JP2001252422A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To greatly improve the amusement of a game machine such as a Pachinko machine with a variable display capable of variable display of identifying information. SOLUTION: A working hole 3 and a big prize hole 4 are provided in a game board 2 of the Pachinko machine 1, and the display 13 having a display 13a is assembled in a central portion of the game board 2. A plurality of pattern trains are displayed on the display part 13a. The pattern trains are composed of plural types of patterns. A controller 24 generates a big-prize condition on condition that at least specified patterns are finally stopped and grants a normal mode or a special mode after finishing. The controller 24 permits the patterns to be displayed, as if moved to a corner, at least once during variable display of the patterns.

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 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 special game design, out reach design, and,
A stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the off symbols, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. Then, on the condition that it is necessary to stop at the big hit symbol, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (big hit state) for the player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening a special winning opening or the like.

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

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

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

[0008]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. In other words, various effect displays related to the symbols, including the reach state, are performed to improve the interest, but further interest is required. For example, in a pachinko machine of a type in which a symbol can be scrolled and fluctuated, after the symbol is displayed for a predetermined period of time, the fluctuating speed is relatively slow (or remains high) and stopped. It is replaced with the stop symbol that was actually adopted immediately before and is confirmed and displayed. For this reason, at least immediately before the stop of the symbol, the player can predict the symbol to be stopped to some extent. In this regard, it has been desired to further enhance the interest. In addition, since the symbols are always displayed in a variable direction only, it is a fact that novelty is required for the movement.

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

[0010]

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

Means 1. A game situation detection means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detection means, A gaming machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the identification information can be displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction at least at one time during the variable display of information. Here, the “depth direction” means not only one depth direction but also
The meaning includes a near direction, that is, a direction opposite to the one depth direction. In addition, the direction is not limited to the direction orthogonal to the display surface of the variable display device, but also includes the direction obliquely intersecting the display surface of the variable display device.

[0012] According to the above means, the game situation that changes in response to the operation of the player is detected by the game situation detection means, and upon occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result,
In the variable display device, the identification information can be variably displayed. The special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. By the means described above, the identification information can be displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction at least at one time during the fluctuation display of the identification information. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy an unprecedented taste regarding the variable display of the identification information.

Means 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, a period in which it is difficult to identify the identification information is provided. According to the above means,
The player may be thrilled that something will happen during the difficult-to-identify period.

Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the identification information can be switched during a period in which it is difficult to identify the identification information. According to the above means, even if the switching is performed, it is difficult for the player to identify the identification information.

Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3,
When the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, the identification information is always or at a relatively high probability in a specific display mode and finally displayed. Machine. According to the above means, the player who visually recognizes the identification information displayed as if moving in the depth direction greatly expects the occurrence of the special game state.

Means 5 In the means 4, according to the identification information finally determined and displayed in the specific display mode,
A gaming machine characterized by having different values for players. According to the above-described means, the player's wonders also reach the identification information finally and finally displayed.

Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 5,
A gaming machine characterized in that the identification information moves in a first depth direction, and then moves in a second depth direction to be displayed almost as if returning to its original position. According to the above means, the user feels as if the identification information is reciprocating in the depth direction.

Means 7. The means (6) is characterized in that the probability that the value to the player becomes higher is variable according to the display mode (for example, the layout mode, the number) when the identification information is moving in the second depth direction. Gaming machine to do. According to the above-described means, the display mode when the user is moving in the second depth direction is watched, whereby the user may be delighted.

Means 8 In the means (6) or (7), the probability that the value to the player becomes higher is variable according to the moving speed when the identification information moves in at least one of the first and second depth directions. A gaming machine. According to the above means, it is possible to enjoy the game while taking into account the display mode when moving in the depth direction.

Means 9 In any one of the means 6 to 8,
A gaming machine, wherein when the identification information is moving in the first depth direction, a separate display target is displayed, and an effect based on the display target is performed. According to the above-described means, the effect of the display object gives persuasive power to the movement in the first depth direction.

Means 10. In any one of the means 6 to 10, when the identification information is moving in the second depth direction, a separate display target is displayed and an effect by the display target is performed. Gaming machine.
According to the means, by the effect of the display object,
Persuasive power is given to the movement in the second depth direction.

Means 11. In the means 9 or 10, the effect is an effect related to the identification information. According to the above means, the actions of the means 9 and 10 are more reliably achieved.

Means 12. In any one of the means 6 to 11, when the identification information is displayed as if it were almost returned to the original position, an effect is performed as if the kinetic energy of the identification information was instantaneously reduced to almost zero. A gaming machine characterized by that: According to the above-described means, when the identification information is displayed as if it were almost returned to the original position, an effect as if it ran into something is performed, and the fun is further increased.

Means 13. In any one of the means 6 to 12, when the identification information is moving in the first depth direction, and when the identification information is moving in the second depth direction, the number of displayed identification information is different. A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the above means, the player who has noticed the difference in the number of pieces of identification information is surprised.

Means 14. In any one of the means 6 to 13, the time (T) required for the identification information to move in the first depth direction and thereafter move in the second depth direction to return to the substantially original position is 3 seconds or more. A gaming machine characterized by being 1 minute or less, preferably 4 seconds to 30 seconds, more preferably 5 seconds to 15 seconds. According to the above means, the player is more excited compared to the case where the player returns to the original position relatively soon.

Means 15. In any one of the means 6 to 14, the time (T1) during which the identification information moves in the first depth direction is 1 second to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 seconds to 15 seconds, and more preferably 2 seconds. A gaming machine characterized by being at least 7 seconds in length. According to the above-mentioned means, the excitement for the player is enhanced.

Means 16. In any one of the means 6 to 15, a time (T2) from when the identification information moves in the second depth direction to almost return to the original position is 1 second to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 seconds or more. A gaming machine characterized by being 15 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less. According to the above-mentioned means, the excitement for the player is enhanced.

Means 17. In any one of the means 6 to 16, for a predetermined time from when the identification information moves in the first depth direction to when the identification information starts moving in the second depth direction, the identification information is displayed as if substantially stopped. A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above means, the game content is further increased in thickness.

Means 18. In any one of the means 6 to 17, a time (T1) in which the identification information moves in the first depth direction and a time (in which the identification information moves in the second depth direction to return to the substantially original position (T1)) A gaming machine characterized by being substantially equivalent to T2).

Means 19. In any one of the means 6 to 17, the time (T1) in which the identification information moves in the first depth direction is the time (in which the identification information moves in the second depth direction and almost returns to the original position ( A gaming machine characterized by being set longer than T2).

Means 20. In any one of the means 6 to 17, the time (T1) in which the identification information moves in the first depth direction is the time (in which the identification information moves in the second depth direction and almost returns to the original position ( A gaming machine characterized by being set shorter than T2).

Means 21. In any one of the means (1) to (20), when the identification information is displayed as if moving in the depth direction, the identification information is displayed as if the identification information is moving in the moving direction. Machine. According to the above means, the reality is further increased, and the persuasive power when moving in the depth direction is increased.

Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 21, by changing a distance between the identification information and a viewpoint on which the identification information is projected, the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in a depth direction. Gaming machine to do. According to the above-described means, the reality is further enhanced as compared with the case where the image is simply reduced and enlarged.

Means 23. In any one of the means 1 to 22, when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, the identification information located on the back side is less visible than the identification information located on the near side. A gaming machine characterized in that it is made to be. According to the above-mentioned means, the reality at the time of moving display is increased.

Means 24. In the means 23, when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, the identification information located on the back side is displayed darker than the identification information located on the near side. A gaming machine characterized by:

Means 25. In the means 23 or 24, when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, the outline of the identification information located on the back side is displayed more blurred than the identification information located on the near side. A gaming machine characterized in that:

Means 26. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 25, wherein, when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, the moving speed is variable depending on the occasion. According to the above means,
Depending on the occasion, the way the player perceives the movement display is different, and the interest is further enhanced.

Means 27. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 26, wherein when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction, the identification information is displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation. According to the above-described means, the user can feel as if moving in the depth direction more reliably in combination with the operation of the identification information.

Means 28. In the means 27, the predetermined action is an action based on one's own will (for example, running,
A game machine comprising at least one of walking, flying, sliding, rolling and swimming).

Means 29. In the means 27, the predetermined operation includes a passive operation (for example, being pulled, sucked, skipped, rolled, and the like).

Means 30. The gaming machine according to any one of means 27 to 29, wherein the identification information includes a character capable of performing the predetermined operation.

Means 31. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 30, wherein the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction only when a specific condition is satisfied. According to the above means, the rare value when the identification information is displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction increases.

Means 32. In any one of the means 1 to 31, the variable display device stores at least an object formed of a plurality of polygons and a texture in which a pattern to be attached to each polygon of the object is drawn.
The stored object can be rotated in a line of sight direction based on a given viewpoint in a virtual three-dimensional space around the viewpoint, and the object is placed on a two-dimensional projection plane based on the rotated line of sight direction. After projecting a visual field image in which the stored texture is pasted to each polygon of the object projected on the projection plane in an image generation area corresponding to the projection plane, A visual field image is output to a display unit so that a state in the virtual three-dimensional space accompanying the rotation of the line of sight can be displayed, and the identification information is configured by the stored object. A gaming machine characterized by that: According to the above means, the reality is further increased.

Means 33. A game situation detection means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detection means, A gaming machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. At least at one time during the change display of the information, the identification information is displayed as if it changes to the first state over a first predetermined time, and thereafter, the same or different information is displayed over a second predetermined time. And it can be displayed as if it were restored to the original state, and the time from the start of the change to the return is 3 seconds or more and 1 minute or less, preferably 4 seconds or more and 30 seconds or less, more preferably 5 seconds or less. Gaming machine is characterized in that a 15 seconds or less.

Means 34. In the means 33, the first predetermined time is 1 second or more and 30 seconds or less, preferably 1.5 seconds or more and 15 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less.

Means 35. In the means 33 or 34, the second predetermined time is 1 second or more and 30 seconds or less, preferably 1.5 seconds or more and 15 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less. .

Means 36. In any of the means 33 to 35, the changing to the first state includes changing a shape to the first state.

Means 37. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 33 to 36, wherein changing to the first state includes moving and displaying a position different from an initial position.

Means 38. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 33 to 37, wherein when the identification information is changed and displayed, a period in which it is difficult to identify the identification information is provided.

Means 39. The gaming machine according to claim 38, wherein the identification information can be switched during a period in which the identification information is difficult to identify.

Means 40. In any one of the means 33 to 39, when the identification information is changed and displayed in the first state, the identification information is always or finally displayed in a specific display mode with a relatively high probability. A gaming machine characterized by that:

Means 41. A gaming machine wherein the means 40 varies the value for the player according to the identification information finally displayed in the specific display mode.

Means 42. In any of the means 33 to 41, the probability that the value to the player will increase in accordance with the display mode (for example, the layout mode, the number) when the identification information is displayed as if returning to the original state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is variable.

Means 43. A gaming machine according to claim 41 or 42, wherein the probability that the value to the player becomes higher is variable according to the change speed when said identification information is changed and displayed.

Means 44. In any one of the means (33) to (43), when the identification information is changed and displayed in the first state, a separate display target is displayed, and an effect by the display target is performed. Gaming machine.

Means 45. In any one of the means 33 to 44, when the identification information is displayed as if returning to the original state, a separate display target is displayed and an effect by the display target is performed. A gaming machine characterized by:

Means 46. In the means 44 or 45, the effect is an effect related to the identification information.

Means 47. In any one of the means 33 to 46, the display is performed when the identification information is changed and displayed in the first state and when the identification information is displayed as if the identification information is returned to the original state. A gaming machine characterized by different numbers of identification information.

Means 48. In any one of the means (33) to (47), the identification information is displayed for a predetermined time from when the identification information is changed to the first state until the display is started as if the identification information is restored to the original state. A game machine characterized by displaying as if it were almost stopped.

Means 49. A gaming machine according to any one of means 33 to 48, wherein the first predetermined time is substantially equal to the second predetermined time.

Means 50. The gaming machine according to any one of means 33 to 48, wherein the first predetermined time is set longer than a second predetermined time.

Means 51. The gaming machine according to any one of means 33 to 48, wherein the second predetermined time is set longer than the first predetermined time.

Means 52. In any one of the means 33 to 51, when the identification information is changed and displayed in the first state, and when the identification information is displayed as if returning to the original state, the change speed is variable depending on the occasion. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

Means 53. In any one of the means 33 to 52, when the identification information is changed to the first state and displayed as if the identification information is returned to the original state, the identification information is also displayed in a predetermined operation. A gaming machine characterized by displaying to perform the following.

Means 54. In the means 53, the predetermined operation is an operation based on one's own will (for example, running,
A game machine comprising at least one of walking, flying, sliding, rolling and swimming).

Means 55. In the means 53, the predetermined operation includes a passive operation (for example, being pulled in, being sucked, being skipped, being rolled, and the like).

Means 56. In any one of the means 53 to 55, the identification information includes a character capable of performing the predetermined operation.

Means 57. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 33 to 56, wherein the identification information is changed and displayed in the first state only when a specific condition is satisfied.

Means 58. In any one of the means 33 to 57, the variable display device stores at least an object formed by a plurality of polygons and a texture in which a pattern to be pasted on each polygon of the object is drawn. Can be rotated about a viewpoint in a virtual three-dimensional space based on a given viewpoint about the viewpoint, and further, with reference to the rotated viewpoint direction.
Projecting the object onto a two-dimensional projection plane, generating a field-of-view image in which the stored texture is pasted on each polygon of the object projected onto the projection plane in an image generation area corresponding to the projection plane; And outputting a field-of-view image in the image generation area to a display unit to display a state in the virtual three-dimensional space accompanying the rotation of the line-of-sight direction, wherein the identification information is stored in the storage unit. A gaming machine characterized by being constituted by objects.

[0070]

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of symbols 17A to 17A.
17I and a plurality of symbols 17K of one type. Each of the symbols 17A to 17I is configured by a combination of various “marine creatures” and numbers. More specifically, the pattern 17A is configured by a combination of a numeral and a “octopus” character. Also, the symbol 17B is a numeral and a character of "Harribon", the symbol 17C is a numeral and a "turtle" character, and the symbol 17D is a numeral and a "shark".
17E is a figure and a character of “shrimp”, a pattern 17F is a figure and a character of “clownfish”, a pattern 17G is a figure and a character of “walrus”, and a pattern 17H is a figure and “telefish”. The character and the symbol 17I are each constituted by a combination of a numeral and a character of “crab”. The numbers are arranged in descending order for the upper symbol row 14 and in ascending order for the middle and lower symbol rows 15 and 16. However, with regard to the middle symbol row 15, further symbols 17D are arranged so as to overlap between the symbol 17I and the symbol 17A. These designs 17A
-17I can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later). In addition, the character of "octopus" of design 17A, the character of "clownfish" of design 17F,
The character “crab” in the pattern 17I is colored mainly in red. In addition, the character of “Harisenbon” of the symbol 17B, the character of “Shark” of the symbol 17D, and the character of “Walrus” of the symbol 17G are:
It is colored mainly blue (or blue purple) and white. Furthermore, the character of the "turtle" of the pattern 17C has a unique coloring mainly composed of green and brown. At the same time, the “shrimp” character of the pattern 17E is uniquely colored mainly in pink. In addition, design 17H
The character of "Telescope Fish" is uniquely colored mainly in green, yellow and red.

The symbol 17K is constituted by a "shell" mark and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17I. Further, the symbol 17K can only be a detached symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbols (big hit symbols) as the stopped symbols of both the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit state is reached. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, after the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, all the symbol rows (or a part of the symbol rows) are replaced again, and thereafter, the symbols 17A to 17 of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are replaced.
A case where I and 17K are definitely displayed (this embodiment is referred to as “depth re-reach reach”) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
"Huge Samerych (see FIG. 4 (b))" in which giant sharks are displayed as characters in addition to "normal reach (see FIG. 4 (a))" in which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 simply scroll. "Huge squid reach (see FIG. 4C)" in which a giant squid is displayed as the character, "Huge squid reach (see FIGS. 2B and 2C)" in which a giant crab is displayed as the character, and the above description "Re-depth reach" is set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern. These reach patterns are shown in FIG.
Is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. The operating state of each reach pattern will be described later.

It has already been described that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. When a prize is won, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine.
In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, a light emitting diode (LE) is provided above the display portion 13a.
D) Hold lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18
d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. further,
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol random number buffer
Upper, middle, and lower three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and upper, middle, and lower three out-of-reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five out-of-reach reach random number areas 42 (i).
, Five top-off design random number areas 43 (i), five middle-off design random number areas 44 (i), and five bottom-off design random number areas 45 (i). i
Are used to distinguish each of the five symbol random number areas, and include “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
Take the value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. As shown in FIG. 7, the stop symbol area includes upper, middle, and lower stop symbol random number areas 4.
6, 47, and 48.

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

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

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

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 10 to 17 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CD
C, CDB, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, and CDB in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) each time the game ball 5 wins the operation port 3. That is.

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

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

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

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

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed every predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

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

If this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1), the out-of-reach reach random number area 42
(I + 1), out-of-design symbol random number area 43 (i + 1) to 45
Each data of (i + 1) is stored in the previous area 41 (i)-
45 (i). Then, step S
At 60, the control device 24 adds "1" to "i", and returns to step S40.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the flow shifts to step S70 to turn off one of the holding lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the holding counter CH. In the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol change start process. More specifically, as shown in the "variation start processing routine" in FIG. 14, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, step S
At 902, a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, a temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for the case of going through the “depth re-variable reach” and the “depth re-lottery processing”, and the step S
Move to 905.

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

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

Now, step S902 or step S9
After step 04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired based on the reach type determination counter CV. That is, the "normal reach" described above,
One of “Huge Samerych”, “Huge Squid Reach”, “Huge Crab Reach”, and “Depth Re-Reaching Reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

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

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

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” in FIG.
In step 1201, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “normal reach”. If a negative determination is made ("Normal reach"
In step S1202, in step S1202, the control device 24 executes the normal reach operation process. More specifically, various lamps are flickered, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are variably displayed more slowly than before.

If the determination in step S1201 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant samelliche”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant Sameriche”), the giant Sameriche operation processing is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, a giant shark character is displayed on the display unit 3a, and two symbols 17A displayed on the display unit 13a.
For each of the symbols 17A and 17K, an effect display is performed as if the user is trying to chew, and after a predetermined time, one of the symbols 17A to 17K is displayed.
In addition to performing an operation display of swallowing 17I and 17K, processing such as erasing the swallowed symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is performed.

If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines in step S9
The reach pattern acquired in 05 is "Huge Squid Reach"
It is determined whether it is not. Then, if a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant squid reach”), step S120
In step 6, a giant squid reach operation process is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4C, a giant squid character is displayed substantially at the center of the display unit 13a, and a motion display is performed as if the squid character turns a plurality of legs. . Also, with this, pattern 17A
17I, 17K, etc., are made to appear as if they move quickly one by one in accordance with the turning operation.

If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, the flow shifts to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant can reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant crab reach”), in step S1208,
The huge can reach operation processing is performed. In this case, a giant crab character is displayed almost at the center of the display unit 13a, and a motion display is performed as if the crab character jumped. At the same time, processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear to move one by one in accordance with the bounce is performed. Further, in some cases, the crab character may perform a process of grasping the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K with scissors of both hands and moving them one by one.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S1207 is affirmative, at least the symbol 17A of the middle symbol row 15
Until も の 17I and 17K temporarily stop, the reach operation processing is not performed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. Also, steps S1202, 1204, 1206,
Even after executing each reach processing operation processing of 1208, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily terminated.

After executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 12). .

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
In step 1, "depth re-variation processing" is executed. More specifically, as shown in the “depth re-variation processing routine” in FIG. 16, in step S1311, the device 24 determines that the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is
It is determined whether or not "re-depth reach". Then, when a negative determination is made, this routine is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, the process shifts to step S1312 to execute the “depth re-reach reach” process. In step S1312, first, FIG.
As shown in (b), the symbols 17A to 17I, 17K once stopped and displayed on the display unit 13a are displayed as if they were oriented in the depth direction (backward direction). At this time, symbol 1
7A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character faced in the depth direction (backward direction),
And the like are maintained as they are.

Thereafter, in step S1313, as shown in FIGS. 18 (c) to (e), the control device 24 swims as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are in the depth direction (while swinging the body left and right). ) Display as if moving. At the same time, a giant shark character is made to appear, and a motion display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K were chasing the shark character. Thereby, for the player, symbol 1
7A to 17I and 17K can have an impression as if they escaped in the depth direction based on being chased by sharks.

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

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

Thereafter, in step S1316, as shown in FIG. 19A, the symbols 17A to 17
It is displayed as if I is moving forward (swimming), and in step S1317, FIG.
As shown in (c), the predetermined time T2 (T2 = 1 second or more 3
0 seconds or less, preferably 1.5 seconds or more and 15 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less, and still more preferably 4 seconds or more and 5 seconds or less), and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K move forward. Is displayed, and symbols 17A-1
7I and 17K are brought into an identifiable state. At this time, at the initial stage of moving in the forward direction, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, and can finally identify the symbols from the middle. Further, in the present embodiment, since the symbols 17A to 17I of similar colors are prepared, the player may not be able to specify the symbols 17A to 17I until immediately before the symbols 17A to 17I return to the original state. sell.

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

Further, in the following step S1319, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. That is, as shown in FIG. 19D, the symbols 17A to 17A are arranged along the selected big hit line.
17I is arranged and displayed, and numbers such as are displayed.
In addition, the direction of the character is switched to the original change direction (leftward). Furthermore, design 17A other than the jackpot line
17I and 17K are also displayed.

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

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

Thereafter, in step S1353, the control device 24 displays a display as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction as shown in FIGS. 20 (d) and 20 (e). Do. At the same time, a giant shark character appears, and the symbols 17A to 17I,
An operation display is performed as if chasing 17K.

Subsequently, in step S1354, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), the control device 24 displays whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction over the predetermined time T1 as described above. , Design 17A-17
I, 17K are placed in a state where identification is difficult. At the same time, the shark character is moved from the display unit 13a to the outside as if giving up chasing.

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

Thereafter, in step S1356, as shown in FIG. 19A, the symbols 17A to 17
It is displayed as if I is moving forward (swimming), and in step S1357, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (c), the symbols 17A to 17A take a predetermined time T2.
It is displayed whether 17I and 17K are moving in the front direction, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are made identifiable. At this time, at the initial stage of moving in the forward direction, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, and can finally identify the symbols from the middle. In addition, similarly to the above, the pattern 17 of the similar color
A-17I are prepared, so symbols 17A-17I
Until just before returning to the original state, the player will be
17I may not be specified.

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

Further, in the following step S1359, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is once ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 19D, the symbols 17A to 17A are arranged along the selected big hit line.
17I is arranged and displayed, and numbers such as are displayed.
In addition, the direction of the character is switched to the original change direction (leftward). Furthermore, design 17A other than the jackpot line
17I and 17K are also displayed.

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

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

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S160.
In FIG. 13, the winning counter CE is cleared to “0” and the winning determination flag FE is set to “0”. In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

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

Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived. If this judgment condition is satisfied (when the scheduled closing time has not come),
The process returns to step S190. As a result, the winning opening 4
Unless the number of the game balls 5 more than the predetermined value CEmax is won after the opening of the game ball or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

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

After executing the mode notifying process, the control device 24 once ends the “special electric accessory control routine”.

As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the "depth re-variable reach" and the "depth re-lottery process"
At this time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are scrolled, temporarily stopped, and then displayed as if they move in the depth direction. For this reason, the player is
Regarding the variable display of 7A to 17I and 17K, it is possible to enjoy an unprecedented taste. In addition, as a method of performing display as if moving in the depth direction, a method of simply reducing display over time or a method of displaying a symbol 17 using a three-dimensional polygon is used.
A method of displaying images by increasing the distance between A to 17I and 17K and the viewpoint at which the images are displayed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
When the symbols 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction, the player can use the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K.
There are periods when it is difficult to identify K. Therefore, the player may be thrilled that something will happen during the difficult-to-identify period.

Furthermore, during the period, the symbols 17A to 17A
Switching between 7I and 17K is performed. Therefore, symbol 1
Even if the switching between 7A to 17I and 17K is performed, it is difficult for the player to identify the symbols 17A to 17I, so that a sense of discomfort hardly occurs. At the same time, since it is unclear which of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is to be switched, a problem caused by the predicted symbol is avoided. From these facts, it is possible to dramatically improve interest.

At the same time, the symbol 17A when the depth varies
Switching between 17I and 17K is performed after symbol fluctuations in all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if the stop is once at a symbol different from the big hit symbol, it can be expected again that the stop at the big hit symbol by the switching. As a result, the interest is further increased. In addition, when the “depth re-lottery” is performed, the player once stops at the big hit symbol, so that the player may do better by the replacement (the symbols 17A, 17C, and 17E to which the probable change mode is given). , 1
7G, 17I may be replaced). In this sense, the interest can be further improved. Also, the player:
The re-lottery process can be watched with some allowance.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when switching based on depth variation is performed, in most cases,
The jackpot symbols can be determined and displayed together. Therefore, the occurrence of the jackpot state can be greatly expected by the switching, and the expectation of the player can reach the climax.

In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
7I and 17K move in the depth direction, and then move in the front direction and can be displayed as if they were almost returned to their original positions.
Therefore, the player feels as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are reciprocating in the depth direction.

Further, in the present embodiment, symbols 17A to 17A
When 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction, a giant shark is displayed as a separate display target, and an effect by the display target is performed. Therefore, it can be understood that the various characters constituting the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K have escaped in the depth direction by the effect, and persuasive power is given to the movement in the depth direction.

At the same time, in the present embodiment, symbols 17A to 17A
When 17I is displayed almost as if returning to the original position, the front side is glass-covered, and symbol 1
The effect is performed as if 7A to 17I (character) hits the glass. For this reason, the taste is further increased.

In addition, in this embodiment, symbols 17A to 17A are used.
The number of symbols to be displayed differs between when 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction and when they are moving in the front direction. Therefore, the player who has noticed the difference in the number of symbols is surprised, and the interest is further improved.

Further, the symbols 17A to 17I, 17K
A relatively long time is required to move the camera in the depth direction and thereafter move in the front direction to return to the substantially original position. For this reason, compared to the case where the player returns to the original position relatively quickly, the player's sense of excitement is enhanced, and various effects can be performed during this time. In particular, in this embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they were almost stopped for a predetermined time from when the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K move in the depth direction to when they start to move in the front direction. Therefore, the above-described operation and effect can be more reliably achieved.

Also, when the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction and the near direction, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are in the moving direction. I made it. For this reason, the reality at the time of moving display is further increased, and the persuasiveness at the time of moving the depth is increased.

Further, in this embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
When 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction and the front direction, the symbols 17A to 17A are also displayed.
The display that moves the body as if the 7I, 17K swims was performed. Therefore, in combination with the motion display, the player can feel as if moving in the depth direction or the like more reliably.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the “depth re-reach reach” and the “depth re-lottery process” are executed only when a specific condition is satisfied. For this reason, the rare value when displayed as if moving in the depth direction or the like increases. The pleasure of the player who has visually recognized the display is doubled.

Further, at least two of the plurality of symbols 17A to 17I have similar colors to each other. For this reason, when switching between the symbols 17A to 17I having similar colors is performed, a case where the fact of the switching may not be temporarily noticed may occur. When the switching is performed, the symbol 17A
It is sometimes difficult to identify the type only with the colors of １７17I, and the interest is further increased. For example, in the “depth re-reach reach” and the “depth re-lottery process”,
It is assumed that when the symbol returns in the forward direction, the symbol is found to be a red symbol. However, since there are three types of symbols 17A, 17F, and 17I in the red symbol, the player can be thrilled without knowing which symbol is the big hit just by determining the color. For this reason, it will spur the improvement of interest.

Conversely, some of the symbols 17A to 17I are colored in a manner unique to the symbol. Therefore, after the switching, the symbols 17C, 17C,
When 17E and 17H are displayed, the symbols 17C, 17E and 17H can be specified relatively quickly.

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

(A) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the value for the player depends on the display mode (for example, arrangement, number) when the symbols 17A to 17I are moving in the forward direction. The probability of becoming high may be variable. For example, the probable change mode application rate may be changed depending on the arrangement of the symbols 17A to 17I when returning in the forward direction.
More specifically, when the display is returned in an obliquely upwardly sloping arrangement, a probable change symbol is displayed in one-third,
When the display is returned in an obliquely right-downward arrangement, the positively-variable symbol may be displayed in two-thirds. In addition, when only one of the symbols 17A to 17I is displayed to be returned, a surely-changing symbol may be displayed with a probability of 100%. By adopting such a configuration, the player can be interested in what arrangement (or what number) will return, and can further improve the interest.

(B) Further, the probability that the value to the player becomes higher may be variable according to the moving speed when moving in the depth direction or the front direction. For example, when the moving speed when returning in the forward direction is slow (for example, when a certain time or more is required), the probability that the surely-variable symbol is displayed may be increased.

(C) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
When 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction, a giant shark is displayed as a separate display target, and an effect by the display target is performed. On the other hand, when moving in the forward direction, a separate display target may be displayed, and an effect by the display target may be performed. For example, giant sharks or fish schools can be traversed. According to such a configuration, persuasive power is imparted to the movement in the front direction, or the symbols 17A to 17
Interestingness that I is difficult to specify is given.

(D) Even if the time (T1) in which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K move in the depth direction is substantially equal to the time (T2) in which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K move in the front direction and return to the substantially original position. Good, T1 may be longer than T2, or T1 may be shorter than T2.

(E) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, when the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction or the like, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K located at the back side are displayed. 17K may be displayed darker than the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K located on the near side. By adopting such a configuration, the reality in moving display is increased, and the interest is spurred.

(F) When the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction or the like,
The moving speed may be made variable at that time. According to such a configuration, how the player perceives the movement display differs from time to time, and the interest is further enhanced.

(G) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the “return to depth change” and “depth re-lottery process” are switched to the big hit symbol.
A reach state may be generated. For example, when the symbol of the upper symbol row 14 is temporarily stopped and the symbol of the lower symbol row 16 is temporarily stopped, if the reach state is not established, at least one of the upper symbol row 14 and the lower symbol row 16 By moving in the depth direction and switching,
A reach state may be generated. Of course, the reach state may be generated by switching all the symbol rows 14 to 16.

(H) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the symbol confirmed and displayed by the switching may be determined irrespective of the symbol once stopped and displayed, or may be temporarily stopped. It may be determined in relation to the displayed symbol. As an example of the case where it is determined in relation to the symbol once stopped and displayed, a symbol having the same regularity as the symbol once stopped and displayed (for example,
If there are only odd symbols once, the odd symbols must be odd), and the symbols must be at least one of the symbols once stopped and displayed (for example, once the symbol 17G is included in the stopped symbols). If there is, the symbol is the most common symbol among the three symbol rows 14 to 16 (for example, the symbol 17G in the upper symbol row 14 is the temporarily stopped symbol, and the symbol in the middle symbol row 15 is If the temporarily stopped symbol is the symbol 17G and the temporarily stopped symbol in the lower symbol row 16 is the symbol 17F, the symbol 17G is used.

(I) In the above-described embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are scrolled at the time of the normal fluctuation. However, other fluctuation methods (for example, the fluctuation of the type which is switched and displayed one by one) are used. Method, etc.).

(J) In the above embodiment, symbols having similar colors are prepared. However, symbols in which at least two are similar in appearance (for example, symbols in which the outline is the same).
May be adopted. Even with such a configuration, there may be cases where the fact of the replacement is temporarily not noticed, and when the replacement is performed, at first glance the pattern,
In some cases, it is difficult to specify the type, and the interest is further increased. In addition, there is no problem even if a design that is completely dissimilar including the color is adopted.

(K) Conversely, a design having a unique appearance (for example, an outline) not found in other designs may be adopted.
According to such a configuration, when a symbol having the unique appearance is displayed after the replacement, the symbol can be specified relatively quickly.

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

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

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

(O) In the above embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the depth re-lottery process can be performed. However, such a process may be omitted. When performing the depth re-lottery process, the depth re-variation reach may be omitted.

(P) When the depth re-variation reach is performed, a big hit state may always occur.

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

(R) Random number counters (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, character random number counter CC, upper / middle / lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CD
B, the reach type determination counter CV) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

(S) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or 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.

(T) In the above embodiment, the mode is displayed at the end of the big hit state (step S240), but such display may not be performed. Also, it may be displayed at the time of a big hit or during a big hit. Furthermore, after the big hit, it may be displayed continuously until the next big hit. Further, the mode may be notified by a lamp or a sound other than the display on the display unit.

(U) In the above embodiment, as shown
Although the probability change mode is provided with a half probability, the probability is arbitrary and can be changed as appropriate. Further, even if the displayed value is 1/2, the probability change mode may be given with a different probability (for example, 7/15).

(V) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, at least one time during the symbol change display, the symbol is displayed as if it changes to the first state over the first predetermined time. Then, after a second predetermined time, the same or another symbol can be displayed as if returning to the original state, and the time from the start of the change to the return is set to 3 seconds or more. The time may be minutes or less, preferably 4 seconds to 30 seconds, more preferably 5 seconds to 15 seconds. In this case, the first predetermined time is 1 second or more and 3 seconds or more.
The time may be 0 seconds or less, preferably 1.5 seconds to 15 seconds, more preferably 2 seconds to 7 seconds. Further, the second predetermined time is 1 second or more and 30 seconds or less, preferably 1.
The time may be from 5 seconds to 15 seconds, more preferably from 2 seconds to 7 seconds. Further, in this case, the change to the first state may be a change in the shape to the first state, or may be a movement display to a position different from the initial position. At the same time, when the symbol is changed and displayed, a period during which it is difficult to identify the symbol may be provided, and the symbol may be switched during the difficult period. In addition, when the symbol is changed and displayed in the first state, the symbol may become a jackpot symbol with a certain or relatively high probability, and may be finally displayed. Further, in this case, the value for the player may be made different depending on the big hit symbol (determining whether or not the certainty change mode or the like is given). Further, the probability of increasing the value for the player may be variable according to the display mode (for example, the layout mode, the number) when the symbol is displayed as if returning to the original state. together,
The probability that the value to the player becomes higher may be variable according to the change speed when the symbol is changed and displayed. When the symbol is changed and displayed in the first state, or when the symbol is displayed as if it is restored to the original state, a separate display target is displayed and an effect by the display target is performed. It may be preferable that the effect is an effect related to a design. In addition, the number of symbols to be displayed may be different between when the symbol is changed and displayed in the first state and when the symbol is displayed as if it is restored to the original state. In addition, the design is the first
May be displayed as if the symbols were almost stopped for a predetermined period of time from when the display was changed to the above state to when the display was started as if returning to the original state. The first predetermined time and the second predetermined time may be substantially equal, or one of them may be longer. Further, when the symbol is changed to the first state and displayed as if returning to the original state, the changing speed may be variable depending on the occasion. Further, the symbol is changed and displayed in the first state,
When the symbol is displayed as if returning to the original state, the symbol may be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation. The operation may be an operation based on one's own intention or a passive operation. At the same time, the symbol may be changed to the first state and displayed only when the specific condition is satisfied.

[0186]

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

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

4A is a diagram showing a normal reach state on the display unit, FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a samly reach state, and FIG. 4C is a diagram showing an irreach state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a “depth re-variation processing routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a “depth re-lottery process routine”.

FIGS. 18 (a) to (f) are diagrams showing the state of symbols and the like displayed on the display unit at the time of the depth re-variation reach.

FIGS. 19 (a) to (d) are diagrams showing the state of symbols and the like displayed on the display unit at the time of depth re-variation reach and the like.

FIGS. 20 (a) to (f) are diagrams showing states of symbols and the like displayed on the display unit during the depth re-lottery process.

[Explanation of symbols]

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

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission Date] February 26, 2001 (2001.2.2)
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[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

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[Correction contents]

[Claims]

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Kazuhiro Fujisawa 655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto City, Ishikawa Prefecture Inside Irem Software Engineering Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in response to an operation of a player; and a variable display capable of variably displaying identification information by generating a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means. A gaming machine comprising: a display device; and a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player, on condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the identification information can be displayed as if it is moving in the depth direction at least at one time during the variable display of the identification information.