JP2002239115A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an expectation feeling to a big hit state generation, imparting an easily-understandable variable display state, and improving interest in a game, in a game machine with a display means such as a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display part. SOLUTION: A game board 2 of a pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation hole and a large prize hole, and a central part of the game board 2 is installed with the special pattern display device having the display part. A plurality of identification information lines are displayed on the display part, and the identification information line comprises various identification information. The identification information comprises first identification information capable of becoming a big hit pattern or a ready-to-win pattern, and second identification information not capable of becoming the jackpot patter of the ready-to-win pattern. In the case of a specific ready-to-win state, the second identification information is not displayed in a still-varying final stop identification information line on the display part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a display unit such as a display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a plurality of symbol rows are provided, and display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined arrangement on each of the symbol rows is provided. A pachinko machine equipped with is known.

In this type of pachinko machine, a combination of display symbols when the variable display is stopped on the display device (combination of stop symbols).
In accordance with the `` special game state '' which becomes a state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach state, `` out-of-reach state '' which does not become a special game state after passing through the reach state, or without going 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.

[0004] In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, when a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating port, etc.), a display device displays The variable display of the symbol is started.
In addition, from the above-mentioned special game symbols, out-of-reach designs, and out-of-game symbols, a stop symbol according to the game situation is selected,
The variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. Then, on the condition that the player stops at the big hit symbol, the special variable prize 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, for example, by opening a special winning opening.

[0005] In this way, the player plays the game while being excited, hoping that the combination of the stop symbols displayed on the display device becomes a big hit symbol.

In recent years, in order to make the combinations of the stop symbols as described above diversified, the symbols arranged in each symbol row are displayed with symbols that can have various stop modes and symbols that cannot have various stop modes. Something like that has been proposed.
In this way, by displaying the symbols that can be various stop modes and the symbols that cannot be various stop modes, not only can a variety of combinations of the stop symbols be varied, but also the number of symbols displayed during the variable display can be reduced. It is intended to increase.

[0007]

However, in the case of a gaming machine employing a design that can be in various stop modes and a design that cannot be in various stop modes as in the prior art, when a reach state occurs in the display device, By displaying symbols that cannot be in various stopping modes, the feeling of expectation that the reach state is linked to the occurrence of the jackpot state is killed.

[0008] Further, in the case of the reach state, if various symbols that cannot be stopped are displayed, it becomes difficult to understand the mode of the variable display, and it is also troublesome. Was reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a display unit such as a display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display unit. In gaming machines such as pachinko machines equipped with, it is possible to raise the expectation of the occurrence of big hits,
It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can make the mode of the variable display easy to understand and can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

[0010]

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

Means 1. In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be a display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the second identification information is not displayed when a specific variation mode is reached.

According to the means 1, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display section based on the establishment of the starting condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and when the second display mode has a specific variation mode, the second identification information is not displayed. It was done.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with a display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display section based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information and the second that cannot be a jackpot or reach
And the second identification information is not displayed when the reach mode has a specific reach pattern.

According to this structure, in the case of a specific reach pattern, only the first identification information, which can be in a jackpot mode, is displayed as the identification information displayed in the last stop identification information sequence that is still changing. The player can increase the sense of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state, and can easily understand the mode of the variable display, and does not feel annoying. Can be improved.

Further, the second identification information is not displayed only when a specific reach pattern is obtained. Therefore, in the case of a reach pattern other than the specific reach pattern, the second identification information is not displayed. It is displayed.
Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the effect of the second identification information, is not spoiled.

The identification information is display information composed of numerals, characters, pictures, and the like, and generally refers to what is called a design.

Means 2. In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be a display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the second identification information is made unrecognizable or difficult to recognize when a specific variation mode is reached.

According to the means 2, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display unit based on the establishment of the starting condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and when the second display mode has a specific variation mode, the second identification information is invisible or This makes it difficult to see.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with a display device such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display section based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information and the second that cannot be a jackpot or reach
In the case where the reach mode has a specific reach pattern, the second identification information is reduced or made transparent so that the player cannot visually recognize the second identification information. Alternatively, it is made difficult to view.

According to this structure, when a specific reach pattern is reached, the identification information displayed in the final stop identification information sequence that is still fluctuating is the first identification information that can be apparently a jackpot mode. Since only it appears as if only one is displayed, the player can increase the sense of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state, and can easily understand the mode of the variable display and do not feel annoying. Therefore, the interest of the game can be dramatically improved.

Further, the second identification information is made unrecognizable or difficult to recognize only when a specific reach pattern is obtained. Therefore, in the case of a reach pattern other than the specific reach pattern, The second identification information is made visible. Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the effect of the second identification information, is not spoiled.

Note that the identification information is display information composed of numerals, characters, pictures, and the like, and generally refers to what is called a pattern.

Means 3. In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be a display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the second identification information is not displayed when the variation type is changed from the basic type to the advanced type.

According to the means 3, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display section based on the establishment of the starting condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and when the second display mode is changed from the basic type to the advanced type, the second type The second identification information is not displayed.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display section based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information and the second that cannot be a jackpot or reach
When the reach mode is changed in the middle from a basic variation mode, a so-called normal reach to a development type variation mode different from the normal reach, a so-called super reach, the second identification is performed. The information is not displayed.

In short, when the display reaches the reach state, in the case of the normal reach to be executed first, the second identification information is displayed, and in the case of the super reach which is changed from the normal reach to the middle, the second identification information is displayed. , Second
Is not displayed.

With this configuration, when the system is changed to the super-reach mode, only the first identification information that can be a big hit is displayed as the identification information displayed in the last stop identification information column that is still changing. Therefore, the player can increase the sense of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state, can easily understand the super-reach fluctuation display mode, and can avoid the troublesomeness of the game. Interestingness can be dramatically improved.

Further, by displaying or not displaying the second identification information, it is possible to differentiate the variation mode between the normal reach and the super reach.

Further, since the second identification information is not displayed only when the display is changed to the super reach in the middle, the second identification information is not displayed when the display reaches the normal reach without being changed to the super reach in the middle. Is displayed. Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the effect of the second identification information, is not spoiled.

Note that the identification information is display information composed of numbers, characters, pictures, and the like, and generally refers to what is called a pattern.

Means 4. In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be a display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that the second identification information is made invisible or difficult to view when the mode is changed from the basic mode to the advanced mode.

According to the means 4, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display section based on establishment of the starting condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and when the second display mode is changed from the basic type to the advanced type, the second type The identification information of No. 2 is made invisible or difficult to view.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display section based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information and the second that cannot be a jackpot or reach
When the reach mode is changed in the middle from a basic variation mode, a so-called normal reach to a development type variation mode different from the normal reach, a so-called super reach, the second identification is performed. The information is made invisible or difficult to see.

In short, when the display unit is in the reach state, in the case of the normal reach that is executed first, the second identification information is made visible, and in the case of the super reach that is changed halfway from the normal reach. In this example, the second identification information is made invisible or difficult to recognize.

According to this structure, when the system is changed to the super reach mode, the identification information displayed in the last stop identification information sequence which is still fluctuating is the first identification information which can be apparently a big hit mode. Since it appears as if only the super hit is displayed, the player can increase the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state, and can easily understand the super-reach variation display mode and feel annoying. Since there is no such thing, the interest of the game can be dramatically improved.

Further, the second identification information is made visually recognizable.
By making it invisible or difficult to view, it is possible to differentiate the variation mode between normal reach and super reach.

Further, the second identification information is made unrecognizable or difficult to recognize only when it is changed to a super-reach in the middle. Therefore, when the normal reach is reached without being changed to a super-reach in the middle. , The second identification information is made visible. Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the effect of the second identification information, is not spoiled.

Note that the identification information is display information composed of numbers, characters, pictures, and the like, and generally refers to what is called a pattern.

Means 5 In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be a display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine characterized by displaying only the first identification information when a specific variation mode is reached.

According to the means 5, the gaming machine is provided with a display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display section based on the establishment of the starting condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and when the second display mode has a specific variation mode, only the first identification information is displayed. It was made.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display section based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information and the second that cannot be a jackpot or reach
When the reach mode has a specific reach pattern, only the first identification information is displayed. That is, when a specific reach pattern is obtained in the fluctuation display section, only the first identification information is displayed without displaying the second identification information in the last stop identification information sequence that is still fluctuating. Things.

With this configuration, when a specific reach pattern is reached, only the first identification information that can be in a jackpot mode is displayed as the identification information displayed in the final stop identification information sequence that is still changing. The player can increase the sense of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state, and can easily understand the mode of the variable display, and does not feel annoying. Can be improved.

Further, only the first identification information is displayed only when a specific reach pattern is obtained. Therefore, in the case of a reach pattern other than the specific reach pattern, the first and second information are displayed. Is displayed. Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the effect of the second identification information, is not spoiled.

Note that the identification information is display information composed of numbers, characters, pictures, and the like, and generally refers to what is called a pattern.

Means 6. In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be a display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine characterized by changing the mode of the second identification information when a specific change mode is reached.

According to the means 6, the gaming machine is provided with a display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display section based on establishment of the starting condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and when the second display mode has a specific variation mode, changes the mode of the second identification information. It is like that.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display unit based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information, and second identification information that cannot be a jackpot mode or a reach mode, and when the reach mode becomes a specific reach pattern, the mode of the second identification information is changed. It was done.

More specifically, when a specific reach pattern is obtained in the variable display section, the mode of the second identification information is changed. The form of the second identification information means, for example, the size, color, etc. of the second identification information. When a specific reach pattern is obtained on the variable display section, the second identification information Is configured to change the size, color, etc. More specifically, when a specific reach pattern is obtained in the variable display section, the size of the second identification information is changed to a size that is invisible to a player, Or change the color of the identification information to transparent. This makes it possible to prevent the second identification information from being visually displayed.

As described above, when a specific reach pattern is obtained in the fluctuation display section, it appears that only the first identification information is displayed in the final stop identification information sequence that is still fluctuating. . Therefore, the player can increase the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot state, and can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

Further, when a specific reach pattern is obtained, only the first identification information is apparently displayed, so that not only the player can easily understand the mode of the variable display but also the display. , Without any annoyance.

Further, the mode of the second identification information is changed only when a specific reach pattern is obtained. Therefore, in the case of a reach pattern other than the specific reach pattern, the second identification information is changed. The form of information does not change. Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the effect of the second identification information, is not spoiled.

The identification information is display information composed of numerals, characters, pictures and the like, and generally refers to what is called a pattern.

Means 7 In a gaming machine having a display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variable display unit based on establishment of a start condition, the display unit may be configured to play a game when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes the first display mode. The first display mode includes first identification information that can be the display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. A gaming machine, wherein the second identification information is not displayed during the identification information selection change display of the first display mode executed after the display.

According to the means 7, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on the variability display section based on establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means includes: a first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to a player when the identification information matches a predetermined display mode; and the first display mode. And a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information includes first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and the first display mode. And second identification information that cannot be the second display mode, and the first display mode is executed after the first display mode is displayed. The second identification information is not displayed.

More specifically, the gaming machine is provided with display means such as a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display section based on the establishment of a start condition. In such a gaming machine, the display means is configured to generate a special game state that is advantageous to the player when a combination when the identification information is stopped and displayed matches a predetermined display mode. A mode, a so-called jackpot mode, and a second display mode displayed before the jackpot mode, a so-called reach mode, can be displayed, and the identification information is a first identification that can be a jackpot mode or a reach mode. Information and the second that cannot be a jackpot or reach
The second identification information is not displayed at the time of identification information selection change display of the big hit mode, which is executed after the big hit mode is displayed, that is, at the time of so-called re-lottery change display of the big hit mode. It is like that.

According to this structure, only the first identification information is displayed at the time of the re-lottery change display of the big hit mode, so that the mode during the re-lottery change display of the big hit mode is displayed for the player. Not only does it make it easier to understand, it doesn't add any hassle. The identification information is a number,
It is display information composed of characters, pictures, etc., and generally refers to what is called a design.

Means 8. A case where the second identification information is not displayed, a case where the second identification information is made invisible or difficult to be viewed, and a case where the second identification information is displayed or made visible.
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein a mode of the variable display is changed.

According to the means 8, the case where the second identification information is not displayed, the view is made impossible or the view is difficult, the case where the second identification information is displayed or the view is made visible, The mode of the variable display is different. More specifically, for example, the arrangement of the identification information in each identification information sequence is configured such that the first identification information and the second identification information are alternately arranged. Then, when the second identification information is not displayed, is not visible, or is difficult to view, only the first identification information is displayed one after another during the variable display. Further, when the second identification information is displayed or made visible, the first identification information and the second identification information are alternately displayed on the variable display. As described above, depending on the case where the second identification information is not displayed, the second identification information is made invisible or difficult to recognize, and the case where the second identification information is displayed or made visible, the mode of the variable display is changed. If they are different, the mode of the variable display can be diversified.

Means 9 The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the mode of the change display is such that a change direction is changed.

According to the means 9, the mode of the variable display is as follows.
The direction of change is changed. More specifically, for example, when the second identification information is displayed or can be visually recognized, the second identification information is fluctuated in the vertical direction. In addition, when the second identification information is not displayed, is not visually recognized, or is difficult to be visually recognized, the second identification information is displayed in a fluctuating manner in the horizontal direction. In this manner, the direction of change is changed depending on whether the second identification information is displayed or made visible, and when the second identification information is not displayed, made unrecognizable or difficult to make visible. In this case, the mode of the variable display can be further diversified.

Means 10. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the variation display mode is configured to change a variation speed.

According to the means 10, the variation display mode is such that the variation speed is changed. More specifically, for example, when the second identification information is displayed or is visually recognizable, the second identification information is slowly changed and displayed. In addition, when the second identification information is not displayed, cannot be visually recognized, or is difficult to visually recognize, the second identification information is displayed so as to fluctuate very slowly. The changing speed is changed depending on the case where the second identification information is displayed or visible and the case where the second identification information is not displayed, is not visible, or is difficult to visually recognize. In this case, the mode of the variable display can be further diversified.

Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the mode of the variable display is changed by displaying a predetermined display target.

According to the means 11, the mode of the variable display is changed by displaying a predetermined display object. More specifically, for example, when the second identification information is displayed or visually recognizable, the display is changed to the same as normal display. When not displaying the second identification information, making it invisible, or making it difficult to view, a predetermined display target, a so-called character or the like, is displayed, and the motion display of the displayed character or the like is performed. It is configured to perform a variable display. The case where the second identification information is displayed or made visible as described above,
If the predetermined display target is displayed depending on whether the identification information is not displayed, or is made invisible or difficult to view, the mode of the variable display can be further diversified.

Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the mode of the variable display is changed by changing a predetermined background screen.

According to the means 12, the mode of the variable display is changed by changing a predetermined background screen. More specifically, for example, the second
When the identification information is displayed or visually recognizable, the background screen is the same as the normal background screen. Further, when the second identification information is not displayed, cannot be visually recognized, or is difficult to be visually recognized, the background screen is changed to a predetermined background screen different from the normal screen. The case where the second identification information is displayed or made visible as described above,
If the background screen is changed depending on whether the identification information is not displayed, is not visible, or is difficult to view, the mode of the variable display can be further diversified.

Means 13. A case where the second identification information is not displayed, a case where the second identification information is made invisible or difficult to be viewed, and a case where the second identification information is displayed or made visible.
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein a sound output from a sound output device provided in the gaming machine is changed.

According to the means 13, the case where the second identification information is not displayed, the view is made impossible or the view is difficult, the case where the second identification information is displayed or the view is made visible, The sound output from a sound output device such as a speaker provided in a gaming machine is changed. More specifically, for example, when the second identification information is displayed or made visible, normal music is output from a speaker or the like. Further, when the second identification information is not displayed, cannot be visually recognized, or is difficult to visually recognize, music different from normal music is output from a speaker or the like. In this case, the second identification information is displayed or made visible,
Depending on the case of not displaying the identification information of the player, making it invisible or difficult to view, it is possible to give the player not only a visual change but also an auditory change. Can greatly enhance the interest of the people.

Means 14. The first identification information and the second
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13, wherein the identification information is related to a predetermined target.

According to the means 14, the first identification information and the second identification information are related in a predetermined object. More specifically, for example, the first identification information is constituted by a pattern of "fish", and the second identification information is constituted by a pattern of "shellfish". As described above, a predetermined target, such as "sea creatures", in this case, such as "fish" for the first identification information and "shellfish" for the second identification information.
If it is configured so as to have relevance in the specific reach pattern, the second identification information is not displayed,
The player can enjoy the game without a sense of incongruity even if the viewing is impossible or difficult. In the above example, the predetermined object is “sea creature”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined object is “numeric” and the first identification information is “odd number”. , And the second identification information may be constituted by an “even number”.

Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13, wherein the second identification information is constituted by a combination of a predetermined object and a numeral.

According to the means 15, the second identification information is constituted by a combination of a predetermined object and a numeral. More specifically, the first identification information and the second identification information
For example, "sea creatures"
Pattern. Then, only the second identification information is configured by a combination of a picture of “sea creature” and a numeral. According to this structure, the first player is provided to the player.
And the second identification information can be easily distinguished from each other. Therefore, even if the second identification information is not displayed, cannot be visually recognized, or is difficult to visually recognize, the mode of the variable display can be easily understood. can do.

Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the first display mode is displayed in any one of a plurality of columns provided in the variable display section.

According to the means 16, the first display mode is as follows.
It is configured to be displayed in any one of a plurality of columns provided in the variable display section. More specifically, a plurality of jackpot lines such as a horizontal line, a diagonal right line, and a diagonal left line are provided as columns in which the jackpot mode is displayed on the variable display unit, that is, a jackpot line. When the jackpot mode is displayed, it is displayed on any one of these jackpot lines.

Means 17. In any one of the above means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Among them,
As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and according to the operation of the handle, a game ball is fired at a predetermined game area, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, identification information which is variably displayed on the variability display unit is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Also, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won,
Valuable value (including not only a prize ball but also writing on a magnetic card) according to the winning number is given.

Means 18. In any one of the above means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows. "A display means for variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided by operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Then, the identification information is started, and the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation button (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition, a coin is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of coins are required when the identification information fluctuates, A gaming machine configured to pay out many coins when a gaming state occurs.

Means 19. In any one of the above means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a slot machine provided with at least a plurality of types of display means. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, a first display means for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information for identifying the game state according to the game state, and then confirming and displaying the identification information Second display means for variably displaying at least a plurality of pieces of identification information different from the identification information according to the state of the game; and at least the identification information caused by operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) The change of information is started, and the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button)
The change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of or after a predetermined time elapses, and a special game state advantageous to the player is set as a necessary condition that the stop mode is fixedly displayed as a specific display mode. Gaming machine having a game state generating means for generating the game state. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

Means 20. In any one of the above means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine, a display device for variably displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then displaying the identification information in a fixed manner is provided, and a starting operation device (for example, an operation lever) The change of the identification information is started by the operation of, and the change of the identification information is stopped by the operation of the stop operation button (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the identification information is a specific identification information, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number is used when the identification information fluctuates. A game machine that requires a number of game balls and is configured to pay out many game balls when a special game state occurs.

Means 21. In any one of the above means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a gaming machine obtained by fusing a slot machine with at least a plurality of types of display means and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine includes, as a variation display of an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state, and then confirming and displaying the identification information. 1 display means, and at least a second display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information different from the identification information according to a game state, and at least operating a start operation means (for example, an operation lever). The change of the identification information is started due to the change, and the change of the identification information is stopped by the operation of the stop operation button (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. Game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the information is identification information, and using a game ball as a game medium, Wherein when variation initiation of the identification information requires a predetermined number of game balls, becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of a special game state.

[0080]

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. This embodiment is an embodiment of the present invention, and it goes without saying that various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 1A and a front frame 1B provided at a front portion of the outer frame 1A and provided at one side of the outer frame 1A so as to be opened and closed. It has. Further, a glass door frame 1C as a transparent plate door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame 1B so as to be freely opened and closed. A pair of glass plates as a transparent plate are attached to the glass door frame 1C at predetermined intervals in front and rear.

At the rear side of the front frame 1B (in the back of the glass door frame 1C, inside the outer frame 1A), a game board 2 is detachably mounted via a resin middle plate. It may be omitted and the game board 2 may be directly mounted).

Further, under the glass door frame 1C, a front decoration frame 1D is provided on the front frame 1B so as to be openable and closable. An upper receiving tray UD is provided in the front decoration frame 1D. On the other hand, a lower tray BD is provided below the upper tray UD at a lower portion of the front frame 1B, and a handle HD is provided corresponding to the game ball launcher.
The game ball released from the game ball launching section based on the turning operation of the handle HD is guided to the upper portion of the game board 2 by the guide rail, and flows down the game area of the game board 2.

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

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

At the center of the game board 2, a special symbol display device 13 as a variable display device is incorporated. The special symbol display device 13 includes a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of identification information strings (hereinafter, referred to as symbol strings) are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol rows of a left symbol row 14, a middle symbol row 15, and a right symbol row 16 are displayed as these symbol rows. May be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16
Are composed of a plurality of main symbols 17A to 17H, each of which is a plurality of first identification information, and a plurality of sub-designs 17K, each of which is a plurality of second identification information. Each of the main symbols 17A to 17H is constituted by numerals "1" to "8", and these numerals are arranged in order.
These main symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol. Further, the sub-design 17K is constituted by a mark of “rhombus”, and the design 17K can only be a detached design.

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K are variably displayed by, for example, scrolling from top to bottom.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3E, a central horizontal line, two horizontal lines above and below the central line, and two oblique lines form a jackpot line L.
(Referred to as 5 lines). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and so-called one line, two lines, or the like may be used.

As shown in FIG. 2, an ordinary symbol display device 51 is provided above the special symbol display device 13. The ordinary symbol display device 51 includes a light emitting diode (LE).
D), and a 7-segment display unit 53 composed of LEDs, which is a normal symbol display unit.

Further, a pair of passing gates 54 are disposed on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the ordinary symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and displays them in segments on the 7-segment display unit 53, 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 up to four times the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the pass gate 54, and displays the number of holds on a hold lamp 52. Therefore, four holding lamps 52
Even if the game ball 5 passes through the passage gate 54 in a state where is lit, it is not counted as a reserved ball, and as long as the reserve lamp 52 is lit, even if the game ball 5 does not pass through the pass gate 54, Ordinary symbol display device 51 for the number of times corresponding to
Is supposed to work.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the display section 13a of the special symbol display device 13 includes
Sixteen symbol fluctuations (rotation fluctuations) are 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. What is a stop symbol?
Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is a symbol displayed when the symbol change is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is merely an example, and may be stopped in another order. Good.

[0093] The big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. For details, see FIG.
As shown in (f), when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the displayed main symbols 17A to 17A are displayed.
The combination of 7H may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, the same type of main symbols 17A-1
When 7H is arranged along the jackpot line L, a combination of the same main symbols 17A to 17H (for example, in the normal mode, the main symbol 1 of “4”, “4”, “4” in FIG. 3E)
7D, and in FIG. 3 (f), the main design may be “3”, “3”, and “3” main design 17C). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened),
A jackpot condition advantageous to the player is generated.
That is, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

The reach state is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (c) and (d), this refers to the state immediately before the big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change of the right symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line L with a symbol of the same type as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in FIG. 3 (c), the big hit line L is located so as to extend in the horizontal direction below the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14, which stop on the same line, 16 main symbols 17A to 17H are all assigned "4" in the main symbol 17D.
It has become. In the example shown in FIG. 3D, the big hit line L is positioned so as to cross diagonally on the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14 stopped on each line L are set. , And 16 are the main symbols 17D and 17C to which "4 (downward line)" and "3 (upline line)" are attached (so-called double reach). ).

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right 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 change of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, all the symbol rows 14 to 16 again change in a state where the big hit symbols are arranged along the big hit line L (or only the middle symbol 15 changes). , The pattern row 1 that has fluctuated since then
The case where the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K of 4 to 16 stop (also referred to as re-reach reach) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as "normal reach", "flash reach", "high speed reach", "frame feed reach", and "enlarged reach" are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the “Super Reach” operation starts,
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. In addition, the said main design 17A-17H, sub design 1
During the change of 7K, during the reach state, and the like, an effect display by a character or the like may be provided.

It has already been described that the symbol change of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, but the game ball 5 is further moved to the operation port 3 during this change display. When a prize is won, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the special symbol display device 13
, Above the display unit 13a, the holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18 made of light emitting diodes (LED) are provided.
c and 18d are incorporated. The holding lamp 18a
The number of ~ 18d is the same as the above-mentioned maximum number of reservations (in this case, four). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

In addition, other various lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the game effect are attached to a plurality of places of the pachinko machine 1. These illuminated members and the like are blinked or lit in a reach state, a big hit state, or the like. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, the respective holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores predetermined control programs and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results of the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 5, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, one of the controls by the control device (main board) 24 is a mode switching control. A normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter, referred to as “probable variation mode”) are prepared as game modes. That is, for example, 1/250
There is a normal mode in which the jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about, and a positive variation mode in which the jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/25, which is about ten times as large.

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 blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) special In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbol 17K of the display unit 13a of the symbol display device 13 is shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode. In the probability change mode in, all of the items (1) to (5) are executed.

In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. Thereafter, when the jackpot game state is established, either the probable change mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the end of the jackpot state, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the main symbols 17A to 17H (big hit symbols) at the time of the jackpot gaming state are odd numbers ("1", "3", "5", "7"). The main symbol 17 when the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode and the jackpot game state is entered.
A to 17H (big hits) are even numbers ("2", "4",
In the case of “6” or “8”), the game mode after the end of the big hit state is set to the normal mode.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 8 to 13 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle, right symbol random number counter CDL, CD
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 7A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining the state of the big hit in the special symbol display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state. Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol.
These counters CI, CO, and CB update their values within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”).
Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition.
Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

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

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 7B and FIG. 14 is used to select one of the above-mentioned plural types of reach patterns. The value (random number value) is updated each time the CDL makes one cycle, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value.
However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is individually different. In the present embodiment,
The probability of each reach pattern being selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (during a big hit) or a big hit (at a missed reach). However, FIG.
The numerical values in the table are merely examples, and the probability of each reach pattern being selected is arbitrary.

Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the positive change mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probable change mode counter table. In the normal mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the normal mode counter table are appropriately performed, and in the probable mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the probable mode counter table are appropriately performed. For example, as for the internal random number counter CI, the jackpot value is set to be about 10 times larger in the probability change mode than in the normal mode (or the jackpot value is the same and the total number of the internal random number counter CI is 10 minutes). It is set to about 1). In addition, since there are five jackpot lines L in the present embodiment, a line counter (not shown) for determining which line is to generate the reach state and which line is to generate the jackpot is separately provided. Have been.

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

The flowchart of FIG. 8 shows the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD
After updating R and CV, symbol random number counters CDL and CD
C, the combinations of CDR values (random numbers) are classified (sorted),
The allocated values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 31.
36 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored in No. 36. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 firstly proceeds to step S1.
Internal random number counter CI, out-reach random number counter CO,
"1" is added (updated) to each of the jackpot symbol random number counters CB.

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

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

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

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

As described above, in the "random number distribution routine", three symbol random number counters CDL and CD are provided at predetermined time intervals.
The combination of the values of C and CDR is checked. Then, in the case of a combination of missing symbols, the missing symbol random number buffer 31
Random numbers are stored in ~ 33.
Random numbers are stored in the off-reach symbol random number buffers 34 to 35. Further, in the case of the combination of the big hit symbols, the 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. 9 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC and CDR 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 S 10 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 this 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 times of holding (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 controller 24 operates the corresponding hold lamp (18).
a to 18d) is turned on, and Step S1
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition in step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing in step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol change display is held only up to four times, and the holding is not stored even if there is more winning.

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

As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CD
The value of R is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, the hold counter C after the update in step S12 is performed.
If the value of H is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i =
3), out-of-reach reach random number area 42 (i = 3), out-of-left design random number area 43 (i = 3), out-of-center design 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. 10 and 11 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed at predetermined time intervals after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

When the "special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not "0". When a negative determination is made, that is, when 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-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 variation start process. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 12, 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, the process proceeds to step S90.
In 2, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. Then, step S90
Go to 5.

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

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

Now, step S902 or step S9
After moving from 04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, when the current mode is the normal mode, one of the various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV. If the current mode is the probable change mode, one of various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “enlarged 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.

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the processing of (“variation start processing routine”), the control device 24 determines in step S110 of FIG. 10 that the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15). 17K in step S
The stop symbol stored in any of the processes 902, S904, and S906 is replaced. In addition, both left and right design rows 14, 16
Stop the pattern change in the main pattern 17A-1 after replacement
7H and the sub symbol 17K are displayed in the left and right 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, the main symbol 17 in the middle symbol row 15
A to 17H and the sub-design 17K are variably displayed so as to perform a normal scroll operation, and are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

Subsequently, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the flow shifts to step S1203. In step S1203, the control device 24 executes step S1203.
It is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in 905 is not “flash reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “flash reach”), step S
In 1204, the control device 24 executes the flash reach operation process.

More specifically, the main symbol 17 of the middle symbol row 15
A to 17H and the sub-design 17K are variably displayed so as to perform a scroll operation slowly while sparkling, and are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

Subsequently, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the flow shifts to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines in step S1205.
It is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in 905 is not “high-speed reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “high-speed reach”), in step S1206, the control device 24 executes the high-speed reach operation process.

More specifically, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed so as to perform a scrolling operation at such a high speed that the player cannot visually recognize them, and are stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. And the control device 24
Terminates the subsequent processing once.

Subsequently, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, the flow shifts to step S1207. In step S1207, the control device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “frame advance reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “frame advance reach”), step S
In 1208, the control device 24 executes the frame advance reach operation process.

More specifically, the main symbol 17 in the middle symbol row 15
A to 17H and the sub-design 17K are variably displayed so as to perform a scroll operation so as to divide one frame per frame, and are stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

Subsequently, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1207, the flow shifts to step S1209. In step S1209, the control device 24 determines in step S1209.
It is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in 905 is not “enlarged reach”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “enlargement reach”), in step S1210, the control device 24 executes the enlargement reach operation processing.

Referring to FIG. 15 in more detail, the control device 24 first sets the symbols of the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16 in the reach state in FIG. In the case of FIG. 15A, the main symbol 17C and the main symbol 17D are in a state of double reach. From this state, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed with a predetermined number of frames fluctuating in a normal fluctuation state. That is, the scroll fluctuation similar to the normal reach is performed. And
Then, it stops once before the predetermined number of frames of the big hit symbol. Then, next, the control device 24 performs the operations shown in FIGS.
The operation processing of the substantial expansion reach as shown in (f) is performed.

More specifically, the main symbols 17A to 17H are displayed in a reduced size at the center of the display section 13a (in FIG. 15B, the main symbols 17A are displayed in a reduced size). Then, the reduced main symbols 17A to 17H are displayed in FIG.
As shown in FIG. That is, the main symbols 17A to 17H are displayed so as to be gradually zoomed up. When the main symbols 17A to 17H are enlarged and displayed to a predetermined size, FIG.
As shown in (d) and (e), the following main symbols 17A to 17
H is reduced and displayed in the center of the display unit 13a, and is displayed while gradually expanding (in FIGS. 15D and 15E, the main symbol 17B is displayed). By repeatedly performing such variable display, the main symbols 17A to 17H are displayed.
Is changed one frame at a time, and as shown in FIG. 15 (f), as the player approaches the big hit symbol, the player increases the expectation for the big hit symbol. Also,
When the reach is changed from the normal reach to the enlarged reach, the sound effect from a speaker or the like (not shown) is set to a sound effect different from the normal reach, so that the player has a big hit symbol even if the sound effect changes. Expectations of things can be raised. And the control device 24
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the case of “expanded reach”,
Only the main symbols 17A to 17H are displayed one after another, and the sub symbol 1
7K is not displayed. That is, the variable display in the middle symbol row 15 is the main symbol 17A-
17H only, so medium pattern row 1
5, the number of symbols displayed can be reduced, and only the main symbols 17A to 17H that can be the big hit symbols are displayed, so that the player can increase the expectation for the occurrence of the big hit state, Interestingness can be dramatically improved.

Further, in the case of the expanded reach, the main symbol 1
Since only 7A to 17H are displayed, not only the player can easily understand the mode of the variable display but also does not give any trouble.

In addition, the sub-design 17K is not displayed.
Only in the case of the enlarged reach, the sub-design 17K is displayed in the case of other than the enlarged reach. Therefore, the original purpose, such as diversifying the stop symbol, which is the operation of the sub symbol 17K, is not impaired.

Subsequently, if the affirmative determination is made in step S1209, at least the main symbol 17A of the middle symbol row 15
Until the sub-design 17K temporarily stops, the reach operation processing is not performed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. Steps S1202, 1204, and 120
Even after executing each reach processing operation processing of 6, 1208, and 1210, the "reach operation processing routine" is temporarily ended.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”), the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130.

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. In detail, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied. If the re-variation process execution condition is satisfied, all symbols are set in the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. In the state where the main symbols 17A to 17H of the rows 14 to 16 are aligned, the main symbols 17A to 17H are simultaneously changed. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the main symbols 17A to 17H in all the symbol arrays 14 to 16 are stopped.
On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation processing is not satisfied, no processing is executed. In this embodiment, the main symbol 17A is also used in the re-variation processing.
It is configured to perform the re-variation only by の み 17H. As described above, if the re-variation is performed only by the main symbols 17A to 17H, the variation display during the re-variation is not only made easy for the player to understand, but also troublesome.

After the re-variation processing, the control unit 24
Next, in step S140, the main symbols 17A to 17A
It is determined whether the combination of 17H and the sub-symbol 17K is a winning combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S250 described later.

The main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17
If the combination of K is a jackpot combination, the round counter CR is cleared to "0" in step S150. At this time, a big hit notification is displayed by the control device 24.

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S16.
At 0 (see FIG. 11), the winning counter CE is set to “0”.
And sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".
Further, in step S175, the control device 24
The number of rounds displayed on the display unit 13a is updated and displayed based on the round counter CR, and other display items (for example, the count number) are initialized (initialized to “0”) and displayed.

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

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

Subsequently, in step S220, control device 24 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. When the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in a succeeding step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S16.
Return to 0. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 5 winning in the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value CEm
ax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “1”.
6 ”, the special winning opening 4 is opened,
(1) 10 game balls 5 will be awarded in the special winning opening 4;
(2) When about 29.5 seconds elapse, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.

Then, step S220 or step S220
If any one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the big hit state has ended, and the fact is displayed on the display unit 13a in step S240. At the same time, in step S250, a mode notification process for notifying the next game mode is executed. More specifically, this time the big hit symbol is an even symbol 17B, 1
In the case of 7D, 17F, and 17H, a display indicating that the mode is the normal mode is displayed on the display unit 13a. When the big hit symbols are odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, and 17G, the display unit 13a displays that the mode is the probable change mode. 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 notification processing, the control device 24 ends the “special electric accessory control routine”.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, when the display section 13a enters the reach state,
One of the five reach patterns, "Normal Reach", "Flash Reach", "High Speed Reach", "Frame Forward Reach", and "Enlarged Reach" is executed, and "Enlarged Reach" is executed In this case, the variable display of the middle symbol row 15 is performed only on the main symbols 17A to 17H. Therefore, in the case of "expanded reach", the sub-symbol 17K is not displayed in the middle symbol row 15 and the main symbol 17A which can be a big hit symbol.
Since only １７17H is displayed, the player can increase the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit state and can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

In the case of the enlarged reach, the middle symbol row 1
Since the number of symbols displayed in 5 can be reduced,
Not only can the player easily understand the mode of the variable display, but also it does not bother the player.

Further, in the case of the enlarged reach, the sound effect output from a speaker or the like (not shown) is changed, so that the interest of the game can be audibly enhanced for the player.

In addition, the sub-design 17K is not displayed.
Only in the case of the enlarged reach, in the case of other reach patterns, the sub-design 17K is displayed. Therefore, the original purpose of diversifying the combination of the stop symbols, which is the operation of the sub symbol 17K, is not impaired.

In the above embodiment, the sub-design 17K
The reach pattern that does not display is only the enlarged reach, but may be implemented in other reach patterns.

In the above embodiment, the sub-design 17
Although K is not displayed in the specific reach pattern, for example, the configuration of the sub-design 17K may be reduced so as to be invisible to the player, or the configuration of the sub-design 17K may be made transparent. Since the sub-symbol 17K becomes invisible to the player, the same effect as described above can be achieved.

Next, a second embodiment different from the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition,
The second embodiment described below has the same configuration as that of the pachinko machine 1 described above except for the symbol displayed on the display unit 13a and the configuration of the symbol variation mode. The numbers are assigned and the detailed description is omitted.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a pattern variation mode different from that of the above-described embodiment. More specifically, a variation pattern display mode of a reach pattern called “Tastreech” among a plurality of types of reach patterns is provided. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16, the display section 13a includes:
Three symbol rows of a left symbol row 14, a middle symbol row 15, and a right symbol row 16 are displayed. Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16
A plurality of main symbols 17A to 17H in each of a plurality of types,
One kind is composed of a plurality of sub-designs 17K. Each of the main symbols 17A-17H is "10,000" ~
It is composed of a pattern with the motif of the Mahjong tile of "Hachiman", and these numbers are arranged in order. These main symbols 17
A to 17H can be any of a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol. Further, the sub-design 17K is constituted by a mark of “die”, and the sub-design 17K can be only a detached design.

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K are variably displayed, for example, by scrolling from top to bottom.

In the display section 13a in which the symbol patterns 14 to 16 are displayed in a variable manner by the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K, a reach state as shown in FIG. The lower right line of the pattern 17F,
When the main symbol 17G is a line that rises to the right), first, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbol 17 in the middle symbol row 15 are generated.
K is displayed with a predetermined number of frames fluctuating in a normal fluctuation state. During the normal fluctuation display, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K are displayed. And the main symbol 1 of the middle symbol row 15
7A to 17H and the sub-pattern 17K are displayed in a predetermined number of frames, and then the display areas of the left, middle and right pattern rows 14 to 16 are moved to the left. “Tatsu” 60 appears and displayed. Then, the variable display of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped at a predetermined symbol and erased.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16B, the background screen of the display section 13a turns white, and the character "Dragon" 61 appears and displayed. Then, the display unit 13a
Is displayed so as to throw the main symbols 17A to 17H toward the middle symbol row 15. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C, the main symbol 1 thrown by the character “Tatsu” 60 in the middle symbol row 15
The character "Dragon" 61 is bitten by 7A-17H, and the display which crushes the displayed main symbol 17A-17H is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16D, the character “Dragon” 61 is displayed on the displayed main symbols 17A to 17H.
Is displayed, the character "Tatsu" 60 throws the next main symbols 17A to 17H toward the middle symbol row 15. By repeatedly performing such operation display, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row 15 is performed.
As shown in (e), the character “Dragon” 61
When the main symbols 17A to 17H displayed in the middle symbol row 15 are bitten and the displayed main symbols 17A to 17H cannot be crushed, a display is displayed in which the teeth of the character “Dragon” 61 are broken, and the middle symbol row 15 is displayed. Will be stopped.

When the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 stops, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), the background screen of the display section 13a is returned to the original state, and the left, middle and right symbol rows 14 to
16 is returned to the original position.

As described above, when the reach state occurs on the display unit 13a and the character "Tatsu" 60, which is a specific reach pattern, appears and is displayed as "Tazurichi", the character "Tatsu" 60 is displayed. , Medium design row 15
Is configured to throw only the main symbols 17A to 17H toward. In other words, when the character “Tatsu” 60 appears and is displayed as “Tasashi”, the middle symbol row 15
, Only the main symbols 17A to 17H that can be a big hit symbol are displayed, and the sub symbol 17K is not displayed.
Therefore, the player can increase the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot state, and can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

In the case of the above-mentioned “Tasashi”, the character “Tatsu” 60 appearing and displayed on the right side of the display section 13a is moved toward the middle symbol row 15 in the main symbols 17A to 17A.
It is configured to throw 17H one after another. That is, the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is displayed so that the middle symbol row 15 changes from the right side of the display unit 13a toward the center. Therefore, in the case of the above “Tazuchichi”, the middle symbol row 1 that scrolled in the vertical direction was changed.
The symbol change of 5 is switched to the symbol change in the diagonally right direction. If the direction of the symbol change is switched in the case of a specific reach pattern as described above, the mode of the change display can be diversified.

Further, in the case of the above-mentioned "Tazuchichi", the character "Tatsu" 60 is displayed so as to throw the main symbols 17A to 17H more slowly than in the normal scroll fluctuation. That is, the speed of the symbol change is configured to be switched. If the speed of the symbol change is switched when a specific reach pattern is obtained in this manner, the mode of the change display can be diversified.

In addition, when the above-mentioned “Tazuchichi” is displayed, the character “Tatsu” 60 as a predetermined display target is displayed.
Appears. Then, the design of the middle symbol row 15 is changed in accordance with the motion display of the character "Tatsu" 60 that appears and displayed. If a predetermined display target is displayed when a specific reach pattern is obtained as described above, the mode of the variable display can be diversified.

In the above example, the main symbols 17A to 17A
H has a mahjong tile as a motif, and the sub-design 17K has a dice as a motif. That is, the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbol 17K are both related to “Mahjong”. In this way, in a predetermined target, if the main symbols 17A to 17H and the sub symbols 17K are associated with each other, even if the sub pattern 17K is not displayed in the case of a specific reach pattern, the player can be given a message to the player. On the other hand, there is no discomfort.

Next, a third embodiment different from the above two embodiments will be described with reference to FIG.
It should be noted that a third embodiment described below uses the display unit 13
The configuration other than the symbol displayed in a and the mode of symbol variation is as follows:
Since the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 described above is the same,
The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a variation display mode different from the above two embodiments. More specifically, a variation of a reach pattern called “chasing reach” among a plurality of types of reach patterns is shown. It is a figure showing a mode of a display.

As shown in FIG. 17, the display unit 13a includes
Three symbol rows, an upper symbol row 14, a middle symbol row 15, and a lower symbol row 16, are displayed. Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16
A plurality of main symbols 17A to 17I in a plurality of types,
One kind is composed of a plurality of sub-designs 17K. Each of the main symbols 17A to 17I is composed of a combination of a plurality of animals and numbers "1" to "9", and these symbols are arranged in order. These main symbols 17A ~
17I can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a special game symbol. Further, the sub-design 17K is constituted by a mark of “egg”, and the sub-design 17K can be only a detached design.

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the main symbols 17A to 17I and the sub symbols 17K are displayed in a variable manner by scrolling from left to right, for example.

In the display portion 13a in which the symbol patterns 14 to 16 are displayed in a variable manner by the main symbols 17A to 17I and the sub symbols 17K, a reach state as shown in FIG. (The downward-sloping line of pattern 17E)
Occurs, first, the main symbols 17A-1 of the middle symbol row 15
7I and the sub-symbol 17K are displayed with the predetermined number of frames fluctuating in the normal fluctuation state. At the time of this normal fluctuation display, the main symbol 17A
17I and the sub-design 17K are displayed. Then, after the main symbols 17A to 17I and the sub symbols 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are changed and displayed by a predetermined number of frames, as shown in FIG. 17C, the background screen of the display section 13a is switched and each symbol row 14 is changed.
16 are displayed so that the main symbols 17A to 17I displayed on the front side are facing the front. In this state, the variation display of the middle symbol row 15 which is still varying is displayed such that the main symbols 17A to 17I jump forward from the back side of the display unit 13a, and the main symbol displayed in the front is displayed. 17A ~
17I is flipped below the display unit 13a to be switched, and the next main symbols 17A to 17I are displayed so as to jump out. While repeatedly displaying such an operation display, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row 15 is performed, and when the main symbols 17A to 17I displayed in front cannot be flipped below the display unit 13a, Middle pattern row 15
Will be stopped.

As described above, when the reach state occurs on the display unit 13a and the specific reach pattern “chasing reach” is reached, the symbols displayed in the middle symbol row 15 are the main symbols 17A to 17A. It is configured to display only 17I. That is, in the case of "chasing reach", only the main symbols 17A to 17I that can be a big hit symbol are displayed in the middle symbol row 15, and the sub symbol 17K is not displayed. Therefore, the player can greatly increase the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot state,
The interest of the game can be dramatically improved.

In the above example, the main symbols 17A to 17A
Although I is configured by a combination of a plurality of animals and numbers, the sub-design 17K may be configured by a combination of “eggs” and numbers. With this configuration, when the “chase-reach” is reached, the symbol variation can be easily understood for the player without displaying the sub-symbol 17K, and the trouble is not given.

Further, in the above example, the sub-design 17K is not displayed even in the symbols displayed in the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16, so that the variable display in the middle symbol row 15 is performed. Is more understandable.

[0185]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a display means such as a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a display unit, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation of occurrence of a big hit state, and a mode of the variable display. Can be easily understood, and an excellent effect that the interest of the game can be dramatically improved can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 4 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

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

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

FIG. 7A is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 7B is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 14 is a table illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a variable display mode of “enlarged reach”.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a variable display mode of “Tasuchi”.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a variable display mode of “chasing reach”.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol column, 15 ... Medium symbol column, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A-17H ... main symbol, 17K ... sub symbol, 24 ...
Control device.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Makoto Banno 3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazuhiro Fujisawa 655 Fukudomecho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Pref. Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Ryota Minami 655 Fukudome-cho, Matsuto-shi, Ishikawa Irem Software Engineering Co., Ltd. F-term (reference)

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising: display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information on a variability display unit based on establishment of a start condition, wherein the display means includes a predetermined display in which the identification information is predetermined. A first display mode for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player if the mode matches the first mode, and a second display mode displayed before the first display mode, and the identification information Comprises first identification information that can be the first display mode or the second display mode, and second identification information that cannot be the first display mode or the second display mode. When the second display mode becomes a specific change mode,
A gaming machine wherein the second identification information is not displayed.