JP2001218931A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dramatically improve interesting properties in a game machine such as a Pachinko machine, or the like, equipped with a design display device capable of displaying varyingly a plurality of designs in a plurality of design arrays. SOLUTION: An operation opening 3 and a jackpot opening 4 are provided on a game board of a Pachinko machine 1, a display device 13 equipped with a display section 13a is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. A plurality of design arrays are displayed in the display section 13a, and the design arrays are made up of designs of more than one kind. When designs of the design arrays are displayed determinedly in prescribed modes of display, a special game condition favorable to a player occurs. When a prescribed condition is materialized, an additional game condition occurs incidentally to the special game condition. If the additional game condition occurs, during the occurrence of the special game condition, whether or not the additional game condition has occurred is notified in the display section 13a.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information.

[0002]

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

[0003] In this kind of pachinko machine, 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 jackpot design, the off 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, when the player stops 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.

[0005] Recently, pachinko machines having a probability variation mode set have become known.
In the probability variation mode, when the big hit symbol is a special symbol such as “3”, “3”, “3”, “7”, “7”, “7”, the game after the big hit state is over. , The probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is increased.

After the jackpot symbol is determined, a fourth symbol (fourth symbol) different from the above three basic symbols such as "7", "7" and "7", regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol. There is also known a model in which it is determined whether or not the probability variation mode occurs according to the stop mode of ()).

[0007]

In the above-mentioned model,
Immediately after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a state such as "4", "4", "4", "7", "7", "7", for example, a lottery display of mode determination is performed on the display unit separately from the symbol. ,
The lottery result is fixedly displayed on the display unit as a fourth symbol. Then, the special winning opening is opened and a big hit state occurs.

[0008] However, during the occurrence of the jackpot state, an effect related to the jackpot is generally performed on the display unit. That is, a display of a blessing action by a character appearing and displayed at the time of a reach or the like, the number of times of opening the special winning opening (the number of rounds), and the number of winnings (the number of counts) to the special winning opening are displayed. I just did.

For this reason, when a player or a person involved in a game arcade tries to confirm the mode determination result again during the occurrence of the jackpot state, there is a possibility that a problem such as not being able to immediately confirm the mode determination result may occur.

[0010]

Means effective for solving the above-mentioned problems will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on condition that a plurality of pieces of identification information variably displayed on the variable display device are fixedly displayed in a specific display mode; and When the information is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, a necessary condition is that a plurality of pieces of lottery information that is variably displayed separately from the identification information in the variable display device is definitely displayed in the specific display mode, A gaming machine having an additional game state generating means for generating an additional game state associated with the special game state, wherein during the occurrence of the special game state, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the additional game state can be notified. A gaming machine characterized by that: Particularly, in the above means, the notification may be performed on a predetermined display device. Alternatively, instead of the predetermined display device, or
In addition, the notification may be performed using at least one of sound and light emitting means (mainly a lamp).

According to the above means, in the variable display device in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and an additional game state is generated accompanying the special game state. May be. Now,
In the above means, during the occurrence of the special game state, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the additional game state is notified. For this reason, the player can confirm that the additional gaming state occurs even during the occurrence of the special gaming state. For this reason,
It is possible to avoid a problem caused by difficulty in confirming the occurrence of the additional game state.

Means 2. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on condition that a plurality of pieces of identification information variably displayed on the variable display device are fixedly displayed in a specific display mode; and When the information is confirmed and displayed in the specific display mode, a necessary condition is that a plurality of pieces of lottery information that is variably displayed separately from the identification information in the variable display device is definitely displayed in the specific display mode, A gaming machine having an additional game state generating means for generating an additional game state associated with the special game state, wherein during the occurrence of the special game state, the lottery information fixed and displayed is indicated on a predetermined display device. Or a gaming machine characterized in that display is possible. Note that the “fixedly displayed lottery information” may be “information about the finally displayed lottery information” (the same applies hereinafter).

According to the above means, in the variable display device in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and an additional game state is generated along with the special game state. May be. Now,
In the above-mentioned means, during the occurrence of the special game state, the lottery information that is confirmed and displayed is suggested or displayed on a predetermined display device. Therefore, even during the occurrence of the special game state, the player can easily confirm at a glance whether or not the additional game state occurs. That is, the time for confirming the additional game state is reduced, and the player can concentrate on the game.

Means 3. In the means 2, the predetermined display device is the variable display device. According to the above means, the player can visually recognize the confirmed lottery information only by looking at the display area of the variable display device without moving his / her eyes to other parts. As a result, it can be easily confirmed whether or not the additional game state occurs.

Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3,
A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the notification and the suggestion or display of the determined and displayed lottery information is started when a predetermined condition during the occurrence of the special gaming state is satisfied. According to the above means, the confirmed and displayed lottery information that was not suggested or displayed at the beginning of the special game state may be suggested during the generation of the special game state. For this reason, the player pays attention to the suggestion or display of the lottery information displayed and confirmed. As a result, the player can easily confirm whether or not the additional gaming state has occurred. Note that "at least one of the notification and the suggestion or display of the confirmed and displayed lottery information" includes (1) the notification, (2) the suggestion of the confirmed and displayed lottery information, and (3). Only the display of the confirmed lottery information may be started independently, or (1)
To (3) in any combination (for example, (1) and (2),
(1) and (3), (2) and (3), and (1) and (2) and (3)) may be started.

Means 5. In the means 4, the special game state includes a state where a game medium can be won with respect to a variable winning device provided in a game area, and the predetermined condition is that a predetermined number of game media are won. A gaming machine characterized in that:

Means 6 In the means 4, in the special gaming state, the variable prize device provided in the game area includes a state in which the variable prize device can enter a game medium, and the predetermined condition is that the variable prize device is in a predetermined state of the variable prize device. A gaming machine characterized by passing through an area.

Means 7 In the means 4, in the special game state, the variable prize device provided in the game area includes a state in which a variable number of game media can be won a predetermined number of times, and the predetermined condition is that the variable prize device is A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times that a winning is possible is a predetermined number of times.

Means 8 In any one of the means 1 to 7,
During the occurrence of the special gaming state, at least one of the notification and the suggestion or display of the determined and displayed lottery information is performed substantially continuously. According to the above-described means, during the occurrence of the special game state, the notification and the like are performed almost continuously, so that the player can almost always confirm whether or not the additional game state occurs. . Note that "at least one of the notification and the suggestion or display of the confirmed and displayed lottery information" includes (1) the notification, (2) the suggestion of the confirmed and displayed lottery information, and (3). Only the confirmed lottery information may be displayed alone, or any combination of (1) to (3) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and ( 3), (2) and (3),
(1), (2), and (3)) may be performed (the same applies to the means 9).

Means 9 In any one of the means 1 to 7,
During the occurrence of the special game state, at least one of the notification and the suggestion or display of the determined and displayed lottery information is performed intermittently.
According to the above means, since the notification is performed intermittently during the occurrence of the special game state, the player can determine whether the additional game state occurs based on the notification that is performed relatively frequently. You can confirm whether or not.

Means 10. In the means 9, during the occurrence of the special game state, the confirmed and displayed identification information and the lottery information are alternately switched and displayed in at least a part of a display area of the predetermined display device. A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above-described means, the player can recognize both the identification information and the lottery information, which are confirmed and displayed, only by looking at a part of the display area of the predetermined display device. Further, since the switching display draws the player's attention, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the additional game state has occurred. As a result, it is possible to avoid a problem during the occurrence of the special game state. Further, the display area can be effectively used.

Means 11 In the means 10, during the occurrence of the special game state, at least one of the rounds in which the variable prize device provided in the game area can enter the game medium a predetermined number of times, the switching display indicates at least one. A gaming machine characterized in that it is performed twice. According to the above-described means, both the identification information and the lottery information that are definitely displayed are displayed at least once during at least one round. For this reason, the player can recognize both the identification information and the lottery information that are definitely displayed during the round. Further, since the switching display draws the player's attention, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the additional game state has occurred. Of course, it may be "displayed at least once during each round".

Means 12. In the means 10 or 11, each display time of the identification information and the lottery information is made different. According to the above means, the longer the display time of the lottery information and the identification information is, the higher the possibility of being visually recognized by the player. On the other hand, the display time is shortened, which draws the player's attention. Therefore, both the lottery information and the identification information can be recognized by the player. As a result, it is possible to avoid a problem that the lottery information and the identification information cannot be confirmed during the special game state.

Means 13. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, wherein the lottery information is definitely displayed during the occurrence of the special gaming state. According to the above-mentioned means, during the special game state, an exciting opportunity is generated, and as a result, the fun is increased. In addition, for a player who generally expects the lottery information to be definitely displayed before the special game state occurs, the final display of the lottery information during the special game state is a surprising object.

Means 14. In any one of the means 1 to 12, the special game state generating means may be configured such that the identification information is a first game state.
At least one of the following: a specific display mode of the specific display mode; and the identification information being a second specific display mode, and the lottery information being a specific display mode of the final display mode. A game machine that generates the special game state when necessary.
According to the above means, whether or not the special game state occurs is determined by a combination of the display mode of the identification information and the lottery information. For this reason, the player will pay close attention to both the identification information and the lottery information finalized display, and the number of opportunities to get excited will increase, resulting in an increase in interest.

Means 15. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the variable display device displays a plurality of identification information strings including a plurality of identification information, and the lottery information is displayed at a position separated from the identification information string. A gaming machine characterized in that: According to the above means, since the identification information and the lottery information are displayed separately from each other, the player can easily recognize that the meanings of the two have different meanings.

Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the additional gaming state is generated after the end of the special gaming state.

Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 16, wherein the additional game state includes at least a special game mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game mode.

Means 18. In the means 17, the special game mode includes a probability variation mode in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state is higher than that in the normal game mode. The game machine according to claim 17, wherein the special game mode includes a time reduction mode in which identification information per unit time fluctuates more frequently than the normal game mode.

Means 19. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein a lottery effect is performed at least at one time during the variable display of the lottery information. In this case, "the lottery effect is performed based on one of a plurality of effect patterns" or "a unique character is displayed at the time of the lottery effect". According to the above-mentioned means, the player can enjoy the confirmed display of the lottery information by making the final display of the lottery information relatively easy to be monotonous accompanied by the effect. As a result, it is more interesting.

Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the lottery effect is started on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode in a specific display mode. According to the above means, the player:
It is possible to concentrate on the confirmation display of the lottery information, and to further enjoy the confirmation display effect of the lottery information.

Means 21. In the means (18) or (19), when the lottery effect is performed, a discrimination mark for facilitating discrimination is added to the lottery information. According to the above means, the addition of the determination mark makes it easier for the player to determine the lottery information. For this reason, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the additional game state can be more reliably recognized, and as a result, a problem during the occurrence of the special game state can be avoided.

Means 22. In the means 21, in the gaming machine, the discrimination mark includes a character indicating the additional gaming state to a player.

[0035]

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 seesaw 7 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 4, and a V
The zone 8 is provided with a winning passage 9 on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9. In addition, a shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special winning opening 4 to open and close the special winning opening 4. More specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 11 is tilted substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is de-energized, the shutter 11 becomes substantially vertical, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

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

A special symbol display device 13 is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. This special symbol display device 13
Is a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD).
And a plurality of symbol columns are displayed here. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a total of four symbol rows of the left symbol row 14, the middle symbol row 15, the right symbol row 16, and the fourth symbol row 40 are displayed as these symbol rows.
The left, right, and middle symbol rows 14 to 16 are displayed in the lower part of the display unit 13a in a state where three are arranged in the horizontal direction. Also,
The fourth symbol row 40 is displayed on the upper right portion of the display unit 13a at a position separated from the left, right, and middle symbol rows 14 to 16.

In this embodiment, the left and right symbol rows 14, 1
6 is constituted by a plurality of symbols 17A to 17H, respectively. Each of the symbols 17A to 17H has a number of "1" to "8" and "Hachimaki", "Goldfish",
It is composed of a combination of pictures such as "Taiko", "Okame", and "Lion", and these symbols 17A to 17H are arranged in order. These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol. Also, the middle symbol row 15
It is composed of a plurality of symbols 17A-17K. The symbols 17A to 17H with numbers are:
It can be one of a jackpot symbol, a missed reach symbol, and a missed symbol. Further, the symbols 17I and 17K are constituted by pictures of "windmill" and "corn", respectively, and the symbols 17I and 17K can be only detached symbols. Furthermore, the design 17J is configured by a picture of “Omikuji”, and the design 17J is a jackpot design,
It can be either an off-reach design or an off-design.

The fourth symbol row 40 is composed of a plurality of symbols E1, E2, E3 or symbols EO1, EO2, EO3 or symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.
As shown in FIG. 4, the symbols E1, E2, and E3 are each composed of a picture of an ema attached with "Daichi", "a picture of a cow", and a "picture of a dragon". Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the symbols EO1, EO2, and EO3 are composed of a combination of the picture of each of the above-mentioned ema and the characters of "super jackpot", "losing", and "losing". . Further, FIG.
As shown in (b), the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are
The picture of each ema described above, "super jackpot", "jackpot",
It is composed of a combination with each character of "big hit".

In each of the right, middle, and left symbol rows 14 to 16, the symbols 17A to 17K are displayed by being scrolled in the same area. In the fourth symbol row 40, each of the symbols E1, E2, E3 (or the symbols EO1, E0, E
O2, EO3 or symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed by rotating about a virtual axis in the same area. The symbols 17A to 17K constitute identification information. E1 to E3 and EZ1 to EZ3 constitute lottery information. Further, EO1 to EO3 constitute identification information and lottery information.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, basically, one horizontal line below the display section 13a forms a big hit line (referred to as one line). In other words, the symbols 17A to 17K are displayed one by one in each of the symbol columns 14 to 16. Also,
As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 stop at the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 15 is the "fortune".
When the vehicle stops at the symbol 17J, the horizontal line and the fourth symbol 40 constitute a big hit line.

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 balls 5 pass through the passage gate 54 in a state where the four holding lamps 52 are lit, they are not counted as the holding balls, and
As long as 2 is lit, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings even if the game ball 5 does not pass through the passing gate 54.

In the display portion 13a of the special symbol display device 13, symbol variations (scroll variation and rotation variation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 and the fourth symbol 40 are based on winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. Be started. 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. What is a stop symbol?
Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 and 40 is a symbol displayed when symbol variation is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol fluctuations are the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, the middle symbol row 15,
The stops are performed in the order of the symbol row 40, but this is only an example, and the stops may be performed in another order.

The big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 7C, all the symbol rows 14 to 16, 40
When the fluctuation of the pattern is stopped, the symbol 17 displayed
A combination of A to 17H, 17J, EO1, EZ1 to EZ3 may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, first, the same type of symbols 17A to 17A
When H is arranged along the basic jackpot line, a combination of the same symbols 17A to 17H (for example, the symbol 17G of “7”, “7”, “7” in FIG. The symbol that constitutes this combination is the “big hit symbol (big hit symbol).” Second, as described above, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 15 is the case of the symbol 17J of "Omikuji", and the fourth symbol 40 is the symbol EO1 of "Daichi / super-big hit".
May stop at In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting such a combination are also "big hit symbols (fortune lottery symbols)". When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened), and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, for example, the reach state refers to a state immediately before a big hit. In the reach state, first, the symbols 17A to 17 of the right symbol row 16
H is the left symbol row 14 on the basic jackpot line
The stop pattern is the same type as the stop symbol 17A to 17H. In the examples shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D,
The symbols 17A to 17H of both the left and right symbol columns 14, 16 stopped at the basic jackpot line are both symbols 17G with "7". Further, in the present embodiment, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 15 is the symbol 17J of “Omikuji”.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol and the middle symbol row, since the symbol 40 is also a big hit when the symbol 40 stops at the symbol EO1 of “Daichi / super-big hit”. 15 is the case of the pattern 17J of "Omikuji",
The case where the fourth symbol 40 is changing is also included in the reach state.

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 stops at the same type of symbols (big jackpot symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 and enters the big hit state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 15 is a symbol 17J of "Omikuji", and the fourth symbol 40 is "picture of cow / out" or "picture of dragon".・ There are some that stop at the "losing" and do not enter the jackpot state (this also constitutes the "missing reach state").

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. First, left and right symbol rows 14,
The reach patterns when the 16 symbols 17A to 17H are stopped and the symbols 17A to 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are in a fluctuating state include “normal reach”, “wind god reach”,
Various reach patterns are set, such as "reach of the god of fortune", "reach of mikoshi", "reach of the poor god", and "reach of two stages of the poor god". Of these reach patterns,
Reach patterns other than “normal reach” and “poor god 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.

Further, when the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the symbol 17J of "fortune", and the symbols EO1 to EO3 of the fourth symbol 40 are changing. Various reach patterns such as "normal reach", "girl reach", and "reverse reach" are set as the reach patterns (fortune reach patterns). Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, a big hit state occurs (stops at the symbol EO1 of “daikichi / super-big hit”) as compared with the case of “normal reach”. It is getting higher.

When the symbol change in the middle symbol row 15 stops at the same type of symbol (the big jackpot symbol) as the stopped symbols in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, and the occurrence of the big hit state is determined. Even in this case, the symbol variation of the fourth symbol 40 and the above-described reach effect (effect by the fortune reach pattern) are performed. This is because the game mode is determined according to the stop mode of the symbols EO1 to EO3 or the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 of the fourth symbol 40. As a game mode in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is 3
A normal mode of about 1/00 and a probability variation mode (hereinafter, referred to as “probable variation mode”) having a larger jackpot probability (about 1/60) than the normal mode are prepared. And the symbols EO1 to EO3 or EZ1 to E4 of the fourth symbol 40
It is determined whether or not the probable change mode is provided in the next game according to the stop mode of Z3.

That is, left, middle and right symbol rows 14 to 16
If the symbols 17A to 17K come off and stop at the symbol,
Immediately after the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is stopped, the symbol fluctuation of the fourth symbol row 40 is also stopped. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol change of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped in any of the symbols E1 to E3 with the simple ema.

When the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol and the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the symbol 17J of "fortune", the fourth symbol 40 has the symbols E1 to E3. Instead, symbols EO1 to EO3 are variably displayed (see FIG. 5A). In this case, the reach state is still continuing, and the fourth state is reached.
When the symbol change of the symbol row 40 is stopped, and when the symbols EO2 and EO3 of the “cow picture / out” or “dragon picture / out” are stopped, the big hit state does not occur and the out-of-push state occurs. . On the other hand, when the symbol change of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped, and when the symbol is stopped at the symbol EO1 of “Daichi / super-big hit”, a jackpot state occurs and after the jackpot state ends, the next game is performed. Probable change mode is provided.

On the other hand, when the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 stops at the same type of symbol (the big jackpot symbol) as the stop symbol of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, and the occurrence of the big hit state is determined. In, symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed in the fourth symbol 40 in place of the symbols E1 to E3 thus far (see FIG. 5B). And also in this case, the reach effect is performed (game mode determination effect), and when the symbol change of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped,
In the case of stopping at the symbol EZ1 of “Daichi / super-big hit”, a big hit state occurs, and after the big hit state ends, a certainty change mode is given to the next game. On the other hand, when the symbol change of the fourth symbol row 40 stops,
When stopping at the symbols "EZ2, EZ3" of "Cow picture / big hit" or "Dragon picture / big hit", only the big hit state occurs, and after the big hit state ends, the normal mode is given at the next game. (Probability mode is not provided). That is, when stopping at the big jackpot symbol, the lottery display is performed in the fourth symbol row 40 as to whether or not the certainty change mode is given.

Now, 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, but the game ball 5 is further operated during the variation display. When the player wins No. 3, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. These control components are exchangeably attached to the board. The ROM previously stores a predetermined control program and initial data.
The PU executes various arithmetic processes according to a ROM control program and the like. The RAM stores the calculation result by the CPU in FIG.
The symbol numbers are temporarily stored in symbol random number buffers 31 to 38 shown in FIG. 0, symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 46 (i) shown in FIG. 11, and stopped symbol areas 47 to 50 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the symbol random number buffers 31, 3
2, 33, a fourth symbol random number buffer 34 related to the fourth symbol row 40, left, middle, and right three error reach random number buffers 35, 36, 37, and a fourth error reach symbol random number buffer 38. It is configured. As shown in FIG. 11, the symbol random number area has five internal random number areas 4.
1 (i) and five out-of-reach reach random number areas 42 (i)
, Five fourth missing symbol random number areas 43 (i), five left missing symbol random number areas 44 (i), five middle missing symbol random number areas 45 (i), and five right missing symbol random number areas 46. (I). i is for distinguishing each of five symbol random number areas, and takes a value of "0", "1", "2", "3", or "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. As shown in FIG. 12, the stop symbol areas are left, center, and right stop symbol random number areas 47, 48, and 4 respectively.
9 and a fourth stop symbol random number area 50.

In the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the game mode is set to the normal mode. Also, after that, when the jackpot game state is reached, either the probable change mode or the normal mode is selected, until the next jackpot game state occurs,
The selected mode is executed.

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

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 14 to 20 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CD
C, CDR, fourth symbol random number counter CD4, reach type determination counter CV, fourth symbol reach type determination counter C
V4 etc.

The round counter CR is used to count the number of rounds.
E is for counting the number of winning of the game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is used to count the number of times the variable display is held.
The values of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are taken in order. These values are the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 46 described above.
This corresponds to “(i)” in (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means that the status is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining the state of the big hit in the special symbol display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state. Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. In addition, as the kind of the big hit symbol in this embodiment, the symbols 17A-
When 17H is the Zoro eyes and the fourth symbol row 40 is the symbol EZ1 of "Daichi / super hit" (eight types), the symbols 17A to 17H of the left, middle and right symbol rows 14 to 16 are the Zoro eyes. In the case where the fourth symbol row 40 is the symbol EZ2, EZ3 of "cow picture / big hit" or "dragon picture / big hit" (16 types), the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol. , The middle symbol row 15 is a symbol 17J of “Omikuji”, and the fourth symbol row 40 is a symbol EO of “Daichi / super-big hit”.
In the case of 1 (8 types), there are a total of 32 types of jackpot symbols.

The values of these counters CI, CO and CB are updated 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,
The CDC and CDR are used to determine a stop symbol and the like in the left, middle and right symbol columns 14 to 16, and the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 determines a stop symbol and the like in the fourth symbol column 40. It is for. The left symbol random number counter CDL is
The value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and when a specific value is reached, the value is returned to the initial value. The medium symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to an initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the medium symbol random number counter CDC makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. Further, the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 updates the value within a predetermined range every time the right symbol random number counter CDR makes a round, and returns to the initial value when the value reaches a specific value.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 9 (a) is used to select one of a plurality of types of reach patterns described above. The value (random value) is updated each time the symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and is returned 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).

A fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4 shown in FIGS. 13B and 9B is used to select one of the three types of fortune reach patterns described above. Yes, for example, the value (random value) is updated each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when the value reaches a specific value. However, these reach patterns are also weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. In the case of a big hit (big hit)
The probability that each reach pattern is selected is different from each other depending on whether or not it is out of range (at the time of out-of-reach reach).

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

The flowchart of FIG. 14 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD
After updating R, CD4, CV, and CV4, the combinations of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, and CD4 (random numbers) are sorted (distributed), and the assigned values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 38. 9 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 firstly starts an internal random number counter CI, a miss reach random number counter CO, and a jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.
Is added (updated) to "1".

In step S2, "1" is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. Also, for the middle and right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR,
The updating process is performed according to the values of the medium symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, and the updating process is performed for the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 according to the value of the right symbol random number counter CDR.
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, "1" is added to the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 at the timing when the right symbol random number counter CDR is returned to the initial value, and the counter CD at the other timing.
Keep the value of 4.

Next, in step S3, the control device 2
4 updates the reach type determination counter CV and the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the left and right symbol random number counters CDL and CDR is the same symbol combination. If this condition is not satisfied (left and right symbol random number counter C
If the combination of the values of DL and CDR is not the same symbol combination), the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR and CD4 are stored in the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 33 and 34 in step S5. Store. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 34
Specifically, the left symbol random number counter CDL indicates a left symbol random number buffer 31, the medium symbol random number counter CDC indicates a middle symbol random number buffer 32, and the right symbol random number counter CDR indicates a right symbol random number. It points to the buffer 33, and the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 points to the fourth off-right symbol random number buffer 34 (the same applies to step S9 described later). Then, after executing the processing of step S5, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, when the condition of step S4 is satisfied (when the combination of the values of the left and right symbol random number counters CDL and CDR is the same symbol combination), at step S6, the medium symbol random number counter CDC Is the right symbol random number counter CDR (or the left symbol random number counter CD
It is determined whether or not the combination of the values of L) is a combination of the same symbols. Then, in the case of a combination of the same symbols, the “random number distribution routine” is performed without performing any processing.
To end. In this case, each symbol random number counter CD
This is a case where the combination of the values of L, CDC, and CDR is not any combination of the off symbol and the off reach symbol, that is, a combination of the big hit symbols (big hit symbols).

If a negative determination is made in step S6, the control device 24 determines in step S7 that the value of the medium symbol random number counter CDC is "Omikuji" for the symbol 17J.
Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in this step S7, it is determined in the following step S8 whether or not the value of the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 is a value corresponding to the symbol EO1 of "Daikichi / super-big hit". If an affirmative determination is made in step S8, the "random number distribution routine" ends without performing any processing. In this case, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL and CDR is a combination of the same symbol, and the value of the medium symbol random number counter CDC is "fortune".
And the value of the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 is "Daichi / Super-Big Hit".
This is the case of a value corresponding to O1, that is, the case of a combination of big hit symbols (fortune lottery symbols).

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S7 or if a negative determination is made in step S8, the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, the control device 24 controls the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR,
Set the value of CD4 to the corresponding out-of-touch reach symbol random number buffer 3
5, 36, 37, and 38, and the subsequent processing ends once.

As described above, in the “random number distribution routine”, four symbol random number counters CDL, CD
The combination of the values of C, CDR and CD4 is checked. In the case of a combination of missing symbols, random numbers are stored in the missing symbol random number buffers 31 to 34, and in the case of a missing reach symbol, random numbers are stored in the missing reach random number buffers 35 to 38. In the case of a combination of big hit symbols, the random numbers are not stored in any of the symbol random number buffers 31 to 38.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15 will be described. The main function of this routine is that the value of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR, and CD4 are stored in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 46 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operation port 3. It is to store.

When the “storage processing routine” is started, the control device 24 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection result of the operating port switch 21 in step S10. I do. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is set to the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”) in step S11. It is determined whether it is smaller than.

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. Further, the following step S1
At 3, the control device 24 sends the corresponding hold lamp (18
a to 18d) is turned on, and step S1 is performed.
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing of step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol change display is held only up to four times, and even if there is more winning, the holding of the operating port winning 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
In 6, the control device 24 determines the values (CDL, CDC, and DCL) of the left, middle, right, and fourth out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 34.
CDR, CD4) are stored in the corresponding left / middle / right / fourth out-of-design symbol random number areas 43 (i) to 46 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the "storage processing routine", the random number counters CI, CO, CD4, CDL, CD
The values of C and CDR are in each symbol random number area 41 (i) to 46
(I). In steps S14 to S16, if the value of the hold counter CH after the update in step S12 is “3”, for example, the internal random number area 41
(I = 3), missing reach random number area 42 (i = 3), fourth missing symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), left missing symbol random number area 44 (i = 3), middle missing symbol random number area 45 (i)
= 3), the off-right symbol random number area 46 (i = 3) is the storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 and 17 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, 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 random number area 42
(I + 1), out-of-design symbol random number area 43 (i + 1) to 46
Each data of (i + 1) is stored in the previous area 41 (i)-
46 (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. 18, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S90.
In 2, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. Then, step S90
Go to 5.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905. I do.

If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the flow advances to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
After moving from 04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, any one of the various reach patterns of the above-described “normal reach”, “wind god reach”, “fortune god reach”, “poor god reach”, and “poor god two-stage reach” is set to the reach type determination counter CV.
Is determined based on Further, one of the various reach patterns of "normal reach", "girl reach", and "reverse reach" is determined based on the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4.

Then, step S905 or step S905
After shifting from 906, in step S907, the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” ends.

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the process of the “variation start processing routine”, the control device 24 determines in step S110 of FIG. 16 the symbols 17A to 17H in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15) in the above-described steps. S902, S90
4. Replace with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of S906. In addition, the symbol change is stopped so that the symbols 17A to 17H after the replacement are displayed in the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. More specifically, FIG.
As shown in No. 9 “reach operation processing routine”, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “normal reach”), the normal reach operation process is performed. In this case, for example, the color of the background screen is made different from that before, and the symbol 1 of the middle symbol row 15 is simply displayed.
Processing such as scrolling of 7A to 17K at low speed is performed.

If the determination in step S1201 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “Fujin reach”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “Fujin Reach”), in Step S1204, the relevant Fujin Reach operation processing is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8A, the character of the god of wind holding a bag is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the god of the wind holds a symbol 17A in the bag.
Processing is performed such as to make it appear as if suction is performed in order of 17K.

If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines in step S905
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step 1 is not “the reach of the fortune god”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of "the fortune god reach"), the fortune god reach operation processing is performed in step S1206. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, a character of a fortune god with a gavel is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the fortune god appears to swing down the gavel, and a pattern corresponding to the swing down is given. Processing such as switching and displaying 17A to 17K is performed.

If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “reach reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of "reach reach"), the reach reach operation process is performed in step S1208. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), a plurality of bearers and mikoshi are displayed on the display unit 13a, and with the action of swinging the bearer's mikoshi, the patterns 17A to 17K are sequentially displayed from the Kannon door of the mikoshi. Processing such as displaying as if popping out is performed.

If the determination in step S1207 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “poor god reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “poor god reach”), in step S1210, the poor god reach operation processing is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8D, the character of the poor god is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17A of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed.
Processing such as scrolling the 17K is performed.

On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1209, the flow shifts to step S1211. In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “the poor two-stage reach”. If a negative determination is made here (in the case of “two-stage reach of the poor god”), step S1
At 212, the two-stage reach operation process is performed.
In this case, a process equivalent to the above-described poor god reach is performed halfway, and another character (for example, a god of wind, a god of fortune, etc.) is arranged and displayed from a certain point in time. Then, it is developed into the above-described super reach (the wind god reach or the fortune god reach), and thereafter, the same processing as the above-described super reach is performed.

When the affirmative determination is made in step S1211, 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 processes of 1208, 1210, and 1212, the "reach operation process routine" 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 in step S130 (see FIG. 16). .

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S14.
At 0, the reach operation process for the fourth symbol row 40 is executed. More specifically, as shown in the “fourth symbol reach operation processing routine” in FIG. 20, the control device 24 first sets the left, middle, and right symbol arrays 14 to 14 in step S1401.
It is determined whether or not 16 stops at the same symbol (double-eye). Then, in the case of stopping at the double eyes, in step S1402, the symbols displayed in the fourth symbol row 40 are replaced with the symbols E1 to E3 up to that point, and are replaced with "Daichi / super jackpot" and "the cow picture". -Set the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 of "Big hit" and "Dragon picture / big hit" and display them in a variable manner.

If the left, middle, and right symbol rows 14 to 16 are not stopped at the same symbol (double eyes), at step S1403, the left and right symbol rows 14, 16 are the same symbol. It is determined whether or not the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the symbol 17J of "fortune" (in a so-called fortune reach state). Then, in the case of the fortune-reaching state, in step S1404, the symbols displayed in the fourth symbol row 40 are replaced with the symbols E1 to E3 so far, and are replaced with "Daiyoshi / super-big hit" and "cow picture / out". ,
The symbols EO1 to EO3 of "Dragon picture / out" are set and displayed in a fluctuating manner.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1403, this routine is terminated without performing any processing.

Now, step S1402 or step S140
After shifting from 1404, in step S1405,
The control device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern for the fourth symbol row 40 acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. If a negative determination is made here (in the case of “normal reach”), a normal reach operation process is performed in step S1406. In this case, the symbols EO1 to EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) in the fourth symbol row 40 are rotated and displayed at a speed such that the player can visually recognize them (FIGS. 5A and 5B). reference). Then, the subsequent processing ends once.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1405, the flow shifts to step S1407. In step S1407, the control device 24 proceeds to step S90.
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern for the fourth symbol row 40 acquired in step 5 is not “girl reach”. If a negative determination is made here ("girl reach"), in step S1406, a girl reach operation process is performed. In this case, the symbol EO in the fourth symbol row 40 is so fast that the player cannot see it.
1 to EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) are rotated and displayed while being gradually enlarged, girls are displayed on the display unit 13a, and the symbols EO1 to EO3 (or E
(Z1 to EZ3), a display is made as if a ball is thrown in order to stop the rotation operation of the symbol (FIG. 7).
(See (a) and (b)). Then, the subsequent processing ends once.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1407, the flow shifts to step S1409. In step S1409, the control device 24 determines in step S90
The inversion reach operation process is performed on the assumption that the reach pattern of the fourth symbol row 40 acquired in step 5 is “inversion reach”. In this case, the symbol EO1 in the fourth symbol row 40 is at such a speed that the player can visually recognize it.
EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) is rotated and displayed while being gradually enlarged, and after reaching a certain point of time, the currently displayed symbol and the symbol displayed immediately before it are alternately displayed. Display in reverse video. Specifically, the selected symbols EO1 to EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) and the symbols before or after the selected symbols are alternately inverted. Then, the subsequent processing ends once.

After executing the reach operation processing routine for the fourth symbol row 40, the control device 24 next proceeds to step S150 where the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row 40 (or EO1 to EO3 or EZ1 to EZ3)
Stop the fluctuation of More specifically, the above step S1
In the case where a negative determination is made in 403 (when the reach operation relating to the fourth symbol row 40 is not actually performed),
Immediately after the symbols in the middle symbol row 15 are stopped, the fluctuations of the symbols E1 to E3 in the fourth symbol row 40 are stopped (see FIG. 2). Also, when the reach operation for the fourth symbol row 40 is performed,
For example, as shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, the fourth symbol row 4
The fluctuation is stopped in a state where the symbol EO1 to EO3 or EZ1 to EZ3 of 0 is maximized. In the case of the above "girl reach", the thrown ball is the fourth
When the symbol on the symbol row 40 is hit, the fluctuation is stopped.

Next, in step S160, the control device 24 controls the left, middle, right, and fourth symbol rows 14 to 16, 4
It is determined whether or not each symbol combination of 0 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. If the combination of symbols is a jackpot combination, in step S170,
The round counter CR is cleared to "0". At the same time, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, a super-big hit / big hit notification display is performed.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S180
In FIG. 17, the winning counter CE is cleared to “0” and the winning determination flag FE is set to “0”. In the following step S190, the round counter CR is incremented by "1". Further, in step S200, control device 24 updates and displays the number of rounds displayed on display unit 13a based on round counter CR, and initializes other display items (for example, the count number) (“0”). Initialized to) and displayed.

In step S210, 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 S220, 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 30, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet come. If the scheduled closing time has not arrived, the process returns to step S220. 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 S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, step S240
In the control device 24, the big winning opening solenoid 12
Degauss. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, in step S240, 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 a succeeding step S260 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S18.
Return to 0. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 5 winning in the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value CEm
ax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “1”.
6 ", the special winning opening 4 is opened,
(1) 10 game balls 5 will be awarded in the special winning opening 4;
(2) When about 29.5 seconds elapse, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.

Then, step S220 or step S220
If any one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the big hit state has ended, and the fact is displayed on the display unit 13a in step S270. In step S280, a process of notifying the next game mode is executed. For example, when the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped at the symbols EO1 and EZ1 of “Daichi / super-big hit”, it is notified that the probable change mode has been given as the next game mode, and the fourth symbol row 40 is displayed. Other symbols E
When the game is stopped at O2, EO3, EZ2, and EZ3, notification that the normal mode has been given as the next game mode is performed. Then, the control device 24 ends this routine.

Now, the display control and display effect of the display unit 13a in each step in the above-mentioned big hit state will be described in detail.

First, in the process of step S170, as described above, a super-big hit / big hit notification display as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C is performed.

That is, when the fourth symbol row 40 is definitely displayed with the symbols EO1 and EZ1 of “Daichi / super-big hit”, the character is notified to notify that the certainty change mode is given at the time of the game after the end of the big hit. And the characters "super jackpot" are displayed in large size. On the other hand, left, middle, and right symbol rows 1
When the symbols 17A to 17H of 4 to 16 are stopped at the zigzag line and the fourth symbol row 40 is definitely displayed in the symbols EZ2 and EZ3, it is notified that the normal mode is given in the game after the end of the big hit. In order to do so, the character and the character "big hit" are displayed in large size.

In the process of step S200, the number of rounds, the number of winnings, and the like are displayed as described above.

[0120] The display will be described in more detail. The control device 24 displays the characters "Rand" and the numbers "1" to "0" indicating the number of rounds in the upper left area of the display unit 13a.
The lanterns TCR1 to TCR16 on which "16" is written are displayed (see FIG. 22A). In the middle of the left area, lanterns TCE0 to TCE10 on which characters "Kaunto" and numbers "0" to "10" indicating the number of winnings in the special winning opening 4 are written.
Is displayed (see FIG. 22B). Further, in the lower part of the left area, the left, right, and middle symbol columns 14 to 14 which are fixedly displayed as the character "hit eye" and a big hit symbol (hit symbol) are displayed.
The 16 symbols 17A to 17K and the symbol E of the fourth symbol row 40
1 to E3 are displayed (however, left and right symbol rows 14, 16)
If the symbols 17A to 17H are the same symbol, the middle symbol row 15 stops at the symbol fortune 17J, and the fourth symbol row 40 stops at the specific symbol EO1, the symbols 17J and 17 The design E1 of the four design rows 40 is displayed). In other words, in this case, "the predetermined information displayed during the occurrence of the special gaming state and the lottery information are alternately displayed in the same display area", and , The number of rounds or the number of winnings, or the lottery information is alternately displayed at the same display position as the predetermined information displayed during the occurrence of the special game state. Points.

The control device 24 is provided with the lantern TCR1.
〜TCR16 is switched and displayed for each round from the lantern TCR1 to the TCR16 in order based on the value of the round counter CR. The lanterns TCE0 to TCE10
Is switched and displayed in order from the lanterns TCE0 to TCE10 every time the gaming ball 5 wins, based on the value of the winning counter CE.

The control device 24 displays the drum TK in the right area of the display section 13a, and displays various characters (poor god, wind god,
God of fortune, girl, etc.). (For example,
21 (a) and 21 (b), the dozing poor god character BC is displayed).

Further, the control device 24 controls the lantern TCR.
Each time the characters 1 to TCR 16 are switched and displayed, the character (the wind god, the god of fortune, and the girl) displayed in the poor god character BC, the wind god, the fortune, and the girl reach are sequentially switched and displayed. Alternatively, the switching display of each character may be performed for each of a plurality of rounds. For example, the first
Poor God character B in rounds-4
C is displayed, the god of fortune is displayed in the fifth to eighth rounds, the wind god is displayed in the ninth to twelfth rounds, and the girl is displayed in the thirteenth to sixteenth rounds. Character switching display may be performed. In the present embodiment, the poor god character BC is displayed as falling asleep, but the other characters hold their doves as if congratulating the player for winning the jackpot. In this way, an operation display of hitting the drum TK is performed (for example, a fortune god character HC hitting the drum TK is displayed in FIG. 21C). in this case,
When the normal mode is given, the display is performed as described above, and when the probable change mode is given, the poor god character BC may be displayed in such a manner as to hit the drum TK. Thereby, "information about lottery information is suggested or displayed".

In addition, when the game ball 5 first wins in the V zone 8 in each round, the control device 24 displays a large letter "V" on the front of the drum TK so as to notify the player of the winning. The "V" display is continued until each of the rounds ends (see FIG. 21B).

Now, in the present embodiment, there is a feature in the display of the hit points performed during the display of the big hit state as described above, so that the hit point display will be described in detail below.

First, the control device 24 sets the lantern TCEO.
Is displayed (when the winning number is "0"), the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row 40, which are fixedly displayed as the hit symbols on the display section 13a, are displayed [FIG.
1 (a)]. Subsequently, when the game ball 5 wins the big winning opening 4 and the winning number becomes “1” (CE = 1),
The control device 24 switches and displays the lantern TCE0 to the lantern TCE1. At the same time, the winning symbol is displayed in the symbols 17 of the left, right, and middle symbol columns 14 to 16 which are fixed and displayed.
A to 17K are switched and displayed (see FIG. 21B).

When performing the hit display, the control device 24 repeatedly performs the above-described switch display of the hit symbols in synchronization with the switching display of the lanterns TCE0 to TCE10. That is, the control device 24
Are the lanterns TCE0 and TCE
When TCE4, TCE4, TCE6, TCE8, and TCE10 are displayed, the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row 40 that are confirmed and displayed are displayed. Also, there is an odd number of prizes, and the lanterns TCE1, TCE3, TCE5, TCE7,
When the TCE 9 is displayed, the symbols 17A to 17K of the left, right, and middle symbol columns 14 to 16 which are determined and stopped are displayed. In addition, the size of the symbols 17A to 17K displayed as the hit symbols is displayed smaller than that of the normal fluctuation. On the other hand, the symbols E1 to E3 in the fourth symbol row 40 are displayed in the same size as the normal variation. That is, the symbols 17A to 17K and the symbols E1 to E3 as the hit display are displayed in the same size. In connection with this, at the time of switching display of each winning symbol, the corresponding symbol can be rotated or inverted. Further, it may be displayed as if dancing, or may be repeatedly deformed or expanded / contracted. In this case, since each of the hit points is displayed in the same size, the player can enjoy the switching display of the hit point pattern without feeling the discomfort caused by the difference in size.

Alternatively, the display area of the hit symbols may be expanded so that each of the hit symbols is displayed larger than at the time of normal fluctuation. In this case, since the hit symbol to be switched and displayed can be displayed in a large size, the player can easily recognize the hit symbol, and the display area where nothing is displayed is reduced, and the display area can be effectively utilized. it can.

Further, the letter "V" displayed when the winning of the game ball 5 to the V zone 8 is notified is alternately displayed in the same display area together with the symbols 17A to 17K and the symbols E1 to E3 as the hit points. The display may be switched. In this case, "in the special game state, information on the special game state can be displayed on the variable display device separately from the identification information and the lottery information that are fixed and displayed, and in the same display area, the plurality of types of information are sequentially displayed. Switching display "is the feature point.

In the present embodiment, the lantern TCE
Although the type of each hit symbol is switched and displayed in synchronization with the switching of 0 to TCE10, a predetermined display time for continuously displaying each hit symbol is predetermined, and a predetermined time is set. It is also possible to switch and display the winning symbols each time elapses. For example, switching is performed alternately every second. Alternatively, for example, the symbols 17A to 17K may be displayed for 2 seconds, and the symbols E1 to E3 may be displayed for 1 second. In this case, the feature point is that “the display time of each winning symbol is made equal” or “the display time of the identification information is made longer (or shorter) than the display time of the lottery information”.

Further, in order to make it easy for the player to recognize what the given game mode is, character information such as “probability change mode” and “normal mode” is also added to the display of the hit points. It may be displayed. Or, instead of hit symbols, "probability variation mode"
Only character information such as “normal mode” may be displayed. In this case, "the information about the lottery information that is fixed and displayed during the occurrence of the special game state can be suggested or displayed on the variable display device", and "the information about the lottery information is character information". Is the feature point.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, two types of winning symbol designs are alternately displayed in the same region when displaying a winning symbol. However, mutually different display regions are separately provided for display. You may do it. Note that the display area here means a display position (the same applies hereinafter).

Further, the two types of hit symbols may be alternately displayed in two different display areas. For example, first, at the lower left of the display unit 13a,
The symbol E1 of "Daikichi" which is a winning symbol of the symbol row 40 is displayed. In addition, a symbol 17 of “7” which is a hit symbol of the left, right, and middle symbol rows 14 to 16 is displayed at a lower right portion of the display unit 13a.
G is displayed. Next, each time the lanterns TCE0 to TCE10 are switched, the display areas of the symbol E1 and the symbol 17G are switched. That is, the symbol 17G is displayed on the lower left portion of the display unit 13a, and the symbol E1 is displayed on the lower right portion of the display unit 13a. Then, such display area switching display is repeatedly performed. In this case, the feature point is that “the identification information and the lottery information that are definitely displayed are displayed in different display areas, and the display area of the identification information and the lottery information is switched when a predetermined condition is satisfied”. Further, the two kinds of hit symbols may be displayed in two different display areas, and the one may be displayed while the other is deleted without switching the display areas. In this case, "the identification information and the lottery information which are confirmed and displayed are displayed in different display areas, and when one of the identification information and the lottery information is displayed without switching the display area when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the other is displayed. Erasing "is a feature point.

In addition, the display area may be different or the character displayed during the occurrence of the big hit state may be different depending on the type of the hit symbol. For example, when the winning symbol in the fourth symbol row 40 is the symbol E1 of "Daichi", the poor god character BC may be displayed with the winning symbol in hand. Also, the hit symbols in the fourth symbol row 40 are other symbols EO2, EO3.
In the case of EZ2, EZ3, it may be displayed without any effect in the lower left part of the display unit 13a. In this case, the feature point is that “the display mode is different based on the type of the identification information or the lottery information that is confirmed and displayed”.

In the present embodiment, the hit-point display is performed in a relatively inconspicuous area at the lower left of the display unit 13a, but the hit-point display is made large so that the player can easily recognize it. It may be performed in association with each character displayed during the occurrence of the state. For example, the display effect may be performed as if the poor god character BC grabbed the hit symbol by hand and lifted it. Furthermore, every time a predetermined time elapses, an operation display in which the poor god character BC flips the winning symbol is performed, so that the switching of the winning symbol may be performed. In this case, "in the hit display, the identification information and the lottery information that are confirmed and displayed can be displayed, and a display object that performs a predetermined operation can be displayed, and a notification effect is provided in association with the operation of the display object. Doing "is a feature point.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hit display is performed from the start of the big hit display. However, if a predetermined condition is satisfied during the occurrence of the big hit state, the hit display is performed. It may be made to be performed. In this case, the feature point is that "the determined and displayed lottery information is suggested or displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the occurrence of the special game state".

For example, as the predetermined condition, the game ball 5
A predetermined number of winnings in the special winning opening 4 or a game ball 5 winning in the V zone 8. Or
The predetermined condition may be a predetermined round, such as displaying only the last round or displaying only an odd round. That is, "the predetermined condition is that a predetermined number of game media wins", "the predetermined condition is that the game medium passes through a predetermined area of the variable winning device", "the predetermined condition is And that the number of times the variable prize winning device can enter the prize winning state is a predetermined specific number of times. "

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display is made only during each round in which the big hit state is occurring. However, the hit symbol may be displayed between each round.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the left, right,
After the symbols 17A to 17K of the middle symbol rows 14 to 16 are definitely displayed and before the big hit state occurs, the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row are to be definitely displayed. On the other hand, the symbols E1 to E3 may be definitely displayed during the occurrence of the big hit state. For example, the left, right, and middle symbol rows 14 to 16 have a symbol "7" 17G ("7""7").
The big hit state occurs immediately after the final display is made at the “7” slot). Then, during the occurrence of the big hit state (for example, the third round), the symbols E1 to E of the fourth symbol row are set.
No. 3 is fixedly displayed, and thereafter, symbols E1 to E3 are displayed as hit symbols. At this time, if it is determined that the probable change mode is to be given, during the occurrence of the jackpot state, for example, the background may be changed to a conspicuous color, and a display indicating that fact may be displayed. .

Then, the control device 24 performs the jackpot display control 16 times (1 time) based on the above continuation condition.
6 rounds).

Further, at the time of step S270, the control device 24 displays the big hit end screen shown in FIG. 23A on the display section 13a.

At the same time, at the time of step S280, the control device 24 performs notification display of the next game mode as described above. In this case, for example, as described above, the symbol E of the fourth symbol row 40 is "Daichi / super-big hit".
In the case of O1, EZ1, a probable change mode is given as the next game mode, and FIG.
The screen shown in (b) is displayed. In addition, the fourth symbol row 40
The hit pattern is other patterns EO2, EO3, EZ
2 and EZ3, the normal mode is given as the next game mode, and FIG.
The screen shown in (c) is displayed.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row 40 displayed as the fixed stop are displayed during the occurrence of the big hit state. Therefore, compared to the case where the symbols E1 to E3 are simply displayed as the fixed stop, the player has a bigger hit state during the jackpot state.
It is possible to confirm exactly what the next game mode was. Therefore, the player does not have a feeling of anxiety about the next game and can fully enjoy the jackpot state. As a result, the interest can be dramatically improved.

[0144] Further, after the jackpot is completed, in a game arcade in which it is determined whether or not to allow a continuous game with a prize ball based on the type of the fourth symbol confirmed and displayed, an attendant can easily play the fourth symbol during the big hit. Can be confirmed. As a result, it is possible for the game arcade to provide a quick and appropriate service, and it is possible to eliminate a problem during a big hit.

Further, the symbols 17A to 17K of the left, right, and middle symbol rows 14 to 16 and the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row 40, which are fixed and displayed as hits, are alternately displayed. Therefore, the symbol 17A-
In comparison with the case where only 17K and the symbols E1 to E3 are displayed, each of the symbols is more easily noticed by the player. Therefore, the player can confirm what the hit is without watching the display unit. That allows the player to concentrate on the other jackpot state displays, and to fully enjoy the jackpot state. In addition, the display area can be effectively used, and the effect of displaying the other big hits can be enhanced accordingly. As a result, the interest can be dramatically improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the symbol E of the fourth symbol row 40, which is determined and stopped, is displayed during the occurrence of the big hit state.
By displaying 1 to E3, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the probable change mode is notified. Alternatively or additionally, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the probable change mode may be notified by a sound or a lamp. For example, when the probable change mode is given, compared to the case where the normal mode is given, a bright sound is generated, the lighting state of various lamps is made flashy, or the frequency of blinking is increased. It is possible to do. In other words, the feature point is that "the audio notification means capable of notifying the determined and displayed lottery information by voice" or "the light emission notifying means capable of notifying the determined and displayed lottery information by light emission" is provided. Become.

Incidentally, the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, but may be carried out as follows, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) ) Display 13a of special symbol display device 13
Of the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K, and (5) that the big hit expected value is higher than that in the normal mode, all of (1) to (5) are executed.

On the other hand, only (5), that is, simply increasing the jackpot expected value may be executed. Satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as the probability change mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1)
And (4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and ( 4), a combination of (1) and (3) and (4), and (2) and (3) and (4)) and (5) may be taken as the probability change mode.

(B) The probability change mode may be continued until the next big hit, or each symbol row 14
It is also possible to continue for a predetermined number of rotation fluctuations for 〜16 and 40, and then switch to the normal mode. When the probability change mode is selected, the probability change mode may be continued until the jackpot state occurs twice or more. further,
The probable change mode may be continued until the game ball 5 wins a certain winning opening or until a predetermined symbol stops (until a small hit state).

(C) Further, in the above embodiment, the probability that the probable change mode is selected is not particularly described, but the probability can be arbitrarily changed. For example, "50
% "Or the probability change mode may be selected with a probability of" about 33% ".

(D) Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing a time shortening mode in addition to or instead of the probability changing mode. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine of a type not provided with the probability change mode.

(E) In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, a pachinko machine capable of performing so-called limiter control may be embodied. This limiter control is performed to suppress the gambling for the player, and controls the probable change mode not to continue more than a predetermined number of times. More specifically, when the control device 24 enters the probability change mode continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times), the control device 24 performs the fifth big hit (the limiter time).
In, the control is performed so that the mode becomes a mode other than the probability change mode, that is, the normal mode. That is, at the time of the limiter, control may be performed such that the normal mode is forcibly selected. Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of the limiter, the fortune reach pattern may not be displayed. With this configuration, the player does not needlessly have a sense of expectation.

(F) A re-variation process may be performed on a symbol that appears to have stopped temporarily.

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

(H) The configuration in which the ordinary symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment is omitted may be adopted. Further, the present invention can also be embodied in a type of pachinko machine in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided in plurality.

(I) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17H of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the fortune symbol 17J, and It is determined that the big hit state is generated even when the symbol row 40 stops at the specific symbol EO1. On the other hand, symbols 17A- 17 of each of the left, middle, and right symbol rows 14-16
The big hit state may be generated only when 17H stops at the slot, and only the lottery display of the game mode may be performed in the fourth symbol row 40.

(J) In the above embodiment, the counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB,
Middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR,
The fourth symbol random number counter CD4, the reach type determination counter CV, the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4, etc.) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

(K) The present invention can be applied to pachinko machines and the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines,
It can also be implemented as various types of gaming machines such as arepaches, sparrows, and slot machines. In addition, the slot machine,
For example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined,
This is a well-known pattern in which a symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button or the like. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is as follows: "Symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after variably displaying a symbol row including a plurality of symbols,
The symbol change is started due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the symbol change is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, The slot machine includes special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol.

(L) In the above embodiment, the mode is displayed at the end of the big hit state (step S280), but such a display is made immediately after the big hit symbols are arranged or during the big hit game. It may be that.

(M) In the above embodiment, the fourth symbol row 4
Although the reach effect can be performed with respect to 0, a configuration in which the reach effect is not performed may be adopted.

(N) In the above embodiment, the fourth symbol row 4
0 symbols E1 to E3 (EZ1 to EZ3, EO1 to EO)
3) The rotation fluctuation is displayed around the axis.
Other variable display methods may be used. For example, the display may be switched while zooming in on the design, or the display may be switched while the design is crushed or elongated.

(O) In the above embodiment, the fourth symbol row 4
0 symbols E1 to E3 (EZ1 to EZ3, EO1 to EO)
Although the character such as "super jackpot" is added as the sign in 3), other characters (for example, "probable change") may be added, or a symbol, a picture, etc. may be added instead of the character. You may.

[0164]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
According to the present invention, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of symbol rows, an excellent effect of avoiding a trouble during occurrence of a special gaming state is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed in left, middle, and right symbol columns.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed in a fourth symbol row.

FIG. 5 (a) shows the same symbol in the left and right symbol columns,
The fourth when the middle symbol row stops at the fortune symbol
The types of symbols displayed in the symbol column are shown in (b)
It is a schematic diagram explaining the kind of the symbol displayed on the 4th symbol column when the symbol of each symbol column on the right stops at the zigzag eyes.

FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display unit when a big hit state occurs when the symbols in each of the left, middle, and right symbol rows stop at the zigzag eyes, and FIGS. It is a schematic diagram which shows a super jackpot notification screen and a jackpot notification screen.

FIGS. 7A to 7D are examples of a change or stop display state of the fourth symbol row when the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are the same symbol, and the middle symbol row is stopped by a fortune symbol. FIG.

8A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state of reach of the wind god, FIG. 8B is a schematic view illustrating a state of reach of the god of fortune, FIG.

9A is a chart for explaining a reach type determination counter, and FIG. 9B is a chart for explaining a fourth symbol reach type determination counter.

FIG. 10 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 11 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 12 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

13A is a chart for explaining the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 13B is a chart for explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter and the like.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a “fourth symbol reach operation processing routine”.

FIGS. 21A to 21C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a display unit during a big hit state.

FIG. 22A is a schematic diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed to indicate the number of rounds during the occurrence of the jackpot state, and FIG. 22B is displayed to indicate the number of winnings during the occurrence of the jackpot state; It is a schematic diagram explaining the type of the pattern which can be obtained.

FIG. 23A is a schematic diagram showing a display unit at the end of the big hit state, and FIGS. 23B and 23C are schematic diagrams showing a probable change mode addition notification screen and a normal mode addition notification screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol column, 15 ... Medium symbol column, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A-17K ... symbol, 24 ... control device, E1-E
3, EZ1 to EZ3, EO1 to EO3 ... pattern.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Kikuo Kazeoka, Inventor 3-9-11, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hitoshi Okamura 3-9-1, Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Makoto Nakamura 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Nobumasa Kamiya 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture No. 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yasuo Omo, 655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref.Ilemsoftware Engineering Co., Ltd. Term (reference) 2C088 AA35 EB15

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on condition that a plurality of identification information variably displayed on a variable display device is determined and displayed in a specific display mode. When at least the identification information is confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode, a plurality of pieces of lottery information that is variably displayed separately from the identification information on the variable display device are confirmed and displayed in a specific display mode. A game machine having an additional game state generating means for generating an additional game state associated with the special game state, as a necessary condition, wherein the occurrence of the additional game state during the occurrence of the special game state A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to notify the user.