JP2003325855A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably enhance interest in a game machine such as Pachinko machine provided with a variable display device on which identification information is variably displayed. <P>SOLUTION: A game board 2 of the Pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation hole 3 and a big prize winning hole 4, and a display device 13 equipped with a display part 13a is integrated in the middle portion of the game board 2. A plurality of pattern streams are displayed on the display part 13a, and each pattern stream is composed of a plurality of kinds of patterns. On condition that patterns are finally stopped and displayed on a valid line in a specific display mode, the control device 24 generates a big win status advantageous to a player. On condition that a specific condition is established, the control device 24 displays a display area including the valid line on which a ready-to-win game status is generated while dividing the display area and the ready-to-win status for each display area is generated and displayed. <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 equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known.

In this type of pachinko machine, the "special game state (big hit state)" becomes a state advantageous to the player after the reach state according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display on the display device is stopped. , A "disengagement reach state" that does not enter the special game state after the reach state, or an "disengagement state" that does not enter the reach state and does not become the special game state is generated. The stop symbol includes a special game symbol (big hit symbol) for generating a special game state, a detach reach symbol for generating a detach reach, and a detach symbol for generating an detach state.

In the pachinko machine as described above, in the variable display device, the game situation that changes according to the operation of the player satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins the operating opening). The variable display of symbols is started. In addition, the special game design, detach reach design, and
A stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the disengagement symbols, and the variable display is stopped by the selected stop symbol. Then, when stopped with the jackpot pattern, the special variation winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state for the player. More specifically, the player can win a large amount of prize balls by opening the special winning opening.

By the way, when the design is stopped by the jackpot design or the out-reach design, the reach state is always passed. The reach state is, for example, when there are three symbol rows, left, middle, and right, the symbols in the left and right symbol columns are stopped at the numerical symbols of "7" and "7", respectively.
And, it means a state in which the middle symbol row is still changing.
Under this state, if the symbols in the middle symbol row stop at the numeral symbol "7", the special game state described above occurs. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player wishes that the symbol will stop at the jackpot symbol, and will play the game while being thrilled.

In recent years, various reach patterns have been adopted in order to enhance the effect in the above reach state. For example, in a pachinko machine of a type in which the scroll changes, in a reach pattern called "normal reach", the pattern during the scroll change stops without causing any particular change. Further, in the reach pattern called "super reach", the displayed pattern flashes, changes in the frame advance state, the pattern changes at high speed or low speed, or various characters perform various actions. On the display device, some effect different from "normal reach" is performed.

[0007] In general, the "super reach" is set to have a higher expected value than the "normal reach" in which a big hit state is generated. For this reason, the player expects that "super reach" appears rather than "normal reach" even in the reach state, and if "super reach" appears, a jackpot state occurs. Longing for expectations.

[0008]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. That is, conventionally, while the reach state is occurring, various effects as described above are performed.Thus, although the interest in the reach state is increased, further enrichment of the effect contents, by extension, It is also true that there is a demand for further interest.

[0009] In particular, while the reach state is occurring, with respect to the symbol train (for example, the medium symbol train) that is finally changing, the jackpot symbol is once displayed, and when it becomes clear that the symbol does not stop, the game is played. People tend to be disappointed. This is because there is a concern that another design will eventually be stopped and displayed by the time that the jackpot design has to wait for its appearance again. Specifically, on the left
The symbols in the right symbol row are stopped at "7" and "7" numerical symbols, respectively, and the middle symbol row is still changing, and the middle symbol row is "1" to "12" depending on the symbols. In the state that is configured, the symbol in the middle symbol row is "5" →
When "6" → "7" is displayed and then "8" is displayed, the numerical design is "8" → "9" → "10" → "1".
"7" is not displayed again unless one cycle is repeated in the order of "1"->"12"->"1"->->"6"->. Therefore, when "8" is displayed, the player's expectation of a big hit may be significantly reduced, or the concentration may be temporarily reduced.

In addition, a pachinko machine in which a plurality of effective lines are set in order to increase expectations of the player is also known (for example, 3 lines, 5 lines, etc.). According to this model, since a plurality of jackpot lines are set, a reach state may occur in two diagonal cross lines (so-called double reach). When the double reach occurs in this manner, there are two types of jackpot patterns, and the player can expect that any one of the two types of symbols will stop at a predetermined position instead of one type. Therefore, at least in appearance, the expectation for the player is amplified.

However, even in the case of the model capable of displaying the double reach, it is confirmed that the jackpot state does not occur at the time when the symbol comes off and is fixedly displayed. And become blisters. Therefore, there has been a demand for further dramatic interest in reach production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.
It is to provide a game machine capable of achieving a dramatic improvement in interest.

[0013]

Means effective for achieving the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as needed.

Means 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation changing in accordance with a player's operation; a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information by occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means; Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, and at least the identification information is specified, on condition that the identification information is finally displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode. In a stage before the display mode is stopped and displayed on the activated line, at least a gaming machine provided with a reach game state producing means for producing and displaying a reach game state relating to the identification information which is still displayed in a variable manner,
The display area including at least a part of the effective line produced in the reach game state is dividedly displayed on the condition that a specific condition is satisfied, and the reach game state can be produced and displayed in each display area. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the above means, the game situation changing means detects the game situation changing according to the operation of the player, and a predetermined trigger based on the detection result is generated,
The identification information of the variable display device can be variably displayed. And
The special game state generating means generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player, under the condition that the identification information is in a specific display mode and finally stopped and displayed on the activated line. Further, in the reach game state effecting means, at least in the stage before the identification information is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the specific display mode, at least the reach game state relating to the identification information which is still being variably displayed is effected and displayed. Therefore, in the reach game state, the player wishes for the special game state to occur and pays attention to the identification information which is still fluctuating. Now, in the above means, the display area including at least a part of the effective line produced in the reach game state is divided and displayed on the condition that a specific condition is satisfied, and the reach game state in each display area is displayed. Can be displayed as an effect. Therefore, the player can expect that the identification information will be finally displayed in a stopped state on the activated line in a specific display mode. That is, even if it is not possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state in one display area, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state in another display area.

Means 2. In the means 1, when a normal variation display of the identification information is made, a plurality of the valid lines are set, and when the reach game state occurs or is likely to occur in the plurality of valid lines, the reach game state is generated. A gaming machine, characterized in that the display area is divided and displayed for at least a part of each of the activated lines that have been or are likely to occur. According to the above means,
Since the display area is divided and displayed for each effective line in which the reach game state has occurred or is likely to occur, two reach game states can be enjoyed.

Means 3. In the means 2, in the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line in which the reach game state has occurred or is likely to occur is moved and displayed. According to the above means, at the time when the moving display is performed, the player can recognize that the display area is divided and displayed. For this reason,
The player can see the moving display with excitement.

Means 4. In the means 1, when the identification information is normally changed and displayed, a plurality of the effective lines are set, and when the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the effective line, the display area A game machine characterized in that it is configured to perform a split display. According to the above means, in the case of the normal variation display of the identification information, even when the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated line,
When the divided display of the display area is performed, the reach game state in the plurality of display areas can be enjoyed.

Means 5. In the means 4, in the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line is moved and displayed so as to generate a reach game state. According to the above means, at the time of the normal variation display of the identification information, even when the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated line, the discomfort when the reach game state occurs is wiped out. .

Means 6. In the means 1, when a normal variation display of the identification information, a single effective line is set, and when a reach game state occurs or is likely to occur in the effective line, the divided display of the display area is performed. A gaming machine characterized by being performed. According to the above-mentioned means, normally, the display area is divided and displayed even with one effective line, so that a plurality of reach game states can be enjoyed.

Means 7. In the means 6, in the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line in which the reach game state has occurred or is likely to occur is moved and displayed. According to the above means, at the time when the moving display is performed, the player can recognize that the display area is divided and displayed. For this reason,
The player can see the moving display with excitement.

Means 8. In the means 1, when a normal variation display of the identification information, a single effective line is set, and when the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the effective line,
A game machine characterized in that the display area is divided and displayed. According to the above means, in the case of the normal variation display of the identification information, even if the reach game state does not occur on the activated line or is unlikely to occur, if the display areas are divided and displayed, a plurality of display areas are displayed. You can enjoy the reach game state in the display area.

Means 9. In the means 8, in the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line is moved and displayed so as to generate a reach game state. According to the above means, at the time of the normal variation display of the identification information, even when the reach game state does not occur or is unlikely to occur in the activated line, the discomfort when the reach game state occurs is wiped out. .

Means 10. In the means 3, 5, 7 or 9, when the moving display, the identification information is moved and displayed in a manner that is more difficult to recognize than before.

Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, a game machine characterized in that the timing of deriving the result of the reach game state in the divided display areas is different. According to the above means, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state with a time difference for each display area. That is, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state sequentially and continuously.

Means 12. The means 11 is provided with an informing means for informing the player of the display area from which the result of the reach game state is derived so that the player can recognize it. According to the above means, the player can be notified so that the display area in which the result of the reach game state is derived will be recognizable to the player in the shortest time. Look at the identification area.

Means 13. In the means 12, the notification means is for changing the size of the display area.

Means 14. In the means 12 or 13, the informing means changes the variable display mode of the identification information for each display area.

Means 15. In any one of the means 12 to 14, the informing means makes at least one of the background and the identification information in the stopped state different for each display area, and the gaming machine.

Means 16. In any one of the means 12 to 15, the informing means changes a display mode of a display target displayed for each of the display areas, the gaming machine.

Means 17. In the means 16, the display target includes a character, which is a game machine.

Means 18. In the means 12 to 17, the notifying means changes the expression mode by sound and light for each of the display areas.

Means 19. In the means 1 to 18, a game is characterized in that the identification information finally stopped and displayed on the activated line has different value for the player according to the number of display areas in the specific display mode. Machine. According to the above-mentioned means, the number of special display modes among the plurality of display areas will be of interest to the player.

Means 20. In the means 1 to 18, the gaming machine is characterized in that the value for the player is changed according to the type of identification information finally stopped and displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode. According to the above-mentioned means, it is possible to be bothered by the type of identification information which is finally stopped and displayed on the activated line in the specific display mode.

Means 21. In the means 20, the gaming machine is characterized in that the result of the reach gaming state is derived from the display area in which the reach gaming state is displayed with the identification information having a low value for the player. According to the above means, when the identification information of the display area stopped and displayed in the specific display mode is of low value to the player, the user is pleased with the occurrence of the special game state and is further changing. With respect to the other display areas, it can be expected that the identification information having a high value for the player will be finally stopped in the specific display mode.

Means 22. In the means 20, the gaming machine is characterized in that the result of the reach gaming state is derived from the predetermined display area.

Means 23. In any one of the means 20 to 22, when the identification information of low value and the identification information of high value to the player are both displayed in a specific display mode and finally stopped and displayed on the activated line in the plurality of display areas, A gaming machine characterized by giving priority to the one with the highest value. Even if the identification information of the display area that has been stopped and displayed in the specific display mode is of low value to the player, other display areas that are still changing after the special game state is pleased Regarding, regarding the player, it can be expected that the identification information having a high value for the player will be finally stopped in the specific display mode.

Means 24. In any one of the means 1 to 23, after the identification information in all the display areas is stopped and displayed, the original display mode is restored and displayed.

Means 25. In any one of the means 1 to 24, a lottery is carried out by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result by the game situation detecting means, and when the lottery result satisfies a special condition, the identification information becomes a specific display mode. A game machine characterized by being finally stopped and displayed on the activated line.

Means 26. In the means 25, a plurality of lottery is performed for each of the display areas by one occurrence of the predetermined trigger, and the gaming machine is characterized. According to the above means, it is possible to expect a special game state to be generated a plurality of times by one occurrence of a predetermined trigger.

Means 27. In the means 25, even when the display area is divided and displayed, the lottery is performed once by the occurrence of the predetermined trigger once.

Means 28. A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of variable display devices are provided in the means 1 to 27. According to the above means, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the special game state for each variable display device.

Means 29. In the means 1 to 28, a plurality of types of division patterns for the divided display are prepared, and the gaming machine is characterized.

Means 30. In the means 1 to 29, the above-mentioned divided display is developed progressively over a plurality of stages.

Means 31. In the means 1 to 30, a game machine characterized in that the identification information displayed for each divided display area includes the same identification information.

Means 32. In each of the means 1 to 30, the reach game state is rendered and displayed with mutually different identification information in each of the divided display areas.

[0047]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Below, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter,
An embodiment in which a "pachinko machine" is simply embodied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an outer frame and a front frame which is provided at the front part of the outer frame and which can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. Further, a glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be openable and closable. On the rear side of the front frame (inside the glass door frame, inside the outer frame), the game board 2 is detachably mounted. This game board 2 is provided with an inner rail, an outer rail, etc., and these rails are
The game ball 5 launched by the game ball launching device is guided to the upper part of the game board 2. Further, on the lower side of the glass door frame, the front frame is provided with a front decoration frame that can be opened and closed, and the front decoration frame is provided with an upper tray. On the other hand, in the lower part of the front frame, a lower tray is provided at a position lower than the upper tray, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating opening 3 and a special winning opening 4. The working opening 3 is provided with a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A seesaw 7 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 4, and V is provided on the right side thereof.
The zone 8 is provided with a prize passage 9 on the left side (the left and right sides may be reversed). Then, the gaming ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning passage 9. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special winning opening 4 to open and close the special winning opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 11 tilts substantially horizontally, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. In addition, the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, so that the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

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

In the central portion of the game board 2, a special symbol display device 13 as a variable display device is incorporated. The special symbol display device 13 includes a display unit 13a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and a plurality of symbol columns are displayed here. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment,
As these symbol columns, three symbol columns including the left symbol column 14, the middle symbol column 15, and the right symbol column 16 are displayed, but other number of symbol columns may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 2, each symbol row 14-16
Is a plurality of symbols 17A to 1 as identification information.
It is composed of 7H. Each pattern 17A-17H
Are each composed of the numbers "1" to "8",
These numbers are arranged in ascending order. In addition, design 17
The number of A to 17H is not limited to the above example at all, and the type of symbol is not limited to the numerical symbol, and may be composed of a character symbol or a pictorial symbol.
These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol as a special game symbol, an out-reach symbol and an out symbol. Of course, a pattern that can be only a deviating pattern may be arranged between them.

At the time of normal fluctuation, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16
In, the symbols 17A to 17H are variably displayed by scrolling. More specifically, each pattern 17A
-17H are scroll-displayed from top to bottom.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, one big horizontal line in the center constitutes a big hit line L (referred to as one line). In the present embodiment, the next symbol and the previous symbol are also displayed partially above and below the big hit line L in each of the symbol columns 14 to 16 although they are partially present. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned one line, and may have two, three, or five or more jackpot lines.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided above the special symbol display device 13. Ordinary symbol display device 51 is a light emitting diode (LE
It has four holding lamps 52 made of D) and a 7-segment display section 53 made of an LED which is a normal symbol display section.

Further, a pair of passage gates 54 are arranged on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passage gate 54, the normal symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays numbers from "0" to "9" and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display a segment, and the number is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, " 7 "), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning in the operating port 3 becomes relatively easy.
The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 passes through the passage gate 54 up to four times, and the hold lamp 5
The number of reservations is displayed at 2. Therefore, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passage gate 54 while the four holding lamps 52 are lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and the holding lamp 5
As long as 2 is lit, the normal symbol display device 51 is adapted to operate the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings even if the game ball 5 does not pass through the passage gate 54.

As shown in FIG. 2 (a), in the display section 13a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol fluctuations (rotational fluctuations) of the respective symbol rows 14 to 16 are awarded to the working opening 3 of the game ball 5. It is started based on. Further, one is selected from the jackpot pattern, the out-reach pattern, and the out-of-place symbol, and this is set as the stop symbol. Stop symbol is each symbol row 14 ~
16 is a symbol displayed in the effective frame when the symbol fluctuation is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is the left symbol column 1
4, the right symbol row 16, the middle symbol row 15 are stopped in this order, but this is merely an example, and may be stopped in another order.

The jackpot pattern is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the fluctuations of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are stopped, the displayed combinations of the symbols 17A to 17H are the predetermined jackpot combinations. There are cases. That is, when the same type of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line L, the same symbols 17A to 1
7H combination (for example, “7” in FIG. 2B,
There may be cases where the symbols "7" and "7" are 17G). The symbols that make up this combination are "big hit symbols." The special electric auditors are activated (the special winning opening 4 is opened) on the condition that the combination of the big hits is established, and the big hit state advantageous for the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more prize balls.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 2C, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol row 16 stops on the jackpot line L with the same kind of symbol as the stopped symbol in the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in FIG. 2 (c), both left and right symbol rows 14 and 1 stopped on the jackpot line L
The symbols 17A to 17H of 6 are all the symbol 17G of "7".

In the above reach state, the symbol fluctuations in the middle symbol row 15 finally stop in the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbol in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 to make a big hit state. In addition to the ones that are different from the above, the ones that stop with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as "out-reach reach symbol") and do not become the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as "out-reach state") are included. Furthermore, after the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped (it is not necessary to temporarily stop), all the symbol rows 14 to 16 in a state where the same type of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line L. Fluctuates, and then all symbol rows 14
In the case where the symbols 17A to 17H of 16 are stopped at the same time (also referred to as full rotation reach), or the middle symbol row 1
After the symbol fluctuation of 5 is once stopped in the disengaged state, the middle symbol row 15 is changed again, and then all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are stopped together (also referred to as re-variation reach).

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as "normal reach", "flash reach", "frame advance reach", and "divided reach" are set. Among these reach patterns, the reach patterns other than the “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of "super reach" is started, generally, the expected value at which the jackpot state occurs (anticipated jackpot value) is higher than that in the case of "normal reach". Also in the "Super Reach", the jackpot expected value differs depending on each reach pattern.

It has already been explained that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 into the operating port 3, but the gaming ball 5 is further moved into the operating port 3 during the display of the variation. When a prize is won, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the variable display for that amount is performed after the end of the currently displayed variable display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of pending variable displays is determined for each pachinko machine model. Although the maximum number of holding times is set to four in the present embodiment, it is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special symbol display device 13
In the above, above the display portion 13a, holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs)
c, 18d are incorporated. The holding lamp 18a
The number of ~ 18d is the same as the maximum number of holding times described above (four in this case). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

In addition to the above, various other lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the game effect are attached to a plurality of positions of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (light-out, lighting, blinking, etc.) of these electric decoration members and the like can be changed according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that produces a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 has a through switch 20 and an operating port switch 2
1, V zone switch 22 and count switch 23
Etc. are installed respectively. Through switch 20
Detects the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 54, and the operating port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 into the operating port 3. Further, the V-zone switch 22 detects the winning of the V-zone 8 in the special winning opening 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects the winning of the gaming ball 5 in the special winning opening 4.

In the present embodiment, each switch 20-23
Solenoids 10, 12, special symbol display device 13, each holding lamp 18a to 18d, ordinary symbol display device 51 (7-segment display section 53 and holding lamp 52) based on the detection result of
A controller 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. RAM, the calculation result by the CPU, the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 3, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 4, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol random number buffer is
Left / middle / right three out-of-range random number buffers 31, 32,
33 and three left / middle / right outlier reach random number buffers 34, 35, 36. As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number areas are five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five out-reach random number areas 42 (i).
It is constituted by five left out-of-design symbol random areas 43 (i), five inside out symbol random areas 44 (i), and five out-of-right symbol random areas 45 (i). i
Is for distinguishing each of the five symbol random areas, which are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
It takes a value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of pending variable displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the stop symbol area is each of the stop symbol random areas 4 on the left, middle, and right sides.
6, 47, 48.

Further, in this embodiment, the CPU
As one of the controls by the (control device 24), there is mode switching control for switching the game mode. In this embodiment, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability variation (probability change) in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about 5 times that. There are modes.

In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is (1) an opportunity to increase the probability that "7" is displayed on the 7-segment display section 53 as compared with the normal time to open the blade 6 of the working opening 3. (2) shortening the time for changing the numbers on the 7-segment display 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special The fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17H on the display unit 13a of the symbol display device 13 is shortened, (5) the expected jackpot value is higher than in the normal mode, and the like, but in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment. Among these (1) to (5), only (5), that is, only the jackpot expected value is increased.

In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the big hit game state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected, and the selected mode is executed until the next big hit game state occurs. In other words, in the present embodiment, the probability variation mode when the symbols 17A to 17H (big hit symbols) when the jackpot gaming state is an odd number (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) Is executed, when the symbols 17A to 17H (big hit symbols) when the jackpot gaming state is an even number (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”), the normal mode is executed.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 13 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is
It is executed based on the counter group and the winning determination flag FE. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a holding counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Off reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left / middle / right symbol random number counters CDL, CD
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the internal random number counter CI is for determining the jackpot state in the special symbol display device 13. Further, the out-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display the out-reach state. Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining the jackpot symbol.
Each of these counters CI, CO, CB updates the value within a predetermined range at every predetermined time (for example, "2 ms").
Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition.
Further, each of the counters CI, CO, CB is adapted to return to an initial value when each value reaches a specific value.

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

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 6 (b) is used to select one of the above-described plurality of types of reach patterns. For example, the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle. The value (random number value) is updated each time it is performed, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is different. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of each reach pattern being selected is different depending on whether it is a big hit (when it is a big hit) or when it is a big hit (when it is a reach hit).

Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the probability variation mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probability variation mode counter table. Then, in the normal mode, the counter group of the normal mode counter table is appropriately updated and distributed, and in the probability variation mode, the counter group of the probability variation mode counter table is appropriately updated and distributed. Of course, it is not necessary to prepare separately as described above (a common counter group may be used),
For example, in the probability variation mode, the internal random number counter CI
The jackpot value of may be simply increased.

The winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not there is a winning in the V zone.
The flag FE is set to "0" when there is no winning,
Set to "1" if there is a prize.

Now, the flow chart of FIG. 7 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD.
After updating R and CV, the symbol random number counters CDL and CD
The combination of C and CDR values (random numbers) is sorted (sorted),
The assigned random number buffer 31 to the assigned value
36 shows a “random number distribution routine” for storing in 36. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 firstly proceeds to step S1.
Internal random number counter CI, out-reach random number counter CO,
"1" is added to each of the jackpot symbol random number counters CB (updated).

In step S2, "1" is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. The middle / right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR are updated according to the values of the left / middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. Specifically, if the left symbol random number counter CDL is the timing to be returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the medium symbol random number counter CDC, and at other timings, the value of the counter CDC is maintained. Further, when the timing of the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and at other timings, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is a predetermined "out-of-match symbol combination". If this condition is satisfied, step S
In 5 each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Value of the corresponding out-of-design random number buffer 31, 32, 3
Store in 3. Here, with the corresponding out-of-design random number buffers 31 to 33, specifically, the left symbol random number counter CDL
Regarding the left out-of-design symbol random number buffer 31, the middle symbol random number counter CDC refers to the out-of-center symbol random number buffer 32, and the right symbol random number counter CDR refers to the out-of-right symbol random number buffer 33 (step S7 described later). The same applies to). Then, the control device 24
Executes the process of step S5, and then temporarily terminates the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, when the condition of the step S4 is not satisfied, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is the predetermined "outer reach symbol combination" in step S6. Determine whether or not. Then, if this condition is satisfied, in step S7 each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
The value of DR is the corresponding out-reach pattern random number buffer 3
4, 35 and 36 are stored, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
The combination of the values of the DR is a case where the combination of the out-of-place symbol and the out-reach symbol is not present, that is, the combination of the jackpot symbol.

As described above, in the "random number distribution routine", three symbol random number counters CDL and CDL are provided at predetermined time intervals.
The combination of C and CDR values is checked. Then, in the case of a combination of deviation symbols, deviation symbol random number buffer 31
Random number is stored in ~ 33, in the case of out reach pattern,
Random numbers are stored in the outreach symbol random number buffers 34 to 35. Further, in the case of a combination of jackpot symbols, random numbers are not stored in any of the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the gaming ball 5 wins the operating opening 3. That is.

When the "storing process routine" is started, the control device 24 determines in step S10 whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operation opening 3 based on the detection result of the operation opening switch 21. To do. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is once terminated, and if it is satisfied, the value of the suspension counter CH is the maximum number of suspensions (“4” in this case) in step S11. Is smaller than.

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum hold count, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. In addition, subsequent step S1
At 3, the controller 24 causes the corresponding hold lamp (18
One of a to 18d) is turned on, and step S1
Go to 4. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent process is temporarily terminated without performing the process of step S12 and subsequent steps.
Therefore, the variable display of symbols is held only up to four times, and even if there are more winnings, the holding is not stored.

In step S14, the controller 24
Displays the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41.
Store in (i). In the next step S15, the value of the outreach random number counter CO is stored in the outreach random number area 42 (i). Further, step S1
6, the control device 24 is a value (CDL, CDC, CD) of each left / middle / right outlier random number buffer 31-33.
R), corresponding left / middle / right outlier random number area 4
3 (i) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the "storing processing routine", the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CD
The value of R is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In step S14 to step S16, for example, the hold counter C after the update in step S12 is performed.
If the value of H is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i =
3), out-reach random number area 42 (i = 3), left out-of-design symbol random area 43 (i = 3), out-of-center symbol random area 4
4 (i = 3), right-handed symbol random number area 45 (i = 3)
However, this is the storage location in the control cycle this time.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like by using the calculation result of the above-mentioned "random number distribution routine", "storing processing routine", etc., and is the power source of the pachinko machine 1. After the input, it is executed every predetermined time.

When this "special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is "0". Then, when a negative determination is made, that is, when the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), "i" is set to "0" in step S30, and the next step S40 is performed.
At, it is determined whether the hold counter CH is not the same as "i".

If this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), the internal random number area 41 (i + 1) and the out-reach random number area 42 are determined in step S50.
(I + 1), outlier random number area 43 (i + 1) to 45
Areas (i + 1) to
45 (i) respectively. Then, step S
In 60, the control device 24 adds "1" to "i" and returns to step S40.

On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and one of the hold lamps 18a to 18d that corresponds to the hold counter CH is turned off. Further, in the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the suspension counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol variation start process. Specifically, as shown in the "variation start processing routine" in FIG. 11, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is the jackpot value. When the value of the internal random number counter CI is the jackpot value, step S90
In 2, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. After that, step S90
Go to 5.

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

If the determination condition of step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the deviation symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
After 04, the reach pattern is acquired in step S905. That is, any one of the various reach patterns such as the above-mentioned "normal reach", "flash reach", "frame advance reach", "divided reach", etc. is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

Then, step S905 or step S905.
After shifting from 906, in step S907, the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” is ended.

Now, as described above, step S90
After performing the process of ((variation start processing routine)), the control device 24, in step S110 of FIG. 9, the symbols 17A to 17H in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15), the step S902, S904,
The stop symbol stored in any of the processes of S906 (in the case of performing the all-rotation re-variation process described later, a temporarily stored symbol stored separately) is replaced. Also, the symbols 17A to 17 after replacement
The symbol variation is stopped so that L is displayed in both the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the "reach operation processing routine" in FIG. 12, step S
In 1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “divided reach”.
If a negative decision is made, step S1202.
In, other reach operation processing is executed. That is, when the reach pattern is “normal reach”, the normal reach operation process is performed, and when the reach pattern is “flash reach”, the flash reach operation (design 17)
A to 17H is variably displayed while flashing), and if the reach pattern is "frame advance reach", frame advance reach operation (variably displayed while temporarily stopping symbols 17A to 17H one frame at a time) I do. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the reach pattern is not acquired, the "reach operation processing routine" is once ended without performing any reach operation processing.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1201 (if the reach pattern is divided reach), the flow shifts to step S1203 to execute the divided reach. In step S1203, the control device 24
Is, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the left and right symbol rows 1
The symbols 17A to 17H (symbol 17F of "6" in the figure) which are stopped and displayed in 4, 16 and are in the reach state are moved downward, and the symbol 1 next to the symbols 17A to 17H
7A to 17H (the symbol 17G of "7" in the figure) is displayed, and it is displayed as if the reach state occurs with the two types of symbols 17A to 17H. Also, with this, FIG.
As shown in (c), a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction in the center of the display screen, so that the display unit 13a up to that point is displayed in two.
It is divided into two display parts 13a1 and 13a2. And
As shown in the figure, for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2,
The symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol column 15 are variably displayed. Thereby, two reach states are generated in the symbols 17A to 17H different for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two jackpot lines L1 and L2 are generated. Here, in the respective display units 13a1 and 13a2, since the symbols 17A to 17H that are adjacent to each other are displayed, the reach state with the even symbols on the one hand, the odd symbols on the other hand (the symbols to which the probability variation mode is given) Reach condition occurs in.

Next, the control device 24 causes the step S120.
In 4, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing further divided display (four-divided display) is satisfied. Here, as a condition for executing the 4-split display, in addition to acquisition of the split reach as the reach pattern, a counter for executing the 4-split display with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/10) is acquired. What you are doing. And
If a negative determination is made in step S1204, step S1 is performed in order to perform the reach effect with the two-division display.
Move to 205.

In step S1205, the control device 2
4, the display unit 13a1 or 13a2 on the side where the even symbols are displayed is enlarged and displayed in order to stop the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the even symbols are displayed first. Of course, at the time of the enlarged display, the display portion 13a2 or 13a1 on the side where the other odd number symbol is displayed is reduced. Then, the enlarged display portion 13a1 or 13a
In 2, the control device 24 performs the reach effect. In this reach effect, the above-mentioned super reach effect may be performed, or the normal reach effect may be performed. Further, other reach effects may be performed by causing a character to appear.

Further, in the following step S1206, the control device 24 determines whether or not the big hit state is generated in the even-numbered symbol. In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot design is an even design that is currently performing the reach effect. Then, when the affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped with the even symbol, and the subsequent processing is once ended in order to generate the jackpot state. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1206, in step S1207, the middle symbol row 15 of the enlarged display portion 13a1 or 13a2.
The symbols 17A to 17H are finally stopped so as to be in a detached state.

Then, in the next step S1208, the control device 24 causes the display section 13a2 on the side where the odd symbols are displayed in order to variably stop the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the odd symbols are displayed. 13a1 is enlarged and displayed. Of course, in the enlarged display, the display unit 13a1 on the side where the out-reach state of the even number symbol is displayed
Alternatively, 13a2 is displayed in a reduced size. Then, in the enlarged display portion 13a2 or 13a1, the control device 24 performs the reach effect. Also in this reach effect, any reach effect as described above may be performed. Then, the control device 24 once terminates the subsequent process so as to finally stop the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 after a predetermined time. In this way, 2
The reach processing operation in the case of split display is executed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative decision is made in step S1204, the flow shifts to step S1209 to execute the reach processing operation in the 4-division display. In step S1209, the control device 24 is shown in FIG.
As shown in Fig. 1, two types of symbols in the reach state 1
7A to 17H (in the figure, the symbols 17F of "6" and "7",
17G) is moved, and symbols 17A to 17H (symbol 1 of "5" in the figure) before and after these symbols 17A to 17H
7E and the symbol 17H of "8" are displayed, and it is displayed as if the reach state has occurred with the four types of symbols 17A to 17H. Along with this, as shown in the figure, a partition line is additionally displayed in the vertical direction in the center of the display screen,
As a result, the two display units 13a1 and 13a thus far
2 to four display units 13a11, 13a12, 13a2
1, 13a22 is divided into four. Then, as shown in the figure, each display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21, 1
The symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol column 15 are variably displayed for each 3a22. As a result, each display unit 13a1
1, 13a12, 13a21, 13a22 for each of the different patterns 17A ~ 17H four reach state occurs, 4
Two jackpot lines L1, L2, L3 and L4 will be generated. Here, the display units 13a11 and 13a1
In 2, 13a21, 13a22, since four consecutive symbols 17A to 17H are displayed, the reach state with two even symbols is two, and the other two are odd symbols (symbols to which the probability variation mode is given). Reach condition occurs in.

Subsequently, in step S1210 (see FIG. 13), the control device 24 makes the small symbol column 15 on the side displaying the smaller numerical symbol of the even symbols fluctuate first so as to stop the fluctuation. The display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a22 on the side where the even symbols are displayed (the display unit 13a12 on which the symbol 17F of "6" is displayed in the figure) is enlarged and displayed. Of course, in the enlarged display, the remaining display portions are reduced in size.
Then, the enlarged display portions 13a11 and 13a1
2, 13a21 or 13a22, the control device 24
Performs reach production.

Further, in the following step S1211, the control device 24 determines whether or not to generate a big hit state with the small even number symbols. In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot design is a small even design that is currently performing the reach effect. Then, when the affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped with the even symbol, and the subsequent processing is once ended in order to generate the jackpot state. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made, in step S1212, the enlarged display portion 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 1 is displayed.
The symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol array 15 of 3a22 are finally stopped so as to be in a disengaged state. Also, this time,
The display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13 on the side where the large even symbols are displayed in order to stop the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the large even symbols are displayed.
a22 (in the figure, the display portion 13a22 on which the symbol 17H of "8" is displayed) is enlarged and displayed. It should be noted that during the enlarged display, the other display units are displayed in a reduced size (there is no need to perform a reduced size display; Then, the enlarged display portion 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13
At a22, the control device 24 performs a reach effect.

Succeedingly, in a step S1213, the control device 24 determines whether or not the big hit state is generated in the large even number pattern. In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot design is a large even design that is currently performing the reach effect. Then, when the affirmative determination is made, the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped with the even symbol, and the subsequent processing is once ended in order to generate the jackpot state. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made, in step S1214, the enlarged display portion 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a2 is displayed.
The symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol row 15 of 2 are finally stopped so as to be in the disengaged state. In addition, this time, in order to stop changing the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the small odd number symbol is displayed, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a22 on the side where the small odd number symbol is displayed.
(In the figure, the display portion 1 in which the symbol 17E of "5" is displayed
3a11) is enlarged and displayed. Then, the enlarged display portions 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 1
In 3a22, the control device 24 performs a reach effect.

Then, in step S1215,
The control device 24 determines whether or not to generate a big hit state with the small odd number pattern. In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a small odd symbol which is currently performing the reach effect. Then, when the affirmative determination is made, the intermediate symbol row 15 is finally stopped with the odd symbol, and the subsequent processing is once ended in order to generate the jackpot state. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made, in step S1216, the enlarged display portion 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a2 is displayed.
The symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol row 15 of 2 are finally stopped so as to be in the disengaged state. In addition, this time, in order to stop changing the middle symbol row 15 on the side where the large odd number symbol is displayed, the display unit 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 13a22 on the side where the large odd number symbol is displayed.
(In the figure, the display unit 1 in which the symbol 17G of "7" is displayed
3a21) is enlarged and displayed. Then, the enlarged display portions 13a11, 13a12, 13a21 or 1
In 3a22, the control device 24 performs a reach effect.
Then, the control device 24 once terminates the subsequent process so as to finally stop the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 after a predetermined time. In this way, the reach processing operation for the four-division display is executed.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine"), the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130, and makes it confirmed and displayed. In addition, in the case where the above-described division reach processing has been performed, and step S1
If the affirmative determination is made in 206, step S1208 is passed, the positive determination is made in step S1211, the positive determination is made in step S1213, the step S1 is performed.
If an affirmative decision is made in 215, or step S1216
In case of passing, the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17H in the middle symbol column 15 is finally stopped in the enlarged display portion. Then, after the stop, the split display is canceled and the original display state is restored. At this time, when it is finally stopped by the detachment symbol, the detachment symbol is enlarged and displayed, and the original display state is restored. Further, when the jackpot symbol is finally stopped, the jackpot symbol is enlarged and displayed so that the original display state is restored.

Subsequently, the control unit 24 causes the step S13.
In 5, the full rotation re-variation process is executed. For more information,
It is determined whether or not the condition for executing the all-rotation re-variation process is satisfied, and if the all-rotation re-variation process execution condition is satisfied, in the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process, The symbols 17A to 17H in the symbol arrays 14 to 16 are changed again at the same time. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied,
The symbols 17A to 17H of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are stopped. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the all-rotation re-variation process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

Now, after performing the above-mentioned full rotation re-variation process,
Next, in step S140, the control device 24 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols 17A to 17H is a jackpot combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the "special electric auditors product control routine" is ended. Also, the symbols 17A to 17
If the combination of H is a combination of big hits (this also applies to the case where the total rotation re-variation is actually performed), in step S150, the round counter CR
Is cleared to "0". At this time, the control device 24
The jackpot notification display is carried out and the mode determination process is executed. More specifically, if the big hit symbol in this big hit state is an odd number, the game mode flag is set to "1" so that the probability variation mode is set in the next game after the big hit, and if the big hit symbol is an even number, After the jackpot is over, processing such as setting the game mode flag to "0" is performed in the next game to set the normal mode.

By the way, next, the control unit 24 proceeds to step S
In 160 (see FIG. 10), the winning counter CE is cleared to "0" and the winning determination flag FE is set to "0". In the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

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

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

Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax set in advance. Then, when the value of the round counter CR is less than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in the subsequent step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S16.
Return to 0. Therefore, once the big hit game state occurs, the continuation condition for the game ball 5 to win the V zone 8 is repeated a cycle of opening and closing the big winning opening 4 until a predetermined value CRmax times is satisfied. For example, the predetermined value CEm
ax is set to "10", the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to "about 29.5 seconds", and the predetermined value CRmax is "1".
If it is set to "6", after opening the special winning opening 4,
(1) 10 game balls 5 are awarded to the big winning opening 4,
(2) About 29.5 seconds have passed, and when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. This cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 8.

Then, step S220 or step S
When either one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the jackpot state has ended, the fact is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the next game mode is notified based on the game mode flag. The process is executed and this routine is finished.

As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, in the split reach, the display portions are split and displayed, and the reach game state is displayed for each display portion. Therefore, the player can expect that the symbols 17A to 17H will be doublet and finally stopped and displayed on the jackpot line. That is, even if the deviating symbol is confirmed and displayed on one display unit,
On another display, it can be expected that a jackpot situation will occur. As a result, the interest can be dramatically improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the symbols 17A to 1
At the time of normal fluctuation of 7H, one jackpot line L is set, and when a reach state occurs in the jackpot line L, split display of the display unit is performed. For this reason, even if it is one jackpot line L in normal times, it is possible to enjoy a plurality of reach game states by performing the divided display of the display unit, that is, by performing the operation process of the divided reach. it can.

Further, in the divided display, the symbols 17A of the left and right symbol arrays 14 and 16 which have been stopped and displayed until then are displayed.
17H is moved and displayed. Therefore, when the moving display is performed, the player can recognize that the divided display of the display unit is performed. Therefore, the player can see the moving display with excitement. Further, the discomfort at the time of split display can be eliminated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the timing for deriving the result of the reach game state in the divided display portions is made different. That is, the symbol 17A in the middle symbol row 15
It was decided to shift the final stop time of -17H for each display unit. Therefore, it is possible to expect the occurrence of a big hit state with a time difference for each display unit. That is, it is possible to expect the big hit state to occur successively and continuously, and as a result, it is possible to further surely improve the interest.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display portion on which the result of the reach game state is derived is enlarged and displayed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize in which display section the symbols 17A to 17H of the middle symbol row 15 stop first. Therefore, the player can gaze at the enlarged display section, and the concentration on the game is enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value for the player is made different according to the kind of the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit symbol is an even number, the normal mode is given, and when the big hit symbol is an odd number, the probability variation mode is given. Therefore, depending on the types of the symbols 17A to 17H that are finally stopped and displayed, the user may be delighted.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the result of the reach game state is derived from the display section in which the reach game state is displayed in the form of a symbol (even number symbol) of low value for the player. . Therefore, in addition to the above-described effects, if the design of the display unit that was stopped and displayed before with a doublet was an even number that only the normal mode was given, once the jackpot state was pleased, the fluctuation was further changing. With respect to the other display portions, it can be expected that odd-numbered symbols having a high value for the player will be doubletted and finally stopped. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to have a plurality of stages of enjoyment for each display unit.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, after the symbols 17A to 17H on all the display units are stopped and displayed,
The original display mode is restored and displayed. Therefore, the divided reach is given a rare value, and the game content can be made more thick.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even when the display section is divided and displayed, substantially one game ball 5 is provided.
One big jackpot lottery is carried out by winning the prize in the working opening 3 of. For this reason, by winning a prize in the operation opening 3 of one gaming ball 5, the player feels as if two or four times of lottery were performed, and there is an expectation that a big hit state will occur. It will be more interesting as it is raised.

In addition, in the present embodiment, two types of split patterns for split display, two-split display and four-split display, are prepared. Therefore, even if the split display is performed, the player can expect that the split display will be performed as much as possible, and when the split display is actually performed, an expectation about the occurrence of the jackpot state. Will be further enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the 4-split display is performed, the 2-split display is always performed. That is, since the divided display is progressively performed over a plurality of stages, the above-described operational effect becomes more reliable.

The contents described in the above embodiments are not limited to the above, and the following may be adopted, for example.

(A) In the above embodiment, one jackpot line L is set during normal fluctuation, but a plurality of jackpot lines may be set during normal fluctuation. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a pachinko machine in which so-called 5 lines (for example, a central horizontal jackpot line, upper and lower horizontal jackpot lines, and two diagonal jackpot lines) are set, Thirteen
It is assumed that a reach state of two cross lines occurs in a (so-called cross line double reach: see FIG. 15A). In this case, the symbols 17A to 17H in the left symbol row are arranged in descending order, and the symbols 17A to 17H in the right symbol row are arranged in ascending order. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 15B, one of the reach patterns is deformed to a degree that is difficult to identify, and is moved and displayed. Raise a condition. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 15C, a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction at the center of the display screen, and the display unit 13a up to that time is displayed as two display units 13a1 and 13a2.
Divide into two. Then, as shown in FIG.
For each of 3a1 and 13a2, the symbols 17A to 1 in the middle symbol row 15
7H may be variably displayed. Thereby, two reach states are generated in the symbols 17A to 17H different for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two jackpot lines L1 and L2 are generated.

(B) Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), a pachinko machine in which so-called two lines (for example, a vertical big hit line in the horizontal direction) are set, and the two lines are displayed on the display unit 13a. Suppose a reach condition occurs on the line. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction in the center of the display screen without moving and displaying, and the display unit 13 a up to that time is displayed by the two display units 1.
Divide into 3a1 and 13a2. Then, as shown in the figure, for each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2, the middle symbol row 15
The symbols 17A to 17H may be variably displayed.

(C) Further, in order to increase the big hit line, a plurality of reach states may be generated in a plurality of display portions with the same symbols 17A to 17H. For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), during normal fluctuation as in the above-described embodiment, a so-called 1-line pachinko machine is used, and the reach state on the 1-line occurs on the display unit 13 a. Suppose (reach with the symbol 17G of "7" in the figure). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), while the symbols in the reach state are moved and displayed, the symbols 17A to 17H are additionally displayed from the outside of the display unit (or the symbols 17A to 17H 17H may occur), and the same pattern 17A to 17 in the horizontal direction
At H, two reach states are generated. Along with this, a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction in the center of the display screen,
The display unit 13a up to then is replaced with the two display units 13a1 and 13a.
Divide into a2. Then, as shown in the figure, for each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2, the symbols 17A in the middle symbol row 15
Alternatively, each of 17H to 17H may be variably displayed.
As a result, two reach states are generated with the same symbols 17A to 17H for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two jackpot lines are generated.

(D) In the above embodiment, the display section is divided and displayed after the reach state has once occurred.
If the reach state does not occur (if the reach state is likely to occur, if the symbols 17A to 17H on both the left and right symbol columns stop and the reach state does not occur, and if it does not appear to occur, whether or not it occurs Even if it is unknown), the reach state may be generated in the divided display. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the left symbol row and the right symbol row have different temporarily stopped symbols (in the figure, the symbol 17G of "7" and the symbol 17F of "6"), After that, as shown in FIG. 18B, the symbols 17A to 17H in both symbol rows are moved and displayed, and two reach states are generated in the horizontal direction as in the above embodiment. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 18C, a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction at the center of the display screen, and the display unit 13a up to that time is displayed as two display units 13a1 and 13a2.
Divide into two. Then, as shown in FIG.
For each of 3a1 and 13a2, the symbols 17A to 1 in the middle symbol row 15
7H may be variably displayed. Thereby, two reach states are generated in the symbols 17A to 17H different for each of the display units 13a1 and 13a2, and two jackpot lines L1 and L2 are generated. With such a configuration, the player who is disappointed will be surprised and delighted by sudden changes.

(E) Further, as shown in FIG.
In the case where the stop symbols of the left symbol row and the right symbol row are completely different (they are separated like the symbol 17D of "4" and the symbol 17G of "7" in the figure), and then, FIG.
As shown in (b) and (c), the symbols 17A of both symbol rows are
17H is deformed to such an extent that it is difficult to identify and is moved and displayed to generate two reach states in the horizontal direction as in the above embodiment. And with this,
As shown in (d), a partition line is displayed in the horizontal direction in the center of the display screen, and the display section 13a up to that point is divided into two display sections 1.
Divide into 3a1 and 13a2. Then, as shown in the figure, for each of the display portions 13a1 and 13a2, the middle symbol row 15
The symbols 17A to 17H may be variably displayed. Thereby, the display units 13a1 and 13a2
Two reach states are generated in each of the different designs 17A to 17H, and two jackpot lines are generated.

(F) In the above-described embodiment, the display section is divided and displayed by displaying the partition line on the display section. However, as shown in FIG. 23, the display section is previously provided with a partition section. In addition, the two display units 13a and 13b may be used as needed. Of course, a plurality of display devices 13 may be provided at a plurality of positions on the game board 2 (at this time, they may be arranged in parallel in the left-right direction or may be arranged in the up-down direction). Under such a configuration, normally, nothing may be displayed on one display unit, and the symbols may be displayed for the first time in the divided display. In addition, in normal times, continuous symbols are displayed in a stopped state on the upper and lower sides, whereas when a reach state occurs and a predetermined condition is satisfied, independent symbols are variably displayed in the upper and lower middle symbol columns. It may be done. Further, only the even symbols may be displayed on the upper part of the left and right symbol rows, and only the odd symbols may be displayed on the lower part.

(G) Further, for example, the following configuration may be adopted. That is, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the display unit has two upper and lower left symbol columns 14a and 14b and a right symbol column 16
It is assumed that a and 16b are displayed and one middle symbol row 15 is displayed in the center. Upper symbol row 14a, 16
In a, an even number of symbols 17B, 1 to which the normal mode is given
Only 7D, 17F, 17H are variably displayed, and only the odd-numbered symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G to which the probability variation mode is added are variably displayed in the lower symbol rows 14b, 16b. And, in principle, the upper left symbol column 14a, the upper right symbol column 16a, the lower left symbol column 14b,
It is assumed that the symbols 16b at the lower right and the middle symbol column 15 are arranged so that the symbols are stopped individually and independently. Under such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when a reach state occurs in the upper symbol rows 14a, 16a, the middle symbol row 15 is the same symbol 1 as the upper symbol rows 14a, 16a.
If you stop at 7A to 17H (the pattern 17B of "2" in the figure), it will be a big hit state (see FIG. 20 (c)). Further, as shown in FIG. 21A, the upper and lower symbol rows 14a, 16a
It is assumed that the reach state occurs in both 14b and 16b. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), a partition line is displayed in the center of the middle symbol row 15, the middle symbol row is divided into two, and the symbols 17A of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed for each display unit. 17
H is variably displayed. This allows the display to
17A which is divided and is independent for each display
Two reach states are generated at each of -17H, and two jackpot lines are generated. Then, after the symbol is stopped on the upper display unit, the symbol is stopped on the lower display unit. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 21C, even when the jackpot state does not occur on the upper display portion, it is possible to expect the jackpot state to occur further on the lower display portion.

Further, in such a structure, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), the patterns 17A to 17 are completely separated.
It is assumed that the left and right symbol rows are stopped and displayed at H. Even in this case, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the display unit up to that point may be divided into four display units 13a1, 13a2, 13a3, 13a4 and displayed to generate a reach state corresponding to each symbol row. In addition, such a divided display,
It may be performed during the middle symbol row variation, or at the time of stop or after the stop.

Here, the means as the technical idea derived from the above-mentioned another example will be referred to.

Means 33. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation changing in accordance with a player's operation; a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information by occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means; Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, and at least the identification information is specified, on condition that the identification information is finally displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode. In the game machine provided with a reach game state producing means for producing and displaying a reach game state relating to at least the variationally displayed identification information in a stage before being displayed as a display mode on the activated line, the variable display device. Is a gaming machine characterized by having display areas capable of separately displaying identification information having mutually different values.

Means 34. In any one of the above means 1 to 32, the variable display device has a display area having a display portion capable of separately displaying identification information having different values from each other.

(H) In the above-described embodiment, the display unit is enlarged so that the player can recognize the display unit to be stopped next. Instead of or in addition to this, the following means may be provided. First of all, the variation display mode of the symbols 17A to 17H for each display unit (variation method,
The sizes of the patterns 17A to 17H, including the speed of change and the like) may be different. Further, the shapes, sizes, colors, and the like of the patterns 17A to 17H in the background or the stopped state may be different for each display unit. Furthermore, a display target such as a character may be displayed for each display unit, and the display mode of the display target may be different. At the same time, the display mode by sound and light may be different for each display unit (for example, the sound effect is set one octave higher for the display unit stopped later).

(I) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that "7" is displayed on the 7-segment display section 53 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the blade 6 of the operation port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the variation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) ) Display unit 13a of special symbol display device 13
Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17H,
(5) Among the higher jackpot expected values than in the normal mode, only (5), that is, only the jackpot expected values are increased. On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4),
(2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4),
(1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4),
(1) and (3) and (4), (2) and (3) and (4),
A combination of (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing a time reduction mode (arbitrary combination of (1) to (4) above) instead of or in addition to the probability variation mode.
Furthermore, it can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that does not give a probability variation mode or the like.

(J) In the above embodiment, the full rotation revariation process is performed, but this process may be omitted.

(K) In the above embodiment, the probability variation mode is provided when a big hit occurs with an odd number of symbols. On the other hand, the probability variation mode or the normal mode may be determined according to the number of display units that have been in the big hit state. For example, in the case of 4 split display,
The probability variation mode may be given when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed on two or more display units. The player will also be interested in the number of stops in the jackpot pattern among the plurality of display portions. Further, when a jackpot state occurs on a plurality of display units, the one with the higher value may be prioritized. For example, in the case where both the symbol 17F of "6" and the symbol 17G of "7" are a big hit,
The probability variation mode may be given by giving priority to the symbol 17G of "7".

(L) In the above embodiment, the result is derived (stopping the symbol) from the display unit that is in the reach state with the symbol of low value for the player, but it is predetermined. The reach state result may be uniquely derived from the displayed display unit (for example, the upper display unit).

(M) In the above embodiment, the internal random number counter C is based on the winning of one gaming ball 5 into the operating port 3.
It was decided to carry out one big hit lottery of I. Instead of this, the jackpot lottery may be performed a plurality of times based on the number of the plurality of display units based on one winning.

(N) As the special symbol display device 13, other than the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL),
A fluorescent display tube, a drum or the like may be used.

(O) The normal symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment may be omitted. Further, it can also be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type in which at least one of the ordinary symbol display device and the special symbol display device is provided in plural.

(P) Counter related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left / middle / right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CV
Etc.) may be changed appropriately. For example, one random number counter may be used and the jackpot state, the out-reach state, etc. may be determined based on the value.

(Q) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine which is in a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after the jackpot pattern is displayed. In addition to the pachinko machine,
It can also be implemented as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In addition, the slot machine,
For example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever with the coin inserted and the symbol effective line determined.
It is a well-known thing in which a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine, "a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is provided,
The symbol variation is started due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the symbol variation is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, It becomes a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the definite symbol at the time of stop is a specific symbol.

(R) A notice means for giving a notice to the player that the split display will be performed may be provided.

(S) In the above embodiment, when the display unit is divided into a plurality of divided displays, even if the jackpot symbol is stopped on one display unit, the reach effect display is performed on the remaining display units. However, it is also possible to end the subsequent effect at the time when the big hit symbol stops on one display unit (or immediately after that).

[0154]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that the interest can be dramatically improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.

2A is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display state (when changing) of a display unit, FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram showing one aspect of a jackpot state, and FIG. 2C is a reach state of 1; It is a schematic diagram which shows an aspect.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a concept of a symbol random number buffer.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a “storing processing routine”.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric auditors product control routine”.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric auditors product control routine” and continuing from FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

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

14A to 14D are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display.

15A to 15C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

16A and 16B are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

17 (a) and 17 (b) are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

18A to 18C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

19A to 19D are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

20A to 20C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit in split display in another embodiment.

21A to 21C are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

22A and 22B are diagrams schematically showing a display mode of a display unit at the time of split display in another embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operating opening, 4 ... Large winning opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Medium symbol row 16 ... Right symbol row, 17A to 17H ... Symbol, 24 ... Control device.

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hikonori Tatematsu             3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi               Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Asano             3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi               Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Mitsuyo Tanaka             3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi               Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hideaki Iwahara             3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi               Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA42 BA02 BA09 BC07                       BC15 BC22 EB56 EB58

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. Identification information can be variably displayed by a game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation changing according to a player's operation, and a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means. A display device, and special game state generation means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player under the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a stopped state on the activated line in a specific display mode, In a gaming machine provided with a reach game state producing means for producing and displaying at least a reach game state relating to the identification information which is still in a variable display in a stage before the identification information is stopped and displayed on the activated line in a specific display mode. , The display area including at least a part of the effective line produced in the reach game state is divided and displayed on the condition that a specific condition is satisfied. Gaming machine is characterized in that the visible effect the reach gaming state in each display area. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the valid lines are set and a reach game state occurs in the plurality of valid lines during normal variation display of the identification information. In such a case, the gaming machine is characterized in that the display area is divided and displayed for at least a part of each of the activated lines in which the reach gaming state has occurred or is likely to occur. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein at the time of the split display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line in which the reach game state has occurred or is likely to occur is moved and displayed. A gaming machine characterized by. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the valid lines are set during normal variation display of the identification information, and a reach game state does not occur in the valid line, or A game machine characterized in that the display area is divided and displayed when it is unlikely to occur. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein at the time of the divided display, at least a part of the identification information on the activated line is moved and displayed to generate a reach gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by.