JP2002239139A - 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 prize detection in a special pattern start prize hole, a big hit lottery and an event generation lottery are executed, and main patterns and sub patterns displayed on a display part are selected on the basis of each the lottery result (steps 300-308). In the case that each the lottery result is a hit and that an event is generated, all the sub patterns displayed in a stop state are set to the same pattern, for example. Each the pattern is variably displayed, the main patterns are re-displayed after display of matched sub patterns, the main patterns are finally displayed such that all the main patterns coincide with the same pattern, and a big hit process is executed (steps 316, 318, 324).

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 the predetermined sub-identification information, and the relationship between the main identification information and the sub-identification information is always a one-to-one relationship. Has become. 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.
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 variably displayed according to the lottery result, and when the lottery result is a hit, after the main symbol is variably displayed, after the display by the combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery result is performed, A gaming machine that can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to a player, wherein the symbol display unit is a main symbol display unit for displaying the plurality of main symbols, and each symbol displayed on the main symbol display unit. A sub-symbol display portion set so that the sub-symbol can be displayed at a position corresponding to the main symbol on a one-to-one basis, and a combination of the sub-symbols predetermined in addition to the combination of the main symbols Selecting means according to the lottery result , And a, display control means for displaying a combination of the sub-pattern corresponding to the selection result of said selection means to said auxiliary symbol display unit.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a symbol display section for displaying a plurality of main symbols and sub symbols, and a lottery is performed on condition that a game ball has won a winning opening. The main symbol is variably displayed accordingly, and when the lottery result is a hit, after the main symbol is variably displayed, the main symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in combination, which is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine capable of shifting to a suitable gaming state, wherein the symbol display section includes a main symbol display section for displaying a plurality of main symbols, and one symbol for each main symbol displayed on the main symbol display section. A sub-symbol display portion set so that the sub-symbol can be displayed at a position corresponding to the pair 1, and a combination of the sub-symbols predetermined in addition to the combination of the main symbols is selected by the selecting means. The same lottery result as the one that decided the combination Flip selected, the display control means displays the combination of sub-symbols according to the selected result of the selecting means to the sub-symbol display unit. Thereby, the display of the sub-symbol serves as a notice of the hit of the main symbol, and the display state of the sub-symbol makes it possible for a player such as a pachinko machine to have a sense of expectation for the hit of the main symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability and to provide a gaming machine with good playability to the player.

According to a second 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. Then, in the case where the lottery result is a hit, after the main symbol is variably displayed, after a display by a combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery result is made, it is possible to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. In a gaming machine, the symbol display section includes a main symbol display section for displaying the plurality of main symbols, and a position corresponding to each main symbol displayed on the main symbol display section on a one-to-one basis. Has a sub-symbol display portion set to be able to display the sub-symbol, the combination of the sub-symbol predetermined in addition to the combination of the main symbols,
There is provided a selection means for selecting according to the result of the lottery, and a display control means for displaying a combination of the sub symbols according to the selection result of the selection means on the sub symbol display unit.

According to the second 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 displayed in accordance with the lottery result. Floating display, if the lottery result is a hit,
After the variable display of the main symbol, after a display by a combination of the main symbol corresponding to the lottery result, is a gaming machine that can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the symbol display unit, A main symbol display unit for displaying a plurality of main symbols, and the main symbol display unit is set so as to be able to display the sub symbol at a position corresponding to one-to-one with respect to each main symbol displayed on the main symbol display unit. A sub-symbol display unit, and selects a predetermined combination of sub-symbols separately from the combination of the main symbols according to the same lottery result as the combination of the main symbols determined by the selection means, and the display control means The combination of sub-designs according to the selection result of the selection means is displayed on the sub-design display. Thereby, the display of the sub-symbol serves as a notice of the hit of the main symbol, and a player such as a slot machine can have a sense of expectation for the hit of the main symbol depending on the display state of the sub-symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability and to provide a gaming machine with good playability to the player.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the first or second aspect.
In the invention described in the above, the number of sub-designs that the display control means displays on the sub-design display portion is equal to or equal to the number of main symbols when the main symbol display portion is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is characterized by being less than the number.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, whether the number of sub-designs displayed on the sub-design display unit by the display control means is equal to the number of main symbols at the time of temporary stop display on the main symbol display unit. By configuring the number of the main symbols less than the number of the main symbols, the display of the sub symbols can serve as a notice of the hit of the main symbols while saving the memory of the sub symbols as much as possible, You can have a sense of expectation for hits.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the sub-symbol display portion is disposed below the main symbol display portion. It is characterized by:

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the sub-symbol display section is disposed below the main symbol display section, not only the comparison between the main symbol and the sub-symbol can be easily observed, but also it becomes easy to observe. ,
It is easy to perform the display of the main symbol and the display of the sub symbol independently, and the present invention is applied to a slot machine such as a pachi-slot machine having a high rate of relying on the skill of the player to determine the display of the winding reel as the main symbol. Can also be applied.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the sub-symbol display portion is smaller than a display area of the main symbol display portion.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the sub-symbol display section is smaller than the display area of the main symbol display section, the player can strengthen the main symbol, which is a direct display of hitting / losing. It can be noted that the present invention can be applied to a slot machine such as a pachislot machine having a high rate of relying on the skill of the player to determine the display of the main reel as the main symbol.

The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the main symbol display section and the sub symbol display section are provided in the same display. It is characterized in that the display area is divided so as to exist.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the main symbol display section and the sub symbol display section are configured so that the display area is divided and present in the same display, so that both display sections are provided. Can be configured compactly, and the present invention can be applied particularly to a central role of a pachinko machine.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, a plurality of main symbols displayed on the main symbol display portion are displayed on the sub symbol display from above. It is characterized in that it is displayed fluctuating toward a part.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a plurality of main symbols displayed on the main symbol display section are variably displayed from the upper portion toward the sub symbol display section. The fluctuation method can use the conventional fluctuation pattern, not only can shorten the development period, but also because the basic movement of the main symbol is a pattern that the player has been used to, The game can be started without feeling uncomfortable.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, a plurality of main symbols displayed on the main symbol display portion are displayed on the sub symbol display from above. It is characterized in that it is variably displayed toward a part and disappears before being displayed on the sub-symbol display part.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of main symbols displayed on the main symbol display section are variably displayed from the top toward the sub symbol display section, and are displayed before being displayed on the sub symbol display section. Therefore, there is no fear that the main symbol and the sub symbol are overlapped to make the variation pattern difficult to see.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, the display control means sets the sub symbol before the main symbol temporarily stops. The sub-symbol display is moved from the main symbol display to the sub-symbol display, and is displayed on the sub-symbol display.

According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the display control means moves the sub-symbol from the main symbol display to the sub-symbol display before the main symbol temporarily stops, and displays the sub-symbol. Is displayed so as to stop the game, so that the sub-design can appear to the player, and the player can have an expectation of approaching and hitting the temporary stop of the main design.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first or the second aspect of the invention, the display control means includes a step of, when a combination of sub-designs displayed on the sub-design display section is a predetermined combination. It is characterized in that the main symbol is displayed again.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the display control means performs the re-variation display of the main symbol when the combination of the sub symbols displayed on the sub symbol display section is a predetermined combination. It can further excite the player's expectation of hitting.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, the display control means controls the lottery result to be more likely to be a hit as the number of sub-designs increases. It is characterized by:

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the display control means controls the lottery result to be more likely to be a hit as the number of sub-designs increases. Appearance and expectation to hit the main symbol can be given.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the combination of the sub-designs selected by the selection means includes a combination having no design. .

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the combination of sub-designs selected by the selection means includes a combination having no design, there is a case where even if no sub-design appears, it may be a hit. , And the player can enjoy the game while having an expectation of hitting the main symbol regardless of the presence or absence of the sub symbol.

[0034]

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

(First Embodiment) First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 shows a game board 111 of a pachinko machine 110 according to the first embodiment. 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.
6 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, winning holes 120 are provided at a plurality of positions in the gauge section 114, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out to the player by inserting the pachinko balls into the winning holes 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.

A panel 14 is provided below the gauge portion 114.
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 control programs 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 is 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.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main symbol display section 124A
Then, the first main symbol display area 1 for displaying the first main symbol 10
0A, second main symbol display area 1 displaying second main symbol 12
2A and a third main symbol display area 14A for displaying the third main symbol 14 are sequentially arranged in a horizontal line, and three first symbols 10, a second main symbol 12, and a third main symbol 14 are provided. The symbols are displayed in parallel. As the first main symbol 10, the second main symbol 12, and the third main symbol 14, all 12 types of symbols (numbers 0 to 9, gorilla face, and eggplant) shown in FIG. It can be displayed.

Also, as shown in FIG.
24B, a first sub-symbol display area 20A for displaying the first sub-symbol 20, a second sub-symbol display area 22A for displaying the second sub-symbol 22, and a third sub-symbol display area for displaying the third sub-symbol 24. 24A are arranged side by side in order,
First sub-design 20, second sub-design 22, and third sub-design 24
Are displayed in parallel. In addition, all three types of patterns (apple, banana, and gorilla doll) shown in FIG. 4B can be displayed as the first sub-design 20, the second sub-design 22, and the third sub-design 24, respectively. , A symbol without any indication (in FIG. 4 (B),
Indicated by a square. ) Can be displayed.

In the main symbol display section 124A, all of the first to third main symbols are displayed at a predetermined speed, and then the speed of the change is gradually reduced to finally stop the display. ing.

In the sub-symbol display section 124B, the first sub-symbol is displayed in response to the stop display of the first main symbol, and the second main symbol, the second sub-symbol, and the second sub-symbol are displayed. 3
The same applies to the main symbol and the third sub symbol. In addition, as an effect display operation at the time of displaying each sub-symbol, the display area of each main symbol of the main symbol display section 124A corresponding to each sub-symbol (the first main symbol display area 10A, the second main symbol display area 12A). , And the third main symbol display area 14A), and finally, each sub symbol display area (first sub symbol display area 20A, second sub symbol display area 22A, and third sub symbol display area) The effect display operation displayed in 24A) can be executed.

When the result of the various lottery processes is a win, the main symbol display portion 124A and the sub symbol display portion 124B display the same three symbols side by side to display a lottery to the player. It informs that the result is a hit. In this case, the combinations of the winning symbols are the twelve types shown in FIG. 5A for the main symbol and the three types shown in FIG. 5B for the sub symbol.

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

The special symbol winning sensor 168 provided in the special symbol starting winning port 126 is provided on the main control board 150.
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. 6A, the counter 142 included in the main control board 150 is a jackpot counter 142A used for a jackpot lottery (details will be described later).
In addition to the event occurrence counter 142B used in the event occurrence lottery (details will be described later), the first main used in the selection lottery (details will be described later) of each main symbol (first to third main symbols) displayed on the main symbol display section 124A. Symbol counter 142C, second main symbol counter 142D, and third main symbol counter 142
E and, each sub-symbols to be displayed in the sub-symbol display section 124B (first
A first sub-symbol counter 142F, a second sub-symbol counter 142G used for selection lottery (to be described in detail later) of
And a third sub-symbol counter 142H.

Each counter increments a numerical value within 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. 6B, the memory 144 included in the main control board 150 has a jackpot counter value memory 144A (hereinafter, referred to as a 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 has 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 predetermined as a jackpot value, 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 value 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. 4A) previously associated with each main symbol 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 for storing and holding a numerical value (see FIG. 4B) 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.
The main symbol and the sub symbol associated with the numerical values stored and held in the main symbol display section 124A and the sub symbol display section 124B are stopped and displayed, 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. 7B, is configured to sequentially count up the count values of 0 to 30 at predetermined intervals, and as described above, the timing at which the special symbol winning sensor 168 detects a 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. The event referred to here will be described in detail later, but will be briefly described. When the sub symbols stopped and displayed on the sub symbol display unit 124B are aligned with the same symbol, the main symbol display unit 1
24A indicates an operation in which each main symbol is changed again and stopped and displayed.

Also, the first main symbol counter 142C, the second
Main symbol counter 142D and third main symbol counter 14
As shown in FIG. 8A, each of 2E has 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. 8 (B), each of the reference numerals 42H has a predetermined number of values 0 to 3 (see FIG. 4 (B)) associated in advance with all four types of sub-designs including a no-design, as a count value. , 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 first embodiment will be described in detail.

The pachinko machine 110 according to the first embodiment
When the power is turned on and the operating state is established, the main control board 1
50 starts the progress control of the game together with the operation control of each part of the pachinko machine 110.

In this operating state, when the player operates the handle 136 and the pachinko ball is fired, it is guided by the rail 112 and the nail 11
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.

With 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 start winning port 126, 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. If a negative determination is made, this step 300 is repeated. 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 section 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. 10A is executed.

First, at 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 the special symbol winning sensor 168 detects a winning. 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 executing the above-described stopped sub-symbol lottery process in step 306, the flow advances to the next step 308.

In the next step 308, the main symbol display section 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. 10B is executed.

First, at 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 the special symbol winning sensor 168 detects a winning. 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 performing the above-described stop main symbol lottery process in step 308, the flow advances 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 copied. 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 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 all of the first main symbol, the second main symbol, and the third main symbol are in the same symbol and are in a winning state, the flow 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 in the same symbol and are not aligned, 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 the 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 makes the values of the stored values Y1 to Y3 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. 9, 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 are obtained.
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 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. 9 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 to display the sub-symbol display unit. 124B
In the above, the counter value (hereinafter, referred to as “sub-symbol”) corresponding to each sub-design (first sub-design, second sub-design, and third sub-design) to be stopped and displayed.
It is called a stop sub-symbol counter value. ), The stored value Z1 of the first sub-symbol counter value memory 144F and the second
The value of the storage value Z2 of the sub-symbol counter value memory 144G and the value of the storage value Z3 of the third sub-symbol counter value memory 144H are set in the stopped sub-symbol memory 144N. Note that, here, step 30 of the processing routine shown in FIG.
6, 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 not all the same.

In the next step 420, 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.

In 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.

In the next step 410, 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 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 418, 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 420. In step 418, 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 out-of-design 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. 9 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 stored value Z3 of the symbol 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 values match, the determination in step 504 is affirmative, and the process proceeds to step 506.

In step 506, 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 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).

In 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 the present process routine ends.

Next, the above-described symbol variation process 1 will be described along the processing routine shown in FIG. 13 and with reference to an example of the symbol displayed on the display unit 124 shown in FIG.

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, as shown in 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 from the start of the variable display (time measurement by the timer 146), the main symbol display section 124A gradually changes the fluctuation speed of the variable display in the first main symbol display area 10A. And finally, the first main symbol counter value memory 14
The symbol corresponding to the value of the stored value Y1 of 4C is stopped and displayed as the first main symbol. Further, when the fluctuation speed in the fluctuation display of the first main symbol is reduced to a predetermined low-speed fluctuation display state (or immediately after the first main symbol is stopped and displayed),
After displaying the first sub symbol falling in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 14B in the first main symbol display area, the first sub symbol is displayed in the first sub symbol display area 20A of the sub symbol display section 124B. indicate. 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 is stopped and displayed on the display section 124 as shown in FIG. 14B, and the first sub symbol (apple) 20 is displayed.
It falls from the upper part of the display part 124, passes over the first main symbol 10, and is displayed on the lower part of the display part 124. 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, 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 changes the speed of the fluctuation display in the second main symbol display area 12A. Is gradually reduced, and finally, the symbol corresponding to the value of the storage value Y2 of the second main symbol counter value memory 144D is stopped and displayed as the second main symbol. Further, when the fluctuation speed in the fluctuation display of the second main symbol is reduced to a predetermined low-speed fluctuation display state (or immediately after the second main symbol is stopped and displayed), the second main symbol display area 12A is displayed. FIG.
After displaying the second sub symbol falling along the direction of arrow B of (C), the second sub symbol is displayed in the second sub symbol display area 22A of 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 first main symbol (number 9) 10 and the first sub symbol (apple) 20 are displayed on the display section 124 as shown in FIG. The symbol (number 7) 12 is stopped and displayed, and the second sub-pattern (gorilla doll) 22 drops from the upper part of the display unit 124 and passes over the second main symbol 12, and the lower part of the display unit 124. Is displayed in. At this time, the variable display of the third main symbol 14 is continued.

In the next step 606, after the second sub-symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146), the fluctuation speed of the fluctuation display in the third main symbol display area 14A in the main symbol display section 124A. Is gradually lowered, and finally, 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. Further, when the fluctuation speed in the fluctuation display of the third main symbol is reduced to a predetermined low-speed fluctuation display state (or immediately after the third main symbol is stopped and displayed), in the third main symbol display area 14A. FIG.
After displaying the third sub symbol falling along the direction of arrow C of (D), the third sub symbol is displayed in the third sub symbol display area 24A of the sub symbol display section 124B, and this processing routine is ended. I do. 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 first main symbol (number 9) 10 and the first sub symbol (apple) 20 are displayed on the display section 124 as shown in FIG. The symbol (number 7) 12 and the second sub symbol (gorilla doll) 22 are displayed, the third main symbol (number 2) 14 is stopped and displayed, and the third sub symbol (banana) 24 is displayed on the display unit. It falls from the upper part of 124, passes over the third main symbol 14, and is displayed on the lower part of the display unit 124.

Next, the above symbol variation processing 2 will be described with reference to the processing routine shown in FIG.

First, in step 700, the main symbol display section 124A starts the variable display of all main symbols (first main symbol to third main symbol).

In the next step 702, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display (time measurement by the timer 146), the fluctuation speed of the fluctuation display in the first main symbol display area 10A is gradually increased in the main symbol display section 124A. And finally, the first main symbol counter value memory 14
The symbol corresponding to the value of the stored value Y1 of 4C is stopped and displayed as the first main symbol. Further, when the fluctuation speed in the fluctuation display of the first main symbol is reduced to a predetermined low-speed fluctuation display state (or immediately after the first main symbol is stopped and displayed),
After the first sub-symbol is displayed so as to fall from above in the first main symbol display area, the first sub-symbol display section 124B displays the first sub-symbol.
The first sub symbol is displayed in the sub symbol display area 20A. 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 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 changes the speed of the variable display in the second main symbol display area 12A. Is gradually lowered, and finally, the symbol corresponding to the value of the storage value S2 of the counter value first holding memory 144K is stopped and displayed as the second main symbol. Further, when the fluctuation speed in the fluctuation display of the second main symbol is reduced to a predetermined low-speed fluctuation display state (or immediately after the second main symbol is stopped and displayed).
Then, after displaying the second sub-symbol so as to fall from above in the second main symbol display area 12A, the sub-symbol display section 12A
The second sub symbol is displayed in the second sub symbol display area 22A of 4B. 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 next step 706, after the second sub-symbol is displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed (time measurement by the timer 146), the main symbol display section 124A displays the fluctuation speed of the variable display in the third main symbol display area 14A. Is gradually reduced, and finally, 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. Further, when the fluctuation speed in the fluctuation display of the third main symbol is reduced to a predetermined low-speed fluctuation display state (or immediately after the third main symbol is stopped and displayed).
Then, after the third sub-symbol is displayed so as to fall from above in the third main symbol display area 14A, the sub-symbol display section 12
The third sub-symbol is displayed in the third sub-symbol display area 24A of 4B, and 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).

As described above, in the symbol variation process 2 as well, the symbol display as shown in FIG. 14 is performed in the same manner as in the symbol variation process 1 described above.

Next, the above-described event processing will be described according to the processing routine shown in FIG. 16 and with reference to an example of a display symbol on the display unit 124 shown in FIG. This event process is started after all the sub-designs (apples) are completed, for example, as shown in FIG.

First, in step 800, a predetermined sound effect such as a fan fare is output from the speaker 162, or the lighting state of the game board state display lamp 164 is notified to notify the player that an event has occurred. Perform an event generation effect operation such as changing.

In the next step 802, the main symbol display section 1
In 24A, the variable display of all main symbols (first to third main symbols) is started (see FIG. 17B).

In the next step 804, 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 stops the second-stage stop set in the main symbol memory 144M described above. A value corresponding to each main symbol of the main symbol counter value (that is, 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 third main symbol counter value memory 144E). , And the symbols corresponding to those values are sequentially stopped and displayed as a first main symbol, a second main symbol, and a third main symbol, respectively. Here, in the case of a hit, as shown in FIG. 17 (C), all the main symbols are displayed in a state where they are aligned with the same symbol (number 3). As shown, the main symbols are not displayed in the same symbol.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, the combination of the main symbol and the sub symbol is completely independent, and a time difference is provided in the notification time of each information. Since the sub-designs are not necessarily shown, depending on the combination of the main symbols, the player does not realize the combination of the sub-designs, and after the player confirms that the main design has come off, it becomes independent from the main design. You can incorporate the elements of a two-stage chance of expecting that the sub-designs will be aligned. Thereby, even if the main symbol is lost, the player can be given an opportunity to increase the expectation for the game again.

In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the main symbols (first to third main symbols) change only once when an event occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the re-fluctuation may be repeated a predetermined number of times if the error occurs after the re-fluctuation. Also, in this case, the number of repetitions of the re-variation is determined for each type of sub-design (for example,
In FIG. 18, the change may be made according to a banana shown in (A), an apple shown in (B), and a gorilla doll shown in (C).

In the first embodiment, the main symbols (first to third main symbols) are stopped and displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (immediately), the corresponding sub symbols (first to third sub symbols) are displayed. Although the example in which the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. The stop display timing of the sub-designs is such that all the sub-designs are stopped and displayed at once after all the main symbols are stopped and displayed. Is also good. Also, after re-changing the sub-design a predetermined number of times,
Stop display may be performed.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

As for the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, only the configuration different from the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described below, and the first embodiment will be described. Pachinko machine 10 according to form
The description of the same components as those described above is omitted.

First, in the jackpot counter 142A according to the second embodiment, unlike the case of the above-described first embodiment, the count value of 0 to 299 is sequentially counted up at a predetermined cycle. . That is, the jackpot probability of the lottery by the jackpot counter 142A is 1/300 (the loss probability is 299/300).

In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, a combination of main symbols which is a notice of a hit about a jackpot lottery result by the jackpot counter 142A, that is, a normal reach, a normal reach having a normal expectation degree as a so-called reach. The main symbol display unit 124 displays three types of super reach 1 having a higher hit expectation and a different type of super reach 2 than the super reach 1.
A can be displayed.

In the event occurrence counter 142B according to the second embodiment, unlike the case of the above-described first embodiment, any of the above-described reaches is used as a combination of the main symbols displayed on the main symbol display section 124A. Or a non-reach (non-reach) main symbol combination (normal fluctuation) and an event occurrence are each drawn at a predetermined ratio, and the predetermined ratio (lottery ratio)
Is set to a different value depending on the lottery result (win / loss) by the jackpot counter 142A. Specifically, when the lottery result by the jackpot counter 142A is a hit (probability is 1/300), the lottery ratio of each of the normal reach, the super reach 1, the super reach 2, and the event occurrence is equal to 25%. Is set to When the lottery result by the jackpot counter 142A is out of order (probability is 299/300), each lottery ratio is 90% for normal fluctuation (non-reach), 4% for normal reach, 3% for super reach 1, 3% for super reach 1, Super reach 2 is set to 2%, and event occurrence is set to 1%.

In each of the first main symbol counter 142C, the second main symbol counter 142D, and the third main symbol counter 142E according to the second embodiment, each lottery result obtained by the jackpot counter 142A and the event occurrence counter 142B is used. Correspondingly, the respective counter values of the first main symbol counter 142C, the second main symbol counter 142D, and the third main symbol counter 142E are selected so that the above-mentioned lottery rates are respectively obtained.

In the second embodiment, the combination of the sub-designs is changed to an all-non-design pattern in which all three sub-designs are non-designs (see FIG. 19A). All irregular symbol patterns (FIG. 19B)
Reach symbol pattern (see FIG. 19 (C)) in which the first sub symbol (right) and the second sub symbol (middle) are the same symbol and only the third sub symbol (left) is a different symbol from the others. ) And three types of sub-symbols, all of which are the same symbol (see FIG. 19D).

In each of the first sub-symbol counter 142F, the second sub-symbol counter 142G, and the third sub-symbol counter 142H according to the second embodiment, each lottery result obtained by the jackpot counter 142A and the event occurrence counter 142B is used. A first sub-symbol counter 142F, a second sub-symbol counter 142G,
And each counter value of the third sub-symbol counter 142H is selected.

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[Table 1]

As described above, for example, at the time of the normal fluctuation and at the time of each reach which is out of order, the above-described ratio becomes lower in the order of all the non-design patterns, all the irregular design patterns, the reach design pattern, and the fully-design pattern. By setting to, the sense of expectation to be given to the player by the combination of sub-designs can be higher in the case where even one sub-design is displayed than in the case of all non-design patterns of sub-designs In the state where three sub-designs are displayed, it is possible to increase the case where the designs are in the state of reach than the case where the respective designs are irregular.

The event occurrence condition is that three sub-designs stopped and displayed on the sub-design display section 124B are aligned with the same symbol, but the jackpot lottery result is a hit.
In addition, in a state where the event occurrence lottery is won, an event may occur even in a state where three sub-symbols are not arranged in the same symbol, and in this case, a big hit is always obtained (see Table 1).

Further, for example, a state in which the main symbol is in the normal reach display state and the sub symbol is displayed in the complete symbol pattern means that the jackpot has been determined. The above ratio can be determined so that the player can recognize that the game state is advantageous to the player.

The operation of the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, for example, when the main symbol is in the reach state, the combination of the sub symbols causes the sense of expectation of the hit in the reach. Can be changed in a plurality of steps, and similarly to the pachinko machine according to the above-described first embodiment, for example, even when the main symbol is lost, the player is again asked for the degree of expectation for the game. The opportunity to raise the price can be given, and a variety of effects can be performed.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, when an event occurs, all of the sub-patterns displayed in the case of a hit in the case of a hit (here, three types of banana, apple, gorilla doll) ), By performing the above-described lottery processing so as to give a difference in the degree of certainty of winning (for example, banana: 34.9%, apple: 54.2%, gorilla doll: 75.4%). Furthermore, the effect of the game can be enhanced.

In the first and second embodiments described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. Similarly, a hit lottery is performed using a counter, and a pachislot machine for notifying the lottery result is provided. It is also possible to apply to other game machines such as machines.

[0155]

As described above, according to the present invention, a sub-symbol different from the main symbol is selected and displayed according to the same lottery result as that in which the combination of the main symbols is determined. The display is a notice of the hit of the main symbol, and the display state of the sub symbol can give the player an expectation of the hit of the main symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability and to provide a gaming machine with good playability to the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing each display area in a main symbol display section and a sub symbol display section in a display section according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of all main symbols displayed on a main symbol display section according to each 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 each embodiment of the present invention.

5A is a diagram showing an example of a winning combination in a main symbol, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of a winning combination in a sub symbol.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a counter according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a memory according to each embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining the operation of the jackpot counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the event occurrence counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8A illustrates a first embodiment according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the main symbol counter,
(B) is a diagram for explaining the operation of the first to third sub-symbol counters according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of a symbol display control process according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing a flow of a stop sub-symbol lottery process according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
(B) is a flowchart showing a flow of a stop main symbol lottery process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a lost symbol setting process according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of a symbol variation process 1 according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 14A to 14D are diagrams illustrating an example of a symbol display in a symbol variation process 1 according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of a symbol variation process 2 according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of event processing according to each embodiment of the present invention.

17A to 17D are diagrams illustrating an example of a symbol display in event processing according to each embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 18A to 18C are diagrams illustrating examples of combinations of sub-designs that cause an event to occur.

FIGS. 19A to 19D are diagrams showing an example of each combination type of sub-symbols.

[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 (12)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display unit 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 variably displayed in accordance with the lottery result. In the case where the lottery result is a hit, after the main symbol is variably displayed, a display is performed by a combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery result, and the game can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The symbol display unit, the main symbol display unit for displaying the plurality of main symbols, and a position corresponding to each main symbol displayed on the main symbol display unit on a one-to-one basis Having a sub-symbol display portion set to be able to display the sub-symbol, and a selection means for selecting the combination of the sub-symbols predetermined in addition to the combination of the main symbols according to the lottery result, The method according to the selection result of the selection means A display control means for displaying a combination of sub symbols on the sub symbol display section. 2. A symbol display unit for displaying a plurality of main symbols and sub symbols, a lottery is performed based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and the main symbol is variably displayed according to the result of the lottery. In the case of, in the gaming machine, after the main symbol is variably displayed, after the display is performed by a combination of the main symbols corresponding to the lottery result, it is possible to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player, The symbol display unit displays a main symbol display unit for displaying the plurality of main symbols, and the sub symbol at a position corresponding to each main symbol displayed on the main symbol display unit on a one-to-one basis. A sub-symbol display portion set to be able to be obtained, a selection means for selecting the combination of the sub-symbols predetermined in advance separately from the combination of the main symbols in accordance with the lottery result, and a selection of the selection means. Combination of the sub-designs according to the result And a display control means for displaying an image on the sub-symbol display section. 3. The number of sub-designs displayed by the display control means on the sub-design display portion is equal to the number of main symbols when the main symbol display portion is temporarily stopped and displayed, or the number of those main symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number is smaller than the number. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub-symbol display unit is provided below the main symbol display unit. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the sub-symbol display portion is smaller than a display area of the main symbol display portion. 6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the main symbol display unit and the sub symbol display unit are configured so as to divide a display area in the same display unit. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5. 7. The method according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of main symbols displayed on the main symbol display portion are variably displayed from an upper portion toward the sub symbol display portion. The gaming machine described. 8. A plurality of main symbols displayed on the main symbol display section are variably displayed from the top toward the sub symbol display section,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the game machine disappears before being displayed on the sub-symbol display unit. 9. The display control means moves and displays the sub-symbol from the main symbol display to the sub-symbol display before the main symbol is temporarily stopped, and causes the sub-symbol display to stop. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the information is displayed as follows. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs the re-variation display of the main symbol when a combination of the sub symbols displayed on the sub symbol display section is a predetermined combination. 3. The gaming machine according to 2. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display control means controls the lottery result to be more successful as the number of the sub-designs increases. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination of the sub-designs selected by the selection means includes a combination having no design.