JP2001120774A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably enhance player's excitement by providing playing game machines including pachinko machines provided with a variable display which can display identification information changing on a display section. SOLUTION: A game board 2 of a pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation hole 3 and a jackpot hole 4 and a display 13 with a display section 13a is built in the middle of the game board 2. On the display section 13a there are displayed plural pattern columns comprising plural kinds of patterns. A control equipment 24 brings a jackpot state on condition that patterns should be finally stopped at particular patterns at least. The control equipment 24 changes the changing direction for patterns during a predetermined state of a winning chance.

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 having a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information on a display section.

[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, according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, a "special game state", which becomes a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, and a reach state. , "Reach state" that does not become a special game state after passing through, or does not go through the reach state, and
A “disengagement state” that does not become a special game state is generated. 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. Then, on the condition that it is necessary to stop at the big hit symbol, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (big hit state) for the player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening a special winning opening or the like.

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

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

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

[0008]

However, although various effects such as a reach state are conventionally performed, the symbols are always kept in a fixed direction even while the effects are being performed. It is only displayed in a fluctuating manner. For this reason, the player may be able to enjoy the above-mentioned effect mode, but may not be able to enjoy such an interesting aspect with respect to the variation of the design. In this sense, further enhancement of interest has been desired.

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

[0010]

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

Means 1. A gaming machine having a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit,
A gaming machine wherein the direction of change of the identification information is changed while the identification information is being displayed while being changed.

According to the above means, a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed on the display section of the variable display device. In the above means, the direction of change of the identification information is changed while the identification information is being variably displayed. Therefore, the player who has noticed the change in the change direction is interesting.

Means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change of the change direction of the identification information is performed in the middle of one collective display effect. According to the above means, suddenness and unexpectedness are given to the change of the change direction, and the player who notices the change is surprised.

Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display effect includes a predetermined reach effect.

Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3,
The gaming machine, wherein the change in the change direction includes a change in the change direction when the identification information appears. According to the above means, when the identification information is caused to appear, the direction of the change is changed, so the player is surprised by the unexpected appearance of the identification information.

Means 5 In any one of the means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine, wherein the change in the change direction includes a change in the change direction when the identification information leaves. According to the above means, when the identification information is withdrawn from the display unit, the direction of the change is changed. For this reason, the player is surprised at the unexpected exit mode of the identification information.

Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 6,
A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the change directions to be changed has a non-linear change trajectory. According to the above means, in some cases, the identification information fluctuates on a non-linear fluctuating locus, and the player is surprised and amused that the locus is not a conventional linear locus.

Means 7. A gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the variation trajectory has a bent portion. In addition,
The bent portion may be a central portion of a display portion, and identification information may be temporarily stopped and displayed at the bent portion. According to the above-described means, since the direction of fluctuation is different before and after the bent portion, unexpectedness is generated in that direction, and the thickness is more interesting.

Means 8 In any one of the means 1 to 7,
A gaming machine wherein the direction (display direction) of the changing identification information is also changed in accordance with the change of the changing direction of the identification information. According to the above means, when the change direction of the identification information is changed, since the direction of the identification information is also changed, before and after the change of the change direction,
It is possible to display the identification information in an appropriate direction, and in this case, a sense of incongruity or the like hardly occurs. In particular, when the identification information is displayed in a three-dimensional (three-dimensional) display mode, the above operation is more effectively performed.

Means 9 In any one of the means 1 to 8,
A gaming machine wherein the direction (display direction) of the identification information that has been stopped and displayed is also changed in accordance with the change in the direction of change of the identification information. According to the above means,
If the direction of change of the identification information is changed, the direction of the identification information that is already stopped and displayed is also changed.
Before and after the change of the change direction, the identification information can be displayed in an appropriate direction, and in this case, a sense of incongruity or the like hardly occurs. Further, as described above, when the stopped and displayed identification information is displayed in a three-dimensional (three-dimensional) display mode, the above-described operation is more effectively performed.

Means 10. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the effect on the display unit is changed in accordance with the change direction.
According to the above-described means, when the change direction is changed, the effect mode on the display unit is also changed, so that it is easy to perform an effect according to the changed change direction. Conversely, when the effect mode is changed, the direction of change in the identification information is changed, so that the effect may be less likely to be uncomfortable.

Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, a game situation that changes according to the operation of the player is detected,
By the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity based on the detection result, the identification information can be variably displayed on the display unit, and provided to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode and finally stopped. A gaming machine wherein an advantageous special gaming state is generated.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the change in the direction of change can indicate a decrease or an increase in the expected value of the occurrence of the special gaming state. According to the above means, when the change direction is changed, the player knows that the expected value of the occurrence of the special game state has decreased or increased. For this reason, the change will make you feel delighted, and the game content will be thicker.

Means 13. A gaming machine according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the expected value of the occurrence of the special gaming state is made variable by changing the direction of the fluctuation. According to the above-described means, the expected value of the occurrence of the special game state is different depending on the change mode of the change direction. For this reason, the player pays attention to the change mode at that time, and this further increases the thickness of the game content.

Means 14. In any one of the means 11 to 13, at least before the identification information is displayed in a specific display mode and finally stopped and displayed, the display unit is configured to produce a reach game state, and the change direction is changed. Is performed during the reach gaming state. According to the above means, when the player is most excited, the direction of the change is changed, which further spurs the interest.

Means 15. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein a display object related to a change in identification information can be displayed on the display unit. According to the above-described means, the identification information related to the displayed display object is changed, and the interest is further increased.

Means 16. A gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the identification information can be displayed as if it fluctuates in relation to the operation of the display target. According to the above means, it is possible to thoroughly enjoy the operation of the display target and the change of the identification information due to the operation.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the display object is displayed as if the direction of change of the identification information is changed based on a predetermined operation of the display object. According to the above-described means, based on the predetermined operation of the display target, the display is performed as if the change direction of the identification information is changed, so that the change of the change direction can be given persuasive power.

Means 18. In the means 17, even if the display object performs the predetermined operation or an operation similar thereto, the identification information is not changed as a result, or the change direction of the identification information is not changed. A gaming machine characterized by performing various effects. According to the above means, the identification information is not changed as a result,
Alternatively, when an effect is performed such that the direction of change of the identification information is not changed, the player further has a surprise.

Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of the means (1) to (18), wherein the changing direction of the identification information is changed at a predictable predetermined timing. According to the above means, the timing of the change of the change direction of the identification information can be predicted to the player, and the user waits while being excited about the timing.

[0031]

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of symbols 17A to 17A.
17I and a plurality of symbols 17K (the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K constitute identification information). Each of the patterns 17A to 17I is composed of various "sea creatures"
And a combination of the following characters: More specifically, the pattern 17A is configured by a combination of a numeral and a “octopus” character. The symbol 17B is a numeral and a character of "Harribon", and the symbol 17C is a numeral and a "turtle".
The symbol 17D is a numeral and a "shark" character, the symbol 17E is a numeral and a "shrimp" character, the symbol 17F is a numeral and a "clownfish" character, and the symbol 17G is a numeral and a "walrus" character. The symbol 17H is constituted by a combination of a numeral and a character of "telescopic fish", and the design 17I is constituted by a combination of a numeral and a character of "crab". And, the numbers of ~ for the upper symbol row 14 are in descending order,
The middle and lower symbol rows 15 and 16 are arranged in ascending order. However, with regard to the middle symbol row 15, a further symbol 17 is located between the symbol 17I and the symbol 17A.
D is arranged redundantly. These patterns 17A-1
7I can be any of a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later).

The symbol 17K is formed of various "shell" marks, and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17I. Further, the symbol 17K can only be a detached symbol.

As shown in FIG. 2A, during normal fluctuation, in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17I, 1 displayed as if swimming in the sea.
7K is scroll-displayed in the horizontal direction (moving from left to right).

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 disposed 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 ball 5 passes through the passage gate 54 while the four holding lamps 52 are lit, it is not counted. As long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54. At least, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated at least according to the number of reservations.

In the display section 13a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (scroll variation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. 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. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops changing symbols. In the present embodiment, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 14, the lower symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and is stopped in another order. Is also good.

FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams showing a screen at the time of a big hit on the display unit 13a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach game state (reach state). Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbol 17A.
17I may be a combination of the symbols 17A to 17I when they are arranged along the jackpot line (for example,,, etc.). The symbol constituting the combination is a “big hit symbol”.

In the present embodiment, the central vertical line (FIG. 2)
(C)), left and right vertical lines, and diagonally (upward to the right,
A big hit line is formed by two cross lines (lower right) (see FIG. 2B) (referred to as 5 lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C,
The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the jackpot). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol fluctuation in the lower symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the upper symbol row 14. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4A, the upper symbol row 1
4 and the lower symbol row 16 are stopped at the same symbol 17G, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are still changing. In this case, the big hit state is generated on the condition that the stop symbol on the big hit line of the middle symbol row 15 is the same symbol as the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 (the symbol 17G in the figure).

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 upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit state is reached. 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, all the symbol rows (or a part of the symbol rows) are replaced again, and thereafter, the symbols 17A to 17 of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are replaced.
A case where I and 17K are definitely displayed (this embodiment is referred to as “depth re-reach reach”) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
In addition to the “normal reach (see FIG. 4A)” in which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 simply scroll, the “giant shark” (FIGS. 24 (a) to (c) in which a giant shark is displayed as a character )), “Shark Special Reach (FIG. 4 (b))”, “Huge Squid Reach (see FIG. 4 (c))” in which a giant squid is displayed as a character, and “Squid Special Reach (FIG. 27 (a)-
(C), FIGS. 28 (a) and (b)), and “giant crab reach (FIG. 25) in which a giant crab is displayed as a character.
(A) to (c), FIGS. 26 (a) to (c)) and “Crab Special Reach (FIGS. 29 (a) to (c), FIG. 3)
0 (a) to (c) ", and the above-described" depth re-variable reach "is set. These reach patterns are "Super Reach", "Special Reach", "Premium Reach"
Can be classified. In the present embodiment, “Huge Samerych”, “Huge Squid Reach” and “Huge Crab Reach” represent “Super Reach”, and “Shark Special Reach”, “Squid Special Reach” and “Crab Special Reach” represent “Special Reach”. In addition, the “depth reach variation” constitutes the “premium reach”.

When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also, “special reach” is directed and displayed as an evolved form of the “super reach”, and when the reach is directed, the expected jackpot value is larger than in the case of “super reach”. It is becoming even higher. In addition, "Premium Reach"
Is positioned as a reach that can rarely be seen, and is configured to be able to generate a jackpot state with an extremely high probability when the reach is rendered and displayed.

These reach patterns are determined based on a reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the production of “Super Reach” is performed, no matter which pattern is produced (“Giant Samerych”, “Giant Icareach” or “Giant Crab Reach”)
Is produced), the expected value of the jackpot occurrence is uniform. In addition, when the production of “Special Reach” is performed, regardless of which pattern is produced (even if any of “Shark Special Reach”, “Squid Special Reach”, or “Crab Special Reach” is produced) ), The expected value of occurrence of the jackpot state is uniform. The operating state of each reach pattern will be described later.

It has already been described that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. When a prize is won, 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, in the display device 13, a light emitting diode (LE) is provided above the display portion 13a.
D) Hold lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18
d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). 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, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. further,
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the game state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 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 the passage of the game ball 5 through the passage gate 54, the operating port switch 21 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 to the operating port 3, and the V zone switch 22 detects the winning port 4 of the gaming ball 5. Of the V zone is detected, and the count switch 2
3 detects the winning of the game ball 5 into the big winning opening 4.

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the special winning opening solenoid 12, the display device 13 (display unit 13a), and the respective holding lamps 18a to 18
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the d, the speaker, 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 a predetermined control program and initial data in advance,
The CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM and the like. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results of the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 5, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 6, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol random number buffer
Upper, middle, and lower three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and upper, middle, and lower three out-of-reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five out-of-reach reach random number areas 42 (i).
, Five top-off design random number areas 43 (i), five middle-off design random number areas 44 (i), and five bottom-off design 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. 7, the stop symbol area includes upper, middle, and lower stop symbol random number areas 4.
6, 47, and 48.

In the present embodiment, the CPU
One of the controls by the (control device 24) is a game mode switching control. In the present embodiment, basically, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, 30
A normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a low probability of about 1/0, and a high probability mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that of the normal mode (hereinafter referred to as “probable mode” for convenience) ").

In general, the concept of the probable change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the 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) special Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K on the display unit 13a of the symbol display device 13;
(5) The jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode. In the probable change mode in the present embodiment, in addition to (5), all items (1) to (4) are executed. Is done.

When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is reached, the next game mode is suggested (notified) in relation to the symbols 17A to 17I finally stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is any of the even symbols 17B, 17D, 17F, and 17H, the normal mode is set in the next game. In addition, the symbol 17A, 17 with the odd number of jackpot symbols
In any of the cases C, 17E, 17G, and 17I, in the next game, the certainty mode, which is a special mode, is set.

Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 10 to 21 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CD
C, CDB, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 8A, the internal random number counter CI is used to determine a jackpot state on the display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. These counters C
Each of I, CO, and CB is a predetermined time (for example, “2 m
s ”), 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, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

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

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 8B is used to select one of the above-mentioned plural types of reach patterns, and is provided at predetermined time intervals (for example, The value (random value) is updated each time the upper symbol random number counter CDU makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when the value reaches a specific value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern differs between a case of a big hit (at the time of a big hit) and a case of a big hit (at the time of a miss reach). However, the numerical values in FIG. 9 are merely examples, and the probability of each reach pattern being selected is arbitrary.

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

The flowchart of FIG. 10 shows the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CDU, CDC, CD
After updating B and CV, symbol random number counters CDU and CD
The combination of the values of C and CDB (random numbers) is classified (sorted),
The allocated value is stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffer 31.
14 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored in 36. This routine is executed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.
It is executed every predetermined time (2 ms). When this routine is started, the control device 24 firstly sets the internal random number counter CI and the out-reach reach random number counter C in step S1.
O, "1" is added (updated) to the jackpot symbol random number counter CB.

In step S2, "1" is added to the upper symbol random number counter CDU. With respect to the middle and lower symbol random number counters CDC and CDB, an updating process is performed according to the values of the upper and middle symbol random number counters CDU and CDC, respectively. More specifically, “1” is added to the medium symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the upper symbol random number counter CDU returns to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. If the timing of the medium symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the lower symbol random number counter CDB, and if not, the value of the counter CDB is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 appropriately updates the reach type determination counter CV.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, and CDB is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
In 5 each symbol random number counter CDU, CDC, CDB
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 upper symbol random number counter CDU.
Indicates the upper symbol random number buffer 31, the medium symbol random number counter CDC indicates the intermediate symbol random number buffer 32, and the lower symbol random number counter CDB indicates the lower symbol random number buffer 33 (step S7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, in step S6, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach reach symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, C
The value of DB is set to the corresponding out-of-touch reach symbol random number buffer 3
4, 35, and 36, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDU, CDC, C
This is the case where the combination of the DB values is not any combination of the missing symbol and the missing reach symbol, that is, the combination of the big hit symbols.

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

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, and CDB in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) each time the game ball 5 wins the operation 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 variation display is suspended only up to four times, and even if there is more winning, the suspension relating to the symbol variation is not stored.

In step S14, the control device 24
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41.
(I). Further, in the next step S15, the value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area 42 (i). Further, step S1
6, the control device 24 determines the values (CDU, CDC, CD) of the upper, middle, and lower out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33.
B) the corresponding upper / middle / lower off 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, CDU, CDC, CD
The value of B 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. 12 and 13 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed every predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

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

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

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol variation start process. More specifically, as shown in the "variation start processing routine" in FIG. 14, first, 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, step S
At 902, a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, a temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for the case of going through the “depth re-variable reach” and the “depth re-lottery processing”, and the step S
Move to 905.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-range reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, a temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for the case where the above-described “depth re-variable reach” and “depth re-lottery processing” are performed, and the process proceeds to step S905.

Further, when the judgment condition of step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906,
The lost symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the flow proceeds to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
After step 04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired based on the reach type determination counter CV. That is, the "normal reach" described above,
Any of "Huge Samerych", "Huge Squid Reach", "Huge Crab Reach", "Shark Special Reach", "Squid Special Reach", "Crab Special Reach", and "Depth Reach Reach" is based on the reach type determination counter CV. To decide.

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.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control unit 24
Replaces the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 with the stopped symbols stored in any of the processes of steps S902, S904 and S906 in step S110 of FIG. If "reach" and "depth re-lottery processing" are performed, replace with temporary stop symbols. Also, the symbols 17A to 17 after the replacement
The symbol change is stopped so that I and 17K are displayed in the upper and lower symbol columns 14 and 16.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S115.
, A reach symbol moving process is executed. That is,
As shown in the “reach symbol movement processing routine” in FIG.
The reach state is currently occurring (upper and lower symbol rows 14, 1)
At least one of the symbols 17A to 17I stopped and displayed at 6
Are determined to be the same type on one jackpot line). Then, when a negative determination is made, it is determined that no reach effect (reach effect other than the depth re-variable reach) is not performed this time, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1151, the process proceeds to step S1152 on the assumption that various reach effects are to be performed.

In step S1152, the control device 2
No. 4 determines whether or not double reach has occurred in the current cross line. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S1153, the upper and lower symbol rows 14, 1
The symbols 17K other than the symbols (reach symbols) constituting the reach state of No. 6 are deleted. Simultaneously, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K which are changing in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed in an enlarged manner. Then, the subsequent processing ends once.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1152, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K other than the symbols (reach symbols) constituting the reach state of the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 are deleted in step S1154. .
For example, in FIGS. 22A to 22C, since the reach state occurs in the central vertical jackpot line, the other left and right off symbol 1 in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16.
7K is erased. In addition, for example, FIGS.
Since the reach state occurs in the left vertical jackpot line, the center symbol 17K and the right symbol 17I are deleted in the upper symbol row 14 and the lower symbol row 1
In the case of No. 6, the central design 17K and the right design 17B
Is erased. The erasing is performed gradually (see FIGS. 22B and 23B).

At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K which are changing in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed in an enlarged manner (see FIGS. 22 (c) and 23 (c)).

Further, the reach symbol is displayed on the display unit 13a.
Move to the diagonal corner of the display. For example, in FIGS. 22A to 22C, a reach state occurs in the central vertical jackpot line, and the reach state is moved to a diagonal jackpot line inclined downward to the right.
, The reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed to the left. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed to the right. As a result, the player feels as if the reach state is occurring on the line descending to the right, and in the middle symbol row 15, the central stop symbol has meaning. That is, if the symbol stopped at the center is the octopus symbol 17A, a big hit state occurs, and the player longs for the symbol 17A to be stopped and displayed at the center.

In FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c), for example, a reach state occurs on the left vertical jackpot line, and the reach state is moved to the oblique jackpot line inclined downward to the right. In row 14, reach design 1
7A is displayed as it is without being moved. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed to the right. This allows the player
The user feels as if the reach state is occurring on the line descending to the right, and the stop symbol in the center has meaning. That is, since the reach state occurs in the left big hit line, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in which the middle symbol row 15 is stopped and displayed on the left.
Is meaningful, but by performing such a moving display, the central stop symbol becomes meaningful. Therefore, in this case, if the symbol stopped at the center is the octopus symbol 17A, a big hit state will occur, and the player longs for the symbol 17A to be stopped and displayed at the center.

The above operations (1) to (4) are performed simultaneously and synchronously. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

After the “reach symbol moving process routine”, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process in step S120. More specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG. 16, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. And
When a negative determination is made (in the case of “normal reach”), in step S1202, the control device 24 executes the normal reach operation process. More specifically,
In addition to blinking various lamps, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed with fluctuations more slowly than before.

If the determination in step S1201 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant samelliche”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant Sameriche”), the giant Sameriche operation processing is performed.

More specifically, as shown in the "giant samelliche operation processing routine" in FIG. 17, first, in step S1204a, the control device 24 performs the same processing operation as the above-described "normal reach" for a predetermined time.

Next, in step S1204b,
At a predetermined number of frames (at the timing when the once displayed big hit symbol passes and the big hit symbol is displayed again), the background is switched so that the sandy sea bottom is projected, and a giant shark character appears and displayed. Here, the appearance (appearance method) of the switched background and the giant shark character is prepared in four ways (four patterns), and an appearance effect is performed after one of them is selected. In the present embodiment, the giant shark character is controlled to appear and appear from somewhere on the periphery of the display unit 13a or almost at the center of the display unit 13a when the background is switched. In addition, the appearance modes prepared for the four patterns are sequentially selected. Further, in the subsequent step S1204c, the control device 24 switches the background to the background (the sandy seabed) for giant Sameriche production.

Next, in step S1204d, the control device 24 performs a substantial giant Sameriche effect. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, the giant shark character is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 13a so as to face the front. At the same time, the direction of the symbol (reach symbol: symbol 17B in the figure) which has already been stopped and is in the reach state is changed so that the symbol ("Harisenbon" in the diagram) faces the front. Furthermore, with this, symbol 1 of middle symbol row 15 which is still fluctuating
Regarding 7A to 17I, the orientation is changed so that the pictures such as fish constituting the symbols 17A to 17H face the front.

Then, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K which have been variably displayed from left to right are displayed on the display unit 13a.
Are displayed frame by frame so as to move from the upper edge to the center. That is, from this point, the symbols 17A to 17A
The change direction of I, 17K will be changed. Furthermore, along with this, the pattern 1 which is temporarily stopped and displayed at the center
7A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if the giant shark character bites and swallows them. At the same time as the completion of the biting operation, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K displayed at the center are deleted, and the next symbols 17A to 17I are displayed.
17I and 17K are moved and displayed again from the top to the center. Then, the above processing is repeatedly performed.

Thereafter, in step S1204e,
The giant shark character stops biting, and the display unit 13
An operation of exiting from a is performed. And at this point,
The symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 will be terminated,
The control device 24 ends the subsequent processing once.

If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines in step S9
The reach pattern acquired in 05 is "Huge Squid Reach"
It is determined whether it is not. Then, if a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant squid reach”), step S120
In step 6, a giant squid reach operation process is performed. Also in this case, after a processing operation similar to the above-described "normal reach" is performed for a predetermined time, a huge number of frames are displayed at a predetermined number of frames (at a timing at which the once displayed big hit symbol passes and the big hit symbol is displayed again). A squid character appears and is displayed. Here, the appearance mode (appearance method) of the giant squid character is also 4
(Four patterns) are prepared, one of which is selected in order, and an appearance effect is performed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), a giant squid character is displayed substantially at the center of the display unit 13a, and a motion display is performed as if the squid character turns a plurality of legs. . At the same time, processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear to move quickly one by one in accordance with the turning operation is performed. Furthermore, the giant squid character has a pattern 17A-
Performances such as chasing 17I and 17K are also performed.
Then, in this case, when the giant squid character stops the operation of turning the foot, the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is ended.

If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant can reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant crab reach”), in step S1208,
The huge can reach operation processing is performed. Also in this case, after a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” is performed for a predetermined time, a huge crab is formed with a predetermined number of frames (at a timing of 5 frames after the once displayed big hit symbol has passed). Character appears and is displayed.
Here, appearance of giant crab character (appearance method)
Also, as in the case of the giant samelliche and the giant squid reach described above, four types (four patterns) are prepared.
After one is selected in order, an appearance effect is performed.

Thereafter, FIGS. 25A to 25C and FIG.
As shown in (a) to (c), a giant crab character is displayed substantially at the center of the display unit 13a, and a motion display is performed as if the crab character jumped. Also, along with this, symbols 17A to 17I, 1
Processing such as making the 7K appear to move one by one in accordance with the bounce is performed. In this case, the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is ended at the time when the giant crab character stops the bouncing jump operation. (In the case of a miss, an effect such as the character being turned over is performed).
If an affirmative determination is made in 07, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, step S
It is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in 905 is not “shark special reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “shark special reach”), in step S1210, the shark special reach operation processing is performed. In this case, the effect is performed as a development of the above-mentioned "giant Samelici". That is,
After an effect similar to that of the above-mentioned giant Samelici is performed for a predetermined period, alternative selection between the jackpot symbol and the symbol 17K immediately before it is performed at a predetermined timing. See Figure 4 for more details.
As shown in (b), the big hit symbol and the symbol 17K immediately before it are displayed side by side in the center in a state where two are arranged. Then, an operation of alternately biting one of the symbols in which the two giant shark characters are arranged and an operation of shifting the two arranged symbols to the left and right in accordance with the operation are repeatedly executed several times. . Then, at a short interval, the character performs an operation display of swallowing one of the symbols, and erases the swallowed symbol. In addition, the symbol that has not been swallowed is displayed at the center as the final fixed stop symbol. Therefore, at this time,
If the effect of swallowing the off symbol 17K was performed, it was stopped at the jackpot symbol, and if the effect of swallowing the jackpot symbol was performed, it was finally stopped at the off symbol 17K. Becomes Thereafter, an effect display is performed as if a giant shark character returns in the depth direction of the display unit 13a.

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the flow shifts to step S1211. In step S1211, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “squid special reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “squid special reach”), step S121 is performed.
In 2, the squid special reach operation process is performed. In this case, the above-mentioned "Huge squid reach"
Direction is performed as an evolution of.

More specifically, as shown in the "squid special reach operation processing routine" in FIG.
First, in step S1212a, an effect similar to the above-mentioned giant squid reach is performed for a predetermined period. That is, the motion display is performed as if the giant squid character turns a plurality of legs. Also, along with this, symbols 17A to 17I, 1
Variation processing is performed, for example, to make the 7K appear to move quickly from right to left one by one in accordance with the turning operation. Furthermore, the giant squid character has a pattern 17A-
Performances such as chasing 17I and 17K are also performed.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S121.
In 2b, the giant squid character's foot turning motion is stopped at a predetermined number of frames (at a timing one frame after the big hit symbol). At this time, symbols 17A-17
The fluctuation of I, 17K is also temporarily stopped.

In the following step S1212c, the color of the giant squid character is changed to golden (up to that point, pale bluish purple), and further in the next step S1212c.
In 12d, the control device 24 moves the two feet to the symbol 17A.
-17I, 17K are displayed.

Then, in step S1212e,
The control device 24 performs the following control. That is,
As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (c), one of the legs is shaken down, and the center symbol 17A-
The operation of hitting 17I and 17K is performed. Along with this, the hit symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moved downward and displayed, and are retreated from the lower peripheral portion. further,
17A-17I, 17K to be hit next from right
To the center. Needless to say, at this time, the next symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear and be displayed from the right side. Therefore, in the present routine, the symbols 17A to 17I, which have been simply changed from right to left until then, are displayed.
In the case where the effect of 17K is a substantial squid special reach effect (step S1212e), it is changed by appearing from the right, moving to the center, and then moving downward. In other words, based on the operation of the giant squid character hitting the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, the direction of change from right to left up to that point is changed to an inverted L-shape such as right → center → bottom. Become.

Then, the control device 24 repeatedly performs such an operation. However, the foot performing the hitting operation is alternately switched left and right. Also, in the present embodiment, at the time when the off symbol 17K just before the big hit symbol is displayed at the center, the giant squid character moves one foot while hesitating to try to hit the off symbol 17K. The action is displayed.

Then, the motion of the giant squid character's feet hitting the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is stopped.
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated. When the operation is stopped,
The symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is ended.
Therefore, when the off symbol 17K is completely knocked down, a big hit state occurs. Also,,
If it comes off, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), a feint-like effect is performed as if the off symbol 17K once hit downward is lifted by buoyancy again. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the case where the game comes off, and the above-described feint effect may be performed when a big hit occurs.

If the determination in step S1211 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1213. In step S1213, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “crab special reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “crab special reach”), step S1214 is performed.
, The crab special reach operation process is performed.
In this case, an effect is performed as a development of the above-mentioned "gigantic crab reach". That is, after an effect similar to the above-mentioned giant crab reach is performed for a predetermined period, FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 30 (c) and 30 (a) to 30 (c), the crab character moves two scissors alternately at a predetermined timing and moves from the right side to the center of the display unit 13a one after another. In addition to performing the operation display of grabbing the coming symbols 17A to 17I and 17K and moving the symbols from the center to the left, the symbols 17A to 17I are adjusted in accordance with the operation.
A fluctuation display such that I and 17K move to the left is performed. Then, at the time when the next out-of-place symbol 17K of the big hit symbol is displayed in the center, the character of the crab is the symbol 1
The operation of grabbing and sending 7A to 17I and 17K in the opposite direction to that before is displayed for two frames. And this 2
The reciprocating motion of each frame is repeatedly performed. At this time, if the crab character stops the operation at the time when the off symbol 17K before and after the big hit symbols 17A to 17I is stopped and displayed at the center, it is determined that the crab character has stopped at the off symbol and the big hit symbol 17A If the crab character stops the movement at the time when the stop is displayed at the center of the １７17I, it means that the crab character has stopped at the big hit symbol.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1213, at least the symbols 17 in the middle symbol row 15 are set.
The reach operation processing is not performed until A to 17I and 17K are temporarily stopped (in this case, only the depth re-variable reach is performed, and most of the reach is in the off state).
Therefore, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. Steps S1202, 1204, 1206, 1208, and 12
Even after executing each of the reach processing operation processes of 10, 1212, and 1214, the “reach operation process routine” is performed.
Is temporarily terminated.

After executing the processing in step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”) as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 and executes the process in step S130 (see FIG. 12). Execute the return process. More specifically, as shown in the “intermediate symbol fluctuation stop / return processing routine” in FIG. 19, in step S1301, the fluctuation in the intermediate symbol row 15 is stopped.

In the next step S1302, it is determined whether or not the above-described various reach effects (except for the depth re-variable reach) have been performed in the current symbol change.
Then, if the reach effect has not been passed, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. Therefore, in this case, only the symbol stop of the middle symbol row 15 is executed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, it is determined in step S1303 whether or not a double reach effect has been performed on the current cross line. And, when a positive determination is made,
It is determined that the reach symbol has not been moved, and the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, the control device 24 returns and displays the symbol 17K other than the reach symbol that has been erased until then. At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 which have been enlarged and displayed are reduced and returned to the original size. In the present embodiment, the return display of the symbol 17K other than the reach symbol is the symbol 17A of the middle symbol row 15.
17I, 17K, and 17K. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1303, it is determined that it is necessary to return the moved reach symbol or the like to the original position, and the flow shifts to step S1305. In step S1305, the control device 24 changes the symbol 1 other than the reach symbol that has been deleted until then.
7K is returned and displayed. At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17 of the middle symbol row 15 which have been enlarged and displayed until then.
I and 17K are reduced in size and returned to the original size.
Further, the reach symbol is moved and displayed from the diagonal corner of the display unit 13a to the original position. of course,
At this time, the symbols 17A to 17 of the corresponding middle symbol row 15
I and 17K are also moved and displayed to the corresponding positions. For example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) to (c), when the reach state occurs at the center of the vertical jackpot line at the beginning, it is moved to the oblique jackpot line inclined downward to the right. The reach symbol etc. is returned to the original position. That is, in the upper symbol row 14, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed from the left to the center. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed from the right to the center.
Further, in the middle symbol row 15, the stopped symbol is displayed at the same position without being moved. For this reason, the player once felt as if the reach state had occurred on the line descending to the right, but with the return movement and the like, the reach state occurred on the vertical line at the center. You will realize that it is.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (c), when a reach state occurs in the left vertical jackpot line at first, it is moved to the lower right oblique jackpot line. The reached reach symbols etc. are returned to their original positions. That is, in the upper symbol row 14, the reach symbol 17A is displayed at the same position without being moved. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed from right to left. Further, in the middle symbol row 15, a stop symbol is moved and displayed from the center to the left (for one frame). For this reason, the player once felt as if the reach state had occurred on the line descending to the right, but the reach state occurred on the vertical line on the left along with the return movement and the like. You will realize that it is. As described above, when the reach state has occurred in the left vertical jackpot line, as the reach symbol etc. is returned to the left end, the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 which has been stopped and displayed at the center until then. 17A-17I,
17K is also displayed at the left end shifted by one frame. Therefore, the leftmost symbol that has been stopped and displayed until then is displayed on the display unit 13a.
Will be out of range from the left side of.

In the present embodiment, these operations (1) to (5) are performed simultaneously and synchronously. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A of the middle symbol row 15 that have been enlarged and displayed are displayed.
It is set so that the time required for 7I and 17K to be reduced and returned to the original size is substantially equal to the time required to move and display the reach symbol or the like to the original position. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
In step 1, "depth re-variation processing" is executed. More specifically, as shown in the “depth re-variation processing routine” in FIG. 20, in step S1311, the device 24 determines that the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is
It is determined whether or not "re-depth reach". Then, when a negative determination is made, this routine is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, the process shifts to step S1312 to execute the “depth re-reach reach” process. In step S1312, first, FIG.
As shown in (b), the symbols 17A to 17I, 17K once stopped and displayed on the display unit 13a are displayed as if they were oriented in the depth direction (backward direction). At this time, symbol 1
7A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character faced in the depth direction (backward direction).
The numbers such as 7A to 17I are kept as they are.

Thereafter, in step S1313, as shown in FIGS. 33 (c) to (e), the control device 24 swims as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are in the depth direction (while swinging the body left and right). ) Display as if moving. At the same time, a giant shark character is made to appear, and a motion display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K were chasing the shark character. Thereby, for the player, symbol 1
7A to 17I and 17K can have an impression as if they escaped in the depth direction based on being chased by sharks.

Subsequently, in step S1314, the control device 24 sets the predetermined time T as shown in FIG.
1 (T1 = 1 to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 to 15 seconds, more preferably 2 to 7 seconds, even more preferably 4 to 5 seconds)
It is displayed whether or not the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction, so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are in a state in which identification is difficult. At the same time, it is as if the shark character had given up following the display section 13.
Move from a to the outside.

In step S1315, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are replaced. That is, the replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S902 or step S904 (in the case of performing a depth re-lottery process described later, a temporary stop jackpot symbol). However, at this time, it is impossible for the player to visually recognize that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are too small and the replacement has been performed. Furthermore, when moving in the depth direction, three in each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 14 to 16 for a total of 9
Although the three symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moved and displayed, only the three symbols 17A to 17I which are inclined downward or upward are displayed in the replacement display. Further, at this time, the symbols 17A to 17I are replaced and displayed in a state of facing toward the front (front direction), and only the characters are displayed, and numerals such as are not displayed. At this time, the stopped state at the time of the replacement is maintained for a fixed time (for example, about 2 seconds).

Thereafter, in step S1316, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the symbols 17A to 17
It is displayed as if I is moving forward (by swimming), and in step S1317, FIG.
As shown in (c), the predetermined time T2 (T2 = 1 second or more 3
0 seconds or less, preferably 1.5 seconds or more and 15 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less, and still more preferably 4 seconds or more and 5 seconds or less), and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K move forward. Is displayed, and symbols 17A-1
7I and 17K are brought into an identifiable state. At this time, at the initial stage of moving in the forward direction, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, and can finally identify the symbols from the middle. Further, in the present embodiment, since the symbols 17A to 17I of similar colors are prepared, the player may not be able to specify the symbols 17A to 17I until immediately before the symbols 17A to 17I return to the original state. sell.

Then, in a succeeding step S1318, the symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. At this time, it is as if the front side is glassed, and the pattern 17A ~
Control such as shaking the background image as if the 17I (character) hits the glass is also performed.

Further, in a succeeding step S1319, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. That is, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the symbols 17A to 17A
17I is arranged and displayed, and numbers such as are displayed.
In addition, the direction of the character is switched to the original change direction (leftward). Furthermore, design 17A other than the jackpot line
17I and 17K are also displayed.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S135.
In (see FIG. 12), a depth re-lottery process is executed. For details, refer to the “depth re-lottery process routine” in FIG.
As shown in, the control device 24 first executes step S1351.
, It is determined whether or not the current lottery execution condition is satisfied. Here, the re-lottery execution condition is that this time is a big hit, and the once stopped big hit symbol is a symbol 17B, 17D, 17F, 1 to which the normal mode is given.
7H, and it is determined that the re-lottery is to be executed with a predetermined probability (determined based on a separate counter or the like). Then, if the re-lottery execution condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing.

On the other hand, when the re-lottery execution condition is satisfied, first, in step S1352, as in the case of the "depth re-reach reach" process, the process shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), (b) and (c), the symbols 17A to 17A including the jackpot symbols temporarily stopped and displayed on the display unit 13a.
7I and 17K are displayed as if they faced in the depth direction (backward direction). At this time, of the symbols 17A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character was oriented in the depth direction (backward direction), and the numbers and the like are kept as they are.

Thereafter, in step S1353, the control device 24 displays a display as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction as shown in FIGS. 35 (d) and (e). Do. At the same time, a giant shark character appears, and the symbols 17A to 17I,
An operation display is performed as if chasing 17K.

Subsequently, in step S1354, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the control device 24 displays whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction over the predetermined time T1 as described above. , Design 17A-17
I, 17K are placed in a state where identification is difficult. At the same time, the shark character is moved from the display unit 13a to the outside as if giving up chasing.

In step S1355, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are replaced. That is, replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S902 or step S904. However, at this time, it is impossible for the player to visually recognize that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are too small and the replacement has been performed. Further, in the same manner as described above, at the time of the replacement display, three diagonally lower right or upper right symbols 17A to 17I are provided.
Only is displayed. At this time, the symbols 17A to 17A
I is replaced and displayed in a state of facing toward the front (front direction), and only characters are displayed, and numbers such as are not displayed. Also at this time, the stop state at the time of the replacement is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds).
maintain.

Thereafter, in step S1356, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the symbols 17A to 17
It is displayed as if I is moving forward (swimming), and in step S1357, FIG.
As shown in (c), the symbols 17A to 17A take a predetermined time T2.
It is displayed whether 17I and 17K are moving in the front direction, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are made identifiable. At this time, at the initial stage of moving in the forward direction, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, and can finally identify the symbols from the middle. In addition, similarly to the above, the pattern 17 of the similar color
A-17I are prepared, so symbols 17A-17I
Until just before returning to the original state, the player will be
17I may not be specified.

Then, in a succeeding step S1358, the symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. At this time, it is as if the front side is glassed, and the pattern 17A ~
Control such as shaking the background image as if the 17I (character) hits the glass is also performed.

Further, in the following step S1359, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is once ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the symbols 17A to 17A
17I is arranged and displayed, and numbers such as are displayed.
In addition, the direction of the character is switched to the original change direction (leftward). Furthermore, design 17A other than the jackpot line
17I and 17K are also displayed.

After performing the depth re-selection lottery process, the control device 24 next determines in step S140 whether the combination of the symbols 17A to 17I is a winning combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” ends. Also, pattern 17A
If the combination of １７17I is a winning combination (the case where the depth re-lottery is actually performed also corresponds to this case), the process proceeds to step S150.

In step S150, the control device 24
Clears the round counter CR to "0". At this time, a big hit notification is displayed by the control device 24.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In FIG. 13, 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. By this opening, it becomes possible to win the V zone and the winning passage of the game ball 5.

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 this judgment condition is satisfied (when the scheduled closing time has not come),
The process returns to step S190. As a result, the winning opening 4
Unless the number of the game balls 5 more than the predetermined value CEmax is won after the opening of the game ball or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, in step S220, control device 24 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in the following step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the large winning port 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the gaming ball 5 winning in the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value C
When Emax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the opening of the special winning opening 4 is set. Thereafter, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) ten game balls 5 are won in the special winning opening 4, and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. Will be closed.
This cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone. If one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied,
In step S240, it is determined that the big hit state has ended, and the fact is displayed on the display unit 13a. At the same time, a process of notifying the next game mode is executed. For more details, this year's jackpot symbol is an even symbol 1
In the case of 7B, 17D, 17F, 17H, the display unit 13
The display indicating that the mode is the normal mode is displayed on a. In addition, the symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, and 17 for which the jackpot symbols of this time are odd numbers
In the case of G, 17I, a display indicating that the mode is the probable change mode is displayed on the display unit 13a. As the notification mode, for example, a background screen on the display unit 13a is changed, characters are displayed, a lamp is turned on, and a notification is made by voice.

Then, after executing the mode notifying process, the control device 24 once ends the "special electric accessory control routine".

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I, 17A, 17I, and 17I, While 17K is being variably displayed, the fluctuation direction of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is changed. Therefore, the player who has noticed the change in the change direction is surprised by the change direction different from that before, and is interesting in that. as a result,
It is possible to dramatically improve the fun that has never been seen before.

In particular, in the case of giant Samerych and shark special reach (before development), the patterns 17A to 17I and 17
The direction of change upon appearance of K is changed. For this reason, the player has different symbols 17A to 17
I am surprised at how I and 17K appeared. In the squid special reach, symbols 17A to 17I, 1
The direction of change upon leaving 7K is changed. For this reason, the player has different symbols 17A to 17
I am surprised how I left the 17K. Such unexpectedness further spurs the interest.

Further, in the squid special reach, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are caused to fluctuate along a non-linear fluctuating trajectory such as an inverted L-shape. Therefore, a player who has been accustomed to the previous linear variation (linear variation from right to left),
Remember the fun. In particular, the variation trajectory has a bent portion, which is just the center of the display portion 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are temporarily stopped and displayed at the bent portion. For this reason, the bent portion is a pattern 17A-
The fluctuation stop of 17I and 17K becomes more noticeable to the player. In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I, 1
Since whether or not 7K is finally stopped and displayed is an object of interest, it is easy to increase the degree of concentration for the player.

In addition, in the present embodiment, symbols 17A to 17A
With the change in the direction of movement of 17I, 17K, the direction of the changing symbols 17A to 17I, 17K is also changed to face the front side. For this reason, before and after the change of the change direction, the symbols 17A to 17A-1
7I and 17K are displayed, so that a feeling of strangeness or the like can be wiped out. In particular, in this embodiment, each symbol 1
Since the images 7A to 17I and 17K (pictures of fish and the like) are displayed in a three-dimensional (three-dimensional) display mode, the above-described effects are more reliably achieved.

Similarly, the direction (display direction) of the reach symbol already stopped and displayed is changed with the change of the change direction. For this reason, before and after the change of the fluctuation direction, the reach symbols are displayed in the appropriate directions, respectively, and it is possible to further discomfort and the like.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect mode on the display unit 13a is changed along with the change direction. That is, in the case of a giant shameless, etc., a normal reach effect is performed before the change of the change direction, and an effect by the giant shark character is performed after the change. Also, in the squid special reach, a motion effect is performed in which the feet of the giant squid character are turned before the change direction is changed, and after the change, the motion effects are that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are hit with the feet. Is performed. Therefore, before and after the change, it is easy to perform an effect according to each change direction.
Conversely, when the production mode is changed, the symbols 17A-
By changing the fluctuation directions of 17I and 17K, it is possible for the effect to be less uncomfortable.

Further, when the direction of the fluctuation is changed, an increase in the expected value of the jackpot state is suggested. For this reason, it is known that the sense of expectation of the occurrence of the big hit state is increased with the change of the fluctuation direction, and the game content is increased in thickness.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the change of the change direction is performed during a predetermined reach state. For this reason, when the player is most excited in the reach state, the direction of the change is changed, which further spurs the interest.

In the present embodiment, the display unit 13a
Furthermore, various characters related to the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be displayed. In addition, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be displayed as if they fluctuate in relation to the movement of the character. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy the movements of the various characters and the fluctuations of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K due to the movements. In particular, in the present embodiment, the symbols (especially the giant squid character) perform a predetermined action, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are used.
Is displayed as if the direction of change of the variable was changed. Therefore, persuasive power can be given to the change in the direction of change.

Further, even if the giant squid character performs the above-described hitting operation, an effect (feint effect) is performed such that the pattern 17K is not changed as a result or the changing direction of the pattern 17K is changed. I did it. When such an effect is performed, the player is more surprised, and as a result, the interest is further improved.

At the same time, the changing direction of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is changed at a predetermined timing which can be predicted by the player. Therefore, the player is excited while waiting for the timing.

It should be noted 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, it is possible to suggest an increase in the expected value of the occurrence of the jackpot state by changing the direction of change, but it is also possible to suggest a decrease in the expected value. According to such a configuration, when the change direction is changed, the player knows that the expected value of the occurrence of the big hit state has decreased. Also, by doing both together, when making changes,
The player will be depressed, and the content of the game will increase in thickness.

(B) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the expected value of the occurrence of the big hit state may be made variable by changing the changing direction. For example, symbols 17A-1
When the fluctuation direction of 7I, 17K is changed to the first predetermined direction, the expected value of occurrence of the big hit state is α%, and when the fluctuation direction is changed to the second predetermined direction, the expected value is β. %. According to such a configuration, the expected value of the occurrence of the jackpot state is different depending on the change mode of the fluctuation direction, and the player pays attention to the change mode at that time, thereby further increasing the thickness of the game content. .

(C) In the above embodiment, the fluctuation direction of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is changed during the reach state. On the other hand, the change direction may be changed except during the reach state. For example, the direction of the change may be changed during the normal change, or the change direction may be changed at the time of the reach notice, the super reach notice, or the big hit notice.

(D) In the above-described embodiment, a feint effect is performed, but such effect may be omitted. In addition, when performing a feint-like effect, the character may perform an action similar to a predetermined action instead of performing the same action.

(E) In the above embodiment, the change direction is changed only once at the time of the predetermined reach effect. However, the change direction may be changed a plurality of times.

(F) When changing the change direction, the change direction after the change may be suggested to the player. For example, an effect may be performed in which the character draws a trajectory in a new moving direction.

(G) In the above embodiment, a character is adopted as a display object. However, even if it is not a character, other display objects (for example, immovable objects such as flags, marks, vehicles, etc.
Plants such as flowers, passages, roads, etc. where the patterns 17A to 17I and 17K move) may be displayed.

(H) In the above embodiment, when the moving display of the reach symbol is performed, the reach symbol is always positioned on the jackpot line falling to the right. An extra display object (including identification information and display target) that may cause a problem is erased or moved and displayed). You may. Further, a configuration in which the reach symbol is not moved may be adopted.

(I) In the above embodiment, the probable change mode is adopted as the special mode, and the concept is that the jackpot probability is increased, and (1) the 7-segment display unit 5
(2) to increase the probability that “7” is displayed in 3 as compared with the normal case, and to increase the chance of opening the blade 6 of the working port 3;
(3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) the display unit of the special symbol display device 13 All the matters of shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of 13a are executed. On the other hand, satisfying any one of (1) to (4), in addition to increasing the jackpot probability, may be regarded as the probability change mode. As the special mode, a time reduction mode (time reduction mode) may be employed instead of the probability change mode. As the time saving mode,
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)) can be adopted.

(J) As the time saving mode and the probability change mode,
It may be continued until the next big hit,
The pattern may be continued for a predetermined number of rotation fluctuations of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, and then switched to the normal mode. Further, when the time saving mode or the probable change mode is selected, the special mode may be continued until the big hit state occurs twice or more. At the same time, depending on the jackpot design,
The number of continuations (the number of continuous occurrences of the big hit state) of the certainty change mode or the time saving mode may be made variable.

(K) As another control by the CPU (control device 24), the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine capable of executing limiter control. This limiter control is performed to suppress the gambling for the player, and controls the probable change mode (special mode) so as not to exceed a predetermined number of times. More specifically, when the CPU changes to the probable change mode continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times: the number is merely an example and may be 149 times), the CPU increases the predetermined number of times plus 1 time (for example, 5 times).
The number of times: The number of times is merely an example, and may be 150 times. At the time of a large hit (at the time of a limiter), control is performed so as to be a mode other than the probability change mode, that is, a normal mode.

(L) In the above-described embodiment, the depth re-lottery process can be performed when a big hit occurs, but such a process may be omitted. When performing the depth re-lottery process, the depth re-variation reach may be omitted. Furthermore, a premium reach such as a depth change reach may be omitted. At the same time, the special reach may be omitted.

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

(N) Counters relating to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, character random number counter CC, upper / middle / lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CD
B, the reach type determination counter CV) 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.

(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 embodiment, as shown
Although the probability change mode is provided with a half probability, the probability is arbitrary and can be changed as appropriate. Further, even if the displayed value is 1/2, the probability change mode may be given with a different probability (for example, 7/15). Further, the present invention can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type that does not have a certainty changing mode or the like.

[0166]

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

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit, and FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams illustrating examples of a display mode of a big hit state.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on a display unit.

4A is a diagram showing a normal reach state on the display unit, FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a shark special reach state, and FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a giant squid reach state.

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

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

FIG. 7 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 9 is a table illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart that is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and shows a continuation of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a “reach symbol movement processing routine”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a “giant samelliche operation processing routine”;

FIG. 18: “Squid special reach operation processing routine”
It is a flowchart which shows.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a “medium symbol fluctuation stop / return processing routine”.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a “depth re-variation processing routine”.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a “depth re-lottery processing routine”.

FIGS. 22 (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining how symbols are moved on the display unit when a reach state occurs in a central vertical jackpot line.

FIGS. 23 (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining how symbols are moved on the display unit when a reach state occurs in a left vertical jackpot line.

FIGS. 24 (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining effects on the display unit at the time of giant Samelici.

FIGS. 25 (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating an effect on the display unit at the time of giant crab reach.

26 (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining effects on the display unit at the time of giant crab reach.

FIGS. 27 (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining effects on the display unit during squid special reach.

FIGS. 28 (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating an effect on the display unit at the time of squid special reach.

FIGS. 29A to 29C are diagrams for explaining effects on the display unit during crab special reach.

FIGS. 30 (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining effects on the display unit during crab special reach. FIG.

FIGS. 31 (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating an example of a mode of returning to movement of a symbol after stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol row.

FIGS. 32 (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating an example of a mode of returning the movement of the symbol after the fluctuation of the middle symbol row is stopped.

33 (a) to (f) are diagrams showing states of symbols and the like displayed on the display unit at the time of the depth re-variation reach.

34 (a) to (d) are diagrams showing states of symbols and the like displayed on the display unit at the time of depth re-variation reach and the like.

FIGS. 35 (a) to (f) are diagrams showing the state of symbols and the like displayed on the display unit during the depth re-lottery process.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Gaming ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 1
4 ... upper symbol row, 15 ... middle symbol row, 16 ... lower symbol row, 17
A to 17I, 17K: symbols, 24: control device.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information on a display unit, wherein the direction of change of the identification information is changed while the identification information is being variably displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that: