JP2003334339A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To raise amusement in a Pachinko game machine, etc., including a variable display device for changing a plurality of pieces of identifying information based on a prescribed timing. <P>SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a big prize-winning port 4 are arranged on the game board 2 of the Pachinko game machine 1, and a display device 13 having a display part 13a is incorporated in the center part of the game board 2. A plurality of pattern strings 14-16, 40 are displayed in the display part 13a, and the pattern strings include a plurality of patterns. A controller 24 generates a special game state on necessary condition that the patterns in the pattern strings 14-16, 40 are finally stopped by the first or the second specified patterns, and also controls the display of a ready-for-winning state in the pre-stage. In the case of the prescribed ready-for-winning state, the controller 24 keeps the display part 13a in a state equivalent or similar to a non- conductive state for a prescribed period. <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 changing a plurality of pieces of identification information based on a predetermined trigger.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a special symbol 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, depending on the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display on the display device is stopped, the "special game state", which reaches the state advantageous to the player after the reach state, the reach state "Out of reach state" that does not become a special game state after passing, or does not go through the reach state, and
A "disengagement state" that does not result in a 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, 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), and thus a special symbol display device. At, the variable display of symbols is started. Further, from the special game symbol, the out-reach symbol, and the out symbol, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected, 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 a state advantageous to the player (jackpot state). More specifically, the player can win a large amount of prize balls by opening the special winning opening.

By the way, when the design finally stops in the above jackpot design or the out-reach design, the reach state is passed. The reach state is, for example, left, center, or
When there are right and three symbol rows, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stopped at "7" and "7", respectively, and the middle symbol row is still changing. Under this state, if the symbols in the middle symbol row stop at "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 such a reach state, in recent years, various effects have been performed in order to increase the excitement for the player. For example, there are various ideas such as giving a characteristic to the changing mode of the changing pattern or performing an effect by the character.

[0007]

However, the above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. That is,
It has been adopted in many pachinko machines in recent years to give a feature to the variation mode of the design and to produce an effect by a character, and there is a problem in that it lacks novelty in this respect. In other words, regarding the display unit, it is a reality that there is a demand for an unprecedented novel effect and an improvement in the entertainment by the effect.

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 changing a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined trigger. , It is to provide a game machine capable of dramatically improving the interest.

[0009]

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

Means 1. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device having a display section capable of changing a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined trigger, and at least at a temporary period other than when all of the identification information is confirmed and stopped is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the part can be maintained in a state equivalent to a non-energized state or a state similar thereto for a predetermined period.

According to the above means, the plurality of pieces of identification information can be changed on the display section of the variable display device based on a predetermined trigger. Then, at least for a period other than when all of the identification information is confirmed and stopped, the display unit can be maintained in a state equivalent to the non-energized state or a state similar thereto for a predetermined period. For this reason, the player is surprised by maintaining the state, and
I will watch the development on the display section in the future. Here, the term "predetermined period" is intended to exclude those in which the screen is momentarily dark when the screen or the like is switched. In addition, "except when all identification information is displayed in fixed stop" excludes cases where the demo screen is displayed when all identification information is displayed in fixed stop. This means that the presentation is performed before the stop display.

Means 2. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device having a display section capable of changing a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined trigger, and at least at a temporary period other than when all of the identification information is confirmed and stopped is displayed. A game machine characterized in that a part can be displayed in a dark state for a predetermined period. According to the above means, it is possible to perform the dark display for a predetermined period at least for a period other than when all the identification information is stopped. For this reason, the player will be surprised by the fact that the display unit is maintained in the dark state, and he will watch the future development of the display unit with all his might.

Means 3. In the means 1 or 2, the special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode. Characteristic gaming machine.

Means 4. In the means 3, the game machine is characterized in that, before the predetermined period, an effect of temporarily reducing the expectation of the occurrence of the special game state is provided. According to the above means, after the player has been disappointed, the production is maintained for the predetermined period, which is surprisingly spurred.

Means 5. In the means 3 or 4, at least before the identification information is in a specific display mode and finally stopped and displayed, the reach game state is produced, and the reach game state production is performed for the predetermined period. A game machine characterized by being set inside. According to the above means, it is possible to enjoy a special effect when the player is most excited. Therefore, the interest is further enhanced.

Means 6. The means 5 is configured to produce a super-reach gaming state in which the expected value of the special gaming state is higher than the normal reach gaming state, and at the stage before the super-leach gaming state, or in the super-leach gaming state As a part of the above, a game machine characterized in that the predetermined period is set. According to the above means, when the effect is performed in the previous stage of the super reach game state, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the super reach game state by the effect. Also, as a part of the super reach game state effect, when the effect is performed, a special effect can be enjoyed when the player is most excited.

Means 7. In any one of means 1 to 6,
A game machine capable of providing information about a game during the predetermined period. According to the above means, the player can grasp the information about the game even during the predetermined period.

Means 8. In the means 7, the game information is displayed on the display unit. According to the above-mentioned means, it is possible to grasp the information regarding the game by visually recognizing the display section.

Means 9. In the means 8, the information on the game is displayed in a plain mode (a mode not conspicuous). According to the above means, the special effect maintaining effect is less likely to be obstructed by the information about the game.

Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 7 to 9, wherein the information about the game includes identification information related to a reach gaming state. According to the above means, the identification information related to the reach game state can be grasped even during the predetermined period.

Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, a gaming machine characterized in that, during the predetermined period, at least while there is no change on the display unit, the production by voice is prohibited. According to the above means, combined with the fact that the effect is not produced by voice, the effect of the effect is further increased.

Means 12. In any one of the means 1 to 11, a light emitting means capable of being in at least one state of turning off, lighting and blinking is provided in a portion different from the display portion, and at least on the display portion during the predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized in that the light emitting means is turned off while there is no change. According to the above-mentioned means, the effect of production is further enhanced in combination with the issuing means being turned off.

Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 12, after the lapse of the predetermined period, the game machine is turned around so that a flashy effect can be performed on the display unit. According to the above-mentioned means, the flashy effect is performed after a predetermined period of time, so that the flashy effect itself becomes more flashy, and the interest for the player is increased.

Means 14. In the means 13, a light emitting means capable of being in at least one state of turning off, lighting and blinking is provided in a part different from the display portion, and at the time of the flashy effect, at least one of lighting and blinking of the light emitting means is involved. A gaming machine characterized in that the performance is also executed. According to the above means, after a predetermined period of time, the effect accompanied by lighting and blinking of the light emitting means is also executed, so that the thickness becomes even more flashy.

Means 15. In the means 14, the flash effect includes displaying at least a predetermined display target on the display unit. According to the above-mentioned means, the effect is enhanced by displaying the predetermined display target on the display unit.

Means 16. In the means 15, the flashy production includes expressing a concept, which is the same as or approximate to the display object, by the light emitting means when a predetermined display object is displayed on the display section. A gaming machine to do. According to the above means, the light emitting means expresses a concept that is the same as or similar to the display target, so that the player who understands the concept will find it interesting.

Means 17. In any one of the means 1 to 16, the predetermined period is 1 second or more and 20 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 15 seconds or less, and further preferably 3 seconds or more 10
A game machine characterized by being less than a second.

Means 18. In any one of the means 1 to 17, the gaming machine is characterized in that the display section is constituted by a liquid crystal display.

Means 19. In any one of the means 1 to 18, with the effect of the predetermined period, a notice of the occurrence of a predetermined game state (e.g., reach game state, more advanced reach game state, special game state) that will occur thereafter will be announced. A gaming machine characterized by having done. Here, the "notice" may mean that it is possible to suggest that the predetermined game state is likely to occur due to the effect, or the effect display affects the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state. For the purpose, there may be cases where a predetermined game state does not occur. According to the above-mentioned means, it is possible to be depressed by the effect.

Means 20. The means (19) is characterized in that the degree of expectation of occurrence of a predetermined game state thereafter is variable in accordance with the display mode of the display section during the predetermined period. According to the above-mentioned means, the player can be delighted depending on the display mode of the display unit during the predetermined period.

Means 21. In either one of the means 19 and 20, the gaming machine is characterized in that the degree of expectation of the occurrence of a predetermined game state thereafter is variable according to the length of the predetermined period. According to the above-mentioned means, the player can be delighted depending on the display mode of the display unit during the predetermined period.

[0032]

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 shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 1A, and a front frame 1B provided at a front portion of the outer frame 1A and capable of being opened and closed at one side of the outer frame 1A. Is equipped with. Further, on the front side of the front frame 1B, a glass door frame 1C as a transparent plate door frame is provided so as to be openable and closable. A pair of glass plates, which are transparent plates, are attached to the glass door frame 1C at predetermined intervals in the front-rear direction.

On the rear side of the front frame 1B (inside the glass door frame 1C, inside the outer frame 1A), a game board 2 is detachably mounted via a resin middle plate (the middle plate is attached). It may be omitted and the game board 2 may be directly mounted).

A front streak frame 1D is provided on the front frame 1B below the glass door frame 1C so as to be openable and closable. An upper tray UD is provided in the front decoration frame 1D. On the other hand, in the lower part of the front frame 1B, a lower tray BD is provided below the upper tray DU, and a handle HD is provided corresponding to the game ball launching section.
The game ball released from the game ball launching unit based on the turning operation of the handle HD is guided to the upper part of the game board 2 by the guide rail and falls in the game area of the game board 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with an operating opening 3 and a special winning opening 4. Working port 3
It has a passage for the game ball 5, and the blades 6 at the entrance of the passage.
Is supported so that it can be opened and closed. A seesaw 7 is provided behind the special winning opening 4, and a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof.
However, a prize passage 9 is provided on the left side (the left and right 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. Further, the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, so that the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state.
Will be 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. 3, in the present embodiment,
Left symbol column 14, middle symbol column 15 and right symbol column 16 (these 14 to 16 constitute the first symbol column) as these symbol columns, and the fourth symbol column 40 as the second symbol column.
A total of four symbol columns are displayed. Left, right, middle pattern row 1
4 to 16 are 3 in the horizontal direction in the lower part of the display unit 13a.
They are displayed side by side. Also, the fourth symbol row 40,
In the upper right portion of the display portion 13a, the left, right, middle symbol row 14
It is displayed at a position apart from 16 to 16.

In the present embodiment, the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 of the first symbol column are each composed of a plurality of symbols 17A to 17H (identification information) as shown in FIG. . Each symbol 17A to 17H is "1"
It is constituted by a combination of the numbers "8" and pictures such as "Hachimaki", "Goldfish", "Taiko", "Okame", "Lion", and these patterns 17A to 17H are arranged in order. 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. Further, the middle symbol row 15 is composed of a plurality of symbols 17A to 17K of a plurality of types. The numbered symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol, an out-reach symbol and an out symbol. Also, the symbols 17I and 17K are composed of pictures of "windmill" and "corn," respectively.
The symbols 17I and 17K can be only deviating symbols. Further, the design 17J is composed of a picture of "Omikuji", and the design 17J can be any of the jackpot design, the out-reach pattern and the out-of-design.

In addition, the fourth symbol row 40 is composed of a plurality of symbols E1, E2, E3 or symbols EO1, EO2, EO3 or symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.
As shown in FIG. 5, the symbols E1, E2, and E3 are each composed of a picture of a votive panel with "Daikichi", "picture of a cow", and "picture of a dragon". Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the symbols EO1, EO2, EO3 are composed of a combination of the pictures of the respective votive tablets and the characters "super jackpot", "departure", and "departure". . Furthermore, FIG.
As shown in (b), the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are
Picture of each ema above, "super jackpot", "jackpot",
It is composed by combining with each character of "big hit".

Basically, each of the right, middle and left symbol columns 14 to
In 16, the symbols 17A to 17K are variably displayed by scrolling in the same area. Further, in the fourth symbol row 40, each symbol E1, E2, E3 (or symbol EO1, EO2, EO3 or symbol EZ1, EZ2, E
Z3) is variably displayed by rotating about the virtual axis in the same area.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, basically, one horizontal line at the bottom of the display portion 13a constitutes a jackpot line (generally referred to as one line). ). In other words, the symbols 17A to 17K are displayed one by one in the first symbol rows 14 to 16. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 stop at the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 16
When is stopped at the symbol 17J of "Omikuji", the horizontal line and the fourth symbol row 40 form a jackpot line.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided on the upper side of 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.

In the display section 13a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol variations (scroll variation and rotation variation) of each of the symbol columns 14 to 16 and the fourth symbol 40 are based on the winning of the game ball 5 into the operating port 3. Be started. 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. What is a stop design?
Each of the symbol columns 14 to 16 and 40 is a symbol displayed when the symbol fluctuation is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is the left symbol column 14, the right symbol column 16, the middle symbol column 15, the fourth symbol column.
Although they can be stopped in the order of the symbol row 40, 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 FIGS. 7 (a) and 8 (c), all the symbol rows 14-16, 40
When the fluctuation of is stopped, the symbol 17 displayed
The combination of A to 17H, 17J, EO1, EZ1 to EZ3 may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, first, the symbols 17A to 17 of the same type.
When Hs are arranged along the basic jackpot line, combinations of the same symbols 17A to 17H (for example, in FIG. 7A, there are cases where the symbols 17G of "7", "7", and "7" are obtained). The symbols that make up this combination are "big hit symbols (big hit symbols on the doublet)" (= first specific symbol) (by the way, in this case, the type of symbols in the fourth symbol row 40 does not matter) Secondly, as described above, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 15 is the "Omikuji" symbol 17J, and the fourth.
There is a case where the symbol 40 stops at the symbol EO1 of "Daikichi / super jackpot" (= second specific symbol) (see FIG. 8C). In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting such a combination are also "major jackpot symbols (Omikuji jackpot symbols)". When the combination of the jackpots is established, the special electric auditors product is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and the jackpot state advantageous for the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more prize balls.

Further, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 9A to 9D, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit. In the reach state, first, the symbols 17A to 17 in the right symbol column 16
H is the left pattern row 14 on the basic jackpot line
The state of stopping with the symbols 17A to 17H of the same kind as the stop symbol of (1st reach state) can be mentioned. 8 (a)-
In the example shown in (d), the symbols 17A to 17H of both the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 stopped at the basic jackpot line.
Are both symbols 17G with "7". Further, in the present embodiment, the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 are the same symbol, the middle symbol column 15 is the symbol 17J of "Omikuji", and the fourth symbol 40 is "Daikichi / Super jackpot". Since it is also a big hit when stopping at the symbol EO1, as shown in FIG. 8A, the left and right symbol rows 14, 16
The same symbol, the middle symbol row 15 is a symbol 1 of "Omikuji"
In the case of 7J, even when the fourth symbol 40 is changing, it is included in the reach state (second reach state).

In the above reach state, the symbol fluctuations in the middle symbol row 15 are stopped in the big hit state by stopping with the same kind of symbols as the stopped symbols in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (big hit symbols of doublet eyes). 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-reach state") are included. Further, in the case where the left and right symbol arrays 14 and 16 are the same symbol, and the middle symbol column 15 is the symbol 17J of "Omikuji", the fourth symbol 40 is "picture of cow / out" or "picture of dragon".・ Something that stops at "out of reach" and does not result in a big hit state is also included (this also constitutes "outside reach state").

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. First, the left and right symbol columns 14,
When the symbols 17A to 17H of 16 are stopped and the symbols 17A to 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are in a changing state (first reach state), the reach patterns are "normal reach", "fukami reach", and "fukugami reach". , "Mikoshi reach,""God of poor reach,""God of two poor reach," various reach patterns are set. Of these reach patterns, the reach patterns other than the “normal reach” and the “poor god reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of "super reach" is started, 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.

Further, the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 are the same symbol, the middle symbol column 15 is stopped at the symbol 17J of "Omikuji", and the symbols EO1 to EO3 of the fourth symbol 40 are changing (second (Reach state), various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “girl reach”, and “reverse reach” are set. Of these reach patterns, reach patterns other than "normal reach" are
This is what is called "super reach".
When the operation of "super reach" is started, compared to the case of "normal reach", a big hit state occurs (stopped at the symbol EO1 of "Daikichi / super big hit") expected value (big hit expected value) It is getting higher.

When the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol column 15 is stopped by a symbol of the same type as the stop symbol of both the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 (a jackpot pattern of a doublet), the occurrence of a jackpot state is confirmed. Even in this case, the symbol variation of the fourth symbol 40 and the reach effect (effect based on the omikuji reach pattern) are performed. This is because the game mode is determined according to the stop mode of the symbols EO1 to EO3 or EZ1 to EZ3 of the fourth symbol 40. As the game mode in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is 3
There are prepared a normal mode of about 1/00 and a probability variation mode (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) having a higher jackpot probability (about 1/60) than the normal mode. And the symbols EO1 to EO3 or EZ1 to E of the fourth symbol 40
Whether or not the probability variation mode is given in the next game is determined according to the stop mode of Z3.

That is, the left, middle, and right symbol arrays 14 to 16
When the symbols 17A to 17K are stopped by the symbol,
Immediately after the fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is stopped, the symbol fluctuation of the fourth symbol row 40 is also stopped. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the symbol fluctuation of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped for any of the symbols E1 to E3 to which the simple votive picture is added.

Further, when the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol and the middle symbol row 15 is stopped by the symbol "Omikuji" 17J, respectively, in the fourth symbol 40, the symbols E1 to E3 up to that point are displayed. Instead of, the symbols EO1 to EO3 are variably displayed (see FIG. 6A). Then, in this case, the second reach state has occurred, and when the symbol fluctuation of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped, "the picture of the cow /
Departure "or" Dragon picture / departure "EO2, EO3
When stopped at, the jackpot state does not occur and the player is in the off state. On the other hand, when the symbol variation of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped, if the symbol EO1 of "Daikichi / super jackpot" is stopped, a jackpot state will occur and the next game after the jackpot state will end. Probability variation mode is added.

On the other hand, when the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol column 15 is stopped by the symbol of the same kind as the stop symbol in both the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 (a jackpot pattern of the doublet), the occurrence of the jackpot state is confirmed. In, in place of the symbols E1 to E3 until then, the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are variably displayed on the fourth symbol 40 (see FIG. 6 (b)). And, in this case as well, the same effect as the reach effect is performed (game mode determination effect), and when the symbol fluctuation of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped, when it is stopped by the symbol EZ1 of "Daikichi / super jackpot". In addition to the occurrence of the jackpot state, the probability variation mode is given to the next game after the jackpot state ends.
On the other hand, when the symbol fluctuation of the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped, when the symbols EZ2 and EZ3 of "picture of a cow / big hit" or "picture of a dragon / big hit" are stopped, a big hit state occurs. Only, after the jackpot state is over, the normal mode is added in the next game (the probability variation mode is not added). That is, when the jackpot pattern is stopped by the jackpot pattern, a lottery display as to whether or not the probability variation mode is given is performed in the fourth symbol row 40.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbols E1 to E3 and EO1 to EO of the fourth symbol row 40 are set according to the stop mode of the respective symbols 17A to 17K of the first symbol rows 14 to 16.
3, EZ1 to EZ3 have different meanings. In particular, in the first symbol row 14-16, when stopped at the zigzag pattern symbols 17A-17H, the fourth symbol row 4
The symbols EZ1 to EZ3 of 0 indicate the determination display of whether or not the probability variation mode is given. Further, when the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are the same symbol, and the middle symbol row 15 is stopped at the symbol "Omikuji" symbol 17J, respectively, the fourth symbol
The symbols EO1 to EO3 of the symbol 40 indicate the determination display of whether or not the big hit state (with the probability variation mode addition) has occurred.

Further, when a big hit state occurs with a doublet and when a big hit state occurs when the symbol 17J of "Omikuji" is stopped in the middle symbol row 15, a substantial reach state generation timing is different. Can be said. More specifically, in the former case, the reach state occurs when the same symbols 17A to 17H in the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 are stopped, whereas in the latter case, the middle symbol is further generated. In column 15, the reach state occurs when the symbol 17J of "Omikuji" is stopped.

By the way, it has already been explained that the symbol variation of each of the symbol arrays 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 into the operating port 3, but the game ball 5 is further activated in the variation display. When the player wins the third prize, the variable display for that amount is performed after the end of the currently displayed variable display, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54. 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. 2, 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.

Besides, in addition to this, at a plurality of places of the pachinko machine 1, light emitting means including various kinds of lamps for enhancing a game effect are attached. These light emitting means can be changed in lighting state (light-out, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. More specifically, in the present embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 24, a first lamp group L provided around the display portion 13a of the display device 13 (center frame).
L1, a second lamp group LL2 made up of windmill lamps scattered around the center frame, operation port lamps provided in the front portion of the blades 6, a corner ornament located outside the guide rails of the game board 2 Ramps, passage gates 54,
The game board 2 is provided with a third lamp group LL3 including lamps and the like provided on the respective mounting boards of the general winning opening and the special winning opening 4. The first lamp group LL1, the second lamp group LL2, and the third lamp group LL3 are arranged in a multiple (triple) annular shape around the display portion 13a, respectively. The second lamp group LL on the outer periphery of LL1
2 is a third lamp group L on the outer circumference of the second lamp group LL2.
L3 is located. A frame decoration lamp UL is provided above the front frame 1B (above the glass door frame 1C).

Then, these light emitting means perform blinking and lighting control when a big hit state occurs (when the symbols are aligned) or when a reach state occurs. That is,
Depending on the game situation at that time, various lamps can be turned on or off as appropriate to increase the player's pleasure during a big hit or to increase the thrill of a reach state. ing.

In addition to this, in the present embodiment,
Display unit 13a and first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL3
Together, the “fireworks production” will be performed. Detailed contents of the effect will be described later.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) which produces a sound effect (voice or the like) according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the game 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 a switch 2 for the operating port.
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 control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blade 6, the first to third lamp groups as the light emitting means, the speaker, 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. These control components are replaceably attached to the board. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and
The PU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM and the like. The RAM stores the calculation result by the CPU in FIG.
The symbol random number buffers 31 to 38 shown in FIG. 1, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 46 (i) shown in FIG. 12, and the stop symbol areas 47 to 50 shown in FIG. 13 are temporarily stored.

As shown in FIG. 11, the symbol random number buffer includes three out-of-range symbol random number buffers 31, 3 on the left, middle and right sides.
2, 33, by the fourth out-of-design random number buffer 34 regarding the fourth symbol row 40, three out-reach symbol random number buffers 35, 36, 37 of left, middle and right, and the fourth out-reach symbol random number buffer 38 It is configured. As shown in FIG. 12, the symbol random number area is five internal random number areas 4
1 (i) and 5 outlying reach random number areas 42 (i)
And, five fourth out-of-design symbol random areas 43 (i), five left out-of-design symbol random areas 44 (i), five out-of-in-design symbol random areas 45 (i), and five out-of-right symbol random areas 46 (I) and. i is for distinguishing each symbol random number area which exists five each, and takes a value of "0", "1", "2", "3", "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of pending variable displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the stop symbol areas are left / middle / right stop symbol random areas 47, 48, 4 respectively.
9 and the fourth stop symbol random number area 50.

By the way, in the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set as the game mode. 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.

Generally, 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 symbol on the display unit 13a of the symbol display device 13 can be shortened, and (5) the expected jackpot value is higher than that in the normal mode. However, in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these are All of (1) to (5) are executed.

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 15 to 22 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, fourth symbol random number counter CD4, reach type determination counter CV, fourth symbol reach type determination counter C
It consists of V4 etc.

The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter C
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 46 described above.
It corresponds to “(i)” of (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means a state that is not held.

As shown in FIG. 14 (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. As types of jackpot symbols in the present embodiment, symbols 17A of the left, middle, and right symbol columns 14 to 16 are used.
If 17H is a doublet and the fourth symbol row 40 is the symbol EZ1 of "Daikichi / Super jackpot" (8 types), the symbols 17A-17H of the symbol rows 14-16 on the left / middle / right are Zoro days. And, and if the fourth symbol row 40 is the symbol EZ2, EZ3 of "cow picture / bonanza" or "dragon picture / bonanza" (16 types), the left and right symbol rows 14, 16 are the same symbol. , The middle symbol row 15 is the symbol 17J of "Omikuji", and the fourth symbol row 40 is the symbol EO of "Daikichi / Super jackpot"
In the case of 1 (8 types), there are 32 types of jackpot patterns in total.

Each of these counters CI, CO, CB updates its value within a predetermined range 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, CDR is for determining the stop symbol etc. in the left, middle and right symbol columns 14-16, and the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 determines the stop symbol etc. in the fourth symbol column 40. It is for. The left symbol random number counter CDL is
The value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial 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. Furthermore, the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 updates the value within a predetermined range each time the right symbol random number counter CDR makes one round, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 10 (a) is used to select one of the above-mentioned plurality of types of reach patterns. The value (random number value) is updated every time the symbol random number counter CDL makes one round, 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, the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4 shown in FIGS. 14 (b) and 10 (b) is used to select one of the above-mentioned three types of fortune-telling reach patterns. Yes, for example, the value (random number value) is updated each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one round, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, each of these reach patterns is also weighted, and the probability of each reach pattern being selected is different. Similarly, the probability that each reach pattern is selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (at the time of a big hit) or when it is a big hit (at the time of a miss reach).

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 flowchart of FIG. 15 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD.
After updating R, CD4, CV, CV4, the combinations of the values (random numbers) of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, CD4 are sorted (sorted), and the sorted values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 38. The "random number distribution routine" for storing is shown. 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 first in step S1, the internal random number counter CI, the out-reach random number counter CO, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB.
"1" is added (updated) to each.

In step S2, "1" is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. Further, regarding the middle / right symbol random number counters CDC, CDR, update processing is performed according to the values of the left / middle symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, respectively, and regarding the fourth symbol random number counter CD4,
Update processing is performed according to the value of the right symbol random number counter CDR. 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. Furthermore, if the right symbol random number counter CDR is the timing to be returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the fourth symbol random number counter CD4, and if it is the other timing, the counter CD
Keep the value of 4.

Next, in step S3, the controller 2
4 updates the reach type determination counter CV, the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4, respectively.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the left and right symbol random number counters CDL and CDR is a combination of the same symbols. And, when this condition is not satisfied (left / right symbol random number counter C
If the combination of the values of DL and CDR is not the combination of the same symbols), the value of each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR, CD4 in step S5 is stored in the corresponding out-of-symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 33, 34. Store. Here, the corresponding out-of-design random number buffers 31 to 34
Specifically, the left symbol random number counter CDL refers to the left out symbol random number buffer 31, the medium symbol random number counter CDC refers to the medium out symbol random number buffer 32, and the right symbol random number counter CDR refers to the right out symbol random number. It refers to the buffer 33, and refers to the fourth out-of-right symbol random number buffer 34 for the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 (the same applies to step S9 described later). Then, the controller 24 executes the process of step S5, and then temporarily ends the subsequent processes.

On the other hand, when the condition of the step S4 is satisfied (when the combination of the values of the left and right symbol random number counters CDL and CDR is the same symbol combination), in step S6, the medium symbol random number counter CDC The value of right symbol random number counter CDR (or left symbol random number counter CD
It is determined whether the combination of the values of L) is a combination of the same symbols. Then, in the case of a combination of the same symbols, "random number distribution routine" without performing any processing
To finish. In this case, each symbol random number counter CD
The combination of the values of L, CDC, and CDR is a combination of the deviation symbol and the deviation reach symbol, that is, the combination of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot pattern of the doublet).

If a negative determination is made in step S6, the controller 24 determines in step S7 that the value of the medium symbol random number counter CDC is "Omikuji" symbol 17J.
It is determined whether or not it corresponds to. When an affirmative decision is made in this step S7, in a succeeding step S8, it is decided whether or not the value of the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 is a value corresponding to the symbol EO1 of "Daikichi / super-big hit". Then, if an affirmative decision is made in step S8, the "random number distribution routine" is ended without performing any processing. In this case, the combination of the value of each symbol random number counter CDL, CDR is the combination of the same symbol, the value of the medium symbol random number counter CDC is "Omikuji"
Which is equivalent to the symbol 17J, and the value of the fourth symbol random number counter CD4 is "Daikichi / Super jackpot" symbol E
In the case of a value corresponding to O1, that is, in the case of a combination of a jackpot pattern (a jackpot pattern of an omikuji).

On the other hand, if a negative decision is made in step S7 or a negative decision is made in step S8, then the processing advances to step S9. In step S9, the control device 24, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR,
The value of CD4, the corresponding out-reach pattern random number buffer 3
5, 36, 37 and 38, and the subsequent processing is once terminated.

As described above, in the "random number distribution routine", four symbol random number counters CDL, CD are provided at predetermined time intervals.
The combination of C, CDR and CD4 values is checked. Then, in the case of the combination of the out-of-design, random numbers are stored in the out-of-design random number buffers 31 to 34, and in the case of the out-of-reach design, the random numbers are stored in out-of-reach design random number buffers 35 to 38. 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 38.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 will be described. The main function of this routine is that the value of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR, CD4 is set in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 46 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operation opening 3. It is to store.

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 of the working opening winnings 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 the value of the left, middle, right, and fourth outlier symbol random number buffers 31 to 34 (CDL, CDC,
CDR, CD4) are stored in the corresponding left / middle / right / fourth out-of-design random number areas 43 (i) to 46 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the "storage processing routine", the random number counters CI, CO, CD4, CDL, CD
The values of C and CDR are each random number area 41 (i) to 46
It is stored in (i). In steps S14 to S16, if the value of the hold counter CH after the update in step S12 is “3”, for example, the internal random number area 41 is displayed.
(I = 3), out-reach random number area 42 (i = 3), fourth out-of-design symbol random area 43 (i = 3), left out-of-design symbol random area 44 (i = 3), inside-out symbol random area 45 (i)
= 3), the off-right symbol random number area 46 (i = 3) is the storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18 will be described.
This routine is the above-mentioned "random number distribution routine",
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13, the light emitting means, etc. by using the calculation result of the "storing process routine" and the like, and is executed at predetermined time intervals after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. To be done.

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), out-of-design random number areas 43 (i + 1) to 46
Areas (i + 1) to
46 (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 "fluctuation start processing routine" of FIG. 19, 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, one of the various reach patterns of the above-described "normal reach", "Fukami reach", "Fukugami reach", "poor god reach", and "poor god two-step reach" is used to reach the reach type determination counter CV.
Based on. Further, any one of the various reach patterns of "normal reach", "girl reach", and "reverse reach" described above is determined based on the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4.

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 executing the process of ((variation start processing routine)), the control device 24, in step S110 of FIG. 17, the symbols 17A to 17H in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15), in the step described above. S902, S90
4, the stop symbol stored in any of the processing of S906 is replaced. Further, the symbol fluctuation is stopped so that the symbols 17A to 17H after replacement are 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. More specifically, FIG.
As shown in the "reach operation processing routine" of 0, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not "normal reach". Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of "normal reach"), the normal reach operation process is performed. In this case, for example, the color of the background screen is made different from that before, and only the symbol 1 in the middle symbol row 15 is used.
Processing such as scrolling the 7A to 17K at a low speed is performed.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1201, the process moves to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not "Fukami reach". Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “Fujin reach”), the relevant wind god reach operation process is performed in step S1204.

Here, the contents of the "Fujin reach" will be described in detail. That is, as shown in the “Fujin reach operation processing routine” in FIG. 21, first, in step S120.
In 4a, the control device 24 determines whether or not to execute the "fireworks effect" prior to the current wind god reach effect. Then, when a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1204h without executing the fireworks effect. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made (this time is a missed reach and the value of the reach type determination counter CV is “40” to “4”).
4 ”or within the range of 4”, or this time when it is a big hit, and the value of the reach type determination counter CV is “75” to “8”.
If it is within the range of "4"), the process proceeds to step S1204b to execute the fireworks effect.

In step S1204b, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the controller 24 executes the same process as the above-mentioned normal reach for a predetermined time. That is, the symbols 17A to 17K in the middle symbol column 15 are displayed as if they are scrolling slowly. Then, after a predetermined time has passed, in step S1204c, the control device 24
In the middle symbol array 15, the pseudo symbols are temporarily stopped. In the example shown in FIG. 23B, the symbol 1 of “7”
In the case of the reach state in 7G, the case where the symbol 17D of "4" is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol column 15 is shown. Here, the player is disappointed because the jackpot state has not occurred for a while. In addition, in order to inform that the stopped state is not complete, the stopped symbol may be swung.

Next, the control device 24 causes the step S120.
4d, as shown in FIG. 24, as if the display unit 1
As if the power of 3a was cut off, or the night sky was displayed, the display unit 13a is displayed for a predetermined period (for example,
1 second or more and 20 seconds or less, more preferably 2 seconds or more and 15 seconds or less, and further preferably 3 seconds or more and 10 seconds or less). During this period (when there is no change in the display unit 13a), voice control is prohibited. In this case, "at least in the predetermined period, at least while there is no change on the display unit, the effect by voice is prohibited" or "at least during the predetermined period, after the dark display. For a predetermined period of time, it is prohibited to produce a sound. ”, Or“ to make a silent state during dark display ”, or“ to make a silent state and a sound state during dark display ”. "Mixing" is the characteristic point.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to allow the player to recognize what kind of symbol is in the reach state, at this stage, as shown in FIG. Stop symbols 14 and 16 (symbols in a reach state: reach symbol) are reduced and displayed in both lower corners of the display unit 13a. Of course, the reach symbol may not be displayed.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, although it is decided to temporarily stop in a pseudo manner with the reach pattern, it may be darkened without being stopped. In this case, the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol column 15 is maintained even when the display unit 13a is in the dark.

Furthermore, in the darkening, the middle pattern row 15
After the stop, the display may be instantaneously (abruptly) darkened (in this case, "the dark display is performed instantaneously" is a characteristic point), and gradually displayed gradually. May be darkened (in this case,
"The feature is that the dark display is performed in stages." Further, in this case, it may be darkened in relation to the stop of the symbol. For example, the atmosphere in the day when the symbols in the left symbol column 14 are stopped, the atmosphere in the evening (dusk) when the symbols in the next right symbol column 16 are stopped, and the symbols in the middle symbol column 15 are pseudo stop You may perform the production so that the atmosphere of the night may be created at the time of being performed. Alternatively, as the background, the production may be performed as if the night sky was gradually projected, while the ground was projected until then.

Further, along with this, step S120
4e, all the lamps (first to third lamp groups L
Turn off L1 to LL3). Therefore, by performing these processes, an atmosphere that is a little darker than the bright atmosphere of the normal reach effect up to that point is created. At this time, all the lamps may be turned off at the same time that the display section 13a is turned off (in this case, "the turning off is performed instantaneously in accordance with the turndown display" is a characteristic point). However, it is also possible to provide the time difference and perform the turn-off / darkening in stages (in this case, the feature is that "the turn-off is performed in stages"). For example, all the lamps may be turned off after the display unit 13a is darkened, or the display unit 13a may be darkened after all the lamps are turned off. Further, each of the lamp groups LL1 to LL3 may be turned off in stages (in this case, "the plurality of light emitting units are made to be in the extinction state in stages" is a characteristic point).

At this time, it is possible to understand that the display unit 13a is not out of order because the reach patterns are displayed at both corners of the display unit 13a, but it is possible to confirm that it is not out of order by using a separate voice or the like. It may be notified. further,
On the contrary, it may be constructed so as to cause the player to suspicion that it may be out of order. in this case,
The feature is that "the display can be maintained for a predetermined time in a state as if it failed."

Further, a plurality of darkening times are prepared, and the longer the darkening time is (or the shorter the darkening time is).
The jackpot probability may be changed according to the darkening time, such as the jackpot probability being increased.

During the darkness, some kind of effect (suitable for a dark atmosphere) may be performed. For example, a ghost may cross the darkened display portion 13a.
In addition, when such an effect is performed, the jackpot probability is increased (lowered) as compared to the case where the effect is not performed or the case where another effect is performed. The configuration may be different.

Then, in the following step S1204f, as shown in FIG. 25B, the fireworks that are being launched are displayed on the display unit 13a. In the present embodiment, in conjunction with this launch display, a voice "Hirururu" that fireworks are launched is also generated. After that, at the stage where the fireworks are launched to a predetermined height, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), the fireworks continuously expand (flowering).
The display is performed on the display unit 13a as if it were done. Also,
In conjunction with this expanded display, a sound "Dawn" when the fireworks are opened is also generated.

Further, at this time, as shown in FIG.
The first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are turned on. As a result, not only the display section 13a, but also a flashy production as if a large firework has bloomed not only on the game board 2, that is, the display section 13a and the first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL1.
An integrated presentation by LL3 will be performed. As a result, the player may be surprised and have a sense of expectation that something desirable for the player (occurrence of a big hit state) will occur.

The first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL1
A time difference may be provided when the LL3 is turned on.
That is, control may be performed such that the first lamp group LL1 on the inner peripheral side is sequentially turned on toward the outer peripheral side. This will further increase reality. further,
After lighting, the first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL3 may be appropriately blinked. As a result, the fireworks after flowering are displayed in a glittering and glittering manner. In addition, the fireworks presentation as described above may be performed a plurality of times.

After the above step S1204a or step S1204g, the control device 24 executes step S1204 to execute the original wind god reach operation process.
Go to h. In step S1204h, the control device 24 first changes the background and displays the display unit 13a.
The Fengjin character FC with a bag is displayed on the screen (Fig. 22).
7 (a)). Here, as the background, the display unit 13a
A picture pattern in which a plurality of ring-shaped bodies of different sizes are arranged is displayed, which creates a three-dimensional effect in the depth direction. Therefore,
It means that "the background, the content of the effect including the display target, and the variation mode are different before and after the darkness".

Then, the symbol 17A in the middle symbol row 15
When ~ 17K fluctuates, a plurality of ring-shaped bodies of different sizes displayed as the background are reduced in diameter toward the center of the ring-shaped body, and a new large ring-shaped body is displayed on the outermost circumference. Display control is performed. That is, the ring-shaped bodies of different sizes are visually recognized as if they are moving away in the depth direction, and processing such as making the picture pattern appear to be flowing in the depth direction is performed. As a result, the suction operation described below is promoted.

Subsequently, the control device 24 displays a symbol having a size larger than the symbol displayed at the time of the normal scroll variation on the upper part of the display section 13a (the display can correspond to the expansion of the display area). Along with this, a separate character “dog” DC, “leaf” LC, “stone” SC, “grandpa” JC, etc. are appropriately displayed.

Then, the symbols 17A to 17K of the middle symbol row 15 displayed on the upper part of the display portion 13a are "1" → "2".
→ "3" → ... in the same order as when scrolling, as if the wind god character FC attracted a design,
The operation is sequentially displayed one by one as if sucking into the bag. Also, the characters "dog" DC, "leaf" LC,
The “stone” SC and the “old man” JC are properly attracted to the wind god character FC and displayed as if they were sucked into the bag.

More specifically, certain symbols 17A to 17K
Is interlocked with the action of expanding the suction port as the action part of the bag of the wind god character FC, and a certain pattern 17A to
Designs of the same type as 17K and of different sizes are successively displayed in the direction of the suction port of the bag held by the wind god, as the designs become smaller in order from the larger design. After that, when the symbols 17A to 17K reach the vicinity of the suction port of the bag, display control is performed so that the symbols 17A to 17K disappear from the display unit 13a, and a display such that the symbols are sucked into the bag is made. It The next symbols 17A to 17K are attracted toward the wind god from the upper part of the display unit 13a, and are moved and displayed so as to be sucked into the bag. In other words, the symbols 17A to 17K are attracted toward the wind god character FC, and a process is performed such that the symbols are sequentially sucked into the bag held by the wind god character FC one by one. Then, this operation is continuously repeated.

Also, the characters "dog" DC, "leaf"
LC, "stone" SC, "grandfather" JC is attracted to the wind god character FC from any end of the display unit 13a at predetermined timing, and moved so as to be sucked into the bag of the wind god character FC. Is displayed. That is, the motion display of the character also includes the symbols 17A to 17A.
The operation is displayed in a manner substantially similar to the operation display of K.

After that, when a predetermined timing comes, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the control device 24 controls the display as if the expression of the wind god character FC becomes steep. In addition, such a display is a jackpot 1
7A ~ 17K appearing 2 ~ 3rd pattern 17A ~
It can be started when 17K is displayed. At this time, display control is performed so that the speed at which the symbols 17A to 17K are sucked in becomes slower than in the normal case. By performing such display control, the player feels as if the wind god character F
It is visually recognized that C is trying to draw in the symbols 17A to 17K for a big hit.

Further, once the jackpot pattern is sucked in, it is returned to the normal pattern moving display mode (mainly speed), and the movements in which the symbols 17A to 17K are sucked into the bag of the wind god character FC continuously. Repeated.

Furthermore, at this time, the design 17 which is a big hit
When sucking A to 17K (see FIG. 27C), an effect that it is difficult to be sucked is performed. Also,
When the predetermined timing arrives, an effect of making the expression even steeper is performed. Furthermore, with respect to the symbols 17A to 17K that are jackpots, an operation display such that they are attracted toward the suction port or vice versa may be displayed. More specifically, certain symbols 17A-1
7K, symbols of the same type but of different sizes were moved and displayed so as to become smaller in order from those of larger size, but moved so as to become larger in order of smaller designs By doing so, an operation display is performed as if some symbols 17A to 17K are moving back and forth in the depth direction. The operation display as described above is finally performed immediately before the stop display with a certain symbol 17A to 17K.

Here, in the present embodiment, if the symbols 17A to 17K, which are jackpots, are sucked into the bag,
On the other hand, if the player does not get sucked into the bag (if he / she stays in the vicinity of the suction port), a big hit condition occurs, so that the player can feel the thrill of excitement.

Further, even if the player temporarily stops at the disengagement symbol, the predetermined condition is satisfied, so that the symbol 17A
It is also possible to perform a re-fluctuation operation such that -17K is sucked again from the stopped state. When the re-changing operation is performed, it may be stopped with a jackpot symbol with a very high probability (for example, 100%).

At a predetermined timing, for example, the "old man" JC does not change the display size, and the wind god character F is displayed.
The wind god reach operation may be ended at the time when the suction port of the bag of C is stopped so as to be closed (or when the bag is sucked into the bag). When the "old man" JC stops so as to close the mouth of the bag of the wind god character FC (or is sucked into the bag), it is a jackpot in most cases 17A to 17
It is also possible that K finally stops at the center and a jackpot condition occurs.

By performing such display control, the player concentrates on the action of the wind god character FC sucking in the symbols 17A to 17K one by one, and when the player stops the sucking action and stops at which symbol. Attention is paid to the display unit 13a while being excited. Then, after performing the above-described series of operation display, the control device 24 ends the “Fujin reach operation processing routine”.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1203, the process moves to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines in step S9.
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in 05 is not "God of luck reach". Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of “the god of good fortune”), step S1206
In, the god of fortune, reach operation processing is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), while displaying the character of the God of fortune with a gavel on the display unit 13a,
The god of fortune appears to swing down the gavel, and processing such as switching and displaying the symbols 17A to 17K is performed corresponding to the swinging down.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1205, the flow moves to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “mikoshi reach”. Then, when a negative determination is made (in the case of "mikoshi reach"), the mikoshi reach operation process is performed in step S1208. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), a plurality of bearers and a portable shrine are displayed on the display unit 13a, the movement of the portable shrine of the carrying carrier is shaken, and the patterns 17A to 17K are sequentially arranged from the Kannon door of the portable shrine. Processing such as displaying as if popping out is performed.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1207, the process moves to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “poor god reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of "poor god reach"), the poor god reach operation process is performed in step S1210. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9D, the character of the poor god is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 15A of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed.
Processing such as scroll variation of 17K is performed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative decision is made in step S1209, then the flow shifts to step S1211. In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is the "reach pattern of the poor god". And when a negative determination is made here (in the case of "the poor god 2 stage reach"), step S1
At 212, a two-step reach operation process for the poor god is performed.
In this case, the same processing as that of the poor god reach described above is performed halfway, and another character (for example, the wind god, the god of fortune, etc.) is arranged and displayed from a certain point in time. Then, the process is developed into the above-mentioned super reach (Fukami reach or Fukugami reach), and thereafter, the same processing as that of each of the above-mentioned super reach is performed.

When the affirmative decision is made in the step S1211, the "reach operation processing routine" is once ended without performing any reach operation processing. Also, steps S1202, 1204, 1206
Even after each of the reach operation processings 1208, 1210, and 1212 is executed, the "reach operation processing routine"
Ends once.

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 (see FIG. 17). .

Subsequently, the control unit 24 causes the step S14.
At 0, the reach operation process for the fourth symbol row 40 is executed. Specifically, as shown in the “fourth symbol reach operation processing routine” of FIG. 22, the control device 24 first in step S1401, the left, middle, and right symbol columns 14 to.
It is determined whether 16 are stopped with the same symbol (doublet). Then, in the case of stopping at the doublet, in step S1402, the symbols displayed in the fourth symbol column 40 are replaced with the symbols E1 to E3 up to that point, and "Daikichi / super jackpot", "cow picture"・ Set the big hits and the pictures of the dragon and big hits EZ1 to EZ3, and display them in a variable manner.

If the left, middle, and right symbol columns 14 to 16 do not stop at the same symbol (doublet), the left and right symbol columns 14 and 16 have the same symbol in step S1403. It is determined whether or not the middle symbol rows 15 are stopped at the symbols 17J of "Omikuji" (so-called fortune reach state). Then, in the case of the omikuji reach state, in step S1404, the symbols displayed in the fourth symbol column 40 are replaced with the symbols E1 to E3 up to that point, and "Daikichi / super jackpot", "cow picture / off" ,
It is set to the symbols "EO1 to EO3" of "Dragon picture / out of bounds" and is displayed in a variable manner.

On the other hand, if a negative decision is made in step S1403, this routine is once terminated without performing any processing.

Now, step S1402 or step S140
After shifting from 1404, in step S1405,
The controller 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern for the fourth symbol row 40 acquired in step S905 is not "normal reach". If a negative determination is made here (in the case of "normal reach"), normal reach operation processing is performed in step S1406. In this case, the symbols EO1 to EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) in the fourth symbol row 40 are rotated and displayed while gradually enlarging at a speed that can be visually recognized by the player (FIGS. 6A and 6B). reference). Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1405, the operation moves to step S1407. In step S1407, the control device 24 controls step S90.
It is determined whether or not the reach pattern for the fourth symbol row 40 acquired in 5 is not "girl reach". Then, if a negative determination is made here (in the case of "girl reach"), girl reach operation processing is performed in step S1406. In this case, the symbol EO in the fourth symbol row 40 is so fast that the player cannot see it.
1 to EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) are displayed while being gradually expanded, and a girl is displayed on the display unit 13a, and symbols EO1 to EO3 (or E in the fourth symbol row 40).
Z1 to EZ3) are displayed as if a ball was thrown in order to stop the rotational movement of the symbol (FIG. 8).
(See (a) and (b)). Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1407, then the flow shifts to step S1409. In step S1409, the control device 24 controls the step S90.
The reach pattern for the fourth symbol row 40 acquired in 5 is assumed to be "reverse reach", and the reverse reach operation process is performed. In this case, at a speed that can be visually recognized by the player, the symbol EO1 in the fourth symbol row 40
~ EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3) is displayed while gradually rotating, and after reaching a certain point, the currently displayed symbol and the symbol displayed immediately before that are alternately displayed. Display in reverse video. Specifically, with the already selected symbols EO1 to EO3 (or EZ1 to EZ3),
The pattern before or after that is alternately reversed. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

By the way, after executing the reach operation processing routine for the fourth symbol row 40, the control device 24 then, in step S150, the symbols E1 to E3 (or EO1 to EO3 or the symbols E1 to E3 of the fourth symbol row 40). EZ1 to EZ3)
Stop the fluctuation of. More specifically, the above step S1
In the case where a negative determination is made in 403 (when the reach operation relating to the fourth symbol row 40 is not actually performed),
Immediately after stopping the symbols in the middle symbol column 15, the fluctuations of the symbols E1 to E3 in the fourth symbol column 40 are stopped (see FIG. 3). Also, when the reach operation for the fourth symbol row 40 is performed,
For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (c) and (d), the fourth symbol row 4
The variation is stopped in a state where the symbols 0 EO1 to EO3 or EZ1 to EZ3 are maximally expanded. In the case of "Girl Reach" above, the ball thrown is the fourth
When it hits the symbols in the symbol row 40, the fluctuation is stopped suddenly.

Next, in step S160, the control device 24 controls the left, middle, right, and fourth symbol arrays 14 to 16 and 4 respectively.
It is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of 0 is a combination of big hits. 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. If the symbol combination is a jackpot combination, in step S170,
The round counter CR is cleared to "0". Along with this, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (c), a super jackpot / jackpot notification display is performed.

Next, the control device 24 causes the step S180.
In FIG. 18, the winning counter CE is cleared to "0" and the winning determination flag FE is set to "0". In the subsequent step S190, the round counter CR is incremented by "1". Further, in step S200, the control device 24 updates and displays the number of rounds displayed on the display unit 13a based on the round count CR, and initializes other display items (for example, the number of counts) (“0”). Initialized to ") and displayed.

Further, in step S210, 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 S220, 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 30, it is determined whether 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 S220. As a result, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened unless more game balls 5 than the predetermined value CEmax are won or the scheduled closing time comes after the opening of the special winning opening 4.
On the other hand, if either step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, step S240
At the control device 24, the special winning opening solenoid 12
Degauss. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, in step S240, 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 S260 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S18.
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
If either one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the jackpot state has ended, and in step S270, that fact is displayed on the display unit 13a. Further, in step S280, a process of notifying the next game mode is executed. For example, when the fourth symbol row 40 is stopped by the symbols EO1 and EZ1 of "Daikichi / super jackpot", it is informed that the probability variation mode is given as the next game mode, and the fourth symbol row 40 is displayed. Other designs E
When the game is stopped at O2, EO3, EZ2, EZ3, notification that the normal mode has been given as the next game mode is given. Then, the control device 24 ends this routine.

As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the display section 13a is displayed in a dark state for a predetermined period as if the power supply was cut off or the night sky is displayed during the "fireworks production". I was made to do it. Therefore, the player feels an unprecedented surprise in the dark display. In addition, compared to the gaming state up to that point, it is possible to temporarily create an overall dark (night sky) atmosphere. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the subsequent fireworks launch.

The lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are controlled in accordance with the dark display on the display unit 13a. More specifically, when the display unit 13a is temporarily displayed dark,
All of the lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are turned off. Therefore, as compared with the game state up to that point, it is possible to temporarily create an overall dark (night sky) atmosphere.

Further, in particular, in the present embodiment, before the dark display is performed, the disengagement pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed, and an effect of reducing the expectation of occurrence of the big hit state is performed. . Therefore, the player can enjoy the above-mentioned production after being disappointed. Therefore, the player's surprise and excitement can be further enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display unit 13a
At the time of the dark display, the left and right symbol arrays 14 and 16 (the symbols in the reach state) are reduced and displayed at both lower corners of the display unit 13a. For this reason, the player can grasp what kind of symbol is in the reach state even in the dark display. Further, the display of the reach pattern is a small and blurry display in an inconspicuous mode, so that the effect of the dark display is not hindered.

In addition, in the present embodiment, since the fireworks display (including the dark display) is performed during the reach state presentation, when the player is most excited,
You can enjoy the special production. Therefore, the interest is further enhanced. Further, since the fireworks display is performed before the super-reach state, it is possible to greatly expect the occurrence of the super-reach state and eventually the jackpot state due to the production. As a result, the excitement of the player who visually recognizes the fireworks display is further enhanced.

In addition, when a fireworks display is performed, it is possible to expect the occurrence of a big hit state with a fairly high probability. Therefore, the fireworks display can function as a kind of notice presentation for the big hit state. Therefore, the excitement is further enhanced. Note that, as described above, the “preliminary notice” may mean that it is possible to suggest that a predetermined game state is likely to occur due to the effect, or
The effect display affects the occurrence rate of a predetermined game state (big hit state in the above example), and there is no problem even if the predetermined game state does not occur. Further, at the above time, when the fireworks production is performed, the production processing of the wind god reach is always executed, so the fireworks production also functions as a reach notice of the wind god reach. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

Of course, there is no problem even if only the fireworks production is performed, and the subsequent super reach production is not performed (does not develop). In this case, the fireworks may not be made to bloom, and the production may end unintentionally.

Also, control by voice is prohibited during the above-mentioned dark display. For this reason, combined with the fact that the effect by voice is not performed, the effect of the effect of further darkening the display screen is increased.

Further, while the above-mentioned dark display is performed, the first
-The third lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are turned off. Therefore, the effect is further enhanced in combination with the lamp group LL1 to LL3 being turned off.

At the same time, after the dark display is performed for a predetermined period, the display is turned around to give a flashy effect of fireworks. Therefore, the flashy production itself becomes even more flashy, which increases the fun for the player.

In addition, the first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are controlled in association with the effect on the display unit 13a. That is, after the fireworks that are being launched are displayed on the display unit 13a, the display is performed on the display unit 13a as if the fireworks are expanding (blooming). ~ The third lamp group LL1 to LL3 is turned on. Therefore, not only the display unit 13a, but an effect as if a large firework has bloomed in the entire game board 2, that is, the display unit 13a and the first to third lamp groups L.
An integrated effect by L1 to LL3 will be performed. In addition to the display unit 13a, the lamp groups LL1 to L
The production of L3 further enhances the liveliness. Therefore, with such an effect, the player is surprised and can enjoy an unprecedented fun. As a result, the interest can be dramatically improved.

Further, since the lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are composed of a plurality of types of lamps, it is possible to give various variations to the effect. Further, by giving various variations to the effect, it is possible to give the game content a thickness. For example, by changing the content of the effect (lighting, blinking timing, blinking interval, etc.) depending on the type of lamp, the interest will be further enhanced. As a result, the above-mentioned interests are sped up.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a flashy fireworks display (display section 13a and first to third lamp groups LL1 to L) is performed.
At the time of (L3 effect), an audio effect is also performed. Therefore, the interest can be further improved in combination with the audio effect.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display unit 13a
Is configured to display fireworks, and when the fireworks are displayed, the lamp group LL1
~ The concept of fireworks is also expressed by LL3. Therefore, the fireworks, which is the same concept as the fireworks displayed on the display unit 13a, is expressed by the lamp groups LL1 to LL3, and the player who understands the fireworks has more fun.

In the above embodiment, the fireworks production is performed before the reach of the wind god, but it may be performed before the other reach production.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above-mentioned embodiment, but may be carried out as follows, for example. (A) Although not mentioned so much in the above embodiment,
Variations may be provided in the manner of lighting and blinking (light emitting mode) of the first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL3. Then, the expected value of the big hit state occurrence, the probability that the probability variation mode is given, and the like may be variable according to the light emission mode. With such a configuration, the player can be happy and unhappy depending on the light emission mode.

(B) In the above-described embodiment, the fireworks production is performed before the "Fukami reach", but the fireworks production may be performed before the other super reach. Further, it may be performed at the time of starting the fluctuation of the symbol, during the fluctuation starting, and after the fluctuation is temporarily stopped.

Furthermore, the fireworks effect may be performed as a part of the super reach game state effect. That is, a “fireworks reach” may be separately provided and used as the reach production itself. To introduce an example of such a fireworks reach effect, for example, once the above-mentioned "fireworks effect" is performed, the fireworks reach is rushed into.
Then, fireworks are launched one after another, and a pattern is displayed (expressed) when the fireworks bloom. That is, "launch" is the first stage and "flowering" is the second stage. Then, when the launch of the fireworks is stopped, or when the launched fireworks do not bloom (when it does not reach the second stage), the switching change of the symbols is ended. By performing such an effect, for example, when a state occurs in the pattern reach of "5", when "5" is displayed in the fireworks, when the fireworks related to the next "6" are launched However, if the fireworks do not bloom, a big hit situation will occur, which will be even more interesting.

(C) In the above embodiment, the display section 13a is used.
Although the fireworks are displayed by the first and third lamp groups LL1 to LL3, another display target such as a bomb exploding may be displayed (expressed).

(D) In the above embodiment, the display section 13a is used.
And one large firework is displayed as a whole by the first to third lamp groups LL1 to LL3, but a plurality of fireworks are expressed by the lamp group separately expressing fireworks and the like. It may be configured as follows.

(E) First to third lamp groups LL1 to LL
The effect of 3 may be omitted.

(F) The lamp as the light emitting means may be a round lamp as in the above-mentioned embodiment, or a fluorescent tube or the like may be used to emit a single light and have a predetermined shape such as a long shape or an annular shape. May be configured to be expressible.

(G) In the above embodiment, the display unit 13a is used.
When is darkly displayed, all the lamps are turned off, but it may be partially turned on or blinked.

(H) In the above embodiment, when the display portion 13a is displayed in the dark, the lamp groups LL1 to LL3 are turned off and no sound is emitted. Is not broken (power is on)
This may be notified to the player. For example, only the frame decoration lamp UL is made to blink, or the display unit 13a
It is conceivable to flash the flash occasionally.

(I) In addition, when the display unit 13a is displayed in the dark state, a display target (for example, a character such as a ghost) suitable for the dark display may be separately displayed.

(J) In the above embodiments, as the concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that "7" is displayed on the 7-segment display 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the variation time of 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) ) Display unit 13a of special symbol display device 13
Shorten the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17K,
(5) Among the fact that the expected jackpot value is higher than in the normal mode, all of (1) to (5) are executed.

On the other hand, only (5), that is, only the jackpot expected value may be increased. Further, 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 ( The combination of 4), (1), (3) and (4), (2), (3), (4) and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

(K) The probability variation mode may be continued until the next big hit time, or each symbol row 14
It is also possible to continue for a predetermined number of times of rotation fluctuations predetermined for 16 to 40 and then switch to the normal mode. When the probability variation mode is selected, the probability variation mode may be continued until the big hit state occurs twice or more. further,
The certainty variation mode may be continued until the game ball 5 is won at a certain winning opening, or until a predetermined symbol is stopped (until a small hit state is reached).

(L) Further, in the above embodiment, the probability that the probability variation mode is selected is not particularly mentioned, but the probability can be arbitrarily changed. For example, "50
%, Or the probability variation mode may be selected with a probability of “about 33%”.

(M) In addition to the probability variation mode, or in place of the probability variation mode, the invention may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of executing the time reduction mode. Of course, it is also applicable to a pachinko machine of a type to which the probability variation mode is not added (type without mode switching).

(N) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, it may be embodied as a pachinko machine capable of performing so-called limiter control. This limiter control is executed in order to suppress the player's motivation to shoot, and is controlled so that the probability variation mode does not continue beyond a predetermined number of times. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unnecessary expectations.

(O) With respect to the symbol which seems to be temporarily stopped, the re-variation process / re-lottery process may be performed.

(P) Display unit 13 of special symbol display device 13
As a, in addition to the liquid crystal display described above, CR
T, dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence (EL), fluorescent display tube, drum, etc. may be used.

(Q) 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.

(R) In the above embodiment, the fourth symbol row 4
Although it is embodied in a pachinko machine of a type having 0, it is also applicable to a pachinko machine of a type having no such fourth symbol row 40.

(S) In the above embodiment, counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outly reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left
Middle / right random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR,
The fourth symbol random number counter CD4, the reach type determination counter CV, the fourth symbol reach type determination counter CV4, etc.) may be appropriately changed. 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.

(T) It may be implemented as a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, including it, multiple times (eg, 2 or 3 times)
It may be implemented as a pachinko machine (commonly referred to as a two-time right thing and a three-time right thing) so that the big hit expectation value is increased until the big hit state occurs. Further, it may be carried out 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 big hit symbol is displayed. Further, in addition to a pachinko machine, it is possible to implement it as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where the coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and by operating the stop button, the symbol is stopped and confirmed. It is a thing. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine, "a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and the symbol is caused by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Fluctuation is started, the symbol fluctuation is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol as a necessary condition. It becomes a slot machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player.

(U) In the above embodiment, the three symbol columns 14 to 16 of the left, middle and right are adopted as the first symbol column, but it is composed of two or less or four or more symbol columns. You may. Further, the fourth symbol row (second symbol row) may be composed of a plurality of symbol rows.

(V) In the above embodiment, in order to make it possible for the player to recognize what kind of design is in the reach state during the fireworks display, the left and right designs are displayed when the display portion 13a is displayed darkly. The stop symbols in the rows 14 and 16 are reduced and displayed in both lower corners of the display unit 13a. On the other hand, such a display may be omitted. Further, one reach symbol may be displayed in advance.

(W) In the above embodiment, the display unit 13a is used.
Although it was decided that the fireworks would be launched under the condition that the display is in the dark state, after the display unit 13a is displayed in the dark state, the display device 13a may be changed to the normal variation state or a variation state different from that before. It may have any configuration. In this case, the feature is that "after the dark display, the normal fluctuation state or another fluctuation state is set to be able to be shifted". In the above case, the background may be the same as before, or the variation mode of the symbols may be the same as before.

[0186]

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 changing a plurality of pieces of identification information on the basis of a predetermined trigger, an excellent effect that the interest can be dramatically improved is achieved.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko machine mainly showing a game board.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the types of symbols that can be displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol columns.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed in a fourth symbol row.

FIG. 6 (a) is the same symbol in the left and right symbol columns,
Fourth when the middle symbol row stops at the symbol of the fortune
The types of symbols displayed in the symbol column are (b) for left, middle, and
It is a schematic diagram explaining the kind of symbol displayed on the 4th symbol row when the symbol of each right symbol row stops at the doublet.

FIG. 7 (a) is a schematic view showing an example of a display unit at the time of a big hit state when the symbols in each of the left, middle, and right symbol columns stop at a doublet, and (b) and (c). [Fig. 3] is a schematic diagram showing a super jackpot notification screen and a jackpot notification screen.

[FIG. 8] (a) to (d) are the same symbols in the left and right symbol columns, and an example of a variation or stop display state of the fourth symbol column when the middle symbol column is stopped with a fortune-telling symbol. It is a schematic diagram which shows.

9A is a schematic diagram showing a wind god reach state, FIG. 9B is a fortune god reach state, FIG. 9C is a mikoshi reach state, and FIG. 9D is a poor god reach state.

FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a reach type determination counter, and FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a fourth symbol reach type determination counter.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the concept of a symbol random number buffer.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the concept of a stop symbol area.

14A is a diagram illustrating the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter and the like.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric auditors product control routine” and continuing from FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a “reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a “Fujin reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a “fourth symbol reach operation processing routine”.

FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the effect contents of the first stage executed on the display unit in the “fireworks effect”.

FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a game board when the display unit and the like are controlled to be dark.

FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing the effect contents on the display unit at the time of “fireworks effect”.

FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing contents of effects on the display unit and the lamp group at the time of “fireworks effect”.

FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing the effect contents on the display unit at the time of “Fujin reach”.

[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 sequence, 17A to 17K ... Symbol, 24 ... Control device, 40 ... Fourth symbol sequence, E1 to E3, EZ1 to EZ3, EO1 to EO
3 ... Design, LL1 to LL3 ... First to third lamp groups.

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Toshio Miyazoe             3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi               Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2C088 AA17 AA35 AA36 AA42 BC22                       CA27 EA15 EB56 EB58

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device having a display section capable of changing a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined trigger, and at least except when all the identification information is fixedly stopped and displayed. A game machine characterized in that the display section can be maintained in a state equivalent to a non-energized state or a state similar thereto for a predetermined period in one period. 2. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device having a display section capable of changing a plurality of identification information based on a predetermined trigger, and at least except when all the identification information is fixedly stopped and displayed. A game machine characterized in that the display section can be displayed in a dark state for a predetermined period in one period. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a special game state advantageous to the player is generated under the condition that the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein, before the predetermined period, an effect of temporarily reducing the expectation of occurrence of a special gaming state is provided. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein at least the identification information is configured to be able to produce a reach game state at a stage before it is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode. The gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined period is set during the reach gaming state effect.