JP2001327698A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine capable of early proving the previous announcement of large prize to a player by a previous announcing method with sufficient lead time to give the player the pleasure. SOLUTION: In this pachinko machine having a LCD display device 12 on a game area for displaying variable figures, and further comprising a large prize determining means for determining a large prize state as a game state beneficial to the player with a predetermined probability, and a variable figure controlling means stopping the variable figure in a predetermined mode after the variable figures are varied, when the large prize determining means determines the large prize state, a specific figure is allowed to laterally or longitudinally run on an image plane of a figure displaying device soon after the large prize state is determined by the large prize determining means, to previously announce the large prize state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine in which a game state which is advantageous to a player as a big hit occurs when a variable symbol stops in a predetermined manner, and more particularly to a pachinko machine for notifying a big hit state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a pachinko ball wins a starting winning opening, a CRT (Ca) provided substantially at the center of the game area is provided.
thode Ray Tube) and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The fluctuation symbol displayed on a part of various symbol display devices using the symbol starts to change. Here, the jackpot in the pachinko machine is generated with a predetermined probability, and whether or not the jackpot is determined by the control device when the pachinko ball is won. Then, in the case of a big hit, the variation symbols are arranged after a certain time has elapsed. When not a jackpot,
Do not line up floating symbols. At the time of the jackpot, the jackpot is continuously opened a predetermined number of times as the jackpot, and the jackpot image is displayed on the symbol display device. Various pachinko machines of this type (first-class pachinko machines) have been proposed.

For example, in the pachinko machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-61079, when a fairy appears twice on the screen after it has reached the reach state, and the fairy that appeared for the second time is gold, It is described that a big hit is always made. That is, it describes that the jackpot is announced in the color of the fairy. Also, in another pachinko machine, a special symbol `` soy sauce jar '' always hits the screen when it crosses the screen in the reach state, that is, the specific symbol crosses the screen to notify the big hit is performed I have.

[0004]

However, conventional pachinko machines have the following problems. (1) As for pachinko machines, the technical contents are introduced to the player by various magazines, so the player does not win the jackpot when the variable symbols are aligned, but wins and the variable symbols fluctuate. Has started, it has already been determined whether or not a big hit has occurred. It is known that when the big hit occurs, the variable symbols are aligned, and when the big hit does not occur, the variable symbols are not aligned. While knowing this, the player recognized the jackpot according to whether or not the variable symbols were aligned. That is, the player has been wasted time.
In the current speed era, it was becoming incompatible. For this reason, it has been popular to notify a player of a jackpot in a reach state, as in a pachinko machine described in JP-A-2000-61079. However, before the reach state, the jackpot is determined at the time when the fluctuating symbol starts to fluctuate. However, in the pachinko machine described in JP-A-2000-61079, it is necessary to inform the player of that fact. , Which may cause discomfort to a player who is familiar with pachinko machine control.

[0005] (2) In a conventional pachinko machine, a specific symbol appears on the screen, so that the player can immediately recognize the notice of the jackpot. For this reason, the player tends to look only near the edge of the screen, and tends not to look at the center of the screen. On the other hand, the probability that a specific symbol appears as a jackpot is low. Further, since the screen is designed on the assumption that the player looks at the center part, there is a problem that the screen manufactured with great difficulty cannot be seen.
Furthermore, when a specific symbol appears, the jackpot can be immediately recognized, so that there is a problem that the time during which the interestingness is maintained is extremely short.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a notification of a jackpot is provided to a player as soon as possible. The purpose is to provide a machine.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a pachinko machine according to the present invention has the following configuration. (1) A symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol provided in the game area is provided, and a jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, with a predetermined probability; When determined, a pachinko machine having a variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined manner after the change, after the jackpot determination means determined to be in a big hit state, simultaneously with the change of the variable symbol, When a specific symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, a big hit state is announced.

The operation of the pachinko machine (1) will be described. When a specific winning opening is won, a jackpot state is established with a predetermined probability. Whether or not a jackpot is determined is determined immediately upon winning the winning opening. At the same time, the fluctuation of the fluctuation symbol is started. When the jackpot determining means determines the jackpot state, the player is notified of the fact that the jackpot will be hit by the specific symbol being quickly traversed or cut across the screen without waiting for the reach state or the like. That is, at the same time as the start of the symbol change, the player is notified that the specific symbol will be a big hit by crossing or traversing the screen. This allows the player to be immediately notified of whether or not the jackpot will be hit, so that the player who is familiar with the control of the pachinko machine does not feel uncomfortable.

(2) There is a symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol provided in the game area, and a jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot state which is a game state advantageous to the player with a predetermined probability, and a jackpot determining means. A pachinko machine having variable symbol control means for stopping a variable symbol in a predetermined mode after the variable symbol is determined when the variable symbol control means stops the variable symbol in a predetermined mode. When the symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, and the jackpot determining means decides to be in the jackpot state, when the specific symbol traverses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, a different By making changes, you will be notified of the jackpot situation. (3) In the pachinko machine described in (2), the different change of the specific symbol is a change of the specific symbol and a change of color.

[0010] The transformation of the specific design means, for example, a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, and the color change means that the color of the specific design changes from yellow to red. But,
The present invention is not limited to these changes. For example, a big hit may be displayed by displaying two hearts and falling in love with two dogs coming out from the left and right. In this case, if it is not a jackpot, the two dogs pass each other. In addition, at the time of a big hit, the characters may be made to sing for three years. If it's not a jackpot, the characters may drop their shoulders and return home.

The operation of the pachinko machine (2) or (3) will be described. When a specific winning opening is won, a jackpot state is established with a predetermined probability. Whether or not a jackpot is determined is determined immediately upon winning the winning opening. At the same time, the fluctuation of the fluctuation symbol is started. When the jackpot determining means determines the jackpot state, a specific symbol appears on the screen. However, if a specific symbol only appears on the screen,
I can't tell if it's a jackpot. The player moves his line of sight to the center of the screen, paying attention to the movement of the specific symbol.
Here, at the time of the jackpot, for example, a caterpillar, which is a specific pattern, turns into a butterfly. When it is not a jackpot, it disappears from the screen as a caterpillar. However, even when the caterpillars disappear from the screen as they are, the possibility of the jackpot need not be set to zero. This is because a little expectation can be given to the player. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation from when the specific symbol appears on the screen until the specific symbol moves to the center, and the fun can be increased. Also, if the player does not concentrate his / her gaze on the edge of the screen and looks at the vicinity of the center, the specific symbol moves, so that the player's viewpoint can be brought to the center of the screen. .

(4) A symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol provided in the game area is provided to control the variation and stop of the variable symbol, so that a jackpot state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, comes out with a predetermined probability. A pachinko machine having variable symbol control means for displaying a reach state to notify the user, before the variable symbol control means stops the variable symbol in a predetermined mode,
The specific symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, and when the variable symbol control means is in the reach state, the specific symbol changes differently while traversing or traversing the screen of the symbol display device. Informs the reach state. (5) The pachinko machine described in (4), wherein the different change of the specific symbol is a transformation or color change of the specific symbol.

The transformation of the specific design means, for example, that a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, and the color change means that the color of the specific design changes from yellow to red. But,
The present invention is not limited to these changes. For example, a big hit may be displayed by displaying two hearts and falling in love with two dogs coming out from the left and right. In this case, if it is not a jackpot, the two dogs pass each other. In addition, at the time of a big hit, the characters may be made to sing for three years. If it's not a jackpot, the characters may drop their shoulders and return home.

The operation of the pachinko machine (4) or (5) will be described. When a specific winning opening is won, a jackpot state is established with a predetermined probability. Whether or not a jackpot is determined is determined immediately upon winning the winning opening. At the same time, the fluctuation of the fluctuation symbol is started. The fluctuation symbol control means controls the fluctuation and stop of the fluctuation symbol, and displays a reach state for giving a notice that a jackpot state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, will come out with a predetermined probability. In addition, the variable symbol control means, before stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined mode, the specific symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, when the variable symbol control means is in the reach state, the specific symbol is the symbol A different state of change is noticed in the course of traversing or traversing the screen of the display device, thereby announcing the reach state. For example, a caterpillar, a specific design, turns into a butterfly. When not in the reach state, it disappears from the screen as a caterpillar. Here, even when the caterpillar is left as it is, the possibility that the caterpillar will be in the reach state may be left. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation from when the specific symbol appears on the screen until the specific symbol moves to the center, and the fun can be increased. Also, if the player does not concentrate his gaze on the edge of the screen and looks at the vicinity of the center, the specific symbol will move,
The player's viewpoint can be brought to the center of the screen.

[0015]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to the present invention. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. However, in FIG. 1, the character design on the game board is omitted.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 is a so-called first-class pachinko machine. In the pachinko machine 1, various structures such as a winning opening, a symbol display device, an electric accessory, and a gate, which will be described later, are disposed on the game board 2. Below the game board 2, an upper tray 3 for receiving a prize ball discharged through a gutter (not shown) is provided on a plate 4 with a built-in speaker 3a. Below the upper tray 3, a lower tray 5 is provided. Further, the pachinko ball of the upper tray 3 is sent to a firing device (not shown) connected to the handle 6 via a ball feed mechanism (not shown) communicating with the upper tray 3. A control circuit section 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling a symbol display device and the like is provided on the back surface of the game board 2, while a prize ball and ball out indication lamps 10 are provided on both shoulders of the game board 2. , 10 are provided.

On the other hand, the front side of the game board 2 is covered with a glass door 9 made of metal such as a steel plate or stainless steel, and the glass door 9 is attached to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and closable via a hinge member or the like. It is attached to the front frame that can be opened and closed freely. A glass holding frame made of a metal such as a steel plate or stainless steel having an opening is fixed to the glass door 9 by spot welding or the like.
The game area can be seen through a piece of glass. An error display lamp 7 for displaying an error during the game and hit display lamps 8, 8 for displaying "hit" are attached to the upper right portion of the glass door 9.

The configuration of the game area on the game board 2 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. This game area is configured such that a structure such as a winning opening is mounted at a predetermined position on a game board 2 made of a plate material having a predetermined thickness, and an annular rail 11 is mounted so as to surround the structure. . The rail 11 constitutes an overlapping guide path 15 for guiding the fired pachinko ball into the game area, and has a right shoulder for restricting the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 11. It has a step 16. The step portion 16 is provided with a return rubber (not shown) which is pivotally supported. In addition, an LCD display 12 which is a symbol display device is mounted substantially at the center of the game area.
The LCD display 12 is a liquid crystal panel that displays three fluctuating symbols on the left, the middle, and the right, and is attached from the back side of the game board 2.

A winning opening 18 is provided on the center line above the LCD display 12. When the prize hole 18 is won, a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged to the upper receiving tray 3. At the lower end of the LCD display 12, a variable symbol start storage display 13 is provided. And the LCD display 1
The first type starting port 19 is provided on the center line below the second type. When the first kind start port 19 is won, the LCD display 1
The fluctuation symbol group displayed in 2 fluctuates. Furthermore, L
Below the CD display 12, there is provided a large winning opening 17 which is a downward winning opening. The special winning opening 17 has a door structure that opens and closes when a big hit occurs.

Next, the configuration of a control circuit for controlling the LCD display 12 and the like will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of the control circuit unit according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the display control circuit of the control circuit unit according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control circuit unit 20 includes a CPU 21 for controlling the entirety of the control circuit unit 20, a first-type start-up switch 22 provided in the first-type start-up port 19, and detecting a winning ball. A count switch 2 provided inside the winning opening 17 for counting the number of winning balls to the winning opening 17
3. A special area passage switch 24 provided inside the special winning opening 17 for detecting a winning ball in the V zone for continuing opening of the special winning opening 17, and a variable symbol provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. An input port 26 for receiving a detection signal from a probability setting device 25 for changing the jackpot occurrence probability by a changeover switch or the like, a memory 27 for storing various control processing data and the like, and an output port 28 are provided. Are interconnected by a bus 29. Also, CPU2
1 is connected to a clock circuit 30 that outputs a clock signal. Further, the output port 28 has a display control circuit 31 for displaying a symbol on the LCD display 12, a solenoid driving circuit 32 for driving a solenoid for opening and closing the special winning opening 17, a variable symbol start storage display 13 and a hit display lamp. The decorative lamp drive circuit 33 for driving the drive unit 8 and the like is connected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the display control circuit 31 includes a display CPU 41, a RAM 42 and a program ROM 43 connected to the display CPU 41,
P (Video Digital Processor) 44 and this VDP4
4 and character ROM 46 connected to
And an output circuit 47. Then, the display CPU 41 temporarily stores various signal data in the RAM 42 in accordance with the control signal from the control circuit unit 20 and displays a variable symbol stored in the program ROM 43, a reach image described later, and the like. Based on a control program, control data, and the like, a control signal indicating the content of image editing is exchanged with the VDP 44. Also, V
The DP 44 fetches image data of a variable design or image data of a character of a reach image to be described later from the character ROM 46 based on a control signal from the display CPU 41, edits the RAM 45 as a work area, and outputs these image data. The LCD display 12 via the circuit 47
Output to

Here, the CPU 21 and the memory 27 constitute a jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot state and a jackpot notice means, as described later. Display C
PU41, RAM42, program ROM43, VDP
The 44, the RAM 45, and the character ROM 46 constitute video display means for displaying a specific symbol on the LCD display 12 by the jackpot notice means.

Next, the control circuit unit 2 constructed as described above
The display control processing of the display control circuit 31 such as 0 and the change symbol display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a display control process for a variable symbol or the like according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, first, in step (hereinafter, referred to as S) 1, the CPU 21 receives a prize in the first-type starting port 19, that is, a detection signal from the first-type starting port switch 22 via the input port 26. If it is input, the start-up winning process is performed. The start-up winning process is performed based on a clock signal input from the clock circuit 30.
U21 stores 0 to 198 in the jackpot counter of the memory 27.
The numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one is stored.
The value stored in the big hit counter when the winning signal is input from the seed starter switch 22 is substituted into the algebra V as the big hit count value at that time and stored in the memory 27.

Also, based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 30, the CPU 21 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 200 in the reach generation counter of the memory 27, 22
Then, the numerical value stored in the reach occurrence counter when the winning signal is input from is input to the algebra X as the reach occurrence count value at that time and stored in the memory 27. Further, based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 30, the CPU 21 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 18 in the big hit reach counter of the memory 27. Is input to the algebra Y as the hit hit reach count value at that time and stored in the memory 27. Further, based on a clock signal input from the clock circuit 30,
The CPU 21 stores 0 in the losing reach counter of the memory 27.
The number stored in this counter at the time when a winning signal is input from the first-type start-up switch 22 is stored as a loss-reach count value at that time. The result is substituted into the algebra Z and stored in the memory 27.

Subsequently, in S2, the CPU 21 executes a determination process for determining whether or not "big hit". In the process of determining whether or not a big hit has occurred, first, an algebra V is read from the memory 27 as a big hit count value. And this algebra V
Is determined to match the jackpot numerical value (7 in the present embodiment) stored in the memory 27 in advance (in the case of the present embodiment, the jackpot occurrence probability is 1/199). If they match, 1 is substituted into the jackpot algebra R (0 is substituted into the jackpot algebra R when the power is turned on) and stored in the memory 27. If they do not match, 0 is substituted into the jackpot algebra R. Substitute and store in the memory 27. Then, the jackpot algebra R is read from the memory 27 again,
It is determined whether the big hit algebra R is 0 or 1. That is, it is determined whether it is a "big hit". If the jackpot algebra R is 1, it is determined as "big hit" and the jackpot algebra R
Is 0, it is determined as "losing".

If it is determined in S2 that the hit is a "big hit" (S2: YES), in S3,
A specific symbol, for example, caterpillar A, for notifying a big hit is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. This is performed simultaneously with the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation symbol. here,
The video data of the caterpillar A and the video data of the background image are stored in the character ROM 46 in advance. FIG. 5 omits the display of the variable symbols. The player can recognize that the appearance A of the caterpillar results in a jackpot with a probability of 50%. The reason why the probability is not 100% will be described later, because the caterpillar A appears with a predetermined probability even when it is not a big hit. When Caterpillar A Appears 10
It is also possible to perform a process of setting a 0% jackpot. Then, the player recognizes the possibility of a jackpot due to the fluctuation of the fluctuation symbol and can know whether or not the jackpot has been achieved without a pause, so the discomfort being played by the pachinko machine, It is not given to players who are familiar with pachinko machine control.

Next, in the case of a jackpot, in step S4, the caterpillar A, which is a specific design, is transformed into a butterfly B near the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 5B. Thereby, the player can know that a big hit will occur. Next, in S5, the variable symbols are aligned and stopped, and in S6, a big hit is displayed.
On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (S2: NO), the fluctuation of the fluctuation symbol is started (S7), and at a predetermined probability (S8: YE).
S), a caterpillar A, which is a specific symbol, appears (S9). In the present embodiment, the predetermined probability is the same as the jackpot probability. Therefore, even if the caterpillar A comes out, the jackpot is not immediately announced, but the player recognizes that the jackpot will be a jackpot with a probability of 50%, and watches the movement of the caterpillar A with expectation. If the predetermined probability is set too high, the player may feel uncomfortable on the contrary,
In the present embodiment, the probability is the same as the jackpot probability. Next, without transforming the caterpillar A, a specific design,
The caterpillar leaves the screen (S10). And
Loss display is performed (S11). When the probability is not the predetermined probability (S8: NO), a loss display is performed (S12).

As described above in detail, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the LCD display 12 provided in the game area for displaying a fluctuating symbol, and the jackpot state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. Is a pachinko machine having a jackpot determining means for determining with a predetermined probability, and a variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined mode after the change when the jackpot determining means determines the jackpot state, After the means decides to set the jackpot state, the specific symbol swiftly crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device to notify the player of the jackpot state. Can be notified, so that a player familiar with the control of the pachinko machine does not feel uncomfortable.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the LCD display 12 provided in the game area for displaying a fluctuating symbol, and the jackpot state which is a game state advantageous to the player is determined by the predetermined probability A pachinko machine having a jackpot determining means for determining in the following, and a variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined manner after the variation when the large jackpot determining means determines the jackpot state, wherein the variable symbol control means is variable. Before stopping the symbol in the predetermined mode, a specific symbol,
For example, when caterpillar A traverses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device and the jackpot determining means decides to enter the jackpot state, while caterpillar A traverses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, butterfly B By changing to, the jackpot state is announced in advance, so that the player can have a sense of expectation from the time the specific symbol appears on the screen until it moves to the center, increasing the fun it can. Also, if the player does not concentrate his / her gaze on the edge of the screen and looks at the vicinity of the center, the specific symbol moves, so that the player's viewpoint can be brought to the center of the screen. .

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the caterpillar A is transformed into a butterfly B as a change of the specific symbol, but the color of the specific symbol may be changed. The color change refers to, for example, a change in color of a specific symbol from yellow to red. However, the present invention is not limited to these changes. For example, a big hit may be displayed by displaying two heart dogs from right and left and falling in love and displaying a heart symbol. In this case, if it is not a jackpot, the two dogs pass each other. In addition, at the time of a big hit, the characters may be made to sing for three years. If it's not a jackpot, the characters may drop their shoulders and return home.

Also, in this embodiment, the specific symbol is transformed at the time of the jackpot, but if three of the fluctuating symbols are the same on both sides and the center is the same, a state of a jackpot, that is, As a means for notifying of the reach state, a method of causing a specific symbol to appear on the screen and transforming on the way may be adopted. In this case, the reach state is determined by the reach state determining means separately from the jackpot.
When the reach state determining means determines that the vehicle is in the reach state, a specific symbol is appeared and the specific symbol is transformed. Further, even when the reach state determining means does not determine the reach state, the specific symbol may appear on the screen with a predetermined probability and may disappear as it is without being transformed.

[0031]

According to the pachinko machine of the present invention, (1) a symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol provided in a game area is provided, and a jackpot state, which is a game state advantageous to a player, is provided with a predetermined probability. A pachinko machine having a jackpot determining means for determining, and a variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined manner after the change when the jackpot determining means determines the jackpot state, wherein the jackpot determining means is the jackpot state. After deciding to make, the specific symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device at the same time as the start of the variation symbol, so that the big hit state is announced, so whether the player will quickly win the big hit Can be notified, so that a player familiar with the control of the pachinko machine does not feel uncomfortable.

Further, according to the pachinko machine of the present invention, there is provided a symbol display device for displaying a fluctuating symbol provided in a game area, and a jackpot for determining a jackpot state which is a game state advantageous to a player with a predetermined probability. A pachinko machine having a determining means and a variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined manner after the variable symbol is determined when the jackpot determining means determines the big hit state, wherein the variable symbol control means determines the variable symbol to the predetermined value. Before stopping in the aspect of, the specific symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, and when the jackpot determining means determines to be in the jackpot state, the specific symbol traverses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device. In the meantime, by making different changes, you will be notified of the state of the jackpot, so you can wait until the specific symbol appears on the screen and move to the center. To be able to inspire a sense of expectation person, it is possible to increase the fun. Also, if the player does not concentrate his / her gaze on the edge of the screen and looks at the vicinity of the center, the specific symbol moves, so that the player's viewpoint can be brought to the center of the screen. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire pachinko machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of a control circuit unit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration of a display control circuit of a control circuit unit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a display control process of a variable symbol and the like according to the embodiment.

5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of a display of a “specific symbol” displayed on the LCD display according to the embodiment, wherein FIG. 5A shows a display of “caterpillar A”, and FIG. It is a figure showing the display of.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 12 LCD display 17 Big winning opening 19 First kind opening port 20 Control circuit section 21 CPU 27 Memory 31 Display control circuit 41 Display CPU 42, 45 RAM 43 Program ROM 44 VDP 46 Character ROM 51 Data table

Claims (5)

[Claims] A symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol provided in a game area; a jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot state which is a gaming state advantageous to a player with a predetermined probability; and the jackpot determining means. A pachinko machine having variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined manner after the variation when determining the jackpot state, wherein the variable symbol is determined by the large jackpot determining means to be in the large jackpot state; A pachinko machine wherein a special symbol crosses or traverses a screen of the symbol display device at the same time as the fluctuation of the symbol to notify the state of the jackpot. A symbol display device for displaying a variable symbol provided in a game area, a jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot state which is a gaming state advantageous to a player with a predetermined probability, and the jackpot determining means. A pachinko machine having variable symbol control means for stopping the variable symbol in a predetermined mode after the variable symbol is determined, before the variable symbol control means stops the variable symbol in the predetermined mode. When the specific symbol crosses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device, When the jackpot determining means determines to be in the jackpot state, the specific symbol traverses or traverses the screen of the symbol display device. A pachinko machine wherein the jackpot status is announced in advance by making different changes on the way. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 2, wherein the different change of the specific symbol is a change of the specific symbol and a change of color. 4. A symbol display device for displaying a fluctuating symbol provided in a game area, wherein fluctuating and stopping of the fluctuating symbol are controlled, and a big hit state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player comes out with a predetermined probability. In a pachinko machine having variable symbol control means for displaying a reach state to notify the user, the specific symbol crosses the screen of the symbol display device before the variable symbol control means stops the variable symbol in the predetermined mode. Or, when the variable symbol control means is in the reach state, the specific state changes in a different way while traversing or traversing the screen of the symbol display device, thereby notifying the reach state. Pachinko machine characterized by the following. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein the different change of the specific symbol is a change of the specific symbol and a change of color.