JP2001314606A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine which achieves higher enjoyment of game. SOLUTION: When pachinko balls enter a special pattern starter port, a pattern varying screen is displayed on a special pattern display device 14. In this case, when the pattern varies form the bottom to the top, the screen stops at a losing pattern or a jackpot pattern and when the pattern varies to the top from the bottom, the screen stops at the jackpot pattern with the reliability of 100%. Thus, a player is allowed to have a higher expectation in looking at the pattern inversion screen raising hope for the generation of jackpot thereby enhancing the enjoyment of game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine having a structure in which a symbol is variably displayed on a symbol display device based on a ball or the like entering the starting port.

[0002]

The above-mentioned pachinko machine includes:
Based on the fact that the pachinko ball enters the starting opening, the numeral pattern is changed from "1" to "2" in the left, middle, and right columns of the symbol display device.
…… “8” → “9” → “1” ……
There is a configuration in which a big hit or the like is notified based on stopping the symbols in each row from the fluctuation state. In this configuration,
Since it is only necessary to look at how the symbol fluctuates in expectation of the symbol stopping, there is a possibility that the player will feel bored. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can enhance the fun of a game.

[0003]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine, comprising: a symbol display device having a plurality of symbol display areas; and display control means for variably displaying symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas. A plurality of symbols change in the forward direction based on the pachinko ball entering the starting port or passing through the starting gate by the display control means, and a symbol reversing screen in which the symbols change in the reverse direction. It is characterized in that a screen is selectively displayed on the symbol display device. According to the above means, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that something different from the normal will occur based on the display of the symbol reversal screen on the symbol display device. For this reason, the boring sensation that the player feels at the time of the symbol change is alleviated, and the fun of the game is enhanced.

[0004] The pachinko machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that the display control means fluctuates a plurality of symbols in the opposite direction from the beginning of the fluctuation. According to the above means, a plurality of symbols suddenly change in the opposite direction. Because of this, it can give the player surprises and great expectations,
The fun of the game is further enhanced.

The pachinko machine according to claim 3 is characterized in that the display control means displays a symbol reversal screen on a symbol display device as a definite announcement or a non-deterministic announcement of a big hit. According to the above means, a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen can be given to the player in anticipation of the occurrence of a big hit, so that the fun of the game is further enhanced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the pachinko machine is characterized in that the display control means displays a symbol reversal screen on the symbol display device as a determinate advance notification or an indeterminate advance reach. According to the above means, a great pleasure of watching the symbol reversal screen can be given to the player in expectation of the occurrence of the reach, thereby further increasing the fun of the game.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the pachinko machine is characterized in that the display control means displays a symbol reversal screen on the symbol display device as a definitive notice or a non-definite notice of privilege acquisition. According to the above means, a great pleasure of watching the symbol reversal screen can be given to the player in expectation of obtaining a privilege, so that the fun of the game is further enhanced.

[0008]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a front door 2 is mounted on the front surface of the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable around the left side as shown in FIG. ing. A horizontally long rectangular dish plate 3 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around the left side. An upper plate 4 is fixed to the front surface of the plate 3, and a pachinko ball (not shown) is stored in the upper plate 4.

A firing handle 5 is rotatably mounted on the front of the front door 2 at the lower right, and a firing motor 6 is mounted behind the firing handle 5 as shown in FIG. ing. A hitting hammer (both not shown) is connected to a rotation shaft of the firing motor 6 via a crank mechanism. When the firing handle 5 is rotated clockwise in FIG. Is supplied with power, and the hammer hits the pachinko ball in the upper plate 4 from the upper plate 4.

On the front surface of the front door 2, as shown in FIG.
A window frame 7 having a rectangular frame shape is mounted so as to be rotatable around the left side, and a transparent glass window (not shown) is held on the inner peripheral surface of the window frame 7. Further, a frame-shaped mechanism panel (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2. A game board 8 is held on this mechanism board, and the game board 8 is covered by a glass window of a window frame 7 from the front. A frame key 9 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 on the right side, and the frame key 9 locks the front door 2 in a closed state in close contact with the outer frame 1. The window frame 7 is locked in a closed state in close contact with the front door 2.

An outer rail 10 and an inner rail 11 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 8, and a pachinko ball hit by a hitting hammer is discharged to an upper portion of the game board 8 through the space between the outer rail 10 and the inner rail 11. You. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 12 are driven into the front of the game board 8, and the pachinko balls released into the upper part of the game board 8 fall while hitting the plurality of obstacle nails 12.

A substantially circular display base plate 13 is fixed to the front of the game board 8, and the display base plate 13 holds a special symbol display device 14 composed of a color liquid crystal display. As shown in FIG. 1A, the special symbol display device 14 has three symbol display areas ZE arranged in three horizontal rows, and each symbol display area ZE has a numeral symbol “0”.
To “9” are displayed.

On the front of the game board 8, as shown in FIG.
A special symbol starting port 15 is fixed below the special symbol display device 14. The special symbol starting port 15 is in the form of a pocket having an open upper surface, and a special symbol starting sensor 16 (see FIG. 5) is fixed in the special symbol starting port 15. The special symbol start sensor 16 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has entered the special symbol start port 15 and outputs a special symbol start signal (referred to as a special figure start signal).

On the rear surface of the game board 8, as shown in FIG.
The center cover 17 is fixed.
The main circuit box 18 is fixed to the rear surface.
In the main circuit box 18, a main circuit board 19 is provided.
Are stored, and a main controller 20 is mounted on the main circuit board 19. The main control device 20 is mainly composed of a microcomputer,
As shown in FIG. 5, a special symbol start sensor 16 is electrically connected to the input terminal of the main controller 20.

A display circuit board (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the display base plate 13, and the display circuit board is covered by a center cover 17 from behind. A display control device 21 (see FIG. 5) mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on this display circuit board, and a drive circuit 22 is connected to an output terminal of the display control device 21 as shown in FIG. The special symbol display device 14 is electrically connected via the terminal. The display control device 21 corresponds to a display control means, and an input terminal of the display control device 21 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the main control device 20.

On the front of the game board 8, as shown in FIG.
A winning plate 23 having a substantially semicircular shape is fixed below the special symbol starting opening 15, and the winning plate 23 has a large winning opening 24 in the shape of a square tube having an open front surface. Have been. A door 25 is attached to the winning plate 23 so as to be rotatable around a shaft 26. The door 25 is connected to a plunger of a large winning opening solenoid 27 (see FIG. 5) by a crank mechanism (not shown). Are connected via The special winning opening solenoid 27 is fixed to the rear surface of the special winning opening base plate 23. When the special winning opening solenoid 27 is cut off, the door 25 rotates vertically as shown in FIG. The special winning opening 24 is closed based on the above, and the special winning opening 24 is opened based on the fact that the door 25 rotates in a horizontal state when the special winning opening solenoid 27 is energized.

As shown in FIG. 5, the special winning opening solenoid 27 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the main control device 20 through a drive circuit 28, and the main control device 2
0 is a special winning opening solenoid 27 through a drive circuit 28
The special winning opening 24 is opened for a set time based on the excitation power being supplied for a set time (for example, 30 seconds). This opening operation is called a round operation, and is repeated a set number of times (for example, 15 rounds) (big hit operation).

A large winning opening sensor 29 composed of a proximity switch is electrically connected to an input terminal of the main controller 20. The special winning opening sensor 29 is fixed in the special winning opening 24, and detects that a pachinko ball has entered the special winning opening 24 and outputs a winning signal. In addition, as shown in FIG.
Is mounted so as to be rotatable around the same side as the front door 2. The main set 30 has a rectangular frame shape surrounding the center cover 17, and a winning ball circuit box 31 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 30.

A prize ball circuit board 32 is accommodated in the prize ball circuit box 31, and a prize ball control device 33 mainly composed of a microcomputer is mounted on the prize ball circuit board 32. As shown in FIG. 5, the input terminal of the prize ball control device 33 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the main control device 20, and the main control device 20 detects a prize signal from the special winning opening sensor 29. Then, a payout command of the pachinko ball is output to the prize ball control device 33 based on the execution.

As shown in FIG. 7, a ball tank 34 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 30 at the upper end, and a pachinko ball (not shown) is stored in the ball tank 34. I have. A tank rail 35 and a ball payout case 36 are fixed to the rear surface of the main set 30. The inside of the ball payout case 36 communicates with the inside of the ball tank 34 via the tank rail 35.
A pachinko ball is supplied from inside the ball tank 34 through a tank rail 35.

A ball payout mechanism is accommodated in the ball payout case 36. This ball dispensing mechanism uses a ball dispensing motor 37 composed of a pulse motor as a driving source. Each time the rotation axis of the ball dispensing motor 37 rotates a set amount, one pachinko ball is moved downward from inside the ball dispensing case 36. Will be paid out. The ball payout motor 37 is electrically connected to an output terminal of the prize ball control device 33 via a drive circuit 38 as shown in FIG. The payout motor 37 is driven and controlled based on the detection of the command, and the pachinko ball is paid out from the inside of the payout case 36.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main set 30 is provided with an upper plate passage 39 and a lower plate passage 40, and the pachinko balls dispensed from the ball dispensing case 36 pass through the upper plate passage 39 to the upper plate passage. 4. As shown in FIG. 6, a lower plate 41 is fixed to the front surface of the front door 2. Pachinko balls overflowing from the upper plate 4 are supplied into the lower plate 41 through the lower plate passage 40.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
The following operations are executed by the main control device 20 and the display control device 21 based on a control program recorded in the internal ROM in advance. When the power is turned on, the main controller 20 proceeds to step S1 in FIG. 3 and outputs a display command of an initial screen to the display controller 21. Then
The display control device 21 displays an initial screen on the special symbol display device 14.

FIG. 2A shows an initial screen of the special symbol display device 14, and an initial symbol "2" is displayed at the center in the vertical direction in the symbol display area ZE of each column. In addition, at the upper end of the symbol display area ZE of each column, a symbol "1" preceding the initial symbol "2" is displayed in a semi-missing state, and a symbol "next to the initial symbol" 2 "is displayed at the lower edge. "3" is displayed in a partially missing state.

The main controller 20 determines in step S2 of FIG.
When the special figure start signal from the special symbol start sensor 16 is detected, the process proceeds to step S3, and at the detection timing of the special figure start signal, the big hit counter value, the notice counter value, and the symbol counter value are acquired and recorded in the RAM. These jackpot counters to symbol counters are added to different upper limit values from "0" and then added back to "0". When the main control device 20 acquires the jackpot counter value to the symbol counter value, the main controller 20 proceeds to step S4. Move to.

When the main controller 20 proceeds to step S4, the main controller 20 determines a miss, a miss reach, and a big hit based on comparing the big hit counter value in step S3 with the big hit determination value and the miss reach determination value. The jackpot determination value and the out-of-reach reach determination value are determined by the RO
M is pre-recorded in M. If the jackpot counter value is different from both the jackpot determination value and the outreach determination value, it is determined to be out. If it is the same as the outreach determination value, it is determined to be outreach. When it is the same as the above, it is determined that the big hit.

<Determination of disconnection> R of main control device 20
An off symbol table is recorded in the OM. This off symbol table indicates the relationship between the symbol counter value and the off symbol, and when the main controller 20 detects the off in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5 and proceeds to step S3.
Out of the symbol table according to the symbol counter value is selected from the symbol table. As shown in FIG. 2 (f), the off symbol refers to a combination of three symbols in which the symbol in the left column and the symbol in the right column are different, and when the main controller 20 sets the off symbol, The process moves to step S6 in FIG.

When proceeding to step S6, the main controller 20 determines whether the result of the determination in step S4 is a big hit. Here, “NO” is determined, and the process shifts to step S7 to determine whether or not a big hit notice is set. Here, since the big hit notice has not been set, it is determined to be “NO” and the process shifts to step S8 to output a symbol normal rotation command to the display control device 21.

When the display control device 21 detects the symbol normal rotation command, the symbol display area ZE of each column of the special symbol display device 14 is displayed.
"2" → "3" ......... "9" →
The symbols are variably displayed in the order of "0" → "1" → "2" → "3" ... At this time, the following patterns are displayed in the symbol display area ZE of each column, and as shown in FIG. 2B, a state in which the symbol of each column fluctuates from bottom to top is created. Screen). FIG. 4 shows the order in which the symbols in each column are changed.

The symbol (for example, "1") at the upper end in the symbol display area ZE is deleted. The symbol at the center in the symbol display area ZE (for example, “2”)
Is displayed in the upper end part in a partially chipped state. A symbol (for example, “3”) in a semi-chipped state at the lower end in the symbol display area ZE is displayed in the center in a complete state. The next symbol (for example, “4”) is displayed at a lower end portion in the symbol display area ZE in a partially missing state.

When the main controller 20 detects that the set time T has elapsed since the output of the symbol normal rotation command, the main controller 20 shown in FIG.
In step S9, a temporary stop command in the left column and a set symbol in the left column (setting result in step S5) are output to the display control device 21. Then, as shown in FIG. 2C, the display control device 21 temporarily stops the central portion in the symbol display area ZE in the left column of the special symbol display device 14 with the set symbol, and shifts the upper end portion to the former half. Temporarily stop at the missing symbol and temporarily stop at the lower end at the next half-missing symbol. At this time, the upper-half design, the middle design, and the lower-half design are shaken vertically in the left-row design display area ZE to give the player an expectation that the design may fluctuate. .

When the main controller 20 detects that the set time T has elapsed since the temporary stop command in the left column is output,
The process shifts to step S10 in FIG. 3 and outputs the temporary stop command in the right column and the set symbol in the right column (the setting result in step S5) to the display control device 21. Then, the display control device 21
As shown in FIG. 2 (d), the central part in the symbol display area ZE in the right column of the special symbol display device 14 is temporarily stopped at the set symbol, the upper end is temporarily stopped at the preceding half-missed symbol, and the lower edge is stopped. Is temporarily stopped at the next half-missing design. At this time, the upper-half design, the middle design, and the lower-half design are shaken vertically in the right-row design display area ZE to give the player a sense of expectation that the design may fluctuate. .

When the main controller 20 detects that the set time T has elapsed since the temporary stop command in the right column is output,
The process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 3 and outputs a temporary stop command for the middle row and a set symbol for the middle row (the setting result in step S5) to the display control device 21. Then, the display control device 21
As shown in FIG. 2 (e), the central part of the special symbol display device 14 in the middle row of the symbol display area ZE is temporarily stopped at the set symbol, the upper end is temporarily stopped at the front half-missing symbol, and the lower end is stopped. Is temporarily stopped at the next half-missing design. At this time, the upper-half design, the middle design, and the lower-half design are shaken vertically in the middle-row design display area ZE to give the player an expectation that the design may fluctuate. .

When the main control device 20 outputs the middle row temporary stop command, the process shifts to step S12 in FIG. 3 and outputs a symbol determination command to the display control device 21. Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (f), the display control device 21 has a semi-missing design at the upper end of each row of the special symbol display device ZE, a design at the center,
The player is notified that the departure symbol has been determined based on stopping the semi-missing symbol at the lower end.

When the main control device 21 outputs the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.
Is determined to be a big hit. Here, "N
O is determined and the process returns to step S2 to wait for the output of the special figure start signal.

<Determination of out-of-reach> Main controller 2
In the ROM No. 0, a miss reach symbol table is recorded. The out-of-reach symbol table indicates the relationship between the symbol counter value and the out-of-reach symbol. When the out-reach is determined in step S4 of FIG. 3, the main control device 20 proceeds to step S14, and proceeds to step S3. The outreach pattern corresponding to the value is selected from the outreach pattern table. This off-reach design is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the left row symbol and the right row symbol are the same and the middle row symbol is a combination of three different symbols, and the main control device 20 sets the off-reach symbol. Move to step S6.

When the main controller 20 proceeds to step S6, it determines that the result of the determination in step S4 is not a big hit, and proceeds to step S7. Here, it is determined that the big hit notice has not been set, the process proceeds to step S8, and a symbol normal rotation command is output to the display control device 21. Then, the display control device 21 changes the symbol in the symbol display area ZE of each column of the special symbol display device 14 to change the symbol from the bottom to the top as shown in FIG. To direct.

When the main control device 20 outputs the symbol normal rotation command, every time the set time T elapses, step S in FIG.
9, the process proceeds to S10, S11, S12 and the display control device 2
1, a temporary stop command in the left column and a setting symbol in the left column (setting result in step S14), a temporary stop command in the right column and a setting symbol in the right column (setting result in step S14), a temporary stop command in the middle column, A set symbol for the column (the result of the setting in step S14) and a symbol confirmation command are output. Then, the display control device 21 as shown in (c), (g) to (i) of FIG.
After temporarily stopping the left, right, and middle rows of the special symbol display device 14 with the set symbols, the player is notified that the off-reach symbol has been determined based on stopping the symbols in each row.

When the main control device 20 outputs the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. Here, it is determined that the result of the determination in step S4 is not a big hit, and the process returns to step S2 and waits for the output of a special figure start signal.

<At the time of judging a big hit (when the big hit notice is not performed)> A big hit symbol table is recorded in the ROM of the main control device 20. This big hit symbol table shows the relationship between the symbol counter value and the big hit symbol,
When the main control device 20 determines that a big hit is made in step S4 of FIG. 3, the process proceeds to step S15, and selects a big hit symbol corresponding to the symbol counter value of step S3 from the big hit symbol table. As shown in FIG. 1F, the big hit symbol refers to a combination of three symbols in which the symbols in the left column to the right column are the same. When the main control device 20 sets the big hit symbol, The process moves to step S6 in FIG.

When the process proceeds to step S6, the main control device 20 determines that the result of the determination in step S4 is a big hit, and proceeds to step S16 to compare the advance notice counter value of step S3 with the advance decision value. This notice determination value is recorded in advance in the ROM of the main control device 20.
Here, it is determined that the notice counter value is different from the notice determination value, and the process proceeds to step S7.

When the main controller 20 proceeds to step S7, it determines that the big hit notice has not been set, proceeds to step S8, and outputs a symbol normal rotation command to the display controller 21. Then, the display control device 21 changes the symbols in the symbol display area ZE of each column of the special symbol display device 14,
As shown in FIG. 1 (b), a state in which the symbol fluctuates from bottom to top is produced.

When the main control device 20 outputs the symbol normal rotation command, every time the set time T elapses, the main controller 20 executes step S in FIG.
9, the process proceeds to S10, S11, S12 and the display control device 2
1, a temporary stop command in the left column and a setting symbol in the left column (setting result in step S15), a temporary stop command in the right column and a setting symbol in the right column (setting result in step S15), a temporary stop command in the middle column, A set symbol in the column (the result of the setting in step S15) and a symbol confirmation command are output. Then, as shown in (c) to (f) of FIG. 1, the display control device 21 temporarily stops the left, right, and middle rows of the special symbol display device 14 with the set symbol, and then stops the display of each column. The player is notified that the big hit symbol has been determined based on stopping the symbol.

When the main control device 20 outputs the symbol determination command, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. Here, it is determined that the result of the determination in step S4 is a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S17. And the special winning opening solenoid 27
Is performed based on the drive control of the above, and the process returns to step S2.

<Judgment of a Big Hit (When Making a Big Hit Notice)> When the main control unit 20 detects that the notice counter value in step S3 of FIG. 3 is the same as the notice judgment value, the main control unit 20 shifts from step S16 to S18. , Set a jackpot notice. When the process proceeds to step S7 in this state, it is determined that the big hit notice has been set, and the process proceeds to step S19.

When the main controller 20 proceeds to step S19, the main controller 20 outputs a symbol reverse command to the display controller 21. Then, the display control device 21 sets the special symbol display device 14
"2" is displayed at the center of the symbol display area ZE of each row from the beginning.
→ "1" → "0" → "9" ... "3" → "2" → "1"
The symbols are variably displayed in the order of... At this time, a display is made in the following pattern (1) to (3) in the symbol display area ZE of each column, and a state in which the symbol of each column fluctuates from top to bottom as shown in FIG. Display of design reverse screen).

'The symbol (for example, "3") at the lower end in the symbol display area ZE is deleted. 'A central symbol (for example, “2”) in the symbol display area ZE is displayed at a lower end portion in a partially chipped state. 'The symbol (for example, “1”) in the semi-chipped state at the upper end in the symbol display area ZE is displayed in the center in a complete state. 'A symbol (for example, “0”) in the preceding stage is displayed in a partially missing state at the upper end portion in the symbol display area ZE.

When the main control device 20 outputs the symbol reverse rotation command, every time the set time T elapses, step S in FIG.
9, the process proceeds to S10, S11, S12 and the display control device 2
1, a temporary stop command in the left column and a setting symbol in the left column, a temporary stop command in the right column and a setting symbol in the right column, a temporary stop command in the middle column, a setting symbol in the middle column, and a symbol fixing command are output. Then
The display control device 21 includes (h), (i), (e),
As shown in (f), after temporarily stopping the left, right, and middle rows of the special symbol display device 14 with the set symbols, it is determined that the big hit symbol is determined based on stopping the symbols in each row. Notify the player.

According to the first embodiment, the symbol normal rotation screen (see FIG. 1b) and the symbol reverse rotation screen (see FIG. 1g) are selectively displayed on the special symbol display device 14. It is possible to give the player an expectation that something unusual will occur based on the screen display. For this reason, the boring sensation that the player feels at the time of the symbol change is alleviated, and the fun of the game is enhanced.

The symbols in the left, middle, and right rows were changed in the opposite direction from the beginning of the change. For this reason, the player can be surprised or given a great sense of expectation, which further enhances the fun of the game.

Further, a symbol reversal screen is displayed on the special symbol display device 14 as a definite announcement of a big hit (an announcement of 100% reliability). For this reason, the player can be provided with a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen in anticipation of the occurrence of a big hit, which further enhances the fun of the game.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. When the main control device 20 determines that the result of the determination in step S4 is a jackpot or out-of-reach, the process proceeds from step S20 to S16. Here, step S
When it is determined that the notice counter value of No. 3 is the same as the notice determination value, the process proceeds from step S18 to S7 and S19,
Based on the output of the symbol reverse command to the display control device 21, the special symbol display device 14 displays a symbol reverse screen.

According to the second embodiment, the symbol reversal screen is displayed when the jackpot or out-of-reach judgment is made. For this reason, the occurrence of the reach is steadily announced based on the display of the symbol reversal screen, and the occurrence of the big hit is informed indefinitely. Therefore, the symbol is reversed in expectation of the occurrence of the reach and the big hit to the player. It can give a great pleasure of staring at the screen.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. When the main control device 20 determines that the notice counter value in step S3 is the same as the notice determination value, the process proceeds from step S16 to S18, S7, S19, based on outputting a symbol reverse command to the display control device 21. The special symbol display device 14 displays a symbol reversal screen.

According to the third embodiment, the symbol reversal screen is displayed based on the fact that the notice counter value becomes equal to the notice judgment value. For this reason, the occurrence of the reach and the occurrence of the big hit are informed indefinitely based on the display of the symbol reversal screen, and the player enjoys the pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen in expectation of the occurrence of the reach and the big hit. Can be given. Moreover, since the symbol reversal screen is displayed irrespective of the occurrence of the reach and the occurrence of the jackpot, the causal relationship between the occurrence of the symbol reversal screen and the occurrence of the jackpot, the causal relationship between the occurrence of the symbol reversal screen and the occurrence of the reach, are presented to the player. You can give the fun of pursuing the relationship.

In the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine in which the jackpot probability is fixed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The invention may be applied. This probability-variable pachinko machine increases the jackpot probability based on the occurrence of a big hit in a specific symbol. If the symbol reversal screen is displayed at the following timing or at the following timing, a bonus (probability variation) is obtained for the player You can give a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen.

A symbol reversal screen is displayed on condition that a big hit occurs in a specific symbol, and the acquisition of the privilege is confirmed and announced in advance. A symbol reversal screen is displayed on condition that the notice counter value becomes the same as the notice judgment value when a big hit occurs, and the acquisition of the benefit is informed non-deterministically.

In the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having a fixed jackpot probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be applied. In this pachinko machine of the time shortening type, the symbol variation time T is shortened based on the occurrence of a big hit in a specific symbol. If the symbol reversing screen is displayed at the above timing or at the above timing, the bonus (time) It is possible to give a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen with the expectation of shortening).

In the first to third embodiments, the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device 14 in three horizontal rows. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the symbols are displayed in three vertical columns and three horizontal columns. Nine symbols may be variably displayed. In the first to third embodiments, the symbols are temporarily stopped on the symbol reversal screen in the order of left row → right row → middle row. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The temporary stop may be performed in a different order from the symbol normal rotation screen, such as temporarily stopping the three columns in the right column at the same time or temporarily stopping in the order of the left column → the middle column → the right column.

In the first to third embodiments, the special symbol starting sensor 16 is provided in the special symbol starting port 15, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the special symbol starting sensor 16 is provided in the back gutter. You may. This back gutter is a special design opening 15
The special symbol starting sensor 16 outputs a special symbol starting signal based on the fact that the pachinko ball passes through the special symbol starting opening 15. Will do.

In the first to third embodiments, a color liquid crystal display is used as the special symbol display device 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
A display may be used, or a slot machine type variable display in which three reels are arranged in a horizontal direction may be used. Especially when a slot machine type variable display is used, a symbol normal rotation screen is displayed based on mechanically rotating three reels in the forward direction, and the three reels are mechanically rotated in the reverse direction. It is good to display a symbol reversal screen based on this.

In the first to third embodiments, the numeric symbols "0" to "9" are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A variable display may be used. Further, in the first to third embodiments, the present invention is applied to one kind of pachinko machine in which the big hit operation is performed in conjunction with the occurrence of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be applied to pachinko machines. In this pachinko machine, a special winning opening is opened in conjunction with the occurrence of a big hit, and when the special winning opening is opened, a big hit operation is performed based on a pachinko ball entering the special winning opening. In this case, instead of the pocket-shaped special symbol starting port 15, a U-shaped frame-shaped special symbol starting gate is used instead of the pocket-shaped special symbol starting port 15, and a special symbol starting sensor is provided based on the fact that the pachinko ball passes through the special symbol starting gate. 16 may output a special figure start signal.

[0063]

As is apparent from the above description, the pachinko machine of the present invention has the following effects. According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the symbol normal rotation screen and the symbol reverse rotation screen are displayed on the symbol display device, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that something different from the normal occurs when the symbol reverse rotation screen is displayed. it can. For this reason, the boring sensation that the player feels at the time of the symbol change is alleviated, and the fun of the game is enhanced.

According to the second aspect, a plurality of symbols are changed in the opposite direction from the beginning of the change. For this reason, the player can be surprised or given a great sense of expectation, which further enhances the fun of the game. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the symbol reversal screen is displayed on the symbol display device as a definite announcement or a non-deterministic announcement of the big hit. For this reason, the player can be provided with a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen in anticipation of the occurrence of a big hit, which further enhances the fun of the game.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a symbol reversal screen is displayed on the symbol display device as a definite or undetermined advance notification of reach. For this reason, a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen can be given to the player in expectation of the occurrence of the reach, thereby further increasing the fun of the game. According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the symbol reversal screen is displayed on the symbol display device as a definitive notice or a non-deterministic notice of privilege acquisition. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a great pleasure of staring at the symbol reversal screen in expectation of obtaining a privilege, thereby further increasing the fun of the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a screen of a special symbol display device at the time of a big hit).

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen when the special symbol display device is detached and a screen when the special symbol display device is reached;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing control contents of a main control device.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a symbol variation order of a left column, a middle column, and a right column.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the entire configuration.

FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the entire configuration.

FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3, showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3, showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

ZE is a symbol display area, 14 is a special symbol display device (symbol display device), 16 is a special symbol starting port (starting port), and 21 is a display control device (display control means).

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device having a plurality of symbol display areas, and display control means for variably displaying symbols in the plurality of symbol display areas, wherein the display control means includes a pachinko ball entering a starting port. A symbol normal rotation screen in which a plurality of symbols fluctuates in a forward direction and a symbol reverse rotation screen in which a plurality of symbols fluctuate in a reverse direction are displayed on the symbol display device based on a ball or passing through a start gate. Pachinko machine. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means changes the plurality of symbols in the opposite direction from the beginning of the change. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a symbol reversal screen on the symbol display device as a definite announcement or a non-deterministic announcement of the big hit. 4. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a symbol reversal screen on the symbol display device as a determinate notice or a non-deterministic notice of the reach. Machine. 5. The symbol display screen according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a symbol reversal screen on the symbol display device as a definite announcement or a non-deterministic announcement of privilege acquisition. Pachinko machine.