JP2001170293A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the amusement of a game machine which varies and displays a plurality of patterns. SOLUTION: A first-kind starting port 3 and a big prize-winning port 4 are formed on the game panel 2 of a Pachinko machine 1, and a display device 13 provided with a display part 13a is incorporated in the center part of the panel 2. The part 13a displays a plurality of pattern strings and each pattern string consists of a plurality of kinds of main patterns. At least in a period in varying and displaying after coming into a specific ready-to-win state, at the time of switching the main pattern of an intermediate pattern string displayed presently to the same main pattern as the intermediate pattern or a main pattern different from it, a controller 24 controls the main pattern so as to rotate in a depth direction with a shaft body in a center linked with the action of a character.

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 in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and switched between a state advantageous to a player and a disadvantageous state in accordance with a stopped state of the symbols. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined arrangement in a variable manner has been known.

[0003] In this pachinko machine, according to a 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, are performed. "Reach out of reach state" that will not be in the special game state later, 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 for generating a special game state, a disconnect reach symbol for generating a disconnect reach, and a disconnect symbol for generating a disconnect state.

[0004] In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, when a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins a starting port, etc.), a display device has: The fluctuation display of the symbol is started.
In addition, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol, the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. By the way, as a method of shifting from a state in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner to a state in which symbols are stopped and displayed, generally, techniques such as scrolling symbols or switching symbols are employed. The scrolling of a symbol refers to an operation in which a specific symbol continuously and smoothly fluctuates from above to below (may be from below to above or from right to left). Drums may be rotated, or the symbol displayed on the LED may be rotated in a pseudo manner. In addition, the switching of symbols indicates an operation in which symbols to be displayed are switched discontinuously. In any of the patterns, in many cases, immediately before the symbol stops, the symbol fluctuates slowly, and the player concentrates on the symbol and plays the game.

[0005]

However, in the above prior art, immediately before the symbol stops, the next symbol is simply displayed in a planar manner with the lapse of time. Next, what kind of symbol is displayed can be easily estimated, and the interest of the game may be reduced. In particular, the above-mentioned inconvenience becomes particularly noticeable in the reach game state.

For example, in a case where three symbols are variably displayed in one row in the horizontal direction, both the right and left symbols are
It is assumed that the display is stopped at “7” and “7”. The state at this time is the reach state. If the central symbol is stopped and displayed at "7", the state shifts to the above-mentioned "special game state". In such a reach state, considering a case where the center symbol slowly fluctuates in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” →... The symbols will be viewed in a concentrated manner. Then, when the symbol approaches "7", just as before, if the symbol simply scrolls in a plane, no change can occur, and the player simply stops at "7". I was just hoping to wait. As a result, the fun is reduced by half,
As described above, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced.

In addition, during the scroll movement,
Since it is clear that “7” is displayed after “6”, the player simply believes that “7” will be displayed shortly after the display of “6” is completed. They tend to do it. Therefore, the player is less excited about what will be displayed next,
Also in this respect, there is a possibility that the game content may lack excitement.

Further, in this case, although the symbols fluctuate, the display mode of the symbols is flat and does not cause any special change. In this respect, it has been desired to improve the interest. On the other hand, you can temporarily enlarge the design,
Although it may be possible to reduce the size of the display, it cannot be said that this alone can improve the interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to display a plurality of symbols in a variably displayed manner, and according to a stopped state of the symbols, a state advantageous to a player and a disadvantageous state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of switching between the above and the above, which can achieve a dramatic improvement in interest.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and a state advantageous to a player is determined according to a stopped state of the symbols. In a gaming machine that is switched to a disadvantaged state,
At least at one time during the variable display, when switching the currently displayed symbol to the same symbol or a different symbol as the symbol, the gist is to perform display control so that the symbol moves in the depth direction in the display state. I have.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and switched between a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state in accordance with the stopped state of the symbols. Separately, it is possible to display a character performing an operation of simulating deformation of the symbol, and at least one time during the change display, the symbol currently displayed in conjunction with the operation of the character is displayed as the symbol. When switching to the same symbol or a different symbol, display control is performed so that the symbol moves in the depth direction in the display state.

Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, at the time of the display control, a shaft is displayed, and the symbol is arranged in a depth direction about the shaft. The gist of the invention is to perform display control so that the image is rotated to the right. Note that the depth direction in the present invention refers to the depth direction in the display state, and includes not only the mere depth direction but also the movement in the near side (the direction toward the player) (of course includes the reciprocating movement). Needless to say).

(Operation) According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state are displayed according to the stopped state of the symbols. Is switched.

In such a gaming machine, at least one time during the variable display, when the currently displayed symbol is switched to the same symbol or a different symbol, the symbol moves in the depth direction in the display state. Display control is performed.

[0015] For this reason, the player not only expects the symbol to stop in a state advantageous to the player, but also
The user enjoys the display mode in which the symbol moves in the depth direction, and as a result, the interest is increased. Also, in the case where the design is switched when the design moves to the back, an exciting feeling as to what is displayed next occurs.
It is even more interesting.

Further, according to the second aspect of the present invention, a character which performs an operation of simulating the deformation of the symbol can be displayed separately from the symbol. Then, at least one time during the change display of the symbol, when the symbol currently displayed in conjunction with the movement of the character is switched to the same symbol as the symbol or a different symbol, the symbol moves in the depth direction in the display state. Display control is performed.

Therefore, the player feels as if the symbol is moving in the depth direction due to the motion of the character, which further enhances the interest.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention,
In addition to the effects of the first and second aspects of the present invention, at the time of the display control, display control is performed such that a shaft is displayed and the symbol rotates in the depth direction about the shaft.

Therefore, the player can enjoy the rotation operation about the shaft of the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is switched when the symbol is not visually recognized based on the presence of the shaft, the player cannot visually recognize the moment when the symbol is switched, and thereafter, the symbol is switched. I feel like it appears from the shadow of the shaft. For this reason, the taste is further increased.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the gaming machine of the present invention is embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with a type 1 starting port (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described below with reference to the drawings. This will be described in detail.

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

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

A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 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,
As these symbol columns, three symbol columns of a left symbol column 14, a middle symbol column 15, and a right symbol column 16 are displayed, but other symbol columns may be displayed. The display section 13a is provided with a display area constituting a big hit line at a lower portion thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 basically includes a plurality of (12) main symbols 1.
7A to 17L. Each main design 17A
~ 17L is basically a picture of fish etc. placed on a plate,
It is composed of a combination of numbers "1" to "12", and the numbers "1" to "12" are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, "one" is a picture of "Thailand", "two" is a picture of "quail", "three" is a picture of "Kappa", and "four"
Is a picture of flounder, "5" is a picture of "pudding", "6" is a picture of "sazae", "7" is a picture of "girl", and "8"
Is a picture of "octopus", "nine" is a picture of "fox", and "ten"
Is a picture of "Whale" and "Eleven" is a picture of "Bamboo shoot"
"Twelve" is combined with the picture of "crab". These main symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later).

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the main symbols 17A to 17L are displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotary tables in a sushi bar.
Are displayed rotatably with the table. In addition, on account of being rotated and displayed, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 includes a plurality of main symbols 17A to 17A to irrelevant to the jackpot line, in addition to the main symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line.
17L is displayed (for example, the main symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, the main symbols 17A to 17L already arranged in the jackpot line, and the like).
However, the present invention is not limited to such a display mode. For example, one main symbol 1 is provided for each symbol row 14 to 16.
7A to 17L may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in the display section 13a of the display device 13, the symbol fluctuation (rotation fluctuation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 causes the game ball 5 to win the first type starting port 3. Is started based on In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. Stop symbol is each symbol row 14-1
6 is a symbol displayed when the symbol change is stopped.
In the present embodiment, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only one example, and is stopped in another order. Is also good.

FIG. 4B is a view showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a, and when a jackpot occurs, the player is notified of the situation again.
As shown in the drawing, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the displayed combination of the main symbols 17A to 17L is changed to a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of the main symbol 17A.
-17L is a combination of the main symbols 17A-17L when arranged along the jackpot line (for example, as shown in the figure, "1", "1", "1" main symbol 17A) There is. The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning prize opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot state advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls.

FIGS. 5A and 5B and FIG.
As shown in (a) and (b), the reach state refers to a state immediately before a big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change of the right symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14.
In the example shown in the figure, the big hit line is located so as to extend in the horizontal direction below the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14, 1 stopped on the same line.
The main symbols 17A to 17L of No. 6 are all main symbols 17A to which "1" is attached.

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big jackpot symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 and becomes the big jackpot state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, in the state where the same type of main symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol rows fluctuate again,
Thereafter, the case where the main symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 simultaneously stop (also referred to as re-variable full rotation reach) is also included.

Further, in addition to the symbol fluctuations in the symbol rows 14 to 16 described above, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a plurality of types (in the present embodiment) different from the main symbols 17A to 17L are provided. (Two types in the embodiment) are displayed on the display unit 13a. As the characters in the present embodiment, a sushi restaurant Gen GC and Kanna KC are set.
In the present embodiment, each time a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the characters are exchanged between Gensan GC and Kanna-chan KC. In the reach state, various reach patterns corresponding to the respective characters are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 6, when the character is Gensan GC, "normal reach", "grip reach", "purchase reach", and "delivery reach" are set, and when the character is Kanna-chan KC. , “Normal reach”, “Rolling reach”, “Hammer reach”, and “Ikesu reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”.
Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern. The operating state of each reach pattern will be described later.

Although it has already been described that the symbol change of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 into the first type starting port 3, the game ball 5 is further moved during the change display. When the one-type starting port 3 is won, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the current fluctuation 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 start port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch 23. Are respectively attached. The starting port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the first type starting port 3, and the V zone switch 22 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 to the V zone 8 of the large winning port 4. The count switch 23 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 into the big winning opening 4.

In the present embodiment, each of the switches 21 to 23
Solenoids 10, 12 and the display device 1 based on the detection result of
3. A control device 24 is provided to drive and control each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d. Control device 2
Reference numeral 4 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing controller (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. RAM is CP
The calculation result by U is stored in the symbol random number buffer 31 shown in FIG.
To 36, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 shown in FIG.
(I) Temporarily store in the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol random number buffer
Left, middle and right three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and three out-of-reach-reach-symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 of left, middle, and right. As shown in FIG. 8, 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 left-off symbol random number areas 43 (i), five middle-off symbol random number areas 44 (i), and five right-off symbol random number areas 45 (i). i
Are used to distinguish each of the five symbol random number areas, and include “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
Take the value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop symbol area includes left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 4.
6, 47, and 48.

Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 11 to 18
4 shows various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on a group of counters, a winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, and an internal random number counter C.
I, outreach reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle, right symbol random number counter CDL,
It comprises CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CV and the like.

The round counter CR is used to count the number of rounds.
E is for counting the number of winning of the game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is used to count the number of times the variable display is held.
The values of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are taken in order. These values are the above-mentioned symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (45).
This corresponds to “(i)” in (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means that the status is not suspended. As shown in FIG. 10, the internal random number counter CI is for determining 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 CI, CO, and CB update their values within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

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

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 6 is one of the plurality of types of reach patterns described above.
For example, each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round, the value (random value) is updated in accordance with the above-mentioned character, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern differs between a case of a big hit (at the time of a big hit) and a case of a big hit (at the time of a miss reach).

Further, depending on the displayed character, that is, the displayed character is the source GC
Or Kanna-chan KC, the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different. For example, when the displayed character is Kanna-chan KC, the probability that “super reach” is selected is higher than when the source GC is displayed. However, this is merely an example, and the relationship may be opposite to the above, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is arbitrary.

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

The flowchart of FIG. 11 shows the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CL, CDL, and CD.
After updating C, CDR and CV, the symbol random number counter CD
A "random number distribution routine" for classifying (distributing) combinations of L, CDC, and CDR values (random numbers) and storing the allocated values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36.
Is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) "1" to the internal random number counter CI, the outreach reach random number counter CO, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

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

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to a left-off symbol random number buffer 31, a medium symbol random number counter CDC points to a central symbol random number buffer 32, and a right symbol random number counter CDR points to a right edge symbol random number buffer 33 (step S7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, when the condition of the step S4 is not satisfied, in step S6, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach reach symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, at step S7, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
Set the value of DR to the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffer 3
4, 35, and 36, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
This is a case where the combination of the values of DR is not any combination of the out-of-off design and the out-of-out reach design, that is, the case of the combination of the big hit design.

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

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 will be described. The main function of this routine is that every time the game ball 5 wins the first kind starting port 3,
That is, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, and CDR are stored in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i).

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 first-type start-up opening 3 based on the detection result of the start-up switch 21. Is determined. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is set to the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”) in step S11. It is determined whether it is smaller than.

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. Further, the following step S1
At 3, the control device 24 sends the corresponding hold lamp (18
a to 18d) is turned on, and step S1 is performed.
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing of step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol change display is held only up to four times, and the holding is not stored even if there is more winning.

In step S14, the control device 24
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41.
(I). Further, in the next step S15, the value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area 42 (i). Further, step S1
6, the control device 24 determines the values (CDL, CDC, CD) of the left, center, and right out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33.
R), the corresponding left, middle, and right out-of-design symbol random number area 4
3 (i) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CD
The value of R is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, the hold counter C after the update in step S12 is performed.
If the value of H is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i =
3), missing reach random number area 42 (i = 3), left missing symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), middle missing symbol random number area 4
4 (i = 3), off-right symbol random number area 45 (i = 3)
Is the storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 and 14 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory using a calculation result such as a “storage processing routine”, and is executed at predetermined time intervals after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

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

If 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 the lamps corresponding to the hold counter CH among the hold lamps 18a to 18d are 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. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 15, in step S901, a character is acquired. That is, it is determined whether to display the source GC or Kanna-chan KC as the display screen. However, unless the predetermined condition is satisfied, basically the same character as before is obtained. Further, the following step S90
In 2, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. And an internal random number counter C
If the value of I is the big hit value, in step S903, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S906.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S902 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S904 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 S905, the symbol (out-reach symbol) corresponding to the out-reach value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S906. I do.

If the determination condition in step S904 is not satisfied, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol in step S907, and the flow advances to step S908.

Now, step S903 or step S9
Shifting from step 05, in step S906, a reach pattern is acquired. In other words, when the acquired character is Gen GC, one of the above-described “normal reach”, “grip reach”, “purchase reach”, and “delivery reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV, The acquired character is Kanna-chan K
In the case of C, one of “normal reach”, “thrust reach”, “hammer reach”, and “ikesu reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

Then, step S906 or step S906
After shifting from 907, in step S908, 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 in step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control unit 24
Replaces the main symbols 17A to 17L in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 with the stopped symbols stored in any one of the above-described steps S903, S905 and S907 in step S110 of FIG. In addition, both left and right symbol row 1
Main pattern 1 after stopping the pattern change at 4, 16
7A to 17L are displayed in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG.
In step 1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “normal reach” when the character is the source GC (hereinafter referred to as “source normal reach” in such a case). And
If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Genuine Normal Reach”), in Step S1202, Genji Normal Reach operation processing is performed. In this case, processing such as the character GC acting as a character making a different motion (for example, the character GC dancing irrespective of the main symbols 17A to 17L) is performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is "grip reach" when the character is Genji GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “grip reach”), grip reach operation processing is performed in step S1204. In this case, Gen GC is the main symbol 17A-17L
, And an operation of arranging them on a turntable is performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “purchase reach” when the character is Genji GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “purchase reach”), a purchase reach operation process is performed in step S1206. In this case, first, the main symbols 17A-
17L (middle design) moves upward, and the source GC, cat, and tray are displayed on the display unit 13a. Then, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the cat and Gensan GC move left and right as if pulling the tray,
Processing is performed such that A to 17L are alternately slid in the left and right directions and are temporarily deformed to a state in which they cannot be determined.

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 S906 is “delivery reach” when the character is Genji GC. And
When a negative determination is made (in the case of “delivery reach”), in step S1208, a delivery reach operation process is performed. In this case, Gensan GC and "Okamochi"
Is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the operation of the source GC to open and close the lid of "Okamachi" is performed. Also, every time Gen GC opens the lid, the main symbols 17A to 17L
Appear one by one, and processing such as moving it forward is performed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1207, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is "kannanomaru reach" when the character is Kanna-chan KC. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “cannon-mal reach”), in step S1210, a can-nan-mar-reach operation process is performed. In this case, as in the case of "Gen-san's normal reach", a process is performed such that the character Kanna-chan KC moves differently from before.

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the flow shifts to step S1211. In step S1211, the reach pattern acquired in step S906 indicates that the character is Kanna-chan KC.
Then, it is determined whether or not “Rolling reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “reach reach”), in step S1212, a reach reach operation process is performed. In this case, the display unit 13a
To display the background when performing Kanna-chan KC and Reaching, and the main symbols 17A to 17A in the middle symbol row 15
17L is the ball-throwing operation (the next main pattern 17A-1)
7L is the main symbol 17A to 17 displayed in front of it.
L is pushed out).

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, the flow shifts to step S1213. In step S1213, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is not “hammer reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made here (in the case of "hammer reach"), a hammer reach operation process is performed in step S1214. In this case, first, the background of the display unit 13a is changed, and Kanna-chan KC with a hammer is arranged and displayed. Then, FIG.
As shown in the figure, Kanna-chan KC performs an action as if swinging down a hammer and hitting a medium symbol (main symbols 17A to 17L), and with this, the main symbols 17A to 1
Processing such as temporarily deforming and displaying the 7L in a state where it is indistinguishable is performed.

If the determination in step S1213 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1215. In step S1215, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “Ikesu Reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC.
If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Kisose Reach”), in step S1216, Ikesu Reach operation processing is performed.

More specifically, as shown in “Ikesu Reach Operation Processing Routine” in FIG. 17, step S1216a
First, the control device 24 causes the display unit 13a to display "Ikesu" and "Kanna-chan KC having a" tamo net "(see FIGS. 19A and 19B). At this time, the main symbols 17A to 17L in the stopped state in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are displayed in a fixed state in the "ikesu", and "a spiral" as a shaft is displayed in the center. Then, around the “swirl”, the main symbols 17A to 17A in the middle symbol array 15 (substantially the center portion other than the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16).
Two 7Ls are displayed. In the present embodiment, these main symbols 17A to 17L are arranged and displayed at target positions centered on "swirl".

Further, in the following step S1216b, the main symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed so as to rotate around the "swirl" (FIG. 19).
(A), (b) and FIG. 20), the main symbols 17A to 17L are switched and changed at a predetermined timing.
Further, a predetermined operation display is performed for Kanna-chan KC. In the figure, the main symbol 17B of "two, quail" and "three,
An example in which the main symbol 17C of “Kappa” is displayed,
As shown in the figure, the main symbol with the smaller number (the main symbol 17B of "two, quail" in the figure) rotates counterclockwise, and a display is made to hide behind the "spiral". On the other hand, along with this, the main symbol with the larger number (the main symbol 17C of "3, kappa" in the figure) also rotates counterclockwise, and a display appears in front of the "swirl".

At this time, actually, as shown in FIG. 21, an example is shown in which a main symbol 17E of "5, pudding" and a main symbol 17F of "6, Sazae" are displayed. The two main symbols 17E and 17F are only displayed so that the display position and the display size (magnification) are continuously different with time, and by performing such display, it is as if the player has 2 The three main symbols 17E and 17F are visually recognized as if they are rotating around the “swirl”.

Further, the main symbols 17A-1 of the younger one of the figures
When the 7L is hidden behind the "swirl", the next main symbol (the main symbols 17A to 17L of the numbers following the main symbols 17A to 17L appearing in front of the "swirl") is switched. Then, the rotation and fluctuation switching display as described above is repeated.

At this time, when the main symbols 17A to 17L are rotated and changed, the display is performed such that Kanna-chan KC moves his neck. With this, for the player, it is as if Kanna-chan KC is the main symbol in the ikesu 1
7A to 17L are visually recognized as if aiming.

Thereafter, when a predetermined timing has come, in step S1216c, the control device 24
The action of Kanna-chan KC to move the “Tamotsu net” is displayed. In more detail, Kanna-chan KC puts the “tamo net” in the “ikesu” and then displays the action of raising it. Of course, also at this time, the main symbols 17A to 17L described above.
Is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation and switching change display of the main symbols 17A to 17L are performed in conjunction with the movement of the Kanna-chan KC to move the “tamo net”. Such an operation display is performed when the main symbols 17A to 17L two to three places before the main symbols 17A to 17L to be a big hit appear. By performing the motion display at such a timing, the player can visually recognize the Kanna-chan KC as if aiming at the main symbols 17A to 17L to be a big hit. In order to effectively perform such an operation display, it is desirable that the main symbols 17A to 17L make at least one round, and more preferably two or more rounds.

If the main symbols 17A to 17L are stopped at the front (center) of the "swirl" at the point when Kanna-chan KC raises the "tamo net" from the "ikesu", the above-mentioned ikesu reach operation processing is terminated. By performing such a display control, the player is able to know when Kanna-chan KC is
The user can pay attention to the display unit 13a while being excited about whether to stop the operation of moving the. Then, after performing the above-described series of operation displays, the control device 24 ends the “ikesu reach operation processing routine”.

If the affirmative determination is made in step S1215, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated without performing any reach operation processing. Also, steps S1202, 1204, 1206,
Even after executing the reach processing operation processing of 1208, 1210, 1212, 1214, and 1216, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily terminated.

After executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 13). .

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. For details, see FIG.
As shown in the “re-variation processing routine” in step S1
In 351, it is determined whether a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the case where the jackpot is determined, that is, the combination of the main symbols 17A to 17L of the stopped symbol columns 14 to 16 is the same as one of the conditions. Also, the main symbols 17A-17L
The probability of performing the re-variation process is different depending on the type of. For example, in the case of a big hit with an even number ("2", "4", etc.), the re-variation processing is executed with a probability of 100%, and in the case of a big hit with an odd number ("1", "3", etc.) The re-variation process is executed with a probability of 50%.

If the condition for executing the re-variation process is not satisfied (for example, if the jackpot is not a big hit), the "re-variation process routine" is ended. If the condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S135.
2, in the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process, main symbols 17A to 17A of all symbol rows 14 to 16
Reactivate 7L simultaneously.

For example, when a hammer reach is performed in the reach operation processing, a display such as switching the hammer of Kanna-chan KC to a bigger hammer larger than before, in the same background as the hammer reach. Is performed. In addition, the action of Kanna-chan KC swinging down the big hammer is displayed, and the main symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol rows are gradually crushed and deformed in the horizontal direction in conjunction with the swing-down action of Kanna-chan KC. Of the main symbols 17A to 17L. In addition, when the ikesu reach is performed in the reach operation processing, the Kanna-chan KC is set in the same background as the ikesu reach.
Is displayed, such as switching the hammer held by the user to a bigger hammer than before. In other reach, display such as changing the color of the background may be performed. In addition, Kanna-chan KC displays the operation of moving the “tamo net”, and the main symbols 17A to 17L in all symbol columns.
In conjunction with the movement of Kanna-chan KC, the next main pattern 1
An operation such as switching to 7A to 17L is performed. By these processes, the player finally decides on any of the main symbols 17A-1
It is difficult to determine whether 7L is stopped and displayed.

Then, in step S1353,
After the predetermined condition is satisfied, the main symbols 1 in all symbol rows 14 to 16
Stop 7A-17L. For example, in the case of the normal reach, the operation is stopped after the change has been performed “4” to “7” times, and in the case of the other reach, the operation is stopped after the change has been performed “1” to “3” times. Thereafter, the control device 24 ends the “re-variation processing routine”.

After performing the re-variation processing, the control device 2
Next, at step S140, the main symbol 17A
It is determined whether the combination of ~ 17L is a jackpot 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. In addition, when the combination of the main symbols 17A to 17L is a jackpot combination (the case where the re-variation is actually performed also corresponds to this case), step S
At 150, the round counter CR is cleared to "0". Note that at this time, the controller 24
A jackpot notification display as shown in FIG.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In FIG. 14, the winning counter CE is cleared to “0” and the winning determination flag FE is set to “0”. In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

Further, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12.
Then, the shutter 11 falls down to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, it becomes possible to win the game ball 5 in the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9.

Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S190. As a result, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened unless more game balls 5 than the predetermined value CEmax are won after the opening of the special winning opening 4 or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, 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 equal to or smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in a succeeding step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S160.
Return to. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 5 winning in the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value CEm
ax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “1”.
6 ", the special winning opening 4 is opened,
(1) 10 game balls 5 will be awarded in the special winning opening 4;
(2) When about 29.5 seconds elapse, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.
Then, when either one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, the “special electric auditors product control routine” is temporarily ended.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, as described in the Ikesu Reach operation processing,
When the main symbols 17A to 17L are switched, the display unit 1
The display control is performed so that the main symbols 17A to 17L move in the depth direction of 3a.

For this reason, the player not only expects the main symbols 17A to 17L to stop in the jackpot state, but also enjoys a display mode in which the main symbols 17A to 17L move in the depth direction. The result is more interesting. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

In particular, according to the present embodiment, the "spiral" as the shaft is displayed, and the main symbols 17A to 17A are displayed.
The display control is performed so that L rotates in the depth direction of the display unit 13a around the "vortex". Therefore, the player:
It is possible to enjoy the rotating operation around the "swirl" of the main symbols 17A to 17L.

In the present embodiment, the main symbols 17A to 17A
When the 7L is hidden behind the "swirl", the main symbols 17A to 17L are changed. For this reason, the player cannot visually recognize the moment when the symbols of the main symbols 17A to 17L are switched, and thereafter, the new symbols 17A to 17L are changed.
I feel that L appears from the shadow of the "swirl". Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest and to further enhance the interest.

Further, the main symbols 17A to 17L are "swirls".
When hidden behind, a sense of excitement as to what will be displayed next is generated, and the fun is further increased.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main symbol 17A
In addition to the characters 17 to 17L, a character (Mr. Gen GC or Kanna-chan KC) is displayed, and the character performs an operation to simulate deformation of the main symbols 17A to 17L.
For example, in the Ikesu Reach, the main symbols 17A-1 are linked to the movement of the Kanna-chan KC to move the “Tamo Net”.
7L rotation and switching fluctuations are performed. Therefore, for the player, the main design 1 is based on the movement of the character.
It is recognized that 7A to 17L have rotated. for that reason,
Interestingness is further increased as compared with the case where the main symbols 17A to 17L simply rotate. As a result, the interest can be further improved. In addition, in the present embodiment, the two main symbols 17A to 17L are simultaneously displayed in the middle symbol row 15 at the time of the ikesu reach. For this reason, the main symbols 17A to become a big hit during the reach.
The opportunity to visually recognize 17L will increase. As a result, the sense of excitement is further increased, and the interest is further improved.

The present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and may be carried out, for example, as follows without departing from the spirit of the invention.

(A) In the above embodiment, the main symbol 17A
17 to 17L are hidden behind the "swirl", the main symbols 17A to 17L are switched. On the other hand, instead of switching to the next main symbols 17A to 17L, the same main symbols 17A to 17L as before are switched.
May be switched. By performing such a setting, the next main symbols 17A to 17L are not necessarily displayed, so that the fun for the player is further increased. For example, in the case where the main symbol 17B of “two, quail” becomes a big hit, once the main symbol 17B is hidden behind the “swirl”, the player is “switched to the next symbol”. Although it is easy to think, after that, the appearance of the original main symbol 17B again increases the joy of the player. On the other hand, in the case where the big symbol 17C of “3, kappa” is a big hit,
Once the main symbol 17A temporarily hides behind the "swirl", the player tends to expect that "the next symbol will be a big hit", but after that, the original main symbol 17A may be displayed again. It is possible. From these facts, the player can enjoy more fun and further enhance the interest.

(B) Also, the previous main symbol 17A-17
The display may be switched to return to L. In this case as well, the big hit state that has been given up once occurs as if it were restored, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest.

(C) Further, the following main symbols 17A to 17L
Or the same main symbol 17A to 17L or the previous main symbol 1
In addition to switching to 7A to 17L, completely unrelated main symbols 17A to 17L (for example, the main symbol 17C of "3, kappa")
The main symbol 17G of "seven, girl" may be switched and displayed.

(D) In addition, a plurality of specific main symbols 17A
It is also possible to sequentially switch and change only 17L.
For example, in the case where the main symbol 17C of “3, kappa” is a big hit, an odd number (1, 3, 5, 5, 7, 9, 11) of the main symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, 17I, 17
Only K may be displayed. In this case,
As compared with the case where all the main symbols 17A to 17L are displayed, the degree of expectation of a big hit state for the player is increased, and the interest is further improved.

(E) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, one main symbol 17A to 17L is provided with a plurality of types of display patterns. However, for one main symbol 17A to 17L, One type of display pattern may be stored, and the control device 24 may appropriately instruct the display position and the display magnification (reduction magnification, enlargement magnification).
With such a configuration, control simplification is achieved. (F) In the above embodiment, “whirlpool” is displayed as the shaft, but the “whirlpool” may be omitted. In addition, another shaft body may be displayed instead of the “swirl” (for example, a bar, a tornado, a merry-go-round, a frame, a record player, a ballerina, etc.).

(G) In the above embodiment, the main symbol 17A
17L is rotated, but any movement may be used as long as the main symbols 17A to 17L move in the depth direction in the display state.

(H) The display may be rotated at least temporarily in the reverse direction.

(I) In the above embodiment, the middle symbol row 15
At the same time, two main symbols 17A to 17L are displayed. On the other hand, only one main symbol 17A to 17L may be displayed. Further, three or more main symbols 17A to 17L may be displayed.

(J) In the above embodiment, the re-variation processing is performed, but such processing may be omitted. In the re-variation process, the reach pattern up to that point is maintained, but without maintaining such a reach pattern, the main symbols 17A of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simply obtained.
17L may be changed only. Further, a different reach pattern may be employed.

(K) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of characters such as Gensan GC and Kannachan KC are prepared and are appropriately switched and displayed. However, such switching may not be performed. .

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

(M) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR and reach type determination counter C
V) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

(N) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above-described embodiment. In addition, the present invention can be applied to various types of gaming machines such as areaches and arranged balls in addition to pachinko machines.

The technical ideas which are not described in the claims and can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below together with their effects.

(1) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least two symbols move in the depth direction during the display control.

(2) In the gaming machine described in claim 3 and the supplementary note (1), the switching of the symbols is performed when the symbols are not visually recognized based on the presence of the shaft. It is characterized by being.

(3) Claims 1 to 3 and the supplementary notes (1),
(2) In the gaming machine described in (2), the display control is performed after a currently displayed main symbol is temporarily switched to a sub symbol different from the main symbol.

[0113]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and switched between a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state in accordance with the stopped state of the symbols, an excellent effect that it is possible to dramatically improve the interest is provided. Play.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIGS. 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams each showing an example of a display state of a display unit.

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

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a fluctuation state of a symbol array on a display unit, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit.

5A is a diagram illustrating a hammer reach state on the display unit, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a purchase reach state on the display unit.

FIG. 6 is a table illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 7 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 8 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 9 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 10 is a table illustrating the concept of a random number counter.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart that is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and that is a continuation of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an “ikesu reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a “re-variation processing routine”.

FIG. 19A and FIG. 19B are diagrams illustrating a sex reach state in the display unit.

FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a carousel or the like displayed on the display unit at the time of reaching the car is viewed from above.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for sequentially explaining how to display main symbols displayed on the display unit at the time of reach of the ikesu.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Type 1 starting port, 4 ...
Big winning opening, 5: game ball, 13: display device, 13a: display unit, 14: left symbol row, 15: middle symbol row, 16: right symbol row, 17A to 17L: main symbol, 24: control device, GC …
Gen-san as a character, KC ... Kanna-chan as a character.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A game machine in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and switched between a state advantageous to a player and a disadvantageous state in accordance with a stopped state of the symbols, wherein at least one time during the variability display, the current display is performed. A gaming machine characterized by performing display control such that when a symbol is switched to the same symbol as the symbol or a different symbol, the symbol moves in the depth direction in the display state. 2. A game machine in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed and switched between a state advantageous to a player and a disadvantageous state according to a stopped state of the symbols, wherein the symbols are simulated separately from the symbols. Characters that perform an action that promotes deformation can be displayed, at least at one time during the fluctuation display, when switching the currently displayed symbol in conjunction with the motion of the character to the same symbol as the symbol or a different symbol, A gaming machine which performs display control so that a symbol moves in a depth direction in the display state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at the time of the display control, a shaft is displayed, and display control is performed such that the symbol rotates in a depth direction about the shaft. A gaming machine characterized by the following.