JP2002239138A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having an improved idea of a game, capable of providing an excellent game property to a player. SOLUTION: In the case of a hit of a lottery result, main patterns are displayed in a combination state that all the main patterns coincide with the same pattern (a number 7) to notify the hit of the lottery result (cf. Figure 15 (A-4), (B-4)) even when sub patterns are displayed in an irregular combination state (cf. Figure 15 (A-3), (B-3)) in a state wherein the main patterns are displayed as ready-to-win patterns (cf. Figure 15 (A-1), (B-1)).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols according to a game state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art
In a gaming machine, in particular, a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed by detecting a pachinko ball that has won a starting winning prize port (special symbol starting prize winning port) provided on the game board surface, and if the lottery results in a win ( Winning state), a special winning opening also provided on the game board surface for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds),
It is released a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and has a function of making the winning rate of the pachinko ball high, that is, a state that is advantageous to the player.

[0003] Generally, in such a pachinko machine, a special symbol change display device designed to display a plurality of symbols, which is designed with numerals and characters, is provided on the game board surface.

[0004] This special symbol variation display device progresses a game based on a result of a lottery performed when a pachinko ball wins in the starting winning opening as described above (when a pachinko ball winning in the starting winning opening is detected by a sensor). In order to produce a symbol, a high-speed fluctuation display is started (started), stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a predetermined number of symbols are specified (displayed).
The display based on a plurality of predetermined variation patterns is performed.

[0005] Normally, when a lottery result is a hit,
In the special symbol variation display device, a predetermined number of symbols are varied and displayed so as to have a predetermined relationship.

Further, as a pachinko machine as described above, for example, in a symbol display on a special symbol variation display device, a symbol having a plurality of identification information is used, and at least a part of the main identification information included in the symbol is a sub-identification. It is known that, when the main identification information has a predetermined combination, the game shifts to the special game state, and when the sub-identification information has a predetermined combination, the game can shift to the special game state. (Prior Art 1).

Further, in the above-described pachinko machine of the prior art 1, there is known one in which one main identification information is provided with different sub-identification information, and the combination of the main identification information is different even if the combination of the sub-identification information is the same ( Prior art 2).

However, in the above-mentioned prior art 1, a part of the main identification information is always provided with predetermined sub-identification information, and the relationship between the main identification information and the sub-identification information is always fixed one-to-one. It has a relationship. Therefore, depending on the combination of the main identification information, the combination of the sub-identification information may be known at a time. Further, in the above-described prior art 2, there is no time difference between the notification times of the player of the main identification information and the sub-identification information and there is no time difference, and the player determines that the main identification information does not become a specific combination. At the same time, it may be determined that the sub-identification information does not form a specific combination. As a result, the effect of the effect display by the design having the plurality of pieces of identification information may become uniform. Therefore, in the above-described pachinko machine, the progress of the game is monotonous, and the expectation of the player's hit may be reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can improve the interest of a game and provide a good game to a player. still,
The present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines but also to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

[0010]

The invention according to claim 1 is provided with a symbol display section for displaying a plurality of main symbols and sub symbols, and performs a lottery on condition that a game ball has won a winning opening. The main symbol is displayed according to a predetermined procedure according to the lottery result, and further, when the lottery result is a hit, the reliability of the hit before the final display of the main symbol is determined by a combination of the sub symbols. While displaying a notice effect higher than usual, the gaming machine in a gaming state advantageous to the player after the main symbol is determined by a combination of symbols corresponding to the lottery result, the combination of the main symbol and Separately, the combination of the sub-designs is selected according to the result of the lottery, and if the lottery result is a hit, the lottery is performed under a predetermined condition as the combination of the sub-designs. Results Selection means for selecting a combination of predetermined winning confirmation notice symbols for giving a notice effect that there is a stutter, display control means for displaying a combination of the sub symbols according to the selection result of the selection means, and the lottery result In the case of a hit, regardless of the type of combination of the sub-symbol displayed by the display control means, execution control means for executing the display of the main symbol in a predetermined combination according to the hit of the lottery result, It has.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the selection means selects a predetermined combination of sub-designs in addition to the combination of main symbols in accordance with the result of the lottery. Thereby, in addition to the combination of the main symbols, the combination of the sub symbols can be used for the symbol display corresponding to the result of the lottery. Further, when the lottery result is a winning, the selecting means may perform a sub-routine under a predetermined condition (for example, when the lottery result matches a value predetermined as an execution condition value of a notice effect of winning confirmation). As a combination of symbols, a predetermined combination of winning confirmation announcement symbols that gives a preliminary announcement effect that the lottery result is a winning is selected. The display control means displays a combination of sub-designs according to the selection result of the selection means. As a result, the two types of symbol display, that is, the combination of the main symbol and the combination of the sub symbol, are displayed separately from each other. For example, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing the combination of the main symbol by the combination of the sub symbol. For example, when the main symbol is displayed in a combination of the reach symbol and the sub symbol is displayed in the combination of the winning confirmation notice symbol, the player draws a lottery before the main symbol is confirmed and displayed. Since it is possible to recognize that the result is a hit, it is possible to give the player a sense of security of determining the hit. Further, when the lottery result is a win, the execution control means determines a predetermined combination (for example, all of the same type) in accordance with the lottery result regardless of the type of the combination of the sub-designs displayed by the display control means. The display of the main symbol is executed with the combination of the main symbols). As a result, the display of the combination of the sub-designs by the display control means is consequently performed in accordance with the case where the display is performed irrespective of the lottery result (that is, the notification effect of the lottery result using only the main symbol) and the lottery result When it is performed (that is, in the case of the notification effect of the lottery result by both the main symbol and the sub symbol)
And will be mixed. From the above, even when the sub-symbol is displayed in a combination other than the above-mentioned winning confirmation announcement symbol in the symbol display section, the player can maintain the expectation of winning, and as a result, the reliability of the winning of the main symbol Can be increased.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the display ratio of each of the sub-designs constituting the combination of the sub-designs displayed by the display control means is: It is characterized by being less than 100%.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the proportion of the individual sub-designs constituting the combination of the sub-designs displayed by the display control means is less than 100%, so that the sub-design is displayed. Can be set so as to further increase the degree of expectation perceived by the player when the game is played.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a symbol display section for displaying a plurality of main symbols and sub symbols, a lottery is performed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and the main symbol is variably displayed according to the result of the lottery. And if the lottery result is a hit,
After the main symbol is variably displayed, after a display of a combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery result is performed, the gaming machine can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the combination of the main symbols A selection means for selecting the combination of the sub-designs set separately in accordance with the lottery result, and a combination of the sub-designs according to the selection result of the selection means are displayed, and the sub-design is displayed as the main design. A display control means for displaying the lottery result in advance by displaying the lottery result in a predetermined combination before the final display is made, and a combination of the sub symbol displayed by the display control means when the lottery result is a hit. Irrespective of the type of the lottery, there is provided execution control means for executing a hit display by a combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery results.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the selecting means selects a predetermined combination of sub-designs in addition to the combination of main symbols according to the result of the lottery. Thereby, the combination of the sub-designs can be selected separately from the main design while corresponding to the lottery result. The display control means displays a combination of sub-designs according to the selection result of the selection means. As a result, the two types of symbol display, that is, the combination of the main symbol and the combination of the sub symbol, are distinguished from each other. For example, the combination of the main symbol (the winning symbol) is realized by the combination of the sub symbol to the player. Can be prevented. Further, when the lottery result is a win, the execution control means executes the hit display by the combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery result, regardless of the type of the combination of the sub symbols displayed by the display control means. . As a result, the display of the combination of the sub-designs by the display control means is consequently performed irrespective of the lottery result (that is, in the case of the display effect of the lottery result using only the main symbol) and according to the lottery result. (Ie, a display effect of the lottery result using both the main symbol and the sub symbol) is mixed.
From the above, in the symbol display section, even when the sub-design is displayed in a combination other than the winning announcement symbol, the player can maintain the expectation of winning, and as a result, enhance the reliability of winning of the main symbol be able to.

The invention described in claim 4 is the first or third invention.
In the invention described in (1), the display control means controls the lottery result to be more likely to be a hit as the number of sub-designs increases.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the display control means controls the lottery result to be more likely to be a hit as the number of sub-designs increases. Therefore, the degree of expectation perceived by the player can be further increased.

[0018] The invention described in claim 5 is the invention according to claim 1 or 3.
In the invention described in the above, the execution control means, in the case where the lottery result is a hit, even when the display control means performs control not to display a sub-symbol, a hit by a combination of main symbols corresponding to the lottery result The display is executed.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, even when the lottery result is a hit and the display control means performs control not to display the sub-symbol, the execution control means controls the main symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Is performed, the player can maintain the expectation of winning, even if the warning notice display by the sub-design does not appear at all, and as a result, enhances the confidence in the winning of the main symbol be able to.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the symbol display section comprises a main symbol display section for displaying the main symbol,
A sub-symbol display unit for displaying the sub-symbol.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the main symbol display unit for displaying the main symbol and the sub symbol display unit for displaying the sub symbol are provided, the display control of the main symbol is provided. And the display control of the sub-symbol can be easily performed independently,
The present invention can be easily applied to a slot machine such as a pachislot machine in which the determination of the display of the spinning reel, which is the main symbol, depends on the skill of the player.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a game board 111 of a pachinko machine 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The area surrounded by the arc-shaped rail 112 on the game board 111 is a gauge section 114 which is a game area. A plurality of nails are driven into the gauge portion 114 over the entire surface, and a pachinko ball driven through the rail 112 is used for the nail 1.
16 and falls while being guided by a guide path formed by nails 116. In addition to the nail 116, a windmill 118 is attached at a position symmetrical to the gauge portion 114 to turn the pachinko ball in an unexpected direction.

Further, the winning portion 120 is provided at a plurality of positions in the gauge portion 114, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out to the player when the pachinko balls enter the winning hole 120.

The gauge section 114 is substantially symmetrical in the left-right direction.
And a display unit 1 for displaying predetermined image data.
24 are exposed. Below the display section 124, a special symbol starting winning port 126 as a first starting port for starting the special symbol changing device 122 is provided.

A special winning opening 128 is arranged below the special symbol starting winning opening 126, and is opened for a predetermined time in a so-called winning display state by the special symbol changing device 122,
A large number of pachinko balls can be awarded.

It should be noted that the pachinko balls that have won the special symbol starting winning opening 126 are retained for a maximum of four balls, and when the guidance of the lottery result by the special symbol variation device 122 is finished, the retained amount is consumed. It has become. The number of the reserved balls is reported by lighting / unlit states of four special symbol holding lamps (not shown) provided in a part of the gauge unit 114 (lighting is suspended).

The gauge section 114 is provided with a normal symbol starting area 130 as a second starting port, and a normal symbol display section 132 capable of displaying a single digit from 0 to 9; When a pachinko ball wins in the ordinary symbol starting area 130, the display of the ordinary symbol display section 132 fluctuates, and when a predetermined winning number is reached, the electric tulip 134 as a movable section provided in the special symbol starting winning opening 126 is activated. The time is open. By opening the electric tulip 134, the probability of winning in the special symbol starting winning opening 126 is physically increased.

Below the gauge section 114, a panel 14 is provided.
A handle 136 for firing a pachinko ball and a receiving tray 138 for receiving the pachinko ball are provided on the front side of the panel 140. The handle 136 is attached to a rotation shaft protruding from the inside of the panel 140, and is rotatable about this rotation shaft. That is, when the player grips and rotates the handle 136, the firing device operates,
The firing intensity is set based on the rotation angle of the handle 136. Note that a biasing force is applied to this rotation, and the player automatically returns to the original rotation position when the player releases his / her hand.

FIG. 2 schematically shows a control system for controlling the pachinko machine 110. The control system mainly includes the main control board 150, the payout control board 152, the voice control board 154, the lamp control board 156, and the emission control board 15.
8, classified by function, such as display control board 160 (note that
Hereinafter, when these are collectively referred to as a sub control board 151. ), Interconnected.

The main control board 150 includes a memory 144 for storing various data and a control program for controlling the pachinko machine 110, a timer 146 for measuring time, and a jackpot for setting a gaming state advantageous to the player. Counter 142 used for various lottery processes such as lottery (details will be described later)
It is comprised including.

The sub-control board 151 has a memory 144
Is configured to independently execute each control process based on a command signal output from the main control board 150 by a basic control program for a game stored in the game.

The payout control board 152 controls the number of pachinko balls to be paid out, and the voice control board 154 controls output of sound effects and the like from a speaker 162 provided in the pachinko machine 110. Also, the lamp control board 156
Controls lighting / extinguishing of an electric decoration member (game board state indicator lamp) 164 attached to the pachinko machine 110 and a special symbol holding lamp and a normal symbol holding lamp (not shown),
The launch control board 158 controls the launch of the pachinko ball by the player.

The display control board 160 includes a main control board 150.
The display unit 12 performs a symbol display operation (details will be described later) that produces a predetermined effect based on a command signal from the display unit 12 that displays a symbol via the display driver 166.
4 are connected. This display unit 124 is a main symbol display unit 124 that displays a combination of a plurality of symbols (main symbols) in the upper part of the display screen of the display unit 124 shown in FIG.
A and a sub-symbol display unit 124B that displays a combination of a plurality of symbols (sub-symbols) different from the main symbol in the lower part of the display screen of the display unit 124 shown in FIG. Note that the display area of the sub-symbol display section 124B in the entire display screen of the display section 124 is configured to be smaller than the display area of the main symbol display section 124A. And the visibility of the main symbol that the player should pay attention to is increased.

In the main symbol display section 124A, three symbols (a first main symbol, a second main symbol, and a third main symbol) are arranged side by side and displayed as a combination of the above main symbols. , As a first main symbol, a second main symbol, and a third main symbol, all 12 types of symbols (numbers 0 to 9, gorilla face, and eggplant) shown in FIG. 3A can be displayed. ing.

In the sub-symbol display section 124B, three symbols (the first sub-symbol,
The second sub-symbol and the third sub-symbol) are arranged and displayed in a horizontal line, and are all shown in FIG. 3B as a first sub-symbol, a second sub-symbol, and a third sub-symbol. It is possible to display three types of symbols (apple, banana, and gorilla doll) and to display a symbolless symbol (indicated by a square in FIG. 3B) without any display.

In the main symbol display section 124A, all of the first main symbol to the third main symbol are simultaneously variably displayed at a predetermined speed, and thereafter, a predetermined time difference is provided for each main symbol, and the first main symbol is displayed. , The second main symbol, and the third main symbol in this order, the fluctuation speed is gradually reduced, and finally the stop symbol is displayed.
In the sub-symbol display section 124B, each sub-symbol is displayed at a timing corresponding to the display state of the main symbol (for example, a timing immediately before or immediately after the main symbol is stopped and displayed, or a timing substantially simultaneous with the stop display of the main symbol). At this time, the first main symbol corresponds to the first sub symbol, the second main symbol corresponds to the second sub symbol, and the third main symbol corresponds to the third sub symbol. Is attached.

When the result of the various lottery processes is a hit, the main symbol display section 124A and the sub symbol display section 124B display the same three symbols side by side, and the lottery is displayed to the player. It informs that the result is a hit. In this case, the winning symbol combinations are the twelve types shown in FIG. 4A for the main symbol and the three types shown in FIG. 4B for the sub symbol.

The display control board 160 also controls the ordinary symbol display section 132.

The main control board 150 has a special symbol winning sensor 168 provided in the special symbol starting winning port 126.
A normal symbol winning sensor 170 provided in the normal symbol starting area 130 and a winning sensor 172 provided in each winning port 120 are connected. As a result, the main control board 150 controls each winning sensor (special symbol winning sensor 16).
8. Ordinary symbol winning sensor 170 and winning sensor 17
The winning of the game ball can be detected by the detection signal from 2).

A solenoid 174 for opening and closing the electric tulip 134 and a solenoid 176 for opening and closing the special winning opening 128 for opening and closing the special winning opening 128 are connected to the main control board 150.

The main control board 150 and the sub control board 1
51 is connected to the management control board 200 by a signal line 202. The management control board 200 includes a signal line 208
And outputs various data processed by the management control board 200 to the hall computer 206. This allows
The store can grasp the status of each pachinko machine 110.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the counter 142 included in the main control board 150 is a jackpot counter 142A used for a jackpot lottery (to be described in detail later).
In addition to the event occurrence counter 142B used for the event occurrence lottery (details will be described later), it is used for the selection lottery (details will be described later) of each main symbol (first main symbol to third main symbol) displayed on the main symbol display section 124A. First main symbol counter 142
C, a second main symbol counter 142D, a third main symbol counter 142E, and a selection symbol for each sub symbol (first sub symbol to third sub symbol) displayed on the sub symbol display section 124B (details will be described later). It is configured to include a first sub-symbol counter 142F, a second sub-symbol counter 142G, and a third sub-symbol counter 142H.

Each counter increments a numerical value in a predetermined range in a predetermined cycle, and is configured as a so-called loop counter that returns to the minimum count value when the maximum count value is reached. As will be described in detail later, in the lottery by these counters, the count value at the timing when the above-mentioned special symbol prize sensor 168 detects a prize is selected.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the memory 144 included in the main control board 150 has a jackpot counter value memory 144A (hereinafter, referred to as the jackpot counter memory 144A) for storing and holding the counter value selected by the jackpot counter 142A. The counter value held in the memory is referred to as a stored value X.) and an event occurrence counter value memory 144B that stores and holds the counter value selected by the event occurrence counter 142B.
(Hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value P
That. ).

Further, the memory 144 stores a first main symbol counter value which stores each counter value selected by each of the first main symbol counter 142C, the second main symbol counter 142D, and the third main symbol counter 142E. The memory 144C (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value Y1), the second main symbol counter value memory 144D (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value Y2), and A 3 main symbol counter value memory 144E (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value Y3) and a first sub symbol counter 142
F, a first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is stored) in which each counter value selected by each of the second sub-symbol counter 142G and the third sub-symbol counter 142H is stored and held. Value Z1), second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as stored value Z2), and third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H.
(Hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value Z
Three. ).

Further, the memory 144 stores a jackpot value memory 144I (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value XX) for storing and holding a counter value determined as a jackpot value in advance, and an event occurrence value in advance. An event occurrence value memory 144J that stores and holds a counter value defined as (hereinafter, the counter value held in this memory is referred to as a stored value PP).

The memory 144 is a counter value first holding memory 144K for temporarily holding the value of the storage value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D (hereinafter, the value held in this memory is stored in the memory 144D). S2) and the third
A counter value second holding memory 144L for temporarily holding the value of the storage value Y3 of the main symbol counter value memory 144E (hereinafter, the value held in this memory is referred to as a storage value S3).
And a stopped main symbol memory 144M for storing and holding a numerical value (see FIG. 3A) previously associated with each of the main symbols to be stopped and displayed on the main symbol display section 124A at the time of the normal symbol display and at the time of the event occurrence. And a stopped sub-symbol memory 144N that stores and holds a numerical value (see FIG. 3B) previously associated with each sub-symbol stopped and displayed on the sub-symbol display section 124B during normal symbol display. ing. Although details will be described later, the main control board 150 includes the stopped main symbol memory 144M and the stopped sub symbol memory 144N.
Are displayed on the main symbol display section 124A and the sub symbol display section 124B, respectively.

The memory 144 includes a memory (not shown) for storing various data other than the above.

The jackpot counter 142A is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the count value of 0 to 323 is configured to be sequentially counted up at a predetermined cycle, and as described above, the counter value selected at the timing when the prize is detected by the special symbol prize sensor 168 is determined. , Is stored as the stored value X of the big hit counter value memory 144A. In the present embodiment, the numerical value 7 is stored and held in advance as the stored value XX of the jackpot value memory 144I as the jackpot value. That is, the jackpot probability of the lottery by the jackpot counter 142A is 1/324.
Becomes

Similarly, the event occurrence counter 142B
As shown in FIG. 6B, is configured to sequentially count up the count values of 0 to 30 in a predetermined cycle, and as described above, the timing when the special symbol winning sensor 168 detects the winning. Is stored in the event occurrence counter value memory 144B.
Is stored. In the present embodiment, numerical values 1, 2, and 3 are stored in advance as the event occurrence value as the storage value PP of the event occurrence value memory 144J. That is, the event occurrence probability of the lottery by the event occurrence counter 142B is 3/31. Note that the event referred to here will be described in detail later, but will be briefly described. When the sub-designs displayed on the sub-design display unit 124B are aligned with the same design, the main design display unit 124
In A, it indicates a gaming state in which an operation of performing a stop display at the same time after all main symbols are changed again (hereinafter, referred to as a main symbol re-change operation).

In addition, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the fact that the lottery result by the above-described big hit counter 142A is a hit is notified prior to the display of the hit symbol combination (see FIG. 4). In addition, each combination of a predetermined main symbol and sub symbol can be displayed on the display unit 124 (hereinafter, referred to as a hit confirmation notification display). In the present embodiment, each combination of the main symbol and the sub symbol displayed on the display unit 124 as the hit confirmation notification display is a combination of the same symbol for the first main symbol and the second main symbol for the main symbol. A certain reach design is used, and all sub-designs are combinations of the same design.

Further, in the present embodiment, the event occurrence counter 14 is used as a condition value for executing the above-mentioned hit confirmation notification display (hereinafter, referred to as a hit confirmation notification display condition value).
One of the 2B counter values, for example, a numerical value 4 is set (or a plurality of numerical values (4, 6, 10, etc.) may be set), and stored in the memory 144 in advance. .

Also, the first main symbol counter 142C, the second
Main symbol counter 142D and third main symbol counter 14
2E, as shown in FIG. 7A, numerical values 0 to 11 (FIG.
(Refer to (A)) as a count value, and counts up sequentially in a predetermined cycle. As described above, the counter values selected at the timing when the special symbol prize sensor 168 detects a prize are respectively counted. The storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C, the storage value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D, and the storage value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E are stored and held.

Similarly, the first sub symbol counter 142F, the second sub symbol counter 142G, and the third sub symbol counter 1
As shown in FIG. 7 (B), each of the 42H has a predetermined period as a count value of numerical values 0 to 3 (see FIG. 3 (B)) previously associated with all four types of sub-designs including a no-design. , And as described above, the counter values selected at the timing of winning detection by the special symbol winning sensor 168 are stored in the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F, respectively. Z
1, the stored value Z of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G
2 and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H are stored and stored as a storage value Z3.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

Pachinko machine 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention
When the power is turned on and the operating state is set to 0, the main control board 150 starts the progress control of the game together with the operation control of each unit of the pachinko machine 110.

In this operating state, when the player operates the handle 136 and the pachinko ball is fired, the ball is guided by the rail 112 and the nail 11 of the gauge portion 114 is guided.
6 and falls while making unpredictable movement while abutting on the windmill 118 and the like. Here, when a prize hole 120 is won, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out (prize balls). When the normal symbol start winning port 130 is won, the normal symbol winning sensor 170 detects this.

By this detection, the main control board 150
Ordinary symbol lottery starts. That is, the counter 14
Using 2, a number from 0 to 9 is randomly selected with a predetermined probability. In the case of a loss as a result of the lottery, there is no particular change in the gaming state. On the other hand, if the lottery results in a win (for example, a winning number of 1 is drawn), the main control board 150
The solenoid 174 is used to open the electric tulip 134 provided in the special symbol starting winning opening 126.
To the power supply. As a result, a high-probability state in which a pachinko ball easily enters the special start winning opening 126 can be achieved.

When a pachinko ball wins in the special symbol starting winning port 126, a winning is detected by the special symbol winning sensor 168, and the main control board 150 executes a processing routine shown in FIG.

First, in step 300, it is determined whether or not a winning has been detected by detecting a winning detection signal from the special symbol winning sensor 168. In the case of a negative determination, this step 300 is repeated, and in the case of an affirmative determination, Step 3
Go to 02.

In the next step 302, a jackpot lottery is performed. In this jackpot lottery, the special symbol winning sensor 16
At the timing when the prize is detected, the counter value of the jackpot counter 142A is selected and stored as the stored value X of the jackpot counter value memory 144A.

In the next step 304, an event occurrence lottery is performed. In this event occurrence lottery, the counter value of the event occurrence counter 142B is selected at the timing when a winning is detected by the special symbol winning sensor 168, and stored as the storage value P of the event occurrence counter value memory 144B.

In the next step 306, the sub-symbol display unit 1
At 24B, a stop sub-symbol lottery process for selecting and selecting a sub-symbol to be stopped and displayed is executed. In this stop sub-symbol lottery process,
The processing routine shown in FIG. 9A is executed.

First, in step 306A, the counter values of the first sub-symbol counter 142F, the second sub-symbol counter 142G, and the third sub-symbol counter 142H are selected at the timing when a winning is detected by the special symbol winning sensor 168. The stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F and the second sub-symbol counter value memory 1
The stored value is stored as the stored value Z2 of 44G and the stored value Z3 of the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H.

Here, the first sub symbol counter value memory 14
4F stored value Z1, second sub-symbol counter value memory 144
G stored value Z2 and third sub-symbol counter value memory 14
When the stored values Z3 of 4H are all the same (Z1 = Z2 =
In Z3), a positive determination is made in the next step 306B, and the process returns to step 306A to repeat the above processing. That is, the stored value Z of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F.
1, the stored value Z of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G
When all the stored values Z3 of the second and third sub-symbol counter value memories 144H are the same (Z1 = Z2 = Z3),
Again, the sub symbol selection lottery to be stopped and displayed on the sub symbol display section 124B is performed.

On the other hand, the first sub symbol counter value memory 144
F stored value Z1, second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G
Stored value Z2 and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144
If all the stored values Z3 of H are not the same, step 3
A negative determination is made in 06B, and this processing routine ends.

After the above-described stop sub-symbol lottery process is executed in step 306, the flow advances to the next step 308.

In the next step 308, the main symbol display 1
At 24A, a stop main symbol lottery process for selecting and selecting a main symbol to be stopped and displayed is executed. In this stop main symbol lottery process,
The processing routine shown in FIG. 9B is executed.

First, in step 308A, the counter values of the first main symbol counter 142C, the second main symbol counter 142D, and the third main symbol counter 142E are selected at the timing when a winning is detected by the special symbol winning sensor 168. The stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C and the second main symbol counter value memory 1
The stored value Y2 of the 44D and the stored value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E are stored and held.

Here, the first main symbol counter value memory 14
4C stored value Y1, second main symbol counter value memory 144
D stored value Y2 and third main symbol counter value memory 14
4E are all the same (Y1 = Y2 =
In Y3), an affirmative determination is made in the next step 308B, and the process returns to step 308A to repeat the above processing. That is, the stored value Y of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C.
1, the storage value Y of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D
When the storage values Y3 of the second and third main symbol counter value memories 144E are all the same (Y1 = Y2 = Y3),
The main symbol selection lottery to be stopped and displayed on the main symbol display section 124A is performed again.

On the other hand, the first main symbol counter value memory 144
C stored value Y1, second main symbol counter value memory 144D
And the third main symbol counter value memory 144
If all the stored values Y3 of E are not the same, step 3
A negative determination is made in 08B, and this processing routine ends.

After executing the above-mentioned stop main symbol lottery processing in the above-mentioned step 308, the process proceeds to the next step 314.

In the next step 314, the value of the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D is copied as the stored value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K, and the stored value of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E is stored. The value of Y3 is copied as the storage value S3 of the counter value second holding memory 144L.

In the next step 316, the above step 3
It is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery in 02 is a win. Here, the jackpot counter value memory 14
The stored value X of 4A is the value of the stored value XX of the jackpot value memory that stores and holds a predetermined jackpot value (here, 7).
It is determined whether or not they match.

If the stored value X of the big hit counter value memory 144A matches the value of the stored value XX of the big hit value memory, it is a hit, so an affirmative determination is made in step 316, and the flow advances to step 318 to notify the hit state. A winning symbol setting process (to be described in detail later) is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step 322.

On the other hand, the jackpot counter value memory 144A
If the stored value X does not match the value of the stored value XX of the jackpot value memory, it is a miss, so a negative determination is made in step 316, and the process proceeds to step 320, where a lose symbol design processing for displaying a symbol for notifying the loss state ( The details will be described later), and the process proceeds to the next step 322.

In the next step 322, the main symbol display section 1
In 24A, it is determined whether or not all of the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the third main symbol are arranged in the same symbol, that is, whether or not the symbol display indicates a winning state.

In the case of an affirmative determination in step 322, since the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the third main symbol are all in the same winning state, the process proceeds to step 324 to execute the big hit processing. Then, the process ends. In the big hit process, the speaker 162 and the game board status indicator 164 indicate that the player is hit.
The main control board 150 uses the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 176 to open the special winning opening 128 for a predetermined time (for example, in order to inform the player of the fact that the game is in an advantageous state to the player with a high probability of winning the pachinko ball). , 30 seconds) and open a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination in step 322, since all of the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the third main symbol are out of alignment with the same symbol, the process proceeds to step 326. After executing the off-line processing, the present processing routine is terminated. It should be noted that the game state is not particularly changed in this loss processing.

Next, the above-mentioned winning symbol setting processing will be described with reference to a processing routine shown in FIG.

First, at step 400, the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C is stored in the second main symbol counter value memory 144D and the stored value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E. And the values of the stored values Y1 to Y3 are made the same.

In the next step 402, the main symbol display section 1
At 24A, the counter value corresponding to each main symbol (the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the third main symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first stage (during the normal symbol change display) (hereinafter, the first stage stop) The main symbol counter value.)
The value of the storage value Y1 of the main symbol counter value memory 144C, the value of the storage value S2 of the first counter value holding memory 144K, and the value of the storage value S3 of the second counter value holding memory 144L are set in the stopped main symbol memory 144M. Here,
By the processing of step 308 of the processing routine shown in FIG. 8 described above, the storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C and the storage value S of the counter value first holding memory 144K.
2, and the stored value S of the counter value second holding memory 144L
As for the value of 3, not all values are equivalent.

In the next step 404, the main symbol display section 1
At 24A, the counter value (hereinafter, the second stage stop main) corresponding to each main symbol (the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the third main symbol) stopped and displayed in the second stage (when the above-described event occurs). Each of them is referred to as a symbol counter value.
Stored value Y1 of main symbol counter value memory 144C, stored value Y2 of second main symbol counter value memory 144D, and third value
The value of the storage value Y3 of the main symbol counter value memory 144E is
Set in the stopped main symbol memory 144M. Here, the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C, the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D, and the stored value of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E are obtained by the processing of step 400. All values of Y3 are the same (Y
1 = Y2 = Y3).

In the next step 406, it is determined whether or not the result of the event occurrence lottery in step 304 of the processing routine shown in FIG. 8 satisfies the event occurrence condition. Here, the event occurrence counter value memory 144
It is determined whether or not the stored value P of B matches any of the values (here, 1, 2, and 3) of the stored value PP of the event occurrence value memory that stores and holds a predetermined event occurrence value.

If the storage value P of the event occurrence counter value memory 144B does not match any of the storage values PP of the event occurrence value memory, a negative determination is made in step 406, and the flow advances to step 418.

In step 418, the above-described step 40
2, set in the stopped main symbol memory 144M.
A storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C,
It is determined whether or not the stored value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K is a different value. That is, here
It is determined whether or not the combination of the main symbols stopped and displayed in the first stage is a combination in which the first main symbol and the second main symbol which are usually used as a hit notice display are the same symbol, that is, a so-called reach symbol.

If the combination of the main symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first stage is not a reach symbol, an affirmative determination is made in step 418, and the flow proceeds to step 424 described later.

On the other hand, when the combination of the main symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first stage is the reach symbol, step 418 is executed.
, And the process proceeds to step 420.

In step 420, it is determined whether or not the display condition of the above-mentioned hit confirmation notification display is satisfied. Here, the stored value P of the event occurrence counter value memory 144B
Is equal to the hit confirmation notification display condition value (here, 4) stored and held in the memory 144 in advance, and the first sub-symbol counter value memory set in the step 306 of the processing routine shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the stored value Z1 of 144F is other than the counter value (here, 3) corresponding to the no symbol.

The stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is the counter value corresponding to the non-symbol (in this case,
If 3) or if the stored value P of the event occurrence counter value memory 144B does not match the hit confirmation notification display condition value, a negative determination is made in step 420, and the process proceeds to step 424 described below.

On the other hand, the first sub symbol counter value memory 144
If the stored value Z1 of F is other than the counter value (here, 3) corresponding to the no symbol, and the stored value P of the event occurrence counter value memory 144B matches the hit confirmation notification display condition value, step The determination at 420 is affirmative and the routine proceeds to the next step 422, where the value of the storage value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is stored in the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H. Is copied as the stored value Z3 of each stored value Z
After setting 1 to Z3 to the same value, the process proceeds to step 424 described later.

In step 424, the sub-symbol display unit 1
In 24B, each sub-design to be stopped and displayed (first sub-design,
The stored value Z of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is used as a counter value (hereinafter, referred to as a stopped sub-symbol counter value) corresponding to the second sub-symbol and the third sub-symbol, respectively.
1, the stored value Z of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G
2, and the value of the storage value Z3 of the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H is set in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N.

In the next step 426, a symbol variation process 1 to be described later is executed, and this process routine is terminated.

On the other hand, the event occurrence counter value memory 14
4B is the stored value PP of the event occurrence value memory.
If the value matches any of the values, an affirmative determination is made in step 406, and the process proceeds to step 408.

At step 408, the value of the storage value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is copied as the storage value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G and the storage value Z3 of the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H. Then, the stored values Z1 to Z3 are set to the same value.

At the next step 410, it is determined whether or not the value of the stored value Z1 (= Z2 = Z3) of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is a count value (here, 3) corresponding to a non-symbol. to decide.

If the determination in step 410 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 424, where the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is used as the stopped sub-symbol counter value.
, The stored value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G, and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H.
Is stored in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N, and the routine proceeds to step 426. In step 424, the stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F, the stored value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G, and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H are obtained by the processing of step 408. The values of the stored values Z3 are all the same, and the value is 3 (Z1 = Z2 = Z
3).

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 410, the process proceeds to step 412, where the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144 is used as the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol counter value.
F stored value Z1, second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G
Stored value Z2 and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144
The value of the storage value Z3 of H is set in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N. Here, the stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F and the stored value Z of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G are obtained by the processing of step 408 described above.
The values of the storage value Z3 of the second and third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H are all the same (Z1 = Z2 = Z3).

At the next step 414, a symbol variation process 2 to be described later is executed, and the routine proceeds to step 416, where an event process to be described later is executed, and the present process routine ends.

Next, the above-mentioned lost symbol setting processing will be described with reference to the processing routine shown in FIG.

First, at step 500, the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C, the stored value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K, and the counter are set as the above-mentioned first stage stopped main symbol counter values. The value of the storage value S3 of the value second holding memory 144L is set in the stopped main symbol memory 144M. Here, the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C and the stored value S of the counter value first holding memory 144K are obtained by the processing of steps 310 to 314 of the processing routine shown in FIG.
2, and the stored value S of the counter value second holding memory 144L
As for the value of 3, not all values are equivalent.

In the next step 502, the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C, the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D, and The value of the storage value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E is set in the stopped main symbol memory 144M. Here, the stored value Y of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C is obtained by the processing of step 308 of the processing routine shown in FIG.
1, the storage value Y of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D
The values of the second and third main symbol counter value memories 144E stored values Y3 are not all the same.

In the next step 504, it is determined whether or not the result of the event occurrence lottery in step 304 of the processing routine shown in FIG. 8 satisfies the event occurrence condition. Here, the event occurrence counter value memory 144
It is determined whether or not the storage value P of B matches one (here, 1) of the values of the storage value PP of the event occurrence value memory that stores and holds a predetermined event occurrence value.

If the storage value P of the event occurrence counter value memory 144B does not match the value of the storage value PP of the event occurrence value memory, a negative determination is made in step 504,
Proceeding to step 516, the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is used as the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol counter value.
, The stored value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G, and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H.
Is set in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N. Here, the stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F, the stored value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G, and the third sub-symbol are obtained by the processing of step 306 of the processing routine shown in FIG. Not all values of the storage value Z3 of the counter value memory 144H are the same.

In the next step 518, the above-mentioned symbol variation processing 1 is executed, and this processing routine is terminated.

On the other hand, the event occurrence counter value memory 14
4B is the stored value PP of the event occurrence value memory.
If the value matches the value of, an affirmative determination is made in step 504, and the process proceeds to step 505.

In step 505, the above-described step 50 is executed.
At 0, it is set in the stopped main symbol memory 144M,
A storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C,
It is determined whether or not the stored value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K is a different value. That is, here
It is determined whether or not the combination of the main symbols stopped and displayed in the first stage is a combination in which the first main symbol and the second main symbol which are usually used as a hit notice display are the same symbol, that is, a so-called reach symbol.

If the combination of the main symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first stage is not a reach symbol, an affirmative determination is made in step 505, and the flow proceeds to step 506 described later.

On the other hand, if the combination of the main symbols stopped and displayed in the first stage is the reach symbol, step 505 is executed.
, And the process proceeds to step 520.

In step 520, the above-described stopped main symbol lottery process (see FIG. 9B) is executed, and the first main symbol counter 142C selected at the timing when the special symbol prize sensor 168 detects a winning. , The second main symbol counter 142D, and the third main symbol counter 142E are stored in the first main symbol counter value memory 1 respectively.
44C stored value Y1, second main symbol counter value memory 14
4D storage value Y2 and third main symbol counter value memory 1
The stored value is stored as the stored value Y3 of 44E, and step 522
Proceed to.

In step 522, the above-mentioned step 52 is executed.
It is determined whether the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C stored at 0 and the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D are different values. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the combination of the main symbols corresponding to the respective stored values stored and held in the above-described step 520 is not the reach symbol as described above.
Here, if the combination of the main symbols is a reach symbol, a negative determination is made in step 522 and the process returns to step 520. On the other hand, if the combination of the main symbols is not a reach symbol, an affirmative determination is made in step 522. Then, the process proceeds to step 524.

In step 524, the value of the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D is copied as the stored value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K, and the stored value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E is copied. The value is copied as the storage value S3 of the counter value second holding memory 144L.

In the next step 526, step 5
Similarly to 00, the value of the storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C, the value of the storage value S2 of the first counter value holding memory 144K, and the value of the storage value S3 of the second counter value holding memory 144L are changed to the stopped main symbol memory. Set to 144M. Here, the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C and the stored value S of the counter value first holding memory 144K are obtained by the processing of the above steps 520 to 524.
2, and the stored value S of the counter value second holding memory 144L
Regarding the value of 3, all the values are not the same value, and the value of the storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C and the value of the storage value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K are not the same value (not reach symbol).

In the next step 528, step 5
Similarly to the case of the second main symbol counter value memory 144C, the stored value Y1 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D and the stored value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E are changed to the stop main value. It is set in the symbol memory 144M, and proceeds to step 506 described later. Here, by the processing of the above steps 520 and 522, the storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C, the storage value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D, and the third main symbol counter value memory 144E Regarding the value of the stored value Y3, not all values are the same, and the value of the stored value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C and the value of the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D are not the same (reach symbol) Not).

In step 506, the value of the storage value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is used as the storage value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G and the storage value Z3 of the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H. Copying is performed so that the stored values Z1 to Z3 have the same value.

At the next step 508, it is determined whether or not the value of the storage value Z1 (= Z2 = Z3) of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is the count value (here, 3) corresponding to the no symbol. to decide.

If the determination in step 508 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 516, where the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F is used as the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol counter value.
, The stored value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G, and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H.
Is set in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N, and the routine proceeds to step 518. In step 516, the stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F, the stored value Z2 of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G, and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H are obtained by the processing of step 506. The values of the stored values Z3 are all the same, and the value is 3 (Z1 = Z2 = Z
3).

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 508, the process proceeds to step 510, where the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144 is used as the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol counter value.
F stored value Z1, second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G
Stored value Z2 and the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144
The value of the storage value Z3 of H is set in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N. Here, the stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F and the stored value Z of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G are obtained by the processing of step 506.
The values of the storage value Z3 of the second and third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H are all the same (Z1 = Z2 = Z3).

At the next step 512, a symbol variation process 2 to be described later is executed, and the routine proceeds to step 514, where an event process to be described later is executed, and this process routine is terminated.

Next, the above-described symbol variation process 1 will be described along the processing routine shown in FIG. 12 and with reference to an example of a symbol displayed on the display unit 124 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. Note that the display unit 124 shown in FIGS.
An example of the display symbol in (1) is the symbol variation process 1 (step 518) in the above-described out-of-position symbol setting process (see FIG. 11).
It is due to.

First, in step 600, the variable display of all main symbols (first main symbol to third main symbol) is started in the main symbol display section 124A. Here, for example, FIG.
As shown in (A) (or FIG. 14A), the first main symbol 10, the second main symbol 12, and the third main symbol 14 are variably displayed at high speed.

In the next step 602, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display (time measurement by the timer 146), the main symbol display section 124A corresponds to the value of the storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C. The displayed symbol is stopped and displayed as the first main symbol, and at the same time, the first sub symbol is displayed on the sub symbol display section 124B. Note that the first sub-symbol at this time is a value corresponding to the first sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (that is, the stored value of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F). This is a symbol corresponding to Z1).

In the processing so far, the first main symbol (number 9) 10 and the first sub symbol (apple) 20 are displayed on the display section 124, as shown in FIG. 13B, for example. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 14B, a first main symbol (number 7) 10 and a first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20
Is displayed. ). At this time, the variable display of the second main symbol 12 and the third main symbol 14 is continued.

In the next step 604, the value of the stored value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D in the main symbol display section 124A is displayed after the first sub symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146). Is stopped and displayed as the second main symbol, and at the same time, the second sub symbol is displayed on the sub symbol display section 124B. At this time, the second sub-symbol is a value corresponding to the second sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (that is, the stored value of the second sub-symbol counter value memory 144G). This is a symbol corresponding to Z2).

In the processing so far, the display section 124 displays the first main symbol (number 9) 10 and the first sub symbol (apple) 20, as shown in FIG. 13C, for example. A second main symbol (number 7) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed (for example, FIG. 14).
As shown in (C), a first main symbol (number 7) 10 and a first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed, and
Main design (number 7) 12 and second sub-design (gorilla doll)
22 is displayed. ). At this time, the variable display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

In the next step 605, it is determined whether or not the first main symbol and the second main symbol displayed on the display section 124 are the same symbol (that is, whether or not the combination of the main symbols is the reach symbol). Judge).

Here, when the combination of the main symbols displayed on the display unit 124 is not a reach symbol (FIG. 13)
(See (C)), a negative determination is made in step 605, the process proceeds to step 606, and after the second sub-symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146),
The symbol corresponding to the value of the storage value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E is stopped and displayed as the third main symbol on the main symbol display portion 124A, and the third sub symbol is displayed on the sub symbol display portion 124B almost simultaneously. Then, this processing routine ends. At this time, the third sub-symbol is a value corresponding to the third sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (that is, the third sub-symbol count value).
It is a symbol corresponding to the storage value Z3) of the sub symbol counter value memory 144H.

In the processing so far, the display section 124 displays the first main symbol (number 9) 10 and the first sub symbol (apple) 20 as shown in FIG. The second main symbol (number 7) 12 and the second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, and the third main symbol (number 2) 1
4 and a third sub-design (banana) 24 are displayed.

On the other hand, when the combination of the main symbols displayed on the display unit 124 is a reach symbol (FIG. 14C).
In step 605, the process proceeds to step 608. In the display unit 124, a predetermined effect display for notifying the player that the combination of the main symbols is a reach symbol (for example, , “Reach” is displayed) (see FIG. 14D), and step 61
Go to 0.

In the next step 610, the sub-symbol display unit 1
At 24B, the value corresponding to the third sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (ie, the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H).
The symbol corresponding to the stored value Z3) is displayed as a third sub symbol.

In the processing so far, the first main symbol (number 7) 10 and the first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed on the display section 124, as shown in FIG. A second main symbol (number 7) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, and a third sub symbol (apple) is displayed.
24 is displayed. At this time, the variable display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

In the next step 612, the value of the storage value Y3 of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E is displayed on the main symbol display section 124A after the lapse of a predetermined time (time measurement by the timer 146) after the display of the third sub symbol. Is stopped and displayed as the third main symbol, and the processing routine ends.

In the processing so far, for example, as shown in FIG. 14F, a first main symbol (numeral 7) 10 and a first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed on the display section 124, and A second main symbol (number 7) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, and a third main symbol (number 5) 14 and a third sub symbol (apple) 24 are displayed.

By the way, one example of the symbols displayed on the display section 124 is the symbol variation process 1 in the lost symbol setting process (see FIG. 11). An example of a symbol displayed on the display unit 124 by the symbol variation processing 1 (see step 426) in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition,
Here, in the above-mentioned winning symbol setting process (see FIG. 10), the first stage stopped main symbol is set (step 40
2) The case where the combination of the main symbols performed is the combination of the reach symbols (negative determination in step 418) and the case where the hit confirmation notification display is not executed (negative determination in step 420) will be described as an example.

In the case of this example, the processing up to step 604 of the processing routine of FIG.
As in the example of the display symbol shown in FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (A-1), a first main symbol (number 7) 10 and a first sub symbol (apple) 20 are displayed, and a second main symbol (number 7) 12 and a Two sub-designs (gorilla dolls) 22 are displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (B-1), a first main design (numeral 7) 1
0 and a first sub-design (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed, and a second main design (numeral 7) 12 is displayed. Nothing is displayed as the first sub-design (no design). At this time, the fluctuation display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

Subsequently, the processing of steps 605 and 608 of the processing routine of FIG.
As in the example of the display symbol shown in FIG. 15, a predetermined effect display for notifying the player that the combination of the main symbols is the reach symbol is made (for example, FIG.
2), as shown in (B-2), the characters "reach!" Are displayed).

Further, as in the example of the display symbols shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 described above by the processing of step 610 of the processing routine of FIG. 12, the display unit 124 displays, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (A-3). And the third sub-design (banana) 2
4 is displayed (for example, a second sub-symbol (apple) 24 is displayed as shown in FIG. 15B-3). At this time, the fluctuation display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

By the processing up to this point, the display symbols on the display unit 124 are not in a state where all the sub-symbols are of the same kind, but subsequently, step 612 of the processing routine of FIG.
15 (A-4) and (B-
As shown in 4), the third main symbol (number 7) 14 is displayed, and all the main symbols are displayed in the same combination.

As another example, a case where no sub-symbols are displayed at all in the above-described winning symbol setting process (see FIG. 10) (a positive determination in step 410) is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

In the case of this example, the processing up to step 604 of the processing routine of FIG.
As in the example of the display symbol shown in FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a first main symbol (numeral 7) 10 and a second main symbol (numeral 7) 12 are displayed, and nothing is displayed as the first sub symbol and the second sub symbol. (No pattern). At this time, the fluctuation display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

Subsequently, the above-mentioned winning symbol setting processing (FIG. 1)
0), if the combination of the main symbols set as the first-stage stopped main symbol (step 402) is the combination of the reach symbols, the processing routine of FIG. As in the example of the display symbol shown in FIG. 14, a predetermined effect display for notifying the player that the combination of the main symbols is the reach symbol is displayed (for example, FIG. 16B).
As shown in the image below).

Further, as in the example of the display symbols shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 described above by the processing of step 610 of the processing routine of FIG. 12, the display section 124 displays, for example, as shown in FIG. Nothing is displayed as the third sub-design (no design).

By the processing up to this point, the display symbols on the display unit 124 are in a state where all the sub-symbols are not displayed. Subsequently, by the processing of step 612 of the processing routine of FIG. 12, for example, As shown in FIG. 16 (D), the third main symbol (numeral 7) 14 is displayed, and the main symbols are all displayed in the same combination.

That is, in the present embodiment, as in the above-described respective examples, even in the display state where the sub-symbols are not aligned or the display state where no sub-symbols are displayed, if the lottery result is a hit, After the main symbol is displayed as a combination of the reach symbols, the main symbols are all displayed in a so-called hit symbol, all of the same type. Thus, when the main symbol is displayed as the reach symbol, even if the sub symbol is irregular or nothing is displayed, it is possible to perform an effect of maintaining the player's expectation of winning.

Next, the above symbol variation processing 2 will be described in accordance with the processing routine shown in FIG. 17 and with reference to an example of the symbols displayed on the display section 124 shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. The display unit 124 shown in FIGS.
Is an example of the display symbol in the symbol change process 2 (step 414) in the above-described winning symbol setting process (see FIG. 10).
It is due to.

First, in step 700, the variable display of all main symbols (first main symbol to third main symbol) is started in the main symbol display section 124A. Here, for example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19A (or FIG. 19A), the first main symbol 10, the second main symbol 12, and the third main symbol 14 are displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

In the next step 702, after a predetermined time elapses (time measurement by the timer 146) after the start of the variable display, the main symbol display section 124A corresponds to the value of the storage value Y1 of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C. The displayed symbol is stopped and displayed as the first main symbol, and at the same time, the first sub symbol is displayed on the sub symbol display section 124B. Note that the first sub-symbol at this time is a value corresponding to the first sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (that is, the stored value of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F). This is a symbol corresponding to Z1).

In the processing so far, the display section 124 displays, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B (or FIG. 19B), a first main symbol (numeral 7) 10 and a first sub symbol ( A gorilla doll 20 is displayed. At this time, the second main symbol 12,
The variable display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

At the next step 704, after the first sub-symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146), the main symbol display section 124A resets the value of the storage value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K. The corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed as the second main symbol, and at the same time,
The second sub symbol is displayed on the sub symbol display section 124B.
At this time, the second sub-symbol is the second sub-symbol count value of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N.
The symbol corresponding to the value corresponding to the sub symbol (that is, the storage value Z2 of the second sub symbol counter value memory 144G).

In the processing so far, the display section 124 displays the first main symbol (numeral 7) 10 and the first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 as shown in FIG. 18C, for example. , A second main symbol (numeral 3) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed (see, for example, FIG. 1).
As shown in FIG. 9 (C), a first main symbol (number 7) 10 and a first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed, and a second main symbol (number 7) 12 and a second sub symbol ( A gorilla doll 22 is displayed. ). At this time, the third main symbol 14
Has been continuously displayed.

In the next step 705, it is determined whether or not the first main symbol and the second main symbol displayed on the display section 124 are the same symbol (that is, whether or not the combination of the main symbols is the reach symbol). Judge).

Here, when the combination of the main symbols displayed on the display unit 124 is not the reach symbol (FIG. 18)
(See (C)), a negative determination is made in step 705, the process proceeds to step 706, and after the second sub-symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146),
The symbol corresponding to the value of the storage value S3 of the counter value second holding memory 144L is stopped and displayed as the third main symbol on the main symbol display portion 124A, and the third sub symbol is displayed on the sub symbol display portion 124B almost simultaneously. Then, the processing routine ends. At this time, the third sub-symbol is a value corresponding to the third sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (that is, the stored value of the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H). This is a symbol corresponding to Z3).

In the processing so far, the display section 124 displays the first main symbol (numeral 7) 10 and the first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 as shown in FIG. A second main symbol (number 3) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, and a third main symbol (number 5) 14 and a third sub symbol (gorilla doll) 24 are displayed. Further, when the sub-designs are all the same design (gorilla doll), the event process described later is subsequently executed.

On the other hand, when the combination of the main symbols displayed on the display unit 124 is the reach symbol (FIG. 19C)
In step 705, the process proceeds to step 708. In the display unit 124, a predetermined effect display for notifying the player that the combination of the main symbols is a reach symbol (for example, , “Reach” is displayed) (see FIG. 19D), and step 71
Go to 0.

In the next step 710, the sub-symbol display section 1
At 24B, the value corresponding to the third sub-symbol of the stopped sub-symbol count value set in the above-mentioned stopped sub-symbol memory 144N (ie, the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H).
The symbol corresponding to the stored value Z3) is displayed as a third sub symbol.

In the processing so far, the first main symbol (number 7) 10 and the first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed on the display section 124, as shown in FIG. A second main symbol (numeral 7) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, and a third sub symbol (gorilla doll) 24 is displayed. At this time, the variable display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

In the next step 712, after the third sub-symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146), the main symbol display section 124A resets the value of the storage value S3 of the counter value second holding memory 144L. The corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed as the third main symbol, and the processing routine ends.

In the processing so far, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), the first main symbol (number 7) 10 and the first sub symbol (gorilla doll) 20 are displayed on the display unit 124, and A second main symbol (numeral 7) 12 and a second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, and a third main symbol (numeral 7) 14 and a third sub symbol (gorilla doll) 24 are displayed.

As described above, in a state where the combination of the main symbols is displayed as the reach symbol, if all the sub-designs are arranged in the same symbol (gorilla doll), the combination of the main symbols finally becomes the above-mentioned hit. It is displayed as a symbol (see FIG. 19 (F)), and thereafter, the above described big hit processing is executed. Also,
As another example of this case, in the symbol display example on the display unit 124 shown in FIG. 19F, the third main symbol 14 temporarily stops at a symbol different from the first and second main symbols, and subsequently, In the above-described event processing executed (details will be described later),
Finally, the combination of main symbols is displayed as a hit symbol,
Thereafter, the above-described jackpot processing is executed.

Next, the above-described event processing will be described with reference to an example of a display symbol on the display unit 124 shown in FIG. 21 according to a processing routine shown in FIG.

First, at step 800, the display unit 124
In a display state (see FIG. 21 (A)) in which all the sub-patterns are aligned with the same symbol (gorilla doll), for example, a speaker 162 is used to notify a player of a fanfare or the like by using a speaker 162 in order to notify the player that an event has occurred. For example, a predetermined sound effect is output, or an event generation effect operation such as changing a lighting state of the game board state display lamp 164 is performed.

In the next step 802, the main symbol display section 1
In 24A, all main symbols (first main symbol to third main symbol)
Is started (see FIG. 21B).

In the next step 804, after the variation display of all the main symbols is started and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146), the main symbol display section 124A sets the above-mentioned stopped main symbol memory 144M. The value corresponding to each main symbol of the second stage stop main symbol counter value (that is, the stored value Y of the first main symbol counter value memory 144C)
1, the storage value Y of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D
2 and the stored value Y3) of the third main symbol counter value memory 144E are read, and the symbols corresponding to those values are simultaneously displayed as a first main symbol, a second main symbol, and a third main symbol, respectively, This processing routine ends. here,
In the case of a loss, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the main symbols are displayed in a state where they are not all the same, and in the case of a hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (D). The main symbols are all displayed in the same symbol (numeral 7). By this, on condition that sub-designs are aligned,
By performing the re-variation display of the main symbol, it is possible to give an apparent re-lottery effect to the player, thereby increasing the sense of expectation of winning.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery result is a hit, a normal hit symbol is displayed in a state where the combination of the main symbols is displayed in the reach symbol. Prior to the display of the combination of the symbols, all the sub-designs are displayed as a combination of the same type of symbols (winning notification display) to notify that the jackpot lottery result is a win. Even when the sub-designs are displayed in irregular combinations or when nothing is displayed, the normal combination of winning symbols can be displayed. By this, when the combination of the main symbols is displayed in the reach symbol, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player can maintain the expectation of winning, even if the hit confirmation notification display is not performed, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be improved.

In this embodiment, an example has been described in which the main symbol (first to third main symbols) changes only once when an event occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of a deviation after the change, the re-change may be further repeated a predetermined number of times. Also, in this case, the number of repetitions of the re-variation is determined by the type of sub-symbol (for example, FIG. 22).
, A banana shown in (A), an apple shown in (B),
And (C) three types of gorilla dolls). Thereby, the effect of producing the game can be further enhanced.

In this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. Similarly, another game, such as a pachislot machine for performing a winning lottery using a counter and reporting the lottery result, is performed. It is also possible to apply to machines.

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As described above, according to the present invention, when a lottery result is a win, regardless of the type of combination of sub-designs, a main symbol is determined by a predetermined combination according to the hit of the lottery result. By executing the display of, the player can maintain the expectation of winning, regardless of the display of the sub-symbol, improve the interest of the game, and obtain a gaming machine capable of providing the player with good gaming performance. It has an excellent effect that it can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing an example of all main symbols displayed on a main symbol display unit according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
It is a figure showing the example of all the subsymbols displayed on the subsymbol display part concerning an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning combination in a main symbol, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning combination in a sub symbol.

FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a counter according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a memory according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining the operation of the jackpot counter according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation of an event occurrence counter according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining the operation of first to third main symbol counters according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the present invention. Such first sub-design ~
It is a figure for explaining operation of the 3rd sub-symbol counter.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a symbol display control process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing a flow of a stop sub-symbol lottery process according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of a stop main symbol lottery process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a winning symbol setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of a lost symbol setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a symbol variation process 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 13A to 13D are diagrams showing an example of a symbol display in the symbol variation process 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 14A to 14F are diagrams showing an example of a symbol display when a combination of main symbols is a reach symbol in the symbol variation process 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 (A-1) to (A-4) and (B-1).
(B-4) is a diagram showing a display example of a sub-symbol when the combination of the main symbols is a reach symbol in the symbol variation process 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 16A to 16D show another example of a display example of a sub-symbol when a combination of main symbols is a reach symbol in the symbol variation process 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of a symbol variation process 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 18A to 18D are diagrams showing an example of a symbol display in the symbol variation process 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 19A to 19F are diagrams showing an example of a symbol display when a combination of main symbols is a reach symbol in the symbol variation process 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of event processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 21A to 21D are diagrams showing an example of symbol display in event processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 22A to 22C are diagrams illustrating examples of combinations of sub-designs that cause an event to occur.

[Explanation of symbols]

 110 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 122 Special symbol change display device 124 Display unit 124A Main symbol display unit 142B Secondary symbol display unit 126 Special symbol start winning opening 150 Main control board 142 Counter 144 Memory 146 Timer 160 Display control board

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display section for displaying a plurality of main symbols and sub symbols, a lottery is performed on condition that a game ball has won a winning opening, and the main symbol is determined in a predetermined procedure according to the lottery result. Displaying a symbol, and, if the lottery result is a hit, displaying a notice effect in which the reliability of the hit is higher than usual prior to confirming and displaying the main symbol, with the combination of the sub symbols, A gaming machine in which a main symbol is determined by a combination of symbols corresponding to the lottery result to be in a game state advantageous to a player after being determined, wherein the combination of the sub symbols predetermined in advance separately from the combination of the main symbols, In addition to selecting according to the result of the lottery, if the result of the lottery is a hit, under a predetermined condition, as a combination of the sub-designs, a preliminary announcement that the result of the lottery is a hit is predetermined. Selection means for selecting a combination of winning confirmation notice symbols, display control means for displaying the combination of sub-symbols according to the selection result of the selection means, and when the lottery result is a hit, the display control means A gaming machine comprising: an execution control unit that executes display of a main symbol in a predetermined combination in accordance with the result of the lottery, regardless of the type of the combination of the displayed sub symbols. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the display ratio of each of the sub-designs constituting the combination of the sub-designs displayed by the display control means is less than 100%. Machine. 3. A symbol display section for displaying a plurality of main symbols and sub symbols, a lottery is performed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the main symbol is variably displayed according to the lottery result, and the lottery result is displayed. In the case of winning, after the main symbol is variably displayed, after a display by a combination of the main symbol corresponding to the lottery result is made, it is possible to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player, A selecting means for selecting a predetermined combination of sub-designs separately from the combination of the main symbols in accordance with the lottery result; and displaying a combination of the sub-designs in accordance with the selection result of the selecting means, Display control means for displaying the sub-design in a predetermined combination before the main design is confirmed and displaying the lottery result in advance, and when the lottery result is a hit, the display control means A gaming machine comprising: execution control means for performing a hit display by a combination of main symbols corresponding to the lottery result, regardless of the type of combination of the sub symbols displayed. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means controls the lottery result to be more likely to be a hit as the number of sub-designs increases. 5. The execution control means displays a hit by a combination of main symbols corresponding to the lottery result when the lottery result is a hit and the display control means performs control not to display a sub-symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 6. The symbol display unit according to claim 1, further comprising a main symbol display unit for displaying the main symbol, and a sub symbol display unit for displaying the sub symbol.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 5 to 5.