable winning areas, are provided on both sides of the ordinary electric accessory 4, respectively. A large winning opening 7 that opens and closes is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the special winning opening 7, in which a placing portion 13 is provided inside the special winning opening 7, and one game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 during opening. Can be placed. When the door is closed in a state where the game balls are placed on the placing portion 13, the game balls placed on the placing portion 13 are placed in a specific area provided behind the special winning opening 7. (Not shown). In addition, grand prize mouth 7
Is provided with illuminated lamps 8, 8 on the door, and on the lower side,
Normally, a symbol display area 9 is provided. The ordinary symbol display area 9 is formed by a 7-segment LED plate, and a predetermined type of ordinary symbol such as a single-digit number or symbol can be displayed on the LED plate. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, on both sides inside the game area 2, side lamps 23, 23 with a plurality of built-in LEDs are provided.
Is installed. In addition, in the game area 2, various winning ports, windmills, a large number of obstacle nails, and the like are provided in addition to the above. Further, inside the winning gates such as the left gate 5, the right gate 6, and the normal electric accessory 4, the big winning opening 7, etc., a game ball detecting device 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning of the game ball is provided. ing.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 has an a counter for determining the "hit" of the ordinary symbol, a b counter for determining the "missing symbol" of the ordinary symbol, a c counter for determining the occurrence of the "big hit", and the fluctuation of the symbol. A loop counter 21 (see FIG. 3) such as a d counter for determining a pattern and an e to g counter for determining a symbol (left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol) to be displayed on each of the display portions 10 to 12 of the symbol display section 3 is provided. Built-in.

Each of the loop counters 21 increments the loop count (in the order of the maximum value next to the maximum value) in a very short time (one interruption of 2.000 ms) by one during a predetermined numerical value according to a predetermined rule after the power is turned on. Returns to the minimum value), the a counter is between 0 and 99 (100 patterns), the b counter is between 0 and 1 (2 patterns), and the c counter is between 0 and 310 (100 patterns). (311 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 210 (211 ways), the e counter is
Loop counting is performed between 0 and 14 (15 patterns). Further, the f counter is 0 to 1
Between 4 (15), the value of the e-counter is from 14 to 0
Each time (i.e., out of 15 interrupts), the loop counter is incremented by 1 and the loop counter is counted.
Every time from 4 to 0 (ie, within 225 interrupts)
Loop counting is performed while adding one by one.

On the other hand, FIG. 3 shows a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1, in which various prize apparatuses such as a normal symbol display area 9, a symbol display section 3, a large winning opening 7, and left and right gates 5 and 6 are provided. Built-in game ball detecting device 24, operating device 2 such as solenoid for opening and closing various winning devices
7, various illumination lamps 8, memory lamps 25, and the like are connected to the control device 17 via the interface 20. Further, the control device 17 is connected to a storage means (ROM, RAM, etc.) 22, a timer 26, a loop counter (ag counter) 21, and the like. The storage means 22 stores "missing symbol" corresponding to the value of the counter b as shown in FIG. 4, left symbol / right symbol / medium symbol corresponding to the value of the counters e to g as shown in FIG.
The symbol variation pattern tables A to C in which a variation pattern corresponding to the value of the d counter is written are recorded. As shown in FIG. 6, the first pattern is a variation pattern in which the base variation time is short, and
The sixth pattern is a fluctuation pattern having a long base fluctuation time. The third to sixth patterns are fluctuation patterns for executing the “reach operation”, and are fluctuation patterns having a long base fluctuation time. Further, the first pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the total fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation to the stop of the middle symbol is short, and the second to sixth patterns are total patterns from the start of fluctuation to the stop display of the middle symbol. The variation pattern has a long variation time.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

When the firing handle 15 is rotated by a player or the like, a firing device (not shown) is used.
A game ball is driven into the game area 2. When the hit game balls win various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball by a game ball payout device (not shown). Also, when the game ball hit into the game area 2 passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6, at the moment when the ordinary symbol displayed in the ordinary symbol display area 9 starts to fluctuate, The counter a selects one numerical value from the numerical values that are being loop-counted. Further, simultaneously with the start of the change of the normal symbol, "hit determination" is performed, and it is determined what the numerical value selected by the a counter is. Then, when it is determined that the numerical value selected by the a counter is a predetermined ten numerical values, it becomes “hit”, and in other cases (90 types).
Is "out" (that is, the probability of "hit" is 1/10). If it is "hit",
Normally a predetermined time (eg, about 29
After a second), a predetermined “hit symbol” is displayed in the normal symbol display area 9.
(For example, “7”) is displayed, and the ordinary electric accessory 4 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 second). It should be noted that, even when the ordinary electric accessory 4 is closed, although the probability is lower than that at the time of opening, a game ball can be won. In addition, when it is determined to be "out", b
The “losing symbol” (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the counter is displayed in the ordinary symbol display area 9 as a new ordinary symbol a predetermined time (for example, about 29 seconds) after the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol. You. When a game ball passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6 during the change of the ordinary symbol or the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 4, up to four pieces of starting memory for changing the ordinary symbol from the next time are stored. .

On the other hand, each display part 10-1 of the symbol display part 3
When the power is turned on, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol displayed in 2 each have a predetermined symbol (“0”, “2”,
However, when a game ball wins in the open or closed ordinary electric accessory 4, the winning is detected by the game ball detection device 24 incorporated in the ordinary electric accessory 4. The detection is detected and the symbol change start signal is transmitted from the control device 17 to the symbol display unit 3 to start the symbol change. The fluctuation of each special symbol is to display a moving image in which a predetermined type of symbol such as a single digit or a single alphabet moves from top to bottom in each of the display portions 10 to 12 in the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display section 3. Done by Note that, when the special game is changed or a gaming ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 4 during the “big hit state” described later, up to four start memories for changing the special symbol are stored in the next and subsequent times. Only the memory lamps 25 are turned on.

At the moment when the game ball which has won the ordinary electric accessory 4 is detected by the game ball detection device 24, c to g
Each of the counters selects one numerical value from among the numerical values of the loop count (hereinafter, loop counters (c to c) at the moment when the game ball that has won the ordinary electric accessory 4 is detected by the game ball detection device 24). Selection of a numerical value by the g counter) is referred to as “lottery”). After the "lottery" is performed, after each special symbol starts to fluctuate, "big hit determination" is executed, and the c counter selects a predetermined "big hit value" (for example, "7"). If it is determined, a "big hit" will occur, and if it is determined that a value other than the "big hit value" has been selected, "missing"
Becomes Therefore, the occurrence probability of “big hit” in one “lottery” is 1/311.

Further, after the "lottery", a "symbol display program" as shown in FIG. 7 is executed, and the display contents from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop display are determined.
In the “symbol display program”, first, in step (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether a “big hit” has occurred. If “YES” is determined, the base is determined in the next S 2. A fluctuation pattern table A including only fluctuation patterns having a long fluctuation time (for example, about 9 seconds).
Is selected. Then, in the subsequent S3, a variation pattern (any of the third to sixth patterns) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table A.

Then, in S4, a "big hit symbol" is displayed according to the variation pattern selected in S3. The display of such a "big hit" is, first, "lottery"
, A symbol (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e-counter is displayed on the left display region 10 and the right display region 11. Accordingly, the symbol display section 3 displays “reach symbols” (“1, 1”, “A, A”, etc.) having the same left symbol and right symbol. Thereafter, the “reaching operation” is performed according to the selected variation pattern, and the middle pattern that is still fluctuating in the middle display portion 12 fluctuates at a high speed and then fluctuates with the moving image of the character at a low speed (in addition, The content of the "reach operation" is different for each variation pattern). After the "reach operation", the changing middle symbol stops as a symbol (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e-counter at the time of "lottery". Therefore,
The symbol display section 3 displays “big hit symbols” (“1,1,1”, “A, A, A”) having the same left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol.
Etc.) are displayed.

On the other hand, if "NO" is determined in S1, it is determined in S5 whether or not the "high probability state" described later. If it is determined to be “YES”, the variation pattern table B is selected in the next S6. Then, in S7, a variation pattern (any one of the first to sixth patterns) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table B.

Then, in S8, the "missing symbol" is displayed in accordance with the variation pattern selected in S7 (or S10 described later). The display of the “losing symbol” is to display a symbol (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e to g counters in the “lottery” on the left display portion 10, the right display portion 11, and the middle display portion 12. Done by However, when each of the numerical values of the stored e to g counters is equivalent to the “big hit symbol” (that is, when all the numerical values are the same), 1 is subtracted from the numerical value stored only in the g counter. Then, a symbol corresponding to the numerical value is displayed (for example, when it is determined that “out of place” has been determined, and when e counter = 1, f counter = 1, and g counter = 1 are stored). Indicates the "missing design" of "1,1,0").

When the third to sixth patterns (that is, the fluctuation patterns for executing the "reach operation") are selected in S7 (or S10 to be described later), the numerical value selected by the e-counter in the "lottery" is selected. Are displayed on the left display portion 10 and the right display portion 11 to display the “reach symbol” (“1, 1”, “A, A”).
Etc.), and after that, after performing the “reach operation” according to the selected variation pattern, the symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the g counter at the time of “lottery” is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, the left symbol and the right symbol are the same on the symbol display section 3, and only the middle symbol is different.
(“1, 3, 1”, “A, C, A”, etc.) are displayed.
However, in the "lottery", the value of the g counter is accidentally changed to e.
When the same numerical value as the counter is selected, 1 is added to the numerical value selected by the g counter, and a symbol corresponding to the numerical value is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, the symbol display section 3 displays “losing symbols” such as “1, 2, 1” and “A, B, A”.

In the case where the selected variation pattern is the fourth or fifth pattern, the middle symbol is changed at a very low speed and then stopped.
Instead of the symbol corresponding to the value selected by the counter,
The symbol corresponding to the numerical value obtained by adding 1 to the numerical value selected by the e-counter in the “lottery” or the numerical value obtained by subtracting 1 from the numerical value selected by the e-counter in the “lottery” is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, the symbol display section 3
, "Losing symbols" such as "1, 2, 1" and "A, 9, A" are displayed (see FIG. 6). In addition, when the selected variation pattern is the sixth pattern, in order to stop after changing the middle symbol at a very low speed, instead of the symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the g counter in “lottery”, In the "lottery", a symbol corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value selected by the e-counter is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, in the symbol display section 3,
A "missing design" such as "1, 0, 1" or "A, 9, A" is displayed (see FIG. 6).

Further, S7 (or S10 to be described later)
Is selected when the first or second pattern (ie, the fluctuation pattern in which the “reach operation” is not executed) is selected, and the “e” counter and the “f” counter select the same numerical value in the “lottery”. Means that 1 is added to the numerical value selected by the f counter, a symbol corresponding to the numerical value is displayed on the right display portion 11, and thereafter, a symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the g counter in the "lottery" is displayed in the middle display portion. 12 is displayed. Therefore, in the symbol display section 3,
"Outlier symbols" such as "1, X, 2" and "A, X, B" (where X is an arbitrary symbol) are displayed.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "NO" in S5 (that is, if the game is in a normal game state other than the "high-probability state" described later (hereinafter, referred to as "low-probability state"), the following is performed. In S9, the variation pattern table C is selected. Then, in S10, after the variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table C, S8 is executed, and the variation selected in S10 is performed. The "missing design" is displayed according to the pattern.

When the "big hit symbol" is displayed (that is, when the stopped symbol is a "big hit symbol"), the "big hit state" which is a special game state advantageous to the player is made. Occur. When the "big hit state" occurs, the side lamps 23, 23 and the like blink, a sound effect is generated, and the atmosphere is excited. When the "big hit state" occurs, the special winning opening 7 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 25 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls is detected. Further, when a game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 while the special winning opening 7 is being opened, the game opening is performed again after a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) after the special winning opening 7 is closed. (That is, when the game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 when the special winning opening 7 is opened, the special winning opening 7 repeats the opening operation intermittently).
The placing portion 13 of the special winning opening 7 has a structure in which game balls are extremely easily placed. In one “big hit state”, the special winning opening 7 is opened intermittently up to 16 times.

Further, when a specific "big hit symbol" is displayed on the symbol display section 3 and a "big hit condition" occurs (for example, "3, 3, 3", "5, 5, 5", "7,
When "7, 7" is displayed, that is, when the e-counter selects "3", "5", or "7" in "lottery", it is advantageous for the player after the "big hit state" ends. A “high probability state” that is a “specific game state” occurs. When the "high-probability state" occurs, the side lamps 23, 23 and the like blink in a different manner from those in the "big hit state", and the situation is notified to the surroundings. It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 is set to be in the “low probability state” when the power is turned on.

In the "high probability state", in the "hit determination" of a normal symbol, the determination data (the value of the counter a) is set to 97 predetermined numerical values (for example, "3" to "3").
If “99”), it is determined to be “hit”. For this reason, the occurrence probability of “hit” increases to 97/100. Therefore, the ordinary electric accessory 4 is frequently opened, and the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 4 at a high frequency. Therefore, the number of times the special symbol changes also increases. Further, in the "high probability state", when the c counter selects 15 predetermined numerical values at the time of "lottery", it is determined to be "big hit". For this reason, the occurrence probability of the “big hit” increases to 15/311. Also, in the “low probability state”, since the symbol variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table C, the extremely high probability (201/21)
0, see FIG. 6), the total fluctuation time is long, but in the “high probability state”, the fluctuation pattern of the symbol is selected from the fluctuation pattern table B, so that the extremely high probability (196/210, FIG. ), The total fluctuation time is short. Therefore, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes shorter, and the number of times the special symbol changes per unit time also increases. Therefore, during the occurrence of the "high probability state"
A player can win many prize balls and consumes little game balls. Moreover, a "big hit" can occur with a very high probability in a short period of time.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 uses the “reach symbol” which is a part of the “big hit symbol” after the symbol change starts.
Is displayed, the normal gaming state (that is,
Regardless of whether the state is the “low-probability state”, the “big hit state”, or the “high-probability state”, the base fluctuation time is constant (that is, each fluctuation pattern table A stored in the storage unit 22). -C, the base fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for executing the "reach operation" is set to a long time. Therefore, it is easy to estimate the pitching rate per unit time, and the pitching management in the pachinko hall is easy. It is.

When the “reach symbol” is not displayed, the pachinko machine 1 selects one of two or more types of base fluctuation time (9 seconds or 5 seconds, see FIG. 6) having different lengths.
One base variation time is selected, and each symbol displayed in each of the display areas 10 to 12 of the symbol display section 3 starts to fluctuate, and after the elapse of the selected base variation time, is sequentially stopped and displayed. Since the selection ratio of each base change time is different between the normal game state and the “high probability state”, the pattern change mode is abundant and the taste is very high.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a higher probability of being in the normal gaming state than in the case of the "high probability state".
Since the selection ratio of the long base fluctuation time is high, the operation content in the “high probability state” is extremely advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game state, and the game content is very thrilling. Therefore, the player can continue the game without getting tired forever.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a “high probability state”.
Occasionally, the symbol variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table (variation pattern table B) different from the "low probability state", the total variation time is short with very high probability, and the player almost consumes the game ball. Since the next "big hit" can occur without any change, the game content is very novel and does not reduce the player's willingness to play.

The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes various winning openings, a symbol display section, an ordinary motorized accessory, various gates, a large winning opening, an illumination, and the like. Shape / structure / function / installation mode (installation position, installation number) of lamp, normal symbol display area, supply tray, firing handle, storage tray, control device, various loop counters, timer, interface, winning ball detection device, storage means, etc. etc)
Etc., placement of obstacle nails, display style of ordinary symbols / special symbols,
Types of "hit pattern" / "big hit", "hit"
・ Probability of "big hit", fluctuation time of normal symbol / special symbol, opening time of normal electric accessory, method of "lottery", game contents in "big hit state" (number of times of opening of big winning opening in "big hit state") , Opening time, time interval before reopening, etc.), game contents in "high probability state" (probability of "hit" / "big hit", fluctuation time of ordinary symbols / special symbols, opening time of ordinary electric auditors Etc.), the configuration of the contents of the “reach operation” and the like can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine which normally changes a symbol when a game ball passes a predetermined gate, and a normal symbol is displayed when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. The special symbol may be changed, or the special symbol may be changed when the game ball passes through a predetermined gate or wins a predetermined winning opening. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one in which three display portions are provided in the symbol display portion.
One or more display portions may be provided, and the "big hit state" may occur when the special symbols displayed in each of the display portions are in a predetermined combination. In addition, the three special symbols that have started to fluctuate are not limited to stopping in the order of left, right, and middle, but may stop in the order of left, middle, and right. In addition, the operation of the "high probability state"
The operation is not limited to the operation of increasing the probability of occurrence of “hit” or “big hit”, but may be an operation of increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory, and may be changed as needed.

On the other hand, the contents of the variation pattern table are shown in FIG.
Etc., it is also possible to lengthen the average value of the total fluctuation time in the “high-probability state” (make it the same as the “low-probability state”) or shorten it. In addition, the base variation time for displaying the “missing symbol” is not limited to two, but may be three or more. In addition, the method for keeping the base fluctuation time constant when displaying the “reach symbol” is that the base fluctuation time for executing the “reach operation” in all the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the storage means is set to be longer. The method is not limited to the method of setting the time, and another method such as a method of executing a program for continuing the base fluctuation for the same time when displaying the “reach symbol” may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a so-called first-type pachinko machine has been described.
It is also possible to apply to different types of pachinko machines such as various kinds of pachinko machines and video games.

[0037]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the reach symbol, which is a part of the big hit symbol, is displayed after the symbol change starts, the gaming machine is in the normal gaming state, the special gaming state, or the specific gaming state. Since the base change time is constant regardless of whether or not the player is in the gaming state, the pitching rate per unit time can be easily estimated, and the pitching control in the pachinko hall is easy.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the reach symbol is not displayed, one base variation time is selected from two or more types of base variation times having different lengths. After each symbol displayed in each area starts to fluctuate, after elapse of the selected base fluctuation time, the display is sequentially stopped, and in the case of the normal game state and the case of the specific game state, Since the selection ratio of each base variation time is different, it is easy to estimate the pitching rate per unit time, easy to control the pitching in pachinko hall, and the pattern variation is abundant and very interesting .

In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the selection ratio of the long base variation time is higher in the normal gaming state than in the specific gaming state. The content is compared to the normal game state,
This is extremely advantageous for the player, and the content of the game is thrilling. Therefore, the player can continue the game without getting tired forever.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a special winning opening.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing “missing symbols” corresponding to numerical values of a b counter.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing left, right, and middle symbols corresponding to the values of the e to g counters.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table stored in a storage unit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing operation contents of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table stored in a storage unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Pachinko machine, 2. Gaming area, 3. Symbol display section, 4 .... Normal electric accessory, 5. Left gate, 6. Right gate, 7. Big winning opening, 8. Decoration lamp, 9 ... normal design display area, 10 ... left display area, 11 ... right display area, 12 ... middle display area, 13 ... mounting part, 14 ... supply tray, 15 ... firing handle 、 16 ・ ・ Storage dish 、 17 ・
Control device, 20 interface, 21 loop counter, 22 storage means, 24 game ball detection device, 25 memory lamp, 26 timer, 27
-Actuator.

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Yasuhiro Takeuchi 3-12 Nagatoi-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi Yutaka Maru Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] A symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of regions is provided, and each symbol displayed in each region of the symbol display unit starts to change when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a base change is performed. After a certain time, the stop display is sequentially performed, and when the combination of the stopped display is a predetermined jackpot symbol, a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state occurs and the stop display is performed. If the combination of symbols is a specific jackpot symbol, a gaming machine in which, after the special gaming state ends, a specific gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state occurs, If the reach symbol, which is a part of the jackpot symbol, is displayed after the start of the fluctuation, whether the game is in the normal game state, the special game state or the specific game state is determined. , Gaming machine base fluctuation time is characterized by a constant. 2. When no reach symbol is displayed, one base variation time is selected from two or more types of base variation times having different lengths, and each symbol displayed in each area of the symbol display section is selected. After the start of the change, after the selected base change time has elapsed, the display is sequentially stopped, and the selection ratio of each base change time is different between the normal game state and the specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a selection ratio of a longer base change time is higher in a normal gaming state than in a specific gaming state.