JP2003290502A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the expectation of a player by executing augur performances to decide whether or not a profit able condition is generated even since a game pattern starting means is operated until the fluctuation display of a game pattern corresponding to the operation is started. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with an information storing means 57 for storing information based on each operation of a game pattern starting means 14, a game pattern displaying means 22 for executing the fluctuation display of the game pattern based on the information, a profitable condition generating means 44 for generating a profitable condition based on the fact that the post-fluctuation stop pattern of the game pattern displaying means 22 is turned into predetermined specific configurations, and a performance displaying means 24 for executing performance display. The game machine is configured so that the performance display means 24 executes performance display over the fluctuation displays of the game pattern of a plurality of times executed by the game pattern displaying means 22 based on the information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, and a spinning type gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game machine, for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, conventionally, when a game symbol starting means detects a game ball, one big hit determination random number value is obtained from a random number generating means, When one or a plurality of game symbols of the game symbol display means are changed for a predetermined time, and the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot random number value, the changed game symbol is “7,7,7”. It is known that a profit state advantageous to a player is generated by stopping the game in a specific mode such as, and opening an openable big winning means.

Further, when the game symbol starting means detects a game ball, the jackpot determination random number value acquired at that time is stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) as a limit, and the game is played. If the symbol display means is displaying the symbol variation display, after the symbol variation display is finished, the symbol variation of the game symbol display means is carried out by the number of stored reserves. It should be noted that the number of holdings is notified to the player by, for example, turning on a lamp corresponding to the number of holdings.

[0004]

However, in this type of game machine, even if the game symbol starting means detects a game ball,
Until the symbol variation display by the detection is started, the stop symbol after the symbol variation display becomes a specific mode and there is little predictive effect of whether or not a state advantageous to the player such as a big hit occurs, so that the player's There is a drawback in that it is not possible to sufficiently raise the sense of expectation and, despite the fact that the gaming machine is provided with the display means, it is not possible to sufficiently produce the fun.

In view of such conventional problems, the present invention, even after the game symbol starting means is activated until the symbol variation display corresponding to the operation is started, the stop symbol after the symbol variation display Is a specific mode, which enables predictive production of whether or not a profitable state is generated for the player, and fully brings out the fun of the production by the display means of the gaming machine, further improving the expectation of the player. An object is to provide a game machine that can be played.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problem The present invention is a game symbol starting means 14, an information storing means 57 for storing information based on the operation for each operation of the game symbol starting means 14, and a game based on the information. Profit state generation that generates a profit state that is advantageous to the player based on the game symbol display unit 22 that variably displays the symbols and the stop symbol after the change of the game symbol display unit 22 becomes a predetermined specific mode. Means 44,
In the gaming machine provided with the effect display means 24 for performing effect display, the effect display means 24, based on the information,
The game symbol display means 22 is configured to perform an effect display over a plurality of variable display of the game symbol.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 11 exemplify a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied as a pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a rectangular outer frame, and a front frame 2 is provided on the front side thereof.
Is openably and closably attached. A glass door 3 and a front plate 4 are openably and closably mounted on the front frame 2, and a game board 5 is removably mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 correspondingly.

An upper plate 6 is mounted on the front plate 4, and a ball removing lever 7 is provided on the upper plate 6. At the lower part of the front frame 2, a lower plate 8 and a firing handle 10 of the firing means 9 are provided. When the firing handle 10 is operated, the firing means 9 strikes the game balls supplied one by one from the upper plate 6 with a hammer, and launches the game balls to the game board 5 side.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is formed by cutting a veneer plate or the like into a substantially square shape, and a guide rail 11 for guiding the game balls shot by the launching means 9 is attached in a substantially annular shape. In the game area 12 inside the guide rail 11, a center case 13, a special symbol starting means 14, a big winning means 15, an ordinary symbol starting means 16, an ordinary winning means 1
The game parts such as 7 are arranged, and the outlet 18 is provided below the big winning means 15.

In the center case 13, a liquid crystal display means 23 which also serves as a normal symbol display means 21 and a special symbol display means 22, a rotary drum type effect display means 24, a normal reserved quantity display means 25, a special reserved quantity display means. 26, lamp means 27, etc. are provided. The liquid crystal display means 23 is a VD
It is equipped with a P (Video Display Processor) 23a (FIG. 6), and the normal symbol display means 21 and the special symbol display means 22 are controlled to be displayed via the VDP 23a.

The normal symbol display means 21 is constructed so that one or a plurality of, for example, one ordinary symbol can be variably displayed, and the normal symbol starting means 16 composed of a passage gate or the like detects a game ball. In the condition that the normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, the random number for hit determination obtained at the time of detecting the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 16 matches a predetermined random number value in a predetermined mode (for example, a predetermined type). In other cases, it is arranged to stop in a non-predetermined manner. In addition, the normal symbol starting means 16 may be configured by a winning means in which a game ball can be won.

As the ordinary design, a numerical design, an alphabet design, a character design, or any other suitable game design can be used, and in this embodiment, a numeric design from "0" to "9" is used.

Further, when the normal symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball during the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 21, the random number value for hit determination acquired at the time of detection is a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, while being stored as a limit of 4), the normal reserved number display means 25 displays the stored number (normal reserved number) of the hit determination random number value to notify the player of the normal reserved number at that time. It is like this.

Special symbol starting means (game symbol starting means) 1
Reference numeral 4 is composed of a variable actuation type electric tulip having a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 14a that can be opened and closed. It is designed to be opened for a predetermined time.

Special symbol display means (game symbol display means) 2
2, one or more, for example, three special symbols (game symbols) in the left-right direction is configured to be variable display, the special symbol starting means 14 detects the game ball (operation of the game symbol starting means 14 (Example of), each of these special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, for example, in a predetermined order such as left, right, and middle,
Alternatively, they are stopped at the same time.

The special symbol is scrolled in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction at the time of variation, and varies according to a predetermined variation pattern, and the jackpot determination random number value obtained when the game ball is detected by the special symbol starting means 14 is predetermined. When the jackpot random numbers match, for example, in a specific mode in which all special symbols are the same (big hit mode), in other cases, for example, at least one of a plurality of special symbols is a different symbol Stop at the mode (disengagement mode).

As the variation pattern of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 4, it is roughly divided into the out-of-reach variation pattern A and the out-of-reach state through the reach state. Out-of-reach fluctuation pattern B and second out-reach fluctuation pattern C, first reach jackpot fluctuation pattern D and second reach jackpot fluctuation pattern E (hereinafter, referred to as large-class fluctuation pattern), etc. , Various kinds are prepared.

A predetermined variation time is set in each of the large classification variation patterns A to E. For example, the reach variation pattern A is 10 seconds, the first reach variation pattern B is 15 seconds, and the second reach variation pattern is B. The deviation pattern C is 20
Second, the first reach jackpot variation pattern D is 30 seconds, the second
The reach jackpot variation pattern E is 40 seconds.

Further, the large-class variation patterns A to E
Are further divided into one or a plurality of types of small classification variation patterns. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the reach variation patterns B to E passing through the reach state are divided into two types of small classification variation patterns depending on the type of reach production.

That is, two types of variation patterns B1 and B2 for performing the reach productions a and b are provided below the first reach-off variation pattern B, and reach productions c and B are provided below the second reach-off variation pattern C, respectively. The two types of variation patterns C1 and C2 that perform d, and the two types of variation patterns D1 and D2 that perform the reach effects a ′ and b ′ respectively below the first reach jackpot variation pattern D are the second reach jackpot variation patterns. Below E, two types of variation patterns E1 and E2 for performing reach effects c ′ and d ′, respectively, are provided.

For the special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other game symbols can be used as appropriate, and in this embodiment, the numerical symbols from "0" to "9" are used. Further, the specific mode includes a special mode and other non-special modes, and in the present embodiment,
Specific mode based on odd-numbered symbols, for example "7/7/7", etc., special mode, specific mode based on even-numbered symbols, such as "6.6
6 "and the like are non-special aspects.

Further, when the special symbol starting means 14 detects the game ball during the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display means 22, the jackpot determination random number value and the like acquired at the time of the detection are the predetermined upper limit number. (For example, 4 pieces) is stored as a limit, and the special reserved number display means 26 displays the stored number (special reserved number) of the jackpot determination random number value to inform the player of the special reserved number at that time. It is supposed to do.

The effect display means 24 is for displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner. For example, the effect display means 24 is provided with a rotary drum 28 rotatable about a vertical rotation axis, and this rotary drum 28 is driven by a drive motor 29 (FIG. 6). Rotate and drive in a predetermined direction,
Any of a plurality of types of effect symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating drum 28 is stopped and displayed on the front side.

In the effect display means 24, for example, when the special reserved number reaches a predetermined number (here, four), the special display is performed over a predetermined number of times (here, up to four times). , A predetermined number of times (here 1
Each time the special symbol changes, it rotates in a predetermined effect pattern, and each predetermined effect symbol is displayed and stopped.

In the present embodiment, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary drum 28, ten kinds of effect symbols "WAIT""R" shown in FIG.
EADY? "1""2""3""4""5""6"
It is assumed that “CHANCE” and “BINGO!” Are drawn in a predetermined order.

A plurality of types of effect display by the effect display means 24 are provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, normal effect displays X1 to X4, first specified effect displays Y1 to Y4, and second specified effect displays Z1 to Z4. Are stored in advance.

The normal effect display X1 to X4 is for each variation up to a predetermined number of four special symbol variations performed corresponding to the four jackpot determination random number values stored at the start time. , One of the effect symbols "1" to "6" is stopped and displayed.

Of these ordinary effect displays X1 to X4, the ordinary effect display X1 is performed for each of the four changes in the special symbol, which is performed corresponding to the four jackpot determination random number values stored at the start time. , “1” to “6” are set to stop and display any of the effect symbols in ascending order,
The other normal effect displays X2 to X4 are set so that the numbers of the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the final fluctuation are smaller than the effect symbols stopped and displayed before that.

The effect design which is stopped and displayed in each change is
It is designed to be selected for each variation of the corresponding special symbol, and in the normal effect display X1 to X4, the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed when the special symbol changes after the second time is the last time (the first time if it is the second time. 2) It is designed to be decided based on the effect design that is stopped and displayed.

For example, each effect symbol which is stopped and displayed in the normal effect display X1, as shown in FIG. 5, is either "1" or "2" when the special symbol changes the first time, and when the special symbol changes the second time. One of the larger than the first stop symbol and "4" or less is larger than the second stop symbol at the time of the third variation and any of "5" or less is the third time of the fourth variation. Either larger than the stop symbol of "6" or less than "6" is selected.

The specific effect display Y1 to Y4 is an effect symbol at the time of a predetermined change of four special symbol changes performed corresponding to the four jackpot determination random numbers stored at the start time. "CHANCE" is stopped and displayed, and the effect display is terminated. In each change before that, "1" ~
It is set to stop and display any of the effect symbols up to “6” in an ascending order (an example of a predetermined arrangement relationship), and the specific effect displays Y1 to Y4 are the 1st to 4th variations of the special symbols, respectively. The effect design "CHANCE" is stopped and displayed.

The production design which is stopped and displayed in each change before the production display "CHANCE" is displayed in a stopped state,
Similar to the case of the normal effect display X1 to X4, it is designed to be selected for each variation of the corresponding special symbol, and the effect symbol which is stopped and displayed at the time of the variation of the special symbol after the second time is the last time (if it is the second time. For example, the first time) it is determined based on the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed.

For example, each effect symbol which is stopped and displayed in the specific effect display Y4 is a special symbol 1 as shown in FIG.
At the time of the second change, either "1" or "2" is larger than the first stop symbol at the time of the second change and less than or equal to "4" at the third change at the second stop symbol. Also, any one which is large and "6" or less is selected.

The specific effect display Z1 to Z4 is an effect symbol at the time of the predetermined change of the four special symbol changes performed corresponding to the four jackpot determination random numbers stored at the start time. "BINGO!" Is stopped and displayed, and the effect display is terminated.
It is set to stop and display any of the effect symbols up to "6" in an ascending order (an example of a predetermined arrangement relationship), and the specific effect displays Z1 to Z4 are the first to the fourth times of the special symbols, respectively. "BINGO!" Is stopped and displayed. The specific effect displays Z1 to Z4 have the same configuration as the specific effect displays Y1 to Y4 except that the effect symbol "BINGO!" Is stopped and displayed at the time of the final change.

Further, each effect display is composed of a plurality of effect patterns, and the effect symbols are variably displayed in accordance with a predetermined effect pattern for each change of the special symbol. A plurality of types of effect patterns are provided, and in the present embodiment, three types of effect patterns of “high speed”, “low speed”, and “frame advance” are stored in advance.

The special winning means 15 is a variable actuating type having an opening / closing plate 15a which opens and closes around the horizontal axis on the lower side, for example, and the special symbol after the special symbol display means 22 is in a specific mode. Based on the above, when the first profit state is generated, the opening / closing plate 15a is opened to the front side for a predetermined time, and the game balls dropped on the opening / closing plate 15a are allowed to win inside.

Further, the big winning means 15 is divided into a plurality of passages such as three on the inner side thereof, and a part of the passages is a specific area 30. Then, the first profit state is continued on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 30.

The big winning means 15 is provided with an opening / closing plate 15a on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won within the predetermined time. Is closed, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 30.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. In FIG. 6, 31 is a main control board,
Reference numeral 32 is a voice lamp control board, 33 is a pattern control board, and these control boards 31, 32 and 33 collectively cover the center case 13 mounted on the game board 5 and a plurality of other game parts from the back side. Each of them is housed in a substrate case that is detachably attached to an appropriate position on the back side of the gaming machine body including the front frame 2 and the game board 5, such as the back side of the back cover.

The main control board 31 is mainly for controlling the game operation on the game board 5 side.
The first lottery means 4 is composed of OM, RAM and the like.
1, opening / closing control means 42, second lottery means 43, first profit state generation means 44, stop symbol mode selection means 45, fluctuation pattern selection means 46, second profit state generation means 47, hold information determination means 48, control command The transmission means 49, the effect storage means 50, etc. are provided.

The first lottery means 41 is a normal symbol display means 2
This is for randomly selecting whether or not the stop symbol after the change of 1 is in the predetermined mode, and the first random number generation means 51, the first random number acquisition means 52, the first random number storage means 53, the first determination means 54, etc. Is equipped with.

The first random number generating means 51 generates 10 hitting random number values from 0 to 9 when the probability that the changed ordinary symbol is in a predetermined mode (winning) is 1/10, for example. , A predetermined number of random numbers for hit determination according to the probability are repeatedly generated.

The first random number acquisition means 52 acquires one hit determination random number value from the first random number generation means 51 on condition that the normal symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, and the obtained hit determination The random number value is stored in the first random number storage means 53 with a predetermined number (for example, four) as a limit.

The first judging means 54 is a normal symbol display means 2
1 becomes a variable displayable state and the first random number storage means 5
When one or more hit determination random number values are stored in 3, the one stored earliest among the hit determination random number values stored in the first random number storage means 53 is taken out,
Performs a hit determination process to determine whether or not the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit random number value or is within a predetermined hit random number range. When it is determined that a predetermined mode (hit) is output. The first
The hit determination random number value extracted by the determination means 54 is erased from the first random number storage means 53 prior to the execution of the hit determination processing.

The opening / closing control means 42, when the determination result of the first determination means 54 is the predetermined mode determination, the normal symbol display means 2
The opening and closing claws 14a of the special symbol starting means 14 are opened for a predetermined time on the basis that the stop symbol after the change of 1 becomes a predetermined mode.

The second lottery means 43 is a special symbol display means 2
The second random number generation means 55, the second random number acquisition means 56, the second random number storage means (information storage means) 57, the second random number generation means 55, the second random number storage means 57, 2 The determination means 58 etc. are provided.

The second random number generating means 55 has a probability that the special symbol after the change is in the specific mode (big hit), for example, 1/36.
When 0, 360 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 359 are generated, and the probability that the special symbol stopped in the specific aspect is the special aspect of the specific aspect (will be described later when the jackpot is hit). When the probability of occurrence of the second profit state (probability fluctuation, etc.) is 1/2, two random numbers for probability variation judgment such as 0 and 1 are generated. The random number value for confirmation and the random value for probability variation determination are repeatedly generated.

The second random number acquisition means 56, every time the game ball is detected by the special symbol starting means 14 (every time the special symbol starting means 14 is activated), the second random number generating means 55 gives a big hit determination random number value and a probability variation determination disorder. Each one of the numerical values is obtained, and the obtained random numbers for jackpot determination and the random number for probability variation determination are stored in the second random number storage means 57 with a predetermined number (for example, four each) as a limit. It is supposed to do.

Further, for example, by the second random number acquisition means 56, the same information as that stored in the second random number storage means 57 is also stored in the effect storage means 50. That is, the storage content of the second random number storage means 57 and the storage content of the effect storage means 50 are always kept in the same state.

The jackpot determination random number value and the probability variation determination random number value acquired by the second random number acquisition means 56 are an example of information based on the operation of the game symbol starting means.

The second determination means 58 is a special symbol display means 2
2 becomes variable displayable state and the second random number storage means 5
When one or more jackpot determination random number values are stored in 7, the first jackpot determination random number value stored in the second random number storage means 57 is extracted, and the jackpot determination random number value is stored in advance. Performs a jackpot determination process to determine whether it matches a set jackpot random number value or is a value within a predetermined jackpot random number range, and specifies when the jackpot determination process determines that it is a jackpot The determination output of the mode (big hit) is output, and the determination output of the non-specific mode (out) is output in other cases.

Further, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the jackpot determination process, the second determining means 58 further retrieves the first random number for probability variation determination stored in the second random number storage means 57, and the probability variation thereof. Performs a probability variation determination process to determine whether the determination random number value matches a predetermined probability variation random number value or is a value within a predetermined probability variation random number range. If it is determined that the determination output of the special mode (second profit state occurrence) of the specific modes,
In other cases, the determination output of the non-special mode among the specific modes is output.

The first big hit determination random number value and the probability variation judgment random number value extracted by the second determination means 58 are the second prior to the big hit determination processing and the probability variation determination processing.
It is erased from the random number storage means 57, and the storage order of the second and subsequent jackpot determination random number values and the probability variation determination random number value is incremented by one. Further, when the random number value is erased from the second random number storage means 57, the same process is performed on the effect storage means 50.

The first profit state generating means 44, when there is the determination output of the specific mode from the second determining means 58, the special symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 22 is "7,7,7" or the like. This is for generating the first profit state that is advantageous to the player based on the specific aspect.

The first profit state generating means 44 opens the opening / closing plate 15a of the special winning means 15 after the special symbol after the change of the special symbol displaying means 22 becomes a specific mode, and from the opening of the opening / closing plate 15a. The opening / closing plate 15a is closed when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the big winning means 15 by a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The opening / closing operation (first profit state) is continued up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the winning game ball passes through the specific area 30.

The stop symbol mode selecting means 45 is for selecting the stop symbol mode of the special symbol after the change, and when the determination result of the second determining means 58 is the special mode determination of the specific modes, there are a plurality of types. Special mode ("3. 3/3""7.
1) out of a plurality of types of non-special aspects (“2.2.
2 ”,“ 6.6.6.6 ”, etc.), and one of a plurality of types of non-specific aspects is selected by random number lottery when the non-specific aspect is determined. In the non-specific mode, at least one of the three special symbols is a different type of symbol.

The variation pattern selection means 46 is based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination means 58 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 45, from among the plurality of large classification variation patterns A to E and the like. This is for selectively selecting one by random number lottery, and when the determination result of the second determining means 58 is the specific aspect determination, there are a plurality of types of special symbols after the variation that may be the specific aspect. Any one of the variation patterns D and E is used as the variation patterns A to C in the non-specific mode determination.
Either of them is selected by random number lottery or the like.

Further, the variation pattern selection means 46, based on the determination result by the holding information determination means 48 described later,
In the case where the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effector storage means 50 includes one that matches the jackpot random number value, a higher probability than that in the case where one that does not match the jackpot random number value is included. Then, a specific variation pattern, for example, the second out-of-reach variation pattern C or the second reach jackpot variation pattern E is selected.

Further, in the case where the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effector storage means 50 includes one that matches the jackpot random number value, it is associated with the jackpot determination random number value that matches the jackpot random number value. When the probability variation determination random value stored in the effect storage unit 50 matches the probability variation random value, a specific variation pattern, for example, the second out-of-reach variation pattern C, has a higher probability than when it does not match. Alternatively, the second reach jackpot variation pattern E is selected.

The second profit state generating means 47 has a second profit state that is advantageous to the player after (or after) the first profit state.
The second determination means 58 is for generating a profit state.
Is determined as a special aspect of the specific aspect, and the special symbol after the change is a special aspect of the specific aspect (for example, a specific aspect by an odd number symbol) after the end of the first profit state. , While changing the probability that the special symbol is a specific mode from a normal probability state (for example, a low probability of 1/360) to a high probability state (for example, about 1/50), of the special symbol starting means 14 by the opening / closing control means 42 The opening time is changed to an extended opening time that is longer than the normal opening time.

In the high probability state, the second profit state generating means 47 increases the probability of occurrence of the particular mode by increasing the number of jackpot random numbers of the second determining means 58, for example. There is.

The second profit state generation means 47, the special symbol becomes a non-special mode among the specific modes (for example, a specific mode by an even-numbered symbol) to generate the next first profit state, or by that time. When the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, its operation is stopped, the probability of occurrence of the specific mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability), and the special symbol starting means 14 by the opening / closing control means 42. The second opening state is ended by returning the opening time of the above from the extended opening time to the normal opening time.

The holding information determination means 48 is for determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 is specific information that matches a predetermined jackpot random number value. For example, each time a new jackpot determination random number value is stored in the effect storage unit 50, it is determined whether the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot random number value, and the determination result is output. Has become.

Further, the holding information judging means 48 determines all the stored big hitting random number values at a predetermined timing, for example, when four big hit judging random number values are stored in the effect storage means 50. The result of the determination is transmitted to the symbol control board 33 side via the control command transmission means 49.

When determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot random number value, the holding information determination means 48 determines whether or not each jackpot determination random number value is in a high probability state. Is to be considered. That is,
The hold information determining means 48 determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot random number value, and also determines whether or not the probability variation determination random number value matches the probability variation random number value. If the jackpot determination random number value of matches the jackpot random number value and the probability variation determination random number value matches the probability variation random number value, the determination of at least the third jackpot determination random number is in a high probability state, that is, the number of jackpot random number values. The determination is made in the increased state.

The control command transmitting means 49 sends a predetermined control command by means of one-way communication to the voice lamp control board 32,
It is for giving a control command by transmitting it to the sub-board side such as the symbol control board 33, and when the normal symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, the normal symbol based on the judgment result of the first judging means 54. Change control command to voice lamp control board 3
2 is sent to the symbol control board 33 side, and the command to start / stop the variation of the normal symbol, special symbol starting means 1
When 4 detects the game ball, the determination result of the second determination means 58, the stop symbol mode selected by the stop pattern mode selection means 45, the large classification fluctuation patterns A to E selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means 46, etc. Based on, stop pattern mode command, variation pattern command, variation control command of the special symbol such as variation stop command is transmitted to the symbol control board 33 side via the voice lamp control board 32, and the variation start / stop of the special symbol A function for instructing, for example, storage means 50 for effect
It has a function of transmitting a holding information command based on the judgment result of the holding information judging means 48 to the symbol control board 33 side via the voice lamp control board 32 when four big hit judgment random number values are stored in There is.

Here, the transmission timing of the variation control command (for example, variation pattern command) of the special symbol transmitted to the symbol control board 33 side to command the variation start of the special symbol is substantially the same as the operation of the second determination means 58. At the same time, that is, when the special symbol display means 22 is in a variable displayable state with one or more big hit determination random numbers stored in the second random number storage means 57, it is set at substantially the same time.

Further, the transmission timing of the hold information command transmitted to the symbol control board 33 side to command the variation start of the effect symbol, the fourth big hit judgment in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50. When the random number for use is stored, it is set at about the same time.

The term "substantially the same time" as used herein may be, for example, within the same regular processing period due to regular interruptions occurring at predetermined time intervals (eg, every 4 msec). Of course, the range of substantially the same period here is not limited to this, and may be, for example, within the regular processing period and the remaining time following it (that is, immediately before the occurrence of the next periodic interrupt), or from the start of the regular processing period to the next. The period until the end of the regular processing period may be set to another period.

At least one of, for example, the switch detection processing of the starting opening of the special symbol starting means 14 and the update processing of the random number counter such as the jackpot determination random number value in the second random number generating means 55 is performed in the regular processing period. Be seen. In the remaining time from the end of the regular processing period to the start of the next regular processing period, for example, a predetermined random number counter update process or the like is performed.

In the present embodiment, the control command transmitted from the main control board 31 side to the symbol control board 33 side is
Although all are configured to go through the voice lamp control board 32, they may be directly transmitted to the symbol control board 33 side. Alternatively, the control commands transmitted from the main control board 31 side to the voice lamp control board 32 side may all be configured to pass through the symbol control board 33.

The symbol control board 33 is normally the symbol display means 2
1, special symbol display means 22, for performing display control of display means such as effect display means 24, normal symbol control means 61, fluctuation pattern storage means 62, special symbol control means 6
3, effect display selection means 64, effect pattern storage means 6
5, production pattern selection means 66, stop production pattern selection means 67, production control means 68, production display operation selection means 69, etc. are provided.

The normal symbol control means 61 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 21, and the normal symbol starting means 16
VDP23 based on the variation control command from the control command transmission means 49 on condition that the game ball is detected.
The normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 21 is changed for a predetermined time through a, and when the determination result of the first determination means 54 is a predetermined mode determination, it is a predetermined mode such as "7", and otherwise it is non-predetermined. The pattern is usually stopped in a mode.

In the fluctuation pattern storage means 62, fluctuation pattern data corresponding to a plurality of types of small classification fluctuation patterns A, B1, B2, C1, C2, etc. are stored in advance.

The special symbol control means 63 controls the display of the special symbol display means 22, and comprises a random number generating means for generating a predetermined number of random number values, a random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number from the random number generating means, and the like. And special symbol starting means 14
On the condition that the game sphere is detected, a small classification variation pattern corresponding to the large classification variation patterns A to E and the like selected by the variation pattern selection means 46 is selectively selected by random number lottery or the like, and is also selected. The fluctuation pattern data corresponding to the selected small classification fluctuation pattern is read from the fluctuation pattern storage means 62, and VDP is read according to the fluctuation pattern data.
After changing the special symbol of the special symbol display means 22 for a predetermined time through 23a, it is configured to be stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection means 45.

The effect display operation selecting means 69 is for determining whether or not effect display is to be performed, and is a random number generating means for generating a predetermined number of random number values, and a random number acquiring means for acquiring a random number from the random number generating means. And the like, and when the number of the jackpot determination random number values (special reserved number) stored in the effect storage unit 50 reaches four, the effect display is performed by random number lottery or the like. Whether or not it is decided by a random number lottery or the like. When the effect display is already being performed, the effect display operation selection means 69 may not be operated, or may be determined not to perform the effect display.

The effect display selection means 64, when the effect display operation selection means 69 determines that effect display is to be performed, a plurality of kinds of effect displays X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, Z1 to
It is for selecting one of Z4. The effect display selection means 64 includes a random number generation means for generating a predetermined number of random number values, a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number from the random number generation means, and the like. When the big hit random number value does not include one that matches the big hit random value, the normal effect display X
1 to X4, one of the first specific effect display Y1 to Y4,
When the one that matches the big hit random number value is included, the normal effect display X1 to X4, the first specific effect display Y1 to Y
4, one of the second specific effect displays Z1 to Z4 is selected by random number lottery or the like.

At this time, the effect display selection means 64, when the big hit determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 does not include one that matches the big hit random number value, the normal effect display X1. ~ X4 is the first specific effect display Y
1 to Y4 with a higher probability, if the big hit determination random number value includes one that matches the big hit random number value, the first specific effect display Y1 to Y4, the second specific effect display Z1
Any one of Z4 to Z4 is selected with a higher probability than the normal effect displays X1 to X4.

If the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 include one that matches the jackpot random number value, the first specific effect display Y
1 to Y4, when selecting any of the second specific effect display Z1 to Z4, the first specific effect display Y1 corresponding to the storage order (first to fourth) of the jackpot random number value at that time.
To Y4 or the second specific effect displays Z1 to Z4 are selected. For example, when the jackpot determination random number value that matches the jackpot random number value is stored first, the first specific effect display Y1 or the second specific effect display Z1 is 2
If it is stored second, the first specific effect display Y2 or the second specific effect display Z2 is selected.

Furthermore, when the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 includes one that matches the jackpot random number value, it is associated with the jackpot determination random number value that matches the jackpot random number value. When the random number value for probability variation determination stored in the storage unit 50 for effect matches the random number value for probability variation, there is a higher probability that the specific effect display, for example, the second specific effect display Z1 to Z1. Z4
Either of them is selected.

If the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 include a plurality of jackpot determination random number values, the first of them is selected. The first specific effect display Y1 to Y4 or the second specific effect display Z1 according to the storage order of the random number value for jackpot determination
~ Z4 may be selected, or a dedicated specific effect display may be provided and selected.

In the effect pattern storage means 65, effect pattern data corresponding to a plurality of kinds of effect patterns "high speed", "low speed" and "frame advance" are stored in advance.

The effect pattern selection means 66 is for selecting one of a plurality of kinds of effect patterns “high speed”, “low speed”, and “frame advance” stored in the effect pattern storage means 65. The effect pattern selection means 66 includes a random number generation means for generating a predetermined number of random number values, a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number from the random number generation means, and the like, for example, when the special reserved number is four, the effect display is displayed. From the start to the end of the effect display, one of three kinds of effect patterns of "high speed", "low speed" and "frame advance" is selected by random number lottery, etc. for each change of the special symbol. It has become.

When the big hit determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 contains a big hit random number value, the effect pattern selecting means 66 matches the big hit random number value. With a higher probability than when things are not included, when the predetermined special symbol changes during the effect display, for example, when the final special symbol changes in the effect display, the effect pattern of "frame advance" (specific effect pattern) Is configured to select.

Furthermore, in the case where the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 includes one that matches the jackpot random number value, it is associated with the jackpot determination random number value that matches the jackpot random number value. When the random value for probability variation determination stored in the storage means 50 for effect coincides with the random value for probability variation, at a higher probability than when the random value does not match, a predetermined special symbol variation during the effect display, For example, a specific effect pattern, for example, “frame advance” may be selected when the final special symbol of the effect display changes.

The stop effect symbol selecting means 67 is for selecting the stop effect symbol after the change of the effect display means 24, and is a random number generating means for generating a predetermined number of random number values, and a random number is obtained from the random number generating means. Random number acquisition means, etc. are provided, and for example, from the start of the effect display after the special reserved number is four to the end of the effect display, the effect display selection means 64 is provided for each change of the special symbol. Based on the selected effect display, "1" to "6""CHANCE""BI"
NGO! One of the eight types of effect symbols “” is selected by random number lottery or the like.

For example, when the first specific effect display Y4 is selected by the effect display selecting means 64, the variable display is started and either "1" or "2" is changed to the second time at the first change. At the time of change, any one of "4" or smaller than the first stop effect design is larger than that of the second stop effect at the time of third change and any of "6" or less is the fourth time. At the time of change, “CANCE” is selected respectively.

The effect control means 68 controls the display of the effect display means 24 on the basis of the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66 and the stop effect pattern selected by the stop effect pattern selecting means 67, that is, the drive motor. In order to perform the drive control of 29, for example, from the start of the effect display after the special reserved number is 4 to the end of the effect display, for example, the change of the special symbol for each change of the special symbol Simultaneously with the start, the rotation of the rotary drum 28 is started in accordance with the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66,
At least before the special symbol after change is determined, the rotation of the rotary drum 28 is stopped with the stop effect symbol selected by the stop effect symbol selecting means 67.

The voice lamp control board 32 has the lamp means 2
7, for controlling the voice output means 60 and the like, and is provided with a voice control means 71, a lamp control means 72 and the like.

The voice control means 71 is for controlling the voice output means 60 such as a speaker provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the front frame 2 or the like, and is produced by the production control means 68 on the symbol control board 33 side. In synchronization with the display control of the display means 24, a predetermined sound corresponding to the display control is output from the s voice output means 60, and the sound output by the voice output means 60 is controlled according to the game state. .

The lamp control means 72 is for controlling the light emission of the lamp means 27 and the like, and corresponds to the display control of the effect display means 24 by the effect control means 68 on the symbol control board 33 side in synchronization with the display control. In addition to causing the lamp means 27 and the like to emit light in a predetermined pattern, light emission control of the lamp means 27 and the like is performed according to the game state.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. When a game ball is shot by the launching means 9 in the game, the game ball enters the game area 12 via the guide rail 11 and then falls into the game area 12 to normally win the winning means 17 or the like. Symbol starting means 1
It passes through 6 and falls downward. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting means 16, the first random number obtaining means 52 obtains the hit determination random number value of the first random number generating means 51,
The random number for hit determination is sequentially stored in the first random number storage means 53 with a predetermined number (for example, four) as a limit.

When one or more random number values for hit determination are stored in the first random number storage means 53, the number of random number values for hit determination stored in the normally retained number display means 25 ( The number of normally reserved pieces is displayed to inform the player of the number of normally reserved pieces at that time.

When the normal symbol display means 21 is in a variable displayable state and the first random number storage means 53 stores one or more random numbers for hit determination, the first determination means 54 makes the first Of the hit determination random number values stored in the random number storage means 53, the earliest stored one is taken out, and if the hit determination random number value is a hit random value, a decision output of a predetermined mode (hit) is output. At the same time, based on the determination result, the variation control command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the symbol control board 33 side via the voice lamp control board 32 via the control command transmission means 49.

When the determination result of the first determination means 54 is the predetermined mode determination, the normal symbol control means 61 on the symbol control board 33 side controls the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 21 for a predetermined period of time, and then "7". Etc. in a predetermined manner.
Then, by the control of the opening / closing control means 42, the opening / closing claw 14a of the special symbol starting means 14 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball is easily won in the special symbol starting means 14. The first
If the determination result of the determination means 54 is other than the predetermined mode determination,
The normal symbol after the change stops in a non-predetermined manner other than "7" or the like.

The opening / closing claw 14a of the special symbol starting means 14 is opened and the game ball is won. When the special symbol starting means 14 detects the game ball, the second random number acquiring means 56 is a big hit of the second random number generating means 55. The determination random number value and the probability variation determination random number value are acquired, and the random number values are sequentially stored in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 with a predetermined number (for example, four each) as the limit. The jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage unit 50 is the holding information determination unit 4
It is determined by 8 whether or not it matches the jackpot random number value.

When one or more jackpot determination random number values are stored in the second random number storage means 57, the special reserved number display means 26 indicates the number of stored jackpot determination random number values ( The special reserved quantity) is displayed to inform the player of the special reserved quantity at that time.

When the special symbol display means 22 is in a variable displayable state and the second random number storage means 57 stores at least one jackpot determination random number value, the second determination means 58 is the second. Of the jackpot determination random number values and the probability variation determination random number values stored in the random number storage means 57, the earliest stored one is taken out, and if the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot random number value, the probability variation determination is performed. When the random number value for confirmation matches the probability variation random number value, the determination output of the special aspect of the specific aspect, when the random value for probability variation determination does not match the random variation random value, the determination output of the non-special aspect of the specific aspect, respectively. Output.

Then, in accordance with the result of the determination, the stop symbol mode selecting means 45 selects the stop symbol mode after the change of the special symbol, the determination result of the second determining means 58, and the selection of the stop symbol mode selecting means 45. Based on at least one of the results, the variation pattern selection unit 46 selects any of the large classification variation patterns A to E and the like.

At this time, the variation pattern selection means 46
If the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage unit 50 includes one that matches the jackpot random number value based on the determination result by the hold information determination unit 48, the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot random number value. For example, the second out-of-reach variation pattern C or the second reach jackpot variation pattern E is selected with a higher probability as compared with the case where no object is included.

Then, the control command transmitting means 49 sends a variation control command of the special symbol to the symbol control board 33 side via the voice lamp control board 32 to instruct the variation and stop of the special symbol.

On the symbol control board 33 side, the variation control command from the control command transmitting means 49 is analyzed, and the special symbol control means 63 is applied to the large-class variation patterns A to E selected on the main control board 31 side. The corresponding small classification variation pattern is alternatively selected by random number lottery or the like, and after the special symbol of the special symbol display means 22 is variably displayed based on the small classification variation pattern, it is selected by the stop symbol mode selection means 45. It is stopped in the pattern mode.

Special symbol starting means 14 during the change of the special symbol
When the game ball is detected and the special reserved number, that is, the number of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the second random number storage means 57 becomes four, the control command transmitting means 49
The hold information command based on the determination result of the hold information determination means 48, the symbol control board 3 via the voice lamp control board 32
Send to 3 side.

This hold information command may be composed of the determination results for all four jackpot determination random number values, and among the four jackpot determination random number values, one that matches the jackpot random number value is included. It may be configured with information on whether or not it is stored, and, if it includes one that matches the big hit random number value, information on the storage order thereof. Further, if the effect display is already being performed, the hold information command may not be transmitted.

On the side of the symbol control board 33, the hold information command from the control command transmitting means 49 is analyzed, and the effect display operation selecting means 69, unless the effect display is already being displayed, is effected by random number lottery, for example. Decide whether to do or not. When it is determined to perform the effect display, the effect display selection unit 64 matches the big hit random number value among the four big hit determination random number values stored in the effect storage unit 50. If there is not included one, one of the normal effect display X1 to X4, the first specific effect display Y1 to Y4, and if one that matches the jackpot random number value is included, the normal effect display X1 ~ X4, one of the first specific effect display Y1 to Y4, the second specific effect display Z1 to Z4 is selected.

At this time, in the case where the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 does not include one that matches the jackpot random number value, the normal effect display X1
~ X4 has a higher probability than the first specific effect display Y1 to Y4, and when one of the random numbers for jackpot determination matches the big hit random number value, the first specific effect display Y1
To Y4, any one of the second specific effect displays Z1 to Z4 is selected with a higher probability than the normal effect displays X1 to X4.

If the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 include one that matches the jackpot random number value, the first specific effect display Y
1 to Y4, when selecting any of the second specific effect display Z1 to Z4, in correspondence with the storage order (first to fourth) of the jackpot determination random number value that matches the jackpot random number value,
First specific effect display Y1 to Y4 or second specific effect display Z1
~ Z4 is selected. For example, when the second of the four jackpot determination random number values matches the jackpot random number value, the first specific effect display Y2 or the second specific effect display Z2 is selected.

Then, based on the selection result of the effect display selection means 64, the effect display of the special symbol by the special symbol display means 22 is started one or more times as follows.

That is, after the start of the effect display, each time the special symbol display means 22 is brought into a state in which the special symbol can be variably displayed, the effect pattern selection means 66 has three types of "high speed", "low speed" and "frame advance". One of the effect patterns is selected by, for example, random number lottery, and the stop effect symbol selection means 67 is "1" based on the effect display selected by the effect display selection means 64.
~ One of eight types of effect symbols of "6", "CHANCE" and "BINGO!" Is selected.

Then, the effect control means 68 starts the rotation of the rotary drum 28 in accordance with the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66 at the same time as the change of the special symbol, for example, the start of the change of the special symbol, and at least the change. Before the later special symbol is decided, the rotation of the rotary drum 28 is stopped with the stop effect symbol selected by the stop effect symbol selecting means 67. Further, in synchronization with the effect display by the effect control means 68, a predetermined sound is output from the sound output means 60 under the control of the sound control means 71, and the lamp means 27 is in a predetermined pattern under the control of the lamp control means 72. The light is emitted.

A specific example of the variable display of the special symbol and the effect display by the effect symbol will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 7, one of the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 does not include one that matches the jackpot random number value, and the effect display selection means 64 displays the normal effect display X3. It shows an example of the variation of the special symbol three times and the variation of the effect symbol synchronized with it, when selected.

In this example, when the normal effect display X3 is started, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is in the normal state before the first change of the special symbol.
For example, it fluctuates at a high speed from the state in which "AIT" is displayed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it is temporarily stopped in the state in which the effect symbol "READY?" Is displayed at the same time or at a predetermined timing (S1 and S2).

Further, the effect pattern selecting means 66, for example, the effect pattern "high speed", the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
7, for example, "1" of the effect symbols "1" to "2"
Are selected respectively. And the rotary drum 28 is "high speed"
After rotating for a predetermined time at, stop at the effect design "1" (S3
~ S4), after that, the special symbol is, for example, a non-specific mode "5.
It is stopped and confirmed at "7.6" (S5).

Subsequently, prior to the change of the special symbol for the second time, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "1" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to change, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, in a state where the effect symbol "READY?" Is displayed (S6 to S7).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "low speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
For example, “6” of the effect symbols “5” to “6” by 7.
Are selected respectively. And the rotary drum 28 is "low speed"
After rotating for a predetermined time at, stop at the effect design "6" (S8
~ S9), after that, the special symbol is, for example, a non-specific mode "6.
It is stopped and confirmed at "5.6" (S10).

Further, prior to the third change of the special symbol, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "6" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to change, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, in the state where the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S11 to S12).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
7, for example, "3" of the effect symbols "1" to "4"
Are selected respectively. And the rotary drum 28 is "high speed"
After rotating for a predetermined time at, stop at the effect design "3" (S1
3 to S14), and then the special symbol is stopped and determined in, for example, the non-specific mode "5.6.5" (S15).

In the above example, until the second variation of the special symbol, the effect symbol to be stopped becomes a gradually larger value, so that the player finally gives the effect symbol "CHANCE".
Or "BINGO!" To stop the game and enjoy the game with a high probability that a big hit will occur.

In FIG. 8, one of the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 does not include a jackpot random number value, and the effect display selection means 6 is used.
When the normal effect display X1 is selected in 4, there is shown an example of the fluctuation of the special symbol for four times and the fluctuation of the effect symbol synchronized with it.

In this example, when the normal effect display X1 is started, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is in the normal state, before the first change of the special symbol, the effect symbol "W".
For example, it fluctuates at a high speed from the state in which "AIT" is displayed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it temporarily stops in the state in which the effect symbol "READY?" Is displayed at the same time or at a predetermined timing (S21 to S22).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" by the effect pattern selecting means 66 is the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
For example, among the effect symbols “1” and “2”, for example, “1” is selected. Then, the rotary drum 28 is rotated at "high speed" for a predetermined time, and then stopped at the effect design "1" (S23).
~ S24), after that, the special symbol is, for example, a non-specific mode "5.
・ Stop and confirm at "7.6" (S25).

Subsequently, prior to the change of the special symbol for the second time, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "1" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, in a state where the effect symbol "READY?"

Further, for example, the effect pattern "low speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
7 is larger than the previous stop effect design "1" and is "4"
For example, the following “3” is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at a "low speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "3" (S28 to S29), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "6/5/6", for example, and is determined. Yes (S30).

Further, prior to the third change of the special symbol, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "3" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, while the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S31 to S32).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
7 is larger than the last stop effect design "3" and "5"
For example, the following "5" is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at "high speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "5" (S33 to S34), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "5.6.5" and confirmed. (S35).

Then, prior to the fourth change of the special symbol, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "5" of the last time.
For example, the special symbol fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts fluctuating, the effect symbol "READY?" Is temporarily stopped at the same timing or at a predetermined timing before and after that (S36 to S37).

Further, the effect pattern selecting means 66, for example, the effect pattern "low speed", the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
Greater than the previous stop effect design "5" by 7 and "6"
For example, the following "6" is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at "low speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "6" (S38 to S39), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "3/5/6" and confirmed. Yes (S40).

In the above example, each time the special symbol changes, the effect symbol to be stopped becomes a large value, so the player
The final design is "CHANCE" or "BINGO"
!! It is possible to play an interesting game while maintaining the feeling of anticipation that a big hit will occur with a high probability by stopping at "."

In FIG. 9, one of the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 does not include one that matches the jackpot random number value, and the effect display selection means 6 is used.
In the case where the first specific effect display Y3 is selected in 4, there is shown an example of the fluctuation of the special symbol three times and the fluctuation of the effect symbol synchronized with it.

In this example, when the first specific effect display Y3 is started, first, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 displays the effect symbol "WAIT" in the normal state prior to the first change of the special symbol. For example, it fluctuates at a high speed from the state, and when the special symbol starts fluctuating, it temporarily stops at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, with the effect symbol "READY?" Being displayed (S41 to S42).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" by the effect pattern selecting means 66 is the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
For example, “3” of the effect symbols “1” to “3” by 7.
Are selected respectively. And the rotary drum 28 is "high speed"
After rotating for a predetermined time at, stop at the effect design "3" (S4
3 to S44), after that, the special symbol is stopped and determined, for example, in a non-specific manner "5, 7 and 6" (S45).

Subsequently, prior to the change of the special symbol for the second time, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "3" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, while the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S46 to S47).

Also, the effect pattern selecting means 66, for example, the effect pattern "low speed", the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
7 is larger than the previous stop effect design "3" and "6"
For example, the following "6" is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at a "low speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "6" (S48 to S49), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "6/5/6" and confirmed. Yes (S50).

Further, prior to the change of the special symbol for the third time, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "6" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to change, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, in a state where the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S51 to S52).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" by the effect pattern selecting means 66 is the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
By 7, the effect symbol "CHANCE" is selected.
Then, the rotary drum 28 is rotated at "high speed" for a predetermined time, and then stopped at the effect symbol "CANCE" (S53 to S5).
4) After that, the special symbol is, for example, a non-specific mode “5.6.
Stop at 5 "and confirm (S55).

In the above example, with each variation of the special symbol, the production symbol to be stopped becomes a gradually larger value, and the production symbol finally has a high jackpot reliability of "CHANC".
Since the game is stopped at "E", the player can play the game in an interesting manner while further increasing his or her expectation for a big hit.

In FIG. 10, the fourth out of the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the effect storage means 50 coincides with the jackpot random number value, and the effect display selection means 64 selects the normal effect display X1. In the case of being performed, it shows an example of the variation of the special symbol four times and the variation of the effect symbol synchronized with it.

In this example, when the normal effect display X1 is started, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is in the normal state, before the first change of the special symbol, the effect symbol "W".
It fluctuates at a high speed, for example, from the state in which "AIT" is displayed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the production symbol "READY?" Is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing (S61 to S62).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
For example, among the effect symbols “1” and “2”, for example, “1” is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 rotates at "high speed" for a predetermined time, it stops at the effect design "1" (S63).
~ S64), after that, the special symbol is, for example, a non-specific mode "5.
・ Stop and confirm at "7.6" (S65).

Subsequently, prior to the change of the special symbol for the second time, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "1" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to change, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, in a state where the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S66 to S67).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "low speed" by the effect pattern selecting means 66 is the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
7 is larger than the previous stop effect design "1" and is "4"
For example, the following "2" is selected respectively. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at a "low speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "2" (S68 to S69), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "6/5/6", for example. Yes (S70).

Further, prior to the third variation of the special symbol, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "2" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, in a state where the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S71 to S72).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" by the effect pattern selecting means 66 is the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
7 is larger than the previous stop effect design "2" and "5"
For example, the following “4” is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at "high speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "4" (S73 to S74), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "5.6.5" and confirmed. Yes (S75).

Then, prior to the fourth variation of the special symbol, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "4" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts fluctuating, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, while the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S76 to S77).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "low speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
7 is larger than the previous stop effect design "4" and "6"
For example, the following "5" is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at a "low speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "5" (S78 to S79), and then the special symbol is stopped and determined, for example, in the specific mode "7/7/7". (S
80).

In the above example, the effect design is finally "5".
Since the special symbol stops in a specific manner despite being stopped at, the player can obtain a greater satisfaction than usual in unexpected results.

In FIG. 11, the third of the four jackpot determination random numbers stored in the effect storage means 50 coincides with the jackpot random value, and the effect display selecting means 64 causes the second specific effect display Z3. It shows an example of the variation of the special symbol three times and the variation of the effect symbol synchronized with it, when is selected.

In this example, when the second specific effect display Z3 is started, first, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 displays the effect symbol "WAIT" in the normal state prior to the first change of the special symbol. For example, it fluctuates at a high speed from the state, and when the special symbol starts fluctuating, it temporarily stops at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, with the effect symbol “READY?” Being displayed (S81 to S82).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "high speed" by the effect pattern selecting means 66 is the stop effect symbol selecting means 6
7, for example, "2" of the effect symbols "1" to "3"
Are selected respectively. And the rotary drum 28 is "high speed"
After rotating for a predetermined time at, stop at the effect design "2" (S8
3 to S84), after that, the special symbol is stopped and determined in, for example, the non-specific mode "5.7.6" (S85).

Subsequently, prior to the change of the special symbol for the second time, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "2" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, while the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S86 to S87).

Further, for example, the effect pattern "low speed" is selected by the effect pattern selecting means 66, and the stop effect symbol selecting means 6 is selected.
Greater than the previous stop effect design "2" by 7 and "6"
For example, the following "5" is selected. Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated at "low speed" for a predetermined time, it is stopped at the effect symbol "5" (S88 to S89), and then the special symbol is stopped at the non-specific mode "6/5/6", for example. Yes (S90).

Furthermore, prior to the third change of the special symbol, the rotary drum 28 of the effect display means 24 is set to "5" of the last time.
From the state where is displayed, for example, it fluctuates at a high speed, and when the special symbol starts to change, it is temporarily stopped at the same time or at a predetermined timing before and after that, while the effect symbol “READY?” Is displayed (S91 to S92).

Further, the effect pattern selecting means 66 selects, for example, the effect pattern "frame advance", and the stop effect symbol selecting means 67 selects the effect symbol "BINGO!". Then, after the rotary drum 28 is rotated by "frame advance" for a predetermined time, the rotary drum 28 is stopped at the effect design "BINGO!" (S9).
3 to S94), and then the special symbol is, for example, the specific mode “7.
・ Stop at 7 ・ 7 "and confirm (S95).

In the above example, with each variation of the special symbol, the production symbol to be stopped becomes a gradually larger value, and at the final variation, the production symbol varies with the "hit frame advance" with high jackpot reliability, and Since the effect design finally stops at "BINGO!", Where the jackpot is confirmed, the player can play an interesting game while being confident that the jackpot will occur before the jackpot is confirmed and raising the expectation to the maximum.

When the special symbol after the change becomes the specific mode, the first profit state generating means 44 operates thereafter to generate the first profit state, and the opening / closing plate 15a of the special winning means 15 is opened to the front side. If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the big winning means 15 At that time, the opening / closing plate 15a is closed.
Then, if the winning game ball passes through the specific area 30,
The opening / closing plate 15a is opened again, and the maximum predetermined number of times (for example, 16
Repeat the opening and closing operation until () times.

Therefore, if the first profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will be won in the big winning means 15.
The player can receive payout of prize balls according to the number of prize balls, and can enjoy great profits.

When the first profit state ends, the first
If the special symbol resulting from the occurrence of the profit state is a special aspect (for example, "7/7/7") of the specific aspects,
The second profit state generating means 47 operates to change the occurrence probability of the specific mode from the normal probability to the high probability, and also changes the opening time of the special symbol starting means 14 from the normal opening time to the extended opening time. After that, since the second determination means 58 determines whether or not the high probability state is the specific mode, the possibility that the special symbol after the change will be the specific mode is very high,
In addition, since the game balls can be easily won in the special symbol starting means 14 and the number of times the special symbols are changed increases, the player can play the game in a more advantageous state than usual.

After the occurrence of the second profit state, the special symbol becomes a non-special mode in the specific mode and the next first profit state occurs, or if the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times by then, The operation of the second profit state generating means 47 is stopped,
Occurrence probability of a specific mode is high probability to normal probability (low probability)
To, the opening time of the special symbol starting means 14 returns from the extended opening time to the normal opening time, and the second profit state ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 each time the game ball is detected by the special symbol starting means 14 (each operation of the special symbol starting means 14). Based on the effect display means 24
However, since the special symbol display means 22 is configured to perform the effect display over a plurality of times of variable display of the special symbol, the special symbol starting means 14 is activated and then the symbol variable display corresponding to the operation is started. Even until, the stop symbol after the variable display of the symbol becomes a specific mode and it is possible to give a symptomatic indication of whether or not a profitable state advantageous to the player is generated, and the effect of the effect by the display means of the gaming machine is sufficient. It is possible to further improve the player's expectation.

The jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 includes one that matches the jackpot random number value, that is, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the second random number storage means 57. Specific effect display Y1 based on the fact that the one that matches the jackpot random number value is included
~ Y4, Z1 to Z4 are performed, so that the player may generate a jackpot in the special symbol fluctuation in the near future when any of the specific effect displays Y1 to Y4 and Z1 to Z4 is performed, or It is possible to know in advance that such a possibility is high, and it is possible to make the player have a higher expectation.

The specific effect displays Y1 to Y4 and Z1 to Z4 are
"CHANCE" which is a specific effect design at the end
"BINGO!" Is stopped and displayed, and in each change before that, the numerical symbols are arranged to be stopped and displayed in ascending order in accordance with the arrangement relationship, so the effect symbol is varied over a plurality of times when the special symbol is changed. If is displayed in ascending order, the player is that the effect display is a specific effect display,
That is, while increasing the expectation that a big jackpot will occur in the near future special symbol fluctuation or that it is likely to occur, you can play games while feeling that the big jackpot is approaching and you can enjoy the game further To do.

An effect pattern storage means 65 for storing a plurality of kinds of effect patterns, an effect pattern selection means 66 for selecting one of a plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means 65, and an effect pattern selection means 66.
Effect display means 24 based on the effect pattern selected in
Since it is provided with the effect control means 68 for performing the display control of, it is possible to easily perform various effects by using a plurality of effect patterns.

The specific effect display Y1 to Y4, Z1 to Z4 is composed of a plurality of effect patterns, and the special symbol starting means 1
For each variation of the special symbol corresponding to each operation of 4, the effect pattern selection means 66 selects any one of a plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means 65, and the effect control means 68 is selected. Since the display control of the effect display means 24 is performed based on the effect pattern, the effect pattern can be variably displayed in a different effect pattern for each variable display of the special symbol, and some information is provided by this effect pattern. It is possible to display a variety of effects such as notification.

The effect pattern selection means 66, when the big hit determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 (that is, the second random number storage means 57) includes one that matches the big hit random number value. Since the special effect pattern "frame advance" is selected with a high probability as compared with the case where it is not included, when the effect pattern changes in the specific effect pattern such as "frame advance", It is possible to know in advance that a big hit will occur or is likely to occur in the special symbol variation in the near future, and it is possible to make the player have a higher expectation.

[0165] The effect display is configured so that a predetermined effect symbol is stopped and displayed for each variation of the special symbol corresponding to each operation of the special symbol starting means 14, and an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed after the second time in each effect display. Since it is configured to make a decision based on the effect design that was stopped and displayed last time, it is possible to display effects that are rich in changes, for example, by reflecting the game state at that time on the stop design for each variable display of the effect design. Becomes

Also, most of the configuration related to production control, such as production display selection means 64, production pattern storage means 65, production pattern selection means 66, stop production design selection means 67, production control means 68, production display operation selection means 69, etc. Is provided on the symbol control board 33 which is a sub-board, it is possible to perform a variety of effects without increasing the control load on the main control board 31 side.

Since the display means different from the special symbol display means 22 is used as the effect display means 24 and the display means of a different type from the special symbol display means 22 is used, the effect display is made conspicuous. Can be further improved.
Moreover, the effect of the effect can be further improved by using the effect display together with the effect by the lamp and the voice.

FIG. 12 exemplifies the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the effect display selection means 64 and the effect pattern storage means 6 are shown.
5, an example in which the effect pattern selecting means 66, the stop effect symbol selecting means 67, and the effect display operation selecting means 69 are provided on the main control board 31 side is shown. With such a configuration, on the main control board 31 side, for example, the effect display selection means 64.
Based on the selection result of the effect display by, it is possible to select the stop symbol mode by the stop symbol mode selection unit 45, select the variation pattern by the variation pattern selection unit 46, and the like.

Accordingly, for example, when the effect display means 24 performs the specific effect displays Y1 to Y4 and Z1 to Z4, the special symbol display means 22 causes the specific variation pattern (for example, the first reach-off variation pattern having a short variation variation time). B or the first reach jackpot variation pattern D) the variable display of the special symbol and a specific stop symbol, for example, a fixed display in a specific stop symbol mode (for example, a reach symbol fixed display) is configured to perform at least one. It is also possible.

13 to 16 exemplify the third embodiment of the present invention, in which a plurality of effect symbols can be variably displayed on the effect display means 24, and in the specific effect display of the effect display, the big hit random. Corresponding to the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the numerical value, the stop symbol after the variation of the effect display means 24 is a special mode,
For example, an example is shown in which all the effect symbols are the same combination.

As shown in FIG. 13, the center case 13
For example, on the upper side, a second liquid crystal display means 81 different from the liquid crystal display means 23 constituting the special symbol display means 22 and the like is provided, and the second liquid crystal display means 81 constitutes the effect display means 24. is doing.

The effect display means 24 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of effect symbols, for example, three effect symbols in the left-right direction. For the effect design, a numerical design, an alphabet design, a character design, and other game designs can be used as appropriate, and in this embodiment, a numerical design from "0" to "9" is used.

The effect display means 24 may be provided on the same liquid crystal display means 23 as the special symbol display means 22,
Further, it may be provided on a game component separate from the center case 13 provided with the special symbol display means 22. Further, the effect display means 24 may be, for example, a plasma type other than the liquid crystal display means,
You may comprise by the display means which consists of a dot type, a belt type, a some rotating body, etc.

The control system of the present embodiment uses the effect display means 24.
Other than the above configuration, a configuration similar to that of the control system of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 12 can be adopted.

The effect display operation selection means 69 is for determining whether or not effect display is to be performed, for example, by random number lottery, and for example, each time the special reserved number increases or decreases (either one of increase / decrease may be a random number). Whether or not the effect display is performed is determined by lottery or the like. When the effect display is already being performed, the effect display operation selecting means 69 is determined not to operate or not to effect the effect display.

Further, when the effect display operation selecting means 69 determines that effect display is to be performed, the effect display selecting means 64, for example, the effect storage means 50, based on the judgment result of the holding information judging means 48. In the case of one of the four jackpot determination random number values stored in the table, which includes the jackpot random number value, the specific effect display is selected, and when not included, the ordinary effect display is selected. It is supposed to do. Of course, 4 stored in the storage means 50 for production
There may be a case where the normal effect display is selected when one that matches the big hit random number value is included in each of the jackpot determination random number values, and the specific effect display is selected when not included.

Further, when the effect display selection means 64 selects the specific effect display, if the stop symbol mode of the special symbol which is fluctuating at that time is not the specific mode, the stop symbol mode is selected again. As a result, a specific stop symbol, for example, a non-specific mode with a reach state is set. When the specific effect display is selected, all the stop symbol modes of the special symbol during the specific effect display may be a specific stop symbol such as a non-specific mode with a reach state.

The production display operation selecting means 69 is always or high when the stop symbol is a specific stop symbol mode, for example, a special mode of the specific modes, in the change of the special symbol at the time of its operation. It may be possible to determine with a probability that the effect display will be performed.

Further, the effect display selection means 64 is always or with a high probability when the stop symbol is a specific stop symbol aspect in the variation of the special symbol at the time of its operation, for example, a special aspect of the particular symbol. You may make it select a specific effect display.

FIG. 14 shows a variation of a specific symbol and a plurality of times when a big hit determination random number value that matches the big hit random number value is stored second in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50. It is something which shows one example of the fluctuation of the production design which is synchronized.

Special symbol starting means 14 during the change of the special symbol
Detects a game ball, and the jackpot determination random number value (which matches here with the jackpot random number value) acquired at that time is stored in the effector storage means 50, and the special reserved number is, for example, from one. When the number is increased to two, the effect display operation selection means 69 performs a lottery as to whether or not to effect effect display.

If it is determined here that the effect display is to be performed, the effect display selection means 64 selects the specific effect display. When the special effect display is selected by the effect display selecting means 64, if the stop symbol mode of the special symbol which is changing at that time is not the specific mode, the stop symbol mode selecting means 45 is activated again to set the reach state. One is selected from a plurality of types of non-specific aspects that accompany it.

Then, the display of the special reserved quantity by the special reserved quantity display means 26 is switched from 1 to 2, and according to the specific effect display selected by the effect display selecting means 64, for example, a predetermined demo image or the like until then. The three effect symbols start changing on the effect display means 24 that was displaying (FIG. 14 (a) → (b)).

In this way, in the example of FIG. 14, the timing of the start of variation of the effect symbols is substantially the same as the number of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 increases. The time is set.

Thereafter, the first effect symbol of the effect display means 24 is stopped at, for example, "7", and at the same time or later than that, the special symbol is "5/6" via the reach state.
・ 5 ”or the like is stopped and confirmed in a non-specific manner (Fig. 14).
(C)).

The player has stopped the special symbol in a non-specific manner with the reach state, so that the current effect display is the specified effect display and is stored in the two stored jackpot determination random number values. It is possible to recognize that a big hit random number value is included, or that the probability is high, and it is possible to play a game while greatly expanding the expectation.

[0187] Subsequently, after the special symbol starts to change in order to consume the previously stored one of the two special reserved numbers (Fig. 14 (d)), two of the effect display means 24 For example, the production design of the eye stops at "7", and at the same time or later, the special design goes through the reach state to "6.
7.6 ”or the like in a non-specific manner to stop and confirm (FIG. 14).
(E)).

[0188] Furthermore, after the special symbol starts changing to digest the remaining one special reserved portion (Fig. 14 (f)), the special symbol becomes a reach state such as "7, ↓, 7". At that time, or at a predetermined timing before and after that, the third effect design of the effect display means 24 is stopped at, for example, "7", and "7.
7 ”is a special mode (FIG. 14 (g)). After that, the special symbol is stopped in a specific mode such as "7/7/7" and confirmed (FIG. 14 (h)). At this time, the effect display means 24
For example, a predetermined effect image such as "big hit" is displayed.

FIG. 15 shows the variation of the specific symbol over a plurality of times and the production symbol synchronized with it, when the fourth random number value in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 is stored that matches the big hit random number value. It shows an example of the fluctuation of.

Special symbol starting means 14 during the change of the special symbol
Detects a game ball, the jackpot determination random number value obtained at that time (here, coincides with the jackpot random number value) is stored in the second random number storage means 57, and the special reserved number is, for example, three. When the number is increased from 4 to 4, the effect display operation selection means 69 performs a lottery as to whether or not effect display is performed.

When it is determined here that the effect display is to be performed, the effect display selecting means 64 selects the specific effect display. When the special effect display is selected by the effect display selecting means 64, if the stop symbol mode of the special symbol which is changing at that time is not the specific mode, the stop symbol mode selecting means 45 is activated again to set the reach state. One is selected from a plurality of types of non-specific aspects that accompany it.

Then, the display of the special reserved quantity by the special reserved quantity display means 26 is switched from 3 to 4, and according to the specific effect display selected by the effect display selection means 64, for example, a predetermined demo image or the like until then. The three effect symbols start changing on the effect display means 24 that was displaying (FIG. 15 (a) → (b)).

As described above, in the example of FIG. 15, the timing of the start of variation of the effect symbol is substantially the same as the number of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 increases. The time is set.

Thereafter, the first effect symbol of the effect display means 24 is stopped at, for example, "7", and at the same time or later than that, the special symbol is changed to "3.2" through the reach state.
"3" or the like to stop and confirm in a non-specific manner (Fig. 15
(C)).

Subsequently, after the special symbol starts changing to digest one previously stored among the four special reserved numbers (FIG. 15 (d)), two of the effect display means 24 For example, the production design of the eye stops at "7", and at the same time or later, the special design goes through the reach state to "4.
It is stopped and confirmed in a non-specific manner such as "3.4" (Fig. 15).
(E)).

Similarly, after the special symbol starts to change in order to consume one previously stored among the three special reserved numbers (FIG. 15 (f)), three of the effect display means 24 For example, the effect design of the eye is stopped at "6" and "7
・ 6 ・ 7 ”. In addition, at the same time as that, or later than that, the special symbol goes through the reach state to "5.4.
5 ”or the like in a non-specific manner to stop and confirm (FIG. 15).
(G)).

Subsequently, the special symbol starts to change in order to consume the previously stored one of the two special reserved numbers, and the effect display means 24 makes a plurality of lines from the state where one effective line is present. The display is changed to a multi-line display of books (for example, three), and, for example, the symbol row in the center thereof starts to change (FIG. 15
(H)). Then, at the same time when the symbol string in the center of the effect display means 24 is stopped in a non-special manner, or later than that,
The special symbol is stopped and determined in a non-specific manner such as "6/5/6" via the reach state (FIG. 15 (i)).

[0198] Further, the special symbol starts to change in order to consume the remaining one special reserved portion, and the effect display means 24
After the central symbol row fluctuates up and down at low speed, for example (Fig. 15 (j)), when the special symbol becomes a reach state such as "7, ↓, 7", or at a predetermined timing before and after that. , The symbol row in the center of the effect display means 24 is a special mode with one of the three activated lines, for example, "7.
7 ”is established (FIG. 15 (k)). After that, the special symbol stops in a specific mode such as "7/7/7",
Confirm (FIG. 15 (l)). At this time, the effect display means 2
For example, 4 is returned from the multi-line display to the original single-line display.

As described above, a plurality of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display means 24, and a plurality of effect symbols are stopped with the same symbol, for example, to notify the occurrence of the profit state, so that the player can make a profit. It is possible to make it easier to intuitively recognize the occurrence of a state.

FIG. 16 exemplifies the fourth embodiment of the present invention. When the special reserved number is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 4), the effect display is not performed, and the display is repeated a plurality of times. It is an example of a variation of the specific symbol and a variation of the effect symbol synchronized with it.

In the example of FIG. 16, the special symbol starting means 14 detects the game sphere during the change of the special symbol, and the third big hit random number value of the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 coincides with the jackpot random number value. Although the things are stored, it is determined that the effect display operation selecting means 69 (FIG. 13) does not perform the effect display at that time, and the special symbol starting means 14 further detects the game ball during the change of the special symbol. And the special reserve quantity is 4
It is assumed to be individual (FIG. 16 (a)).

The effect display operation selecting means 69 either decides not to perform effect display when the special reserved number is four, or does not perform the operation itself. The effect display is not started even when the number of holdings is four, and, for example, a predetermined demo image or the like is continuously displayed on the effect display means 24 until the change of the special symbol at that time is completed (FIG. 16 ( b)).

Subsequently, whether or not the effect display operation selecting means 69 performs effect display when the special symbol starts to change in order to consume the previously stored one of the four special reserved numbers. The lottery is done. When the effect display is determined here, the effect display selecting unit 64 selects the specific effect display.

After that, according to the specific effect display selected by the effect display selecting means 64, three effect symbols start changing on the effect display means 24 which has been displaying, for example, a predetermined demo image until then (FIG. 16 (c)).

In this way, in the example of FIG. 16, the timing of the variation start of the effect symbol is substantially the same as the number of the big hit determination random number values stored in the second random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 decreases. The time is set.

[0206] Then, the first effect symbol of the effect display means 24 is stopped at, for example, "3", and at the same time or later than that, the special symbol is "5.4" via the reach state.
・ 5 ”or the like is stopped and confirmed in a non-specific manner (Fig. 16).
(D)).

Subsequently, after the special symbol starts to change in order to consume the previously stored one of the three special reserved numbers (FIG. 16 (e)), two of the effect display means 24 For example, the effect design of the eye stops at "3", and at the same time or later than that, the special design goes to "5.
4.5 "or the like in a non-specific manner to stop and confirm (Fig. 16).
(F)).

[0208] Similarly, after the special symbol starts to change in order to consume one previously stored of the two special reserved numbers (Fig. 16 (g)), three of the effect display means 24. For example, the effect design of the eye is stopped at "2", and is "3
・ 2,3 ”. In addition, at the same time as that, or later than that, the special symbol goes through the reach state to "5.4.
5 ”or the like in a non-specific manner to stop and confirm (FIG.
(H)).

[0209] Furthermore, the special symbol starts to change in order to consume the remaining one special reserved portion, and the effect display means 24
The production design in the center of starts to change again (Fig. 16 (i)),
When the special symbol is in the reach state such as "5, ↓, 5", or at a predetermined timing before and after that, the central effect symbol of the effect display means 24 is stopped at "3", for example, and "3.
It becomes a special mode of "3.3" (FIG. 16 (j)). afterwards,
The special symbol is stopped and determined in a specific mode such as "5/5/5" (FIG. 16 (k)). At this time, a predetermined effect image such as "big hit" is displayed on the effect display means 24.

[0210] As in the above example, if the effect display is not performed when the special reserved number is equal to or more than the predetermined number (for example, 4), the effect display causes, for example, the jackpot determination randomness in the pending storage. It is possible to suppress the long-term stoppage of the game ball by the player when it is found that the numerical value includes a value that matches the jackpot random number value or the possibility thereof is high.

Although the respective embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment, the second random number storage means 57.
Information similar to the information stored in
0 is also stored, and the control related to the effect by the effect display means 24 is configured to be performed based on the storage content of the effect storage means 50, but the effect storage means 50 is omitted and the second random number storage means is omitted. You may make it perform the control regarding the effect | action by the effect display means 24 based on the memory content of 57.

The storage means 50 for effect is the symbol control board 33.
It may be provided on the side of the sub substrate such as.

As information to be stored based on the detection of the game ball by the special symbol starting means 14 (operation of the symbol starting means), information other than the jackpot determination random number value and the probability variation determination random number value, for example, the jackpot determination random number You may make it memorize | store the information etc. which show the determination result of whether it is a specific aspect obtained based on a numerical value etc.

In the information storage means such as the second random number storage means 57, the reach determination random value, the stop symbol mode selection random value,
You may make it memorize | store the random value for variation pattern selection, the random number value for production | presentation display determination, etc., and use those values for reach determination, selection of a stop pattern mode, selection of a variation pattern, determination of production display, etc.

If the first of the stored predetermined number (four or the like) of the jackpot determination random number values matches the jackpot random number value, the effect display may not be performed.

If the stored predetermined number (4 or the like) of the jackpot determination random number includes one that matches the jackpot random number value, the predetermined condition (special reserved number = 4 or the like) must be satisfied. For example, the specific effect display may be performed without fail.

The effect pattern may include, for example, "medium speed", "temporary stop", "reverse rotation", etc. other than "high speed", "low speed", and "frame advance". Moreover, you may use the production pattern which combined them. Further, the effect pattern may be configured to define various effect contents such as a stop symbol mode and a changing speed.

The effect display means 24 may be a display means other than the rotary drum type such as a liquid crystal type, a plasma type, a dot type, a belt type and a chain type. Similarly, the special symbol display means 22 is also a liquid crystal type, a plasma type, a dot type,
It may be a belt type, a chain type, a rotating drum type, or the like.

The effect display means 24 may be composed of a plurality of sub effect symbol display means capable of variably displaying effect symbols. For example, one of the sub effect symbol display means is a rotary drum similar to the embodiment, and the other one is the special symbol display means 2
It may be configured by a display unit separately provided in the same liquid crystal display unit 23 as 2 and the like.

In this case, a first specific effect pattern for performing a predetermined effect display on a plurality of sub effect display means, and a predetermined effect display for a smaller number of sub effect pattern display means than the first specific effect pattern. At least two specific effect patterns are provided, and the effect pattern selection unit selects the first specific effect pattern with a higher probability than the second specific effect pattern when the information stored in the information storage unit includes the specific information. It may be configured as follows.

The stop symbols for each variation of the special symbol corresponding to each operation of the special symbol starting means 14 in the effect display may be all determined in advance, for example, at the start of the effect display.

The game symbol starting means may be operated by an external operating means such as a switch operable by the player. That is, the game symbol starting means may be operated by the player operating the external operation means, and information such as a big hit determination random number value may be stored.

The upper limit holding number of the game ball detection information such as the jackpot determination random number value is not limited to four, and may be three or less or five or more. Further, it may be variable according to the game state, or the upper limit holding number may not be provided.

The effect display start condition is that the special reserved number is 4
It is not limited to the case where the specified number of pieces such as
Various start conditions can be set.

When the effect display means 24 performs the specific effect display, for example, other effect means, for example, the lamp means 27.
The jackpot reliability may be changed depending on the operation contents of the voice output means 60 and the like.

For example, in the case of the second embodiment, the stop symbol mode by the stop symbol mode selecting unit 45 is "7.7 based on the selection result of the effect display by the effect display selecting unit 64.
"6" or the like, a stop symbol mode other than the reach symbol that is deviated from the specific mode by one, or a special symbol mode that is not stopped and displayed except in this case may be used. Further, a variation pattern having a long variation time, a super reach, a variation pattern having a specific variation speed or variation direction, or the like may be selected based on the selection result of the production display by the production display selection means 64.

[0227] The timing of starting the fluctuation of the effect design is the second
When the number of jackpot determination random number values stored in the random number storage means 57 and the effect storage means 50 is increased or decreased, it is not limited to substantially the same timing, but approximately the same timing as the operation timing of the special symbol starting means 14, and withholding. The timing may be substantially the same as the operation timing of the information determination means 48 (determination timing of whether the big hit determination random number value stored in the effect storage means 50 matches the big hit random number value).

In the special effect display, when the last change, "CH
Before “ANCE”, “BINGO!”, Etc. are stopped and displayed,
I tried to display multiple numerical symbols in ascending order,
The effect design in this case may be a combination of a numerical design and another character design, for example. In addition, even in the case of performance patterns other than numerical designs, each performance pattern has an ideologically constant arrangement relationship, for example, movement of a moving object such as a rocket or a car is divided into a plurality of performance patterns, animal growth. The process may be represented by a plurality of effect symbols.

For example, in the normal effect display and the specific effect display,
For example, by changing the changing state of the stop effect design for each variable display, such as the degree of increase in the number of the stop effect design for each variable display, the possibility of a big hit may be changed depending on the changing state. For example, in the specific effect display, the number of rising widths may be 4 or more, and in the normal effect display, all of the number rising widths may be 3 or less. This can further increase the player's expectation.

In the case where the effect display selecting means 64, the effect pattern storing means 65, the effect pattern selecting means 66, the stop effect symbol selecting means 67, etc. are provided on the sub-board side such as the symbol control board 33 as in the first embodiment. Also, the effect display operation selecting means 69 may be provided on the main control board 31 side.

The effect display operation selecting means 69 may determine whether or not to effect the effect display according to the game state or the like. For example, while the second profit state is occurring, it may be determined with a high probability that the effect display is always performed.

For example, the production of the second profit state may be taken into consideration in the operation of the effect display operation selecting means 69, the effect display selecting means 64, the effect pattern selecting means 66, the stop effect symbol selecting means 67, and the like. For example, when there is a special mode corresponding to a special mode in the special pending storage, a high probability of selecting a predetermined effect display, a predetermined effect pattern, a predetermined stop effect pattern, etc. Good. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the player's expectation and display the effect more effectively.

When the effect display selecting means 64, the effect pattern storing means 65, the effect pattern selecting means 66, the stop effect symbol selecting means 67 and the like are provided on the sub-board side of the symbol control board 33 or the like as in the first embodiment. The transmission timing of the hold information command from the main control board 31 side to the symbol control board 33 side is set, for example, every time a new random number value is stored in the effect storage unit 50, and the hold number is predetermined on the symbol control board 33 side. It may be possible to determine whether or not the number has been reached.

The effect regarding the special symbol shown in the embodiment may be applied to the ordinary symbol.

The effect display may be performed during the demonstration in which the game is not being played.

In the embodiment, the special symbol display means 22 configured to have one effective line for jackpot mode determination
Although only the description has been given, the number of active lines may be changed for each symbol variation or during symbol variation.

As the second profit state to be generated by the second profit state generation means 47, in addition to the probability that the special symbol is in the specific mode is higher than the normal state, for example, the variation time of the special symbol is in the normal state. Shorter than that, what makes the opening time of the special symbol starting means 14 longer than the normal state, normal symbol the probability that the predetermined mode is a predetermined mode is higher than the normal state, the normal symbol fluctuation time Shorter than that, increasing the number of rounds of opening the big winning means 15 (for example, usually 5 to increase to 16 times), increasing the opening time of one time of the big winning means 15 (eg usually 10)
Increase the number of seconds to 30 seconds), increase the specified number of winnings of the big winning means 15 (for example, usually increase from 5 to 10), increase the upper limit holding number of the normal symbol starting means 16 (for example, usually 4) To increase the number to 6), to increase the upper limit holding number of the special symbol starting means 19 (for example, normally increase 4 to 6), such as the launch timing at which the game ball easily wins a predetermined character. Various profit states can be used such as notification. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce the profit state of those multiple types simultaneously or individually.

In the embodiment, when there is a big hit determination random number value that matches the big hit random number value in the first hold, the effect display corresponding to one variation of the special symbol corresponding thereto (the first specific effect display) Y1, the second specific effect display Z1) is performed, but if there is a big hit determination random number value that matches the big hit random number value in the first hold, the effect display is not performed and the effect display is always a special one. It may be performed over a plurality of variations of the symbol.

In the first lottery means 41, the second lottery means 43, and other means for performing random number lottery, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value and the predetermined judgment value match, and the acquired random number value. It may be possible to determine whether or not the value obtained by performing a predetermined calculation on the above-mentioned value matches the predetermined determination value.

From the main control board 31 to the voice lamp control board 3
The control command may be individually transmitted to the two and the pattern control board 33 by one-way communication. In this case, commands may be transmitted and received between the voice lamp control board 32 and the symbol control board 33 by one-way communication or two-way communication.

The voice control means 71 and the lamp control means 72 may be provided on different substrates. Further, the voice control means 71, the lamp control means 72, the normal symbol control means 61, the special symbol control means 63, the effect control means 68 and the like may be provided on one effect control board.

The present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and can be similarly applied to various game machines such as a ball game machine such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine, and a rotating body type game machine. .

[0243]

According to the present invention, the game symbol starting means 14
The information storage means 57 for storing information based on the operation for each operation of the game symbol starting means 14, the game symbol display means 22 for variably displaying the game symbol based on the information, and the game symbol display means 22. In a gaming machine provided with a profit state generating means 44 for generating a profit state advantageous to a player based on a stop pattern after a change being in a predetermined specific mode, and an effect display means 24 for effecting display. , The effect display means 24, based on the information, the game symbol display means 22
Since it is configured to perform the effect display over the variable display of the game symbol by a plurality of times, the game symbol starting means 14
Even after the symbol has been activated until the symbol variation display corresponding to the action has started, the stop symbol after the symbol variation display becomes a specific aspect and a predictive effect of whether or not a profit state advantageous to the player occurs It is possible to fully exhibit the fun of the effect by the display means of the gaming machine, and further improve the player's expectation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an example of an effect pattern drawn on the rotary drum according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an example of a variation pattern showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an example of an effect display showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system showing the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an example of a history of changes in special symbols and effect display by an effect display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an example of a history of changes in special symbols and effect display by an effect display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an example of a history of changes in special symbols and effect display by an effect display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an example of a history of changes in the special symbol and the effect display by the effect display means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an example of a history of changes in the special symbol and the effect display by the effect display means according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control system showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view of a game board showing the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an example of a history of changes in special symbols and effect display by effect display means according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an example of a history of changes in special symbols and effect display by an effect display unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an example of a history of changes in special symbols and effect display by effect display means according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

14 special symbol starting means (game symbol starting means) 22 Special symbol display means (game symbol display means) 24 Performance display means 44 First Profit State Generating Means (Profit State Generating Means) 57 second random number storage means (information storage means) 65 production pattern storage means 66 production pattern selection means 68 Production control means Y1 to Y4, Z1 to Z4 specific effect display

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A game symbol starting means (14), an information storage means (57) for storing information based on the operation for each operation of the game symbol starting means (14), and a game symbol based on the information. Profit for generating a profit state advantageous to the player based on the variable display game symbol display means (22) and the fact that the stopped symbol after the change of the game symbol display means (22) becomes a predetermined specific mode. In a gaming machine provided with a state generation means (44) and a performance display means (24) for performing a performance display, the performance display means (24) is based on the information, and is displayed by the game symbol display means (22). A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to perform effect display over a plurality of variable display of game symbols. 2. The effect display is a specific effect display (Y1) to
(Y4) including (Z1) to (Z4), the information storage means (57)
The specific effect display (Y1) to (Y4) (Z1) to
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein (Z4) is performed. 3. The effect display is configured to include variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols, and the specific effect display (Y1) to
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein (Y4), (Z1) to (Z4) are for displaying a specific effect symbol in a stopped state at the end thereof. 4. The effect display is the game symbol starting means.
It is configured to include variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that are performed for each variable display of the game symbol corresponding to each operation of (14), and the specific effect display (Y1) to (Y4) (Z1) to (Z4 )
3. The stop effect design for each of the variable displays appears along a predetermined arrangement relationship.
Or the gaming machine described in 3. 5. The effect display means (24) displays a specific effect.
(Y1) to (Y4) When performing (Z1) to (Z4), the game symbol display means (22) is at least a variable display of the game symbol according to a specific variation pattern and a fixed display with a specific stop symbol. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, which performs one. 6. A production pattern storage means (65) for storing a plurality of types of production patterns, and the production pattern storage means.
Based on the effect pattern selection means (66) for selecting one of the plurality of kinds of effect patterns stored in (65), and the effect display means (24) based on the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means (66). ) Controlling the display control
(68) The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: 7. The specific effect display (Y1) to (Y4) (Z1)
~ (Z4) is composed of a plurality of effect patterns, the effect pattern selection means (66), the effect pattern storage means, for each variation display of the game symbol corresponding to each operation of the game symbol starting means (14). Any one of the plurality of types of effect patterns stored in (65) is selected, and the effect control means (6
8. The game machine according to claim 6, wherein 8) is for performing display control of the effect display means (24) based on the selected effect pattern. 8. The effect pattern selection means (66), when the information stored in the information storage means (57) includes specific information, when the specific information is not included. It is comprised so that a specific production pattern may be selected with a high probability compared with the above.
Gaming machine described in. 9. The game display starting means for the effect display
(14) is configured to stop display of a predetermined effect symbol for each variation display of the game symbol corresponding to each operation of (14), and the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed after the second time in each effect display is previously stopped and displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is configured to make a decision based on a performance symbol.