JP2003010430A - Game machine, computer program and record memory - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a game machine allowing estrangement of a player from the game machine to be restrained by decreasing an opportunity increasing a difference between a profit expected by the player on a basis of contents displayed at present before a pattern is fixed and a profit actually given to the player. SOLUTION: The main CPU(central processing unit), when a reach pattern decided in an S72 is a universe reach (S76: Yes), sets a probability changing flag (S78), increasing the number of rounds R practicable in a present grand prize from 16 routine rounds to 20 rounds (S80). When the scarcely emerging universe reach is selected as a reach pattern, besides setting the probability changing, a special profit, or an increase of the maximum number of rounds R to 20 rounds, is given to the player, decreasing the difference between the profit expected by the player on emergence of the scarcely emerging reach and the profit actually given to the player.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a computer program for operating the gaming machine, and a recording medium having the computer program recorded thereon.
For example, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine that causes a big hit when a predetermined image is displayed by an image display device, a computer program for operating the pachinko machine, and a recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. 22, for example, is known as a game machine of this type. FIG. 22 (A)
22A is a front explanatory view of the game board provided in the pachinko machine, and FIG. 22B shows a variation state of the special symbol by the special symbol control device provided in the game board shown in FIG. 22A. FIG. When the player operates the operation handle (not shown) provided on the pachinko machine 500 and the shot game ball is launched, when the first-class start opening 502 provided on the game board 501 wins, the special symbol control device 503 0 "~
A plurality of symbols such as "9" are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction in the display areas H1 to H3.

Then, when the left display area H1 and the middle display area H2 have the same symbol, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the stop state "7" is reached and the reach state is reached, the right display area H3.
The scrolling speed of the symbols displayed on the screen is gradually reduced, and an effect that makes the player flirting with what kind of symbol to stop is performed. There are several types of reach, from low-reliability ones that appear frequently and with big hits, to high-reliability ones that rarely appear but are big hits, such as premium reach. Then, for example, when the right display area H3 is stopped at the symbol "7" and the stop symbols of the three display areas are aligned at "777", a big hit occurs, and the opening / closing member 505 provided in the variable winning device 504 is opened. It operates and the special winning opening 506 opens. Then, when a preset opening time of the opening / closing member 505 elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls set in advance in the special winning opening 506 are won, the opening / closing member 505 operates to close the big winning opening 5
06 closes. When a game ball passes through a specific area 507 provided inside the special winning opening 506 while it is open, the opening / closing member 505 continuously opens to open the special winning opening 506. In this way, the period from the opening of the special winning opening 506 to the closing thereof is called one round, and when the preset maximum number of rounds is completed, the game of the big hit is finished. Further, when the big hit is a specific design (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation design), for example, if it is an odd design, the next game after the big hit game is finished,
It is promised to change to a so-called probability change, which is a gaming state with a high probability of a big hit. In a game state that has changed suddenly, the probability of a big hit is high, so there is an opportunity to increase the number of won prize balls.

[0004]

By the way, as a case of a big hit, there are a case where a big hit occurs after a reach having a high appearance frequency and a case where a big hit occurs after a reach having a low appearance frequency. Among them, the probability of being a big hit is low when the reach having a high appearance frequency is performed, but the probability of being a big hit is high when the reach having a low appearance frequency is performed. Especially when you go through a rare reach that rarely appears, there is a very high probability of a big hit.
Whatever the content of the reach production is, what the player expects is a big hit with a probability variation pattern with a large profit that can be obtained. In addition, when a player who rarely appears, the player considers it as an auspicious thing and tends to connect the appearance with the big hit occurrence. Therefore, if you assign a reach that has a low probability of appearing,
Not only do we expect big hits, but we also expect big hits with definite variation patterns. Therefore, if the player was a big hit through a reach that has a high frequency of appearance but a low probability of a big hit, and if the big hit symbol was a normal symbol, a definite profit could not be obtained. Anyway, it is not so disappointing because I can convince myself that even a big hit is profitable. However, when the jackpot is a big hit through the reach that appears less frequently, if the big hit design is not a probability variation design,
Although it was a rare reach that was difficult to allocate, I was very disappointed because I think that the result was no different from the big hit with the normal pattern after the reach that frequently appeared. In particular, if you reach for a reach that appears infrequently in succession, but it does not result in a big hit with a probability variation pattern,
More discouraged. That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, the profit expected by the player based on the contents currently displayed before the symbol is fixed and the profit actually given to the player are often significantly different from each other, so There is a problem that the aircraft can get away quickly.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the profit expected by the player based on the contents currently displayed before the symbol is fixed, and the profit actually given to the player are given. An object of the present invention is to realize a gaming machine capable of suppressing separation from the gaming machine by reducing the case where the difference with the profit to be made becomes large.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an image display device for displaying an image according to the first aspect of the invention. In the gaming machine in which the game state changes to a game state advantageous to the player when the predetermined image is confirmed and displayed, when the game state changes to the game state advantageous to the player, the game in the game state is changed. The technical means is used in which the profit to be given to the player in the next game which has ended is determined based on the contents currently displayed before the image display device carries out final display of the image.

That is, when the gaming state changes to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the image display device confirms the image to be given to the player in the next game after the game in the gaming state is finished. Since it can be decided based on the contents currently displayed before performing, the profit expected by the player based on the contents currently displayed before the symbol is fixed, and the profit actually given to the player The difference with the profit can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of suppressing the separation of the gaming machine.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the contents currently displayed are displayed when an image close to the predetermined image is displayed. A technical means is used that is an effect content for effecting whether or not the existing image is fixed to the predetermined image.

That is, when an image close to the predetermined image is displayed, the profit based on the effect contents for effecting whether the displayed image is fixed to the predetermined image or not. Since it is possible to determine, it is possible to reduce the difference between the profit expected by the player based on the effect contents currently displayed before the symbol is fixed and the profit actually given to the player. .

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the determining means is:
A technical means is used in which the profit is determined based on whether or not an image foretelling that the predetermined image is definitely displayed is displayed by the image display device.

That is, since the image display device can determine the profit based on whether or not the image for announcing that the predetermined image is definitely displayed is displayed.
It is possible to reduce the difference between the profit expected by the player based on the display of the image notifying the predetermined display of the predetermined image and the profit actually given to the player.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the determining means is
A technical means is used in which the profit is determined based on whether or not the image display device displays an image foretelling to perform the effect.

That is, since the profit can be determined based on whether or not the image for announcing the performance is displayed by the image display device, the image for announcing the performance is displayed. It is possible to reduce the difference between the profit expected by the player based on what is done and the profit actually given to the player.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the image display device can display a plurality of types of the effect contents, and the determination is made. The means uses a technical means of determining the degree of the profit according to the probability that the currently displayed effect content is selected from the plurality of types of effect content.

That is, since the degree of the profit can be determined in accordance with the probability that the currently displayed effect contents are selected from a plurality of kinds of effect contents, the player can be displayed when unusual effect contents are displayed. It is possible to reduce the difference between the profit expected by and the profit actually given to the player.

According to the invention of claim 6, an image display device for displaying an image is provided, and when a predetermined image is confirmed and displayed on the image display device, the game state is advantageous to the player. A computer program for causing a game machine that changes to
When the game state changes to a player-friendly game state,
The computer performs a determination process for determining the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the game in the game state is finished, based on the contents currently displayed before the image display device finalizes the image display. The technical means of a computer program including a computer program for executing is used.

That is, since the gaming machine according to claim 1 functions by a CPU (computer) built in the gaming machine as described in an embodiment of the invention described later, the computer program is stored in a ROM. The game machine can be caused to function by being stored in a (recording medium) and the computer executing the stored computer program.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, an image display device for displaying an image is provided, and when a predetermined image is confirmed and displayed by the image display device, the game state is advantageous to the player. A recording medium in which a computer program for causing a game machine that changes to a computer to function by a computer is recorded, and when a game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player, the next game after the game in the game state is finished A computer program including a computer program for causing the computer to execute a determination process of determining a profit to be given to a player in a game based on the contents currently displayed before the image display device finalizes and displays the image. Is used as a recording medium on which is recorded.

That is, in a gaming machine in which a game is controlled by a computer, a computer program recorded in a ROM (recording medium) provided in the gaming machine, for example, as described in the embodiments of the invention described later. The CPU
Since it functions by being executed by a (computer), the gaming machine according to claim 1 can be realized by using a recording medium recording the computer program.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each of the embodiments described below, a pachinko machine of the first type will be described as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. <First Embodiment> [Overall Main Configuration] First, the main configuration of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed, and a glass frame 4 is attached to the front frame 2 so that the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.
On the right side of the front frame 2, a keyhole 3 into which a key for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted is provided. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a firing handle 15 for operating a launching device (not shown) for firing a game ball to the game board 5 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 2. It is rotatably attached.

Below the glass frame 4, there is formed a prize ball / ball rental supply port 6a through which prize balls and balls are supplied. The supply side of the prize ball / ball rental supply port 6a is The upper tray 6 for accumulating the prize balls and the ball rentals supplied from the prize / ball rental supply port 6a is attached. Below the upper tray 6, a discharge port 7a is formed for discharging the prize balls that have flowed beyond the maximum number of the upper tray 6 that can be stored and the game balls discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball removing lever 6b. Has been done. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, a lower tray 7 for storing the game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a is provided. A frame lamp 9 is provided above the game board 5, and an ashtray 7b is provided on the left side of the lower tray 7.

[Main Structure of Game Board 5] Next, the main structure of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
2 is a front view showing the main configuration of the game board 5, and FIG. 3 is a center case 3 provided on the game board 5 shown in FIG.
It is a front explanatory view of 0. As shown in FIG. 2, a center case 30 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 5. As shown in FIG. 3, the center case 30 has a skylight 3
1, and a normal symbol display device 34 consisting of three LEDs,
The number of times that this normal symbol display device 34 can be started is 4 L
A normal symbol memory display LED 35 displayed by ED, and a plurality of special symbols, a background image, an image showing a notice of a reach, an image showing a notice of a big hit, an effect image of a reach, an effect image during a big hit game, etc. are displayed on a liquid crystal. Special symbol control device 3
2 and are provided. Also, the special symbol control device 32
Has three display areas including a left display area H1, a middle display area H2, and a right display area H3 from the left side of the screen, and performs variable display of special symbols and variable stop in each display area. In addition, the number that holds the start as the number of times the special symbol can be started (hereinafter referred to as the hold number)
Is displayed on the screen of the special symbol control device 32. Also,
In the left display area H1, the special symbol column that is variably displayed is the left symbol column, in the middle display area H2, the special symbol column that is variably displayed is the middle symbol column, and in the right display area H3 the special symbol column that is variably displayed. It is called the right symbol row. Furthermore, the special symbol that is fixedly displayed in the left display area H1 is the left fixed symbol, the special symbol that is fixedly displayed in the middle display area H2 is the middle fixed symbol, and the special symbol that is fixedly displayed in the right display area H3 is the right fixed symbol. To call. Further, each symbol row is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction on the screen of the special symbol control device 32. In addition, the fixed display means that the finally fixed special symbol is displayed, and the form of the fixed display includes
It includes a state in which fluctuations are completely stopped, and a state in which vibration is vibrating vertically or horizontally without being completely stopped.

As shown in FIG. 2, decorative wind turbines 46 decorated with LEDs are provided above both sides of the center case 30. A normal symbol operation right gate 25 for operating the normal symbol display device 34 is provided diagonally below and to the right of the right decorative windmill 46, and a normal symbol operation is also provided diagonally below and to the left of the left decorative windmill 46. A left gate 26 is provided. Windmills 24 are provided below both sides of the center case 30, a right winning opening 12 is provided below the right windmill 24, and a left winning opening 13 is provided below the left windmill 24. Is provided. A right sleeve winning opening 22 is provided to the right of the right winning opening 12, and a left sleeve winning opening 23 is provided to the left of the left winning opening 13. Below the center case 30, a first type starting port 27 having a function of operating the special symbol control device 32 is provided, and at the bottom of the first type starting port 27, a stop symbol of the normal symbol display device 34. A normal electric accessory 28 is provided to open both wings when a hit pattern is obtained. The normal electric accessory 28 with both wings open has a function of starting the operation of the special symbol control device 32 as in the case of the first type starting port 27.

Below the center case 30, there is provided a variable winning device 40 that operates when the definite symbols in the three display areas of the special symbol control device 32 are big hit symbols. A plate-like opening / closing member 43 that opens to open the special winning opening 41 when the big hit occurs is attached to the variable winning device 40 so as to be opened and closed like a door. The lower right winning opening 14 is provided on the right side of the variable winning apparatus 40, and the lower left winning opening 44 is provided on the left side of the variable winning apparatus 40. In addition, inside the variable winning device 40,
A specific area having a function of continuously opening and closing the opening / closing member 43 and a specific area switch (indicated by reference numeral 42a in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area are provided. In addition, the game board 5 is attached with a rail 16 for guiding the shot game balls to the game area, and at the upper part of the game board 5, a corner decoration 11 for decorating both left and right upper corners with LEDs or the like. Side decorations 2 are provided on the left and right sides of the game board 5 and are decorated with LEDs or the like.
0 is provided for each. Furthermore, on the game board 5,
An out port 45 is provided for collecting game balls that have not been won as out balls. Then, many nails (not shown) are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls shot on the game board 5 fall while dancing between the nails, and each prize hole and the first kind start. It is won in the mouth 27, passes through the normal symbol operation gates 25 and 26, or is collected from the outlet 45.

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1] Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4, which shows it in blocks. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main board 100. The microprocessor 110 determines whether or not it is a big hit, the big winning opening 41
Main CPU1 which executes main control of the game such as counting the number of winnings and controlling the round in the game of jackpot
12 and an R in which a computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls is recorded.
An OM 114 and a RAM 116 for temporarily storing a detection result that a game ball has passed through the first type starting opening 27, various data generated during a game such as winning, a computer program read from the ROM 114, and the like are mounted. ing. The following components are electrically connected to the main board 100. A first type starting port switch 27a that detects that the game ball has passed through the first type starting port 27, a special symbol control device 32, a lamp control device 300 that controls LEDs and lamps, a power supply board 80, and a prize ball payout. The payout control board 200 for controlling the sound control device, the sound control device 79 for controlling the sound effect during the game, the winning board, the reach pattern, the occurrence of the big hit, the game board information about the big hit pattern, etc. are provided in the pachinko hall management room or the like. Computer (not shown)
The game frame information terminal board 52, the board surface relay board 51, and the game frame relay board 53 for transmission to.

The payout control board 200 is provided with a microprocessor 210 which operates by inputting control commands sent from the main board 100. The microprocessor 210 has a sub CPU for controlling payout of prize balls and the like.
212, a ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as payout of prize balls are recorded, and a control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes various control programs or during a game The RAM 216 that temporarily stores various data such as the number of winnings and the number of prize balls that are generated. Further, the payout control board 200 includes a power supply board 80, C
The R connection board 56, the firing motor drive board 15c for driving the firing motor 15e, the game frame information terminal board 52, and the payout relay board 55 are electrically connected. A firing switch 15d for outputting a drive signal from the firing motor drive board 15c to the firing motor 15e is connected to the firing motor drive board 15c.

The game frame relay board 53 is electrically connected with a full detection switch 72, an award ball detection switch 73 and a sensor relay board 54. Sensor relay board 54
Is a prize-ball payout sensor 62 provided in the prize-ball unit 62.
a, 62b and the payout relay substrate 55 are electrically connected. On the payout relay board 55, the ball rental switch 6
1. The prize ball payout motor 62c and the ball rental unit 63 are electrically connected. The board relay board 51 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 28a for driving the normal electric accessory 28,
Normal symbol display device 34, right gate switch 25a that detects the game ball that has passed the normal symbol operation right gate 25, left gate switch 26a that detects the game ball that has passed the normal symbol operation left gate 26, and the large winning opening 41 Big winning opening switch 41a for detecting the game ball, right sleeve winning hole switch 22a for detecting the game ball winning right sleeve winning opening 22, left sleeve winning hole switch for detecting the game ball winning left sleeve winning opening 23 23a, a right winning opening switch 12a for detecting a gaming ball winning the right winning opening 12, a left winning opening switch 13a for detecting a gaming ball winning the left winning opening 13, a lower right winning opening 1
Lower right winning opening switch 14 that detects the game ball that won 4
a, a lower left winning opening switch 44a for detecting a game ball winning the lower left winning opening 44, a winning entrance switch 31a for detecting a gaming ball winning the winning entrance 31, and a big winning relay board 50. A special area switch 42a, a specific area solenoid 42b that drives a member that changes the specific area, and a special winning opening solenoid 41b that drives the opening / closing member 43 are electrically connected to the special winning opening relay board 50.
The power supply board 80 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 56, and the CR connection board 56 includes a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card and a device for reading the prepaid card. It is electrically connected to the portion 71. The power supply board 80 is AC24V
Power is supplied from the main power supply 70 of (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and necessary power is supplied to each board, device, firing switch 15d, and the like.

[Electrical Structure of Special Symbol Control Device 32] Next, regarding the main electrical structure of the special symbol control device 32,
This will be described with reference to FIG. 5, which shows it in blocks. The special symbol control device 32 includes a special symbol display 32a, a liquid crystal inverter board 32b, a liquid crystal analog board 32c, and a special symbol control board 32d. The main board 100 sends an image control command instructing the contents to be displayed by the special symbol display 32a to the sub CPU 32e mounted on the special symbol control board 32d via the line 100a. The sub CPU 32e receives the image control command sent from the main board 100, and analyzes the content of the received image control command in accordance with the computer program recorded in the ROM 32f. RAM 32r is a ROM
Computer program or sub C read from 32f
The processing result of the PU 32e and the like are temporarily stored.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e outputs the analysis result to the VDP (video display processor) 32g.
Send to. Subsequently, the VDP 32g is a character ROM 32i in which image data for displaying various images such as a special symbol, a background image, an image showing a notice of reach, an image showing a notice of a big hit, and a reach effect image are recorded. The image corresponding to is read, and the address, display color, rotation, and
Calculate enlargement and reduction based on the above analysis results,
The calculation result is temporarily stored in the built-in palette RAM 32h. Next, VDP 32g is the palette RAM 32.
The RGB signals are sent to the liquid crystal analog substrate 32c based on the calculation result stored in h. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog board 32c performs color correction and brightness adjustment of the captured RGB signals, and sends the signals to the liquid crystal inverter board 32b. The liquid crystal inverter substrate 32b plays a role of a backlight power source and boosts the captured signal (for example, 1
2V to 600V), and sends it to the special symbol display device 32a. Then, the special symbol display 32a switches and displays the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the captured signal. As a result, various images are displayed.

[Flow of Image Control Command] Next, the flow of the image control command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A shows the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 32e.
FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the image control command output to the main CPU 112 from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the transfer signal and image control command which are output to 32e. The ROM 114 stores an image control command for instructing a variation pattern of a special symbol variably displayed by the special symbol control device 32 and a fixed symbol, and an image control command for instructing stop of all symbols. As shown in FIG. 6B, the image control command output from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 32e is 8
It is composed of 2 bytes indicating bit data (for example, HD0 to HD7 (hexadecimal number)). As shown in FIG. 6A, the image control command read from the image control command table by the main CPU 112 is the main C
Output to the output port 120 via the PU bus 118,
The output image control command is temporarily stored in the output buffer 126 via the main CPU parallel output port 124, and then temporarily stored in the input buffer 32m connected to the sub CPU 32e. Then, the transfer signal output from the main CPU 112 is the main CP.
From U bus 118 to output port 122, output buffer 12
8 and the input buffer 32n, the sub CPU 32e
When it is input to the trigger input (TRG2) 32k of the sub CPU, the image control command stored in the input buffer 32m is input to the sub CPU via the sub CPU parallel input port 32p.
The sub CPU 32 is taken in by the input port 32j of 32e.
e executes command input processing.

[Reach Type] Next, the type of reach will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. FIG. 7 (A)
Is an explanatory view showing one screen of a submarine reach effect screen,
FIG. 7 (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a jackpot pattern is displayed via the undersea reach. FIG. 8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing one screen of a land reach effect screen, and FIG. 8 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed via the land reach. FIG. 9 (A) is an explanatory view showing one screen of the effect screen of the sky reach, and FIG. 9 (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed via the sky reach. Figure 10
(A) is an explanatory view showing one screen of the effect screen of space reach, and FIG. 10 (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed through space reach.

The undersea reach shown in FIG. 7 is a kind of reach that is generally called normal reach, and is an image of the undersea when only marine life is alive on the earth, and various kinds of marine life swim around. Or, the effect screen A1 in which a shark attacks a fish is displayed. Also, in the seabed reach, each fluctuating symbol string is reduced and displayed at the lower left of the screen, and the symbol string that stops at the end is stopped after changing the fluctuation speed from high speed to low speed, and the fixed symbol is changed again. Absent. In the case of a big hit, the screen A2 in which the big hit symbol is enlarged is displayed. The land reach shown in FIG. 8 is a type of reach generally called super-reach, and it is an image of the era when marine life evolved and land animals appeared, and dinosaurs walk around and fight between dinosaurs. The effect screen B1 is displayed. Also, in land reach, each fluctuating symbol string is reduced and displayed at the lower left of the screen, and the symbol string that stops at the end is stopped after changing the fluctuation speed from high speed to low speed, and a temporary fixed symbol is displayed. , After that, the symbol row is changed again at a high speed and then stopped to display the final confirmed symbol. In the case of a big hit, the screen B2 in which the big hit symbol is enlarged is displayed.

The sky reach shown in FIG. 9 is a kind of reach generally called special reach, and it is an image of the era when land animals evolved and creatures capable of flying in the air appeared. Birds fly around in the sky. The effect screen C1 is displayed. Also, in the sky reach, each fluctuating symbol string is reduced and displayed at the lower left of the screen, and the symbol string that stops at the end is changed to a very low speed after changing the fluctuation speed from a high speed to a low speed, and it seems to stop. When it becomes, the symbol row is scrolled in the opposite direction at an ultra-low speed, and then the scroll direction is reversed again to display the final confirmed symbol.
In the case of a big hit, a screen C2 in which the big hit pattern is enlarged
Is displayed. The space reach shown in FIG. 10 is a type of reach generally called premium reach, and is an image of an era in which humans with evolved land creatures can travel in space. Planets, galaxies, UFOs, spacecrafts, astronauts, etc. Appears, and the effect screen D1 is displayed in which the UFO and the spaceship battle, and the astronaut gets on the planet.
Also, in space reach, each fluctuating symbol string is reduced and displayed at the lower left of the screen, and in addition to the pattern fluctuation pattern in the sky reach, UFO, spacecraft, etc. collide with the symbol that is about to stop. And perform elaborate productions such as stopping the stop. In the case of a big hit, the screen D2 in which the big hit symbol is enlarged is displayed.

[Counter and Table] Next, the counter and table recorded in the ROM 114 of the main board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 (A) is an explanatory view of a big hit counter, and FIG. 13 (B) is an explanatory view of a big hit advance notice decision counter.
13C is an explanatory diagram of the reach determination counter, and FIG. 13D is an explanatory diagram of the reach notification determination counter.
FIG. 13E is an explanatory diagram of the reach pattern determination counter. FIG. 14 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit value table, FIG. 14 (B) is an explanatory view of a big hit symbol table, FIG. 14 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a lost symbol table, and FIG. 14 (D). FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a reach pattern table.

Big hit counter Ct1 shown in FIG.
Is a counter for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and a plurality of numerical values, in this embodiment, a total of 3 from “0” to “299”.
The main CPU 112 counts the numerical value of 00, acquires one count value that the big hit counter Ct1 is counting when it is time to obtain the count value, and determines whether the acquired count value is the big hit value. To determine. The jackpot notification determination counter Ct2 shown in FIG. 13 (B) is a counter used to determine whether or not to display an image for warning the occurrence of a jackpot, and a plurality of numerical values, "0" to "" in this embodiment. The main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the jackpot notification determination counter Ct2 at the timing of acquiring the count value. For example, the jackpot preview image is displayed when any of the count values “0 to 7” is acquired.

The reach determination counter C shown in FIG.
t3 is a counter used to determine whether to execute the stop pattern that reaches the reach state or the normal stop pattern other than the reach state, and a plurality of numerical values, "0" to "15" in this embodiment. Count a total of 16 numbers,
The main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the reach determination counter Ct3 at the timing of acquiring the count value. For example, the reach pattern is executed when any one of the count values “0 to 7” is acquired. A reach advance notice determination counter Ct4 shown in FIG. 13D is a counter used to determine whether or not to display an image that gives advance notice of the execution of the reach pattern. The reach advance notice determination counter Ct4 has a plurality of numerical values, from "0" in this embodiment. "1
The total number of 16 "5" is counted, and the main CPU 112
Acquires one count value counted by the reach announcement determination counter Ct4 at the time of acquiring the count value. For example, the count value "0-7"
If any of the above is acquired, the reach preview image is displayed.

The reach pattern determination counter C5 shown in FIG. 13 (E) is a counter used for determining the type of the reach pattern, and has a plurality of numerical values, in this embodiment, a total of 50 "0" to "49". The numerical value is counted, and the main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the reach pattern determination counter C5 at the timing of acquiring the count value. The jackpot value table Tb1 shown in FIG. 14 (A) is one in which the count value at which the jackpot occurs is set as the jackpot value among the count values counted by the jackpot counter Ct1, and is divided into normal probability time and high probability time. Is set. The high probability time means a gaming state in which a big hit is highly likely to occur, that is, a so-called probability change, and the normal probability time means a normal game state that is not a probability change. In this embodiment,
The big hit value at the time of normal probability is one of "7", and the big hit value at the time of high probability is "7", "17", "77", "177"
And "277". That is, at a high probability, the jackpot occurrence probability is five times that at the normal probability.

Big hit symbol table T shown in FIG. 14 (B)
b2 is for selecting a definite symbol as a jackpot symbol, and a plurality of random numbers, in this embodiment, a random number “0”.
~ "9" and a plurality of special symbols, in this embodiment, special symbols "0" to "9" are respectively associated with each other. For example, when the main CPU 112 selects the random number "7", "777" is set as the big hit symbol. The lost symbol table Tb3 shown in FIG. 14 (C) is for selecting a definite symbol as a lost symbol, and includes a plurality of random numbers, random numbers “0” to “9” in this embodiment, and a plurality of special symbols. In this embodiment, the special symbol "0"-
"9" is associated with each other. For example, when the main CPU 112 selects the random number “2”, “2” is set as the lost symbol. In addition, although only one lost symbol table Tb3 is shown, actually, three lost symbol tables Tb3 for the left symbol, the medium symbol and the right symbol are stored in the ROM 114.
Further, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the initial value of each random number is "0", and after one interrupt (for example, 2 ms) has passed, the initial value of the random number for the left symbol is incremented by +1.
When the random number for the left symbol goes around once, then the initial value of the random number for the medium symbol is incremented by +1 and when the random number for the medium symbol goes around once,
Next, the initial value of the random number for the right symbol is incremented by +1.

The reach pattern table Tb4 shown in FIG. 14D is a table in which the types of reach patterns are set. In this embodiment, as the types of reach patterns, a total of four types of the above-mentioned submarine reach, land reach, sky reach, and space reach are set. A count value “0” to “49” counted by the reach pattern determination counter C5 is associated with each reach pattern. For the undersea reach, the count value "0" to "2"
9 ”is associated with the land reach, and count values“ 30 ”to“ 44 ”are associated with the land reach. The sky reach is associated with count values "45" to "48", and the space reach is associated with count value "49". In other words, the probability that a submarine reach will appear is
30/50, the probability of land reach appearing is 15 /
50. Also, the probability that Sky Reach will appear is 4 /
50, and the probability that a space reach will appear is 1/50. In this way, the probability of appearing in the order of undersea reach, land reach, sky reach, space reach is low,
Space reach is a rare reach.

[Main Flow of Game] Next, the main flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 1
5 is a timing chart showing the timing from the change of each symbol row to the display of the confirmed symbol through the reach. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first type starting opening process executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 17
Is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 19
18 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol display processing executed by the sub CPU 32e. Figure 2
6 is a flow chart showing the flow of the big hit display process executed by the sub CPU 32e.

(First-class starting opening processing) The game ball wins the first-class starting opening 27 (FIG. 2) or wins the opened ordinary electric accessory 28 (FIG. 2), and the first-class starting opening switch 27a
When (FIG. 4) is turned on, the main CPU 112 detects the voltage change of the input port connected to the first type starting opening switch 27a, and thereby the first type starting opening switch 2 is detected.
It is detected that 7a is turned on (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 10 in FIG. 19: Yes). Then main CPU 11
2 indicates that the number U1 of reservations is less than “4” (S12:
Yes), "1" is added to the number U1 of reservations (S14), one count value counted by the jackpot counter Ct1 (FIG. 13A) is acquired (S16), and the acquired count value is temporarily stored in the RAM 116. It is stored (S18). The above-mentioned first-type starting opening process is executed by a computer program stored in the ROM 114.

(Special symbol control) The main CPU 112,
Whether or not the control command for controlling the special symbol control device 32 is output to the special symbol control device 32, that is, whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined (S2 in FIG. 17).
0), if it is determined that it is not fluctuating (S20: No), it is determined whether the number U1 of reservations is “1” or more (S2).
2). Subsequently, when the main CPU 112 determines that the number U1 of reservations is “1” or more (S22: Yes), the main CPU 112 subtracts “1” from the number U1 of reservations (S24). Then, the main CPU 112 executes S18 of the first-type starting opening process (see FIG.
The count value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in 6) is read (S26). Then, the main CPU 112
It is determined whether the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation is set is set (whether the probability variation flag is 1 or 0) (S28).

Here, when the probability variation flag is set (S28: Yes), the jackpot value set at the high probability of the jackpot value table Tb1 (FIG. 14 (A)) is referred to (S30) and S26. Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on whether or not the same big hit value as the count value read in (3) is set (S32). For example, when the count value read in S26 is "77", it is determined that it is a big hit (S34: Yes). If the probability variation flag is not set (S28: No), the big hit value table T
The jackpot value set at the normal probability of b1 (FIG. 14 (A)) is referred to (S32), and based on whether or not the same jackpot value as the count value read in S26 is set,
It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S32). For example, S26
When the count value read in step is "7", it is determined to be a big hit (S34: Yes).

Subsequently, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is a big hit (S34: Yes), it obtains one count value of the big hit announcement determination counter Ct2 (FIG. 13 (B)) (S36), and the obtained count value. Is determined to be any of "0 to 7" (S38). Here, if it is determined that the acquired count value is one of "0 to 7" (S38: Yes), an image (for example, an image showing a specific character) for warning the occurrence of the big hit is displayed. Is determined (S40). That is, "0 to 1" counted by the jackpot notification determination counter Ct2
When any of the eight count values of "0 to 7" is selected from the total of 16 count values of "5", it is decided to give a big hit announcement. The probability of being done is 8/16 = 1/2. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the big hit symbol table Tb2 (FIG. 14 (B)) and selects a big hit symbol (S4).
2), it is determined whether or not the selected jackpot design is a probability variation design (S44), and if it is a probability variation design (S44:
Yes), and the probability variation flag is set (S46). In this embodiment, out of the special symbols “0” to “9”, odd-numbered special symbols are positively definite symbols, and even-numbered special symbols are normal symbols.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 acquires one count value counted by the reach determination counter Ct3 (FIG. 13 (C)) (S56 of FIG. 18), and the acquired count value is preset for the reach determination. It is determined whether or not it is the same as the value (S58), and if it is the same (S5)
8: Yes), it is decided to perform reach display (S60),
If they are not the same (S58: No), it is decided to stop normally (S62). In this embodiment, the reach determination value is "0.
Is set to the range of "~ 7" and, for example, the count value acquired in S56 is "7" (S58: Y
es), it is determined to perform reach display (S60). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 causes the reach announcement determination counter Ct.
One count value of 4 (FIG. 13D) is acquired (S6
4) It is determined whether the acquired count value is the same as the preset reach announcement determination value (S6).
6) If they are the same (S66: Yes), it is determined that the reach notice is given by displaying an image (for example, an image showing a specific character different from the jackpot notice image) which gives an advance notice of the occurrence of the reach (( S68). In this embodiment, the reach announcement determination value is set in the range of "0 to 7", and for example, when the count value acquired in S64 is "5" (S66: Yes), the reach announcement is given. (S68).

That is, when any of the eight count values of "0 to 7" is selected from the total of 16 count values of "0 to 15" counted by the reach warning determination counter Ct4, the reach warning is selected. Because it is decided to do
The probability that the reach warning will be given when it is decided to execute the reach pattern is 8/16 = 1/2. Then, the main CPU 112 sets the count value counted by the reach pattern determination counter C5 (FIG. 13 (E)) to 1
The reach pattern corresponding to the acquired count value is selected from the reach pattern table Tb4 (FIG. 14D), and the selected reach pattern is determined (S72).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the determination result in S34 is a big hit (FIG. 19).
S74), if it is a big hit (S74: Ye
s), it is determined whether the reach pattern determined in S72 is a space reach (S76). Here, in the case of space reach (S76: Yes), the probability variation flag is set (S78), and the number of rounds R that can be executed in this big hit is increased from the usual 16 rounds to 20 rounds (S80). That is, when the rare reach rare universe reach is selected as the reach pattern, the probability is set and the player is given a special benefit of increasing the maximum round number R to 20 rounds. If the reach pattern determined in S72 is not space reach (S76: N).
o), it is determined whether or not the reach pattern determined in S72 is the sky reach (S82). Here, in the case of the sky reach (S82: Yes), the probability variation flag is set (S84), and the maximum number of variations N possible under the time-saving condition is set to 200 (S86). In other words, although the probability of appearance is not as low as that of space reach, when the sky reach that has the second lowest occurrence probability is selected as the reach pattern, the probability variation is set and the number of fluctuations N is set to 200 times. Give the player special benefits.

Further, when the reach pattern determined in S72 is not the sky reach (S82: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the reach pattern determined in S72 is a land reach (S8).
8). Here, in case of land reach (S88: Y
es), the number of fluctuations N is set to 100 times (S9)
0). That is, although the probability of appearance is not so low as that of the sky reach, when the land reach having the third lowest occurrence probability is selected as the reach pattern, the number of fluctuations N is set to 100.
The player is given the special benefit of being set to the times. If the reach pattern determined in S72 is not the land reach (S88: N).
o), it is determined whether the reach pattern determined in S72 is a seabed reach (S92). Here, in the case of the undersea reach (S92: Yes), the number of fluctuations N is set to 50 times (S94). In other words, if the seabed reach with the highest probability of appearance among the four types of reach is selected as the reach pattern, the number of fluctuations N is set to 50.
The player is given the special benefit of being set to the times. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 starts measuring the variation time (S96) and issues a variation start command to the special symbol control device 32.
To (S98).

Further, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is not a big hit, that is, a loss (S34 of FIG. 17:
No), big hit advance notice decision counter Ct2 (Fig. 13
One count value of (B)) is acquired (S48), and it is determined whether the acquired count value is "0" (S).
50). Here, if it is determined that the acquired count value is “0” (S50: Yes), it is determined to display an image (for example, an image showing a specific character) foretelling the occurrence of the big hit (S52). That is, a total of 1 from "0 to 15" counted by the jackpot notification determination counter Ct2.
Since it is decided to give a big jackpot announcement when "0" is selected from the count values of 6, a big jackpot announcement that expects the occurrence of a jackpot may be given even in the case of a loss, and the probability is 1 / 16. Then main CPU
112 is the lost symbol table Tb3 (FIG. 14 (C))
With reference to, the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol are selected respectively (S54).

(Special symbol display processing) Sub CPU 32e
When receiving the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (S140: Yes in FIG. 20), analyzes the received command (S142). Sub CPU 32
e, as a result of the analysis, if the received command is determined to be a command for instructing the start of variable display of special symbols (S144: Yes), the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received command is set (S146), and the special command is set. The measurement of the time during which the symbols are variably displayed is started (S148), and S1
The variation display of the special symbol is started according to the variation pattern set in 46 (S150). For example, in the left display area A, the middle display area B, and the right display area C, special symbols “0” to “9” are variably displayed at high speed (FIG. 15).
T1). The high speed means a fluctuation speed at which it is difficult for the player to recognize the kind of the special symbol displayed in a variable manner.

On the other hand, the main CPU 112 executes S9 of FIG.
When it is determined that the variable time when the measurement is started in 6 is up (S100: Yes in FIG. 17), a symbol confirmation command for instructing the fixed display of the symbol and the display of the fixed symbol is transmitted to the special symbol control device 32 (S102). ), And the measurement time is reset (S104). And sub CPU3
2e receives the command transmitted from the main CPU 112 (S140: Yes of FIG. 20), the result of analyzing the command (S142), the received command is not the fluctuation start command (S144: No), the symbol determination command If it is determined (S152: Yes), it is determined whether the received command includes a command instructing to display the reach preview image (S154), and if it is included (S154 :). Yes), a notice image of reach (for example, an image showing a specific character) is displayed on the background of the fast-changing symbol array (S156). Then, at time T2 thereafter, the fluctuation speed of the left symbol row is
Fall from high speed to low speed. It should be noted that the low speed means a fluctuation speed at which it is easy for the player to recognize the kind of the special symbol that is variably displayed.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the time T when the measurement is started in S148 is equal to or longer than the time T3 (S158). Here, the sub CPU 32e
Determines that time T3 or more is reached (S158: Y
es), the left confirmed symbol is displayed (S160, T in FIG. 15)
3). At this time, the fluctuation speed of the right symbol row falls from high speed to low speed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the time T when the measurement is started in S148 is equal to or longer than the time T4 (S162), and when it is determined to be equal to or larger than the time T4 (S162: Yes), the right confirmed symbol is displayed. (S164, T4 in FIG. 15). At this time, the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol row falls from high speed to low speed. Sub CPU3
2e determines whether the received command includes a command instructing a reach pattern (S16).
6) If it is included (S166: Yes), the reach image showing the reach pattern is displayed (S16).
8).

For example, in the case of a command for instructing submarine reach, an effect screen having the screen shown in FIG. 7A as one screen is displayed, and in the case of a command for instructing land reach, An effect screen having the screen shown in FIG. 8A as one screen is displayed. Further, if the command is an instruction to reach the sky, an effect screen having the screen shown in FIG. 9A as one screen is displayed. ) Display an effect screen having the screen shown in FIG.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not a command instructing the display of the jackpot preview image is included (S1).
70), if included (S170: Yes), a jackpot preview image (for example, an image showing a character different from the reach preview image) is displayed on the background of the symbol row (S1).
72). Subsequently, the sub CPU 32e determines whether or not the time T when the measurement is started in S148 is equal to or longer than the time T5 (S174). Here, the sub CPU 32e
If it is determined that time T5 or more is reached (S174: Ye
s), the middle confirmed symbol is displayed (S176, T in FIG. 15).
5) Then, the measurement time is reset (S178).

[Effects of the First Embodiment] (1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is used, if a big hit occurs this time, in the next game after the game of the big hit ends. Since the content of the profit to be given to the player can be determined based on the reach type currently displayed by the special symbol control device 32, the profit expected by the player based on the reach type and the actual game It is possible to reduce the difference from the profit given to the person. Therefore, the pachinko machine separation can be suppressed. (2) In particular, as the type of reach having a lower probability of occurrence can increase the degree of profit to be given to the player, the profit expected by the player when a rare reach appears and the actual profit of the player It is possible to reduce the difference from the profit given to.

<Second Embodiment> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 shows
It is the flowchart which abbreviate | omits a part of the flow of special symbol control which the main CPU112 performs. Note that FIG.
Since the processing is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the processing content of the main CPU 112 shown in FIG. Further, the omitted parts of the flowchart shown in FIG. 21 are the same as those in FIG. 17 and FIG. 1 described in the first embodiment.
Same as 8. In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, depending on whether a big hit notice or a reach notice is displayed,
The profits given to the players are different.

The main CPU 112 judges whether or not the judgment result in S34 is a big hit (S74), and if it is a big hit (S74: Yes), it is decided to give a big hit notice in S40, and further in S68. It is determined whether it has been decided to give the reach notice (S75). Here, if it is decided to give both notices (S75: Yes), the probability variation flag is set (S78), and the number of executable rounds R in the big hit this time is increased from the usual 16 rounds to 20 rounds. (S80). In other words, if it is decided to give both big hit announcement and reach announcement, in addition to setting probability change,
The player is given a special benefit of increasing the maximum round number R to 20 rounds. Further, the main CPU 112
When it is not decided to give both the big hit announcement and the reach announcement (S75: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit announcement is decided in S40 (S75).
81). Here, if it is decided to give a big hit announcement (S81: Yes), the probability variation flag is set (S84), and the maximum number of fluctuations N possible under the time-saving condition is set to 200 (S86). . In other words, the probability is not so low that it is decided to give both the big hit announcement and the reach announcement, but when it is decided to give the big hit announcement, the probability variation is set and the number of fluctuations N is set to 200 times. The special profit is given to the player.

Further, if it is not decided in S40 to give a big hit announcement, the main CPU 112 goes to (S
81: No), it is determined whether or not it is decided to give the reach notice in S68 (S87). Here, if it is decided to give the reach announcement, (S87: Y
es), the number of fluctuations N is set to 100 times (S9)
0). In other words, the probability is not so low that it is decided to give both a big hit announcement and a reach announcement, but if it is decided to give a reach announcement, the special benefit of setting the number of fluctuations N to 100 is provided as a game. Give to the person. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 starts measuring the fluctuation time (S
96), the variation start command is transmitted to the special symbol control device 32 (S98).

[Effects of Second Embodiment] As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment is used, whether or not both the jackpot notice image and the reach notice image are displayed, only the jackpot notice image is displayed. It is possible to determine the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the jackpot is over, based on whether or not is displayed, or only the reach preview image is displayed. It is possible to reduce the difference between the profit expected by the player based on the display of and the profit actually given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine capable of suppressing separation from the gaming machine.

<Other Embodiments> (1) FIG. 11 (A) is an explanatory view showing one screen of the sky reach, and FIG. 11 (B) shows the seabed reach previously executed during the sky reach. It is an explanatory view showing the state where one screen A and one screen B of land reach executed two times before were displayed. Further, FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which one screen A to D of four types of reach executed in the past during the big hit game is displayed. In other words, by displaying the type of reach that was displayed in the past during the current reach or during the big hit game, the player can estimate the appearance tendency of the reach, so that the appearance of the reach that he or she desires, You can enjoy the game while connecting with the profit that may be given in the future and expecting a big profit. (2) When there are a plurality of types of jackpot preview images that can be displayed by the special symbol control device 32, the contents of the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the jackpot game is finished are determined corresponding to the types. Can also be controlled. Further, in this case, the content of the profit can be determined according to the probability of being selected. (3) When there are a plurality of types of reach notice images that can be displayed by the special symbol control device 32, the content of the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the big hit game is finished is determined corresponding to the type. Can also be controlled. Further, in this case, the content of the profit can be determined according to the probability of being selected.

(4) When contents other than the reach pattern, the big hit notice image, and the reach notice image exist as the contents displayed until the big hit pattern or the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed, the contents are displayed. It is also possible to control so as to determine the content of the profit based on whether or not the profit is provided. Further, when there are a plurality of types of contents, the contents of the profit can be determined according to the probability that the contents will be selected. (5) The content of the profit to be given to the player is not limited to that described in each of the above-described embodiments, and more various types of content can be set, or fewer types can be set. (6) For example, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the case where the maximum round number R is increased from 16 rounds to 20 rounds has been described, but it goes without saying that the maximum round number can be increased to another maximum round number without changing the maximum round number. It is also possible to set the numerical value of the maximum prize number P that can be won in the large winning opening with one opening of the winning opening to 11 or more. If this configuration is adopted, there is an effect that it is possible to play a fresh and enjoyable game that cannot be enjoyed by a conventional pachinko machine with a fixed number P of prizes.

(7) Further, in the above-described embodiment, as one of the profits to be given to the player, the case of shortening the variable fixed time of the special symbol has been described. It is also possible to give the player a benefit of shortening the time required until all the normal symbols are fixedly displayed.
In this profit, the number of times the regular symbols are drawn per unit time is increased, the number of times the ordinary electric accessory 28 opens both wings per unit time (time) is increased, and the increased amount is the fluctuation of the special symbol. The number of times increases, and as a result, there is an advantage that the probability of a big hit per unit time increases. (8) In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the pachinko machine of the first type has been described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, but the present invention can be applied to the pachinko machine of the third type and the first to third types. A pachinko machine in which two or more of the pachinko machines are combined, or a slot machine or the like, which is a game machine in which the game state changes to a game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined image is displayed by the image display device. If so, it can be applied to all gaming machines.

[Correspondence between each claim and the embodiment] The special symbol corresponds to the image described in claim 1, and the special symbol control device 32 corresponds to the image display device. In addition, the jackpot pattern corresponds to a predetermined image, the gaming state during the jackpot game,
Corresponds to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the effect when the reach is executed corresponds to the effect described in claim 2. And S74 of the special symbol control that the main CPU 112 executes in the first embodiment or the second embodiment
S94 (FIG. 19, FIG. 21) respectively function as the determination means described in claim 1 and correspond to the determination processing described in claim 6 or claim 7. Further, the flowchart including S74 to S94 for executing the determination process corresponds to the computer program according to claim 6, and the RO in which the computer program is stored.
M114 corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 7.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
It is a front explanatory view showing the main configuration of.

FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view of a center case 30 provided on the game board 5 shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing, in blocks, a main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a main electrical configuration of a special symbol control device 32 in blocks.

FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the main CPU 112 to the sub-C.
FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of an image control command output to the PU 32e, and FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a transfer signal and an image control command output from the main CPU 112 to the sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 7 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing one screen of a submarine reach effect screen, and FIG. 7 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a jackpot pattern is displayed via the submarine reach.

FIG. 8 (A) is an explanatory view showing one screen of a land reach effect screen, and FIG. 8 (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed via the land reach.

FIG. 9 (A) is an explanatory view showing one screen of the effect screen of the sky reach, and FIG. 9 (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed via the sky reach.

FIG. 10 (A) is an explanatory view showing one screen of the effect screen of space reach, and FIG. 10 (B) is an explanatory view showing a state in which a big hit symbol is displayed via space reach.

FIG. 11 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing one screen of the sky reach, and FIG. 11 (B) is one screen of the seabed reach previously executed at the time of the sky reach and the land executed two times before. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state as which one screen of reach was displayed.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which one screen of four types of reach executed in the past is displayed during the big hit game.

13A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot counter, FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot advance notice determination counter, and FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram of a reach determination counter. 13 (D) is an explanatory diagram of the reach announcement determination counter, and FIG. 13 (E) is an explanatory diagram of the reach pattern determination counter.

FIG. 14 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit value table, FIG. 14 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit symbol table, and FIG. 14 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a lost symbol table. 14D is an explanatory diagram of the reach pattern table.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the timing from the change of each symbol row to the display of a confirmed symbol through reach.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of a first-type starting opening process executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the flowchart of FIG.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of special symbol display processing executed by the sub CPU 32e.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a part of the flow of special symbol control executed by the main CPU 112 in the second embodiment with some parts omitted.

22 (A) is a front explanatory view of a game board provided in a conventional pachinko machine, and FIG. 22 (B) is FIG.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the change state of the special symbol by the special symbol control device provided in the game board shown to 2 (A).

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 32 Special symbol control device (image display device) 32e Sub CPU 112 main CPU 112 A1 Directive screen for undersea reach B1 Production screen for land reach C1 production screen in the sky reach D1 Space Reach Production Screen

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising an image display device for displaying an image, wherein the game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined image is confirmed and displayed by the image display device, When the game state changes to a player-friendly game state,
A determining means for determining the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the game in the game state is finished based on the contents currently displayed before the image display device finalizes the display of the image; A gaming machine characterized by. 2. The presently displayed content, when an image close to the predetermined image is displayed, makes an effect as to whether or not the displayed image is fixed to the predetermined image. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game contents are for the purpose. 3. The determining means determines the profit based on whether or not the image display device displays an image notifying that the predetermined image is definitely displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The deciding means decides the profit based on whether or not the image display device displays an image foretelling to perform the effect. The gaming machine according to Item 3. 5. The image display device is capable of displaying a plurality of types of effect contents, and the deciding means corresponds to a probability that the currently displayed effect contents are selected from the plurality of kinds of effect contents. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the degree of the profit is determined. 6. A game machine comprising an image display device for displaying an image, wherein the game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined image is confirmed and displayed by the image display device. Is a computer program for functioning according to, when the game state changes to a game state advantageous to the player,
The computer performs a determination process for determining the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the game in the game state is finished, based on the contents currently displayed before the image display device finalizes the image display. A computer program comprising a computer program for executing. 7. A computer provided with an image display device for displaying an image, wherein a game state changes to a game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined image is confirmed and displayed by the image display device. A recording medium in which a computer program for functioning according to the above is recorded, and when the game state changes to a game state advantageous to the player,
The computer performs a determination process for determining the profit to be given to the player in the next game after the game in the game state is finished, based on the contents currently displayed before the image display device finalizes the image display. A recording medium on which a computer program including a computer program to be executed is recorded.