JP2010148975A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably enhance the amusement of a play in a game machine such as a Pachinko machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information pieces at a display part. <P>SOLUTION: A game board 2 of the Pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating hole 3 and a big prize hole 4, and the display device 13 including the display part 13a is assembled in the central part of the game board 2. A plurality of symbol rows are displayed on the display part 13a and each symbol row includes a plurality of kinds of symbols. A control device 24 generates a big prize state when meeting a requirement that at least the symbols are finally stopped at specific symbols. The control device 24 displays a predetermined display object for an opportunity to vary the symbols, and makes the mode of the display object vary with the corresponding symbol. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit.

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

  In this type of pachinko machine, according to the display pattern (stop pattern) at the time of variable display stop on the display device, after passing through the reach state, it becomes a “special gaming state” that becomes advantageous to the player, after passing through the reach state An “out-going reach state” that does not become a special gaming state, or an “out-going state” that does not go through a reach state and does not become a special gaming state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol (a jackpot symbol) for generating a special game state, a release reach symbol for generating a release reach, and a release symbol for generating a release state.

  In the pachinko machine as described above, the game situation that changes according to the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating slot, etc.). Fluctuation display is started. Also, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. Then, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (a jackpot state) for the player on the condition that it stops at the jackpot symbol. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening the big prize opening or the like.

  By the way, when the symbol stops at the jackpot symbol or the missed reach symbol, the reach state is always passed. The reach state means that, for example, when there are three symbol rows, left, middle, and right, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stopped at the numeric symbols “7” and “7”, respectively, and the middle symbol row Is a state that still fluctuates. Under this state, if the symbol in the middle symbol row stops at the number symbol “7”, the special gaming state described above occurs. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays the game while being excited in the hope that the symbol will stop at the jackpot symbol.

  In recent years, a wide variety of reach patterns have been adopted in order to enhance the effect of production in the reach state as described above. For example, in a pachinko machine of a type in which the symbols fluctuate in a scroll, in a reach pattern called “normal reach”, the symbols in the fluctuating state are stopped without causing any particular change. In the reach pattern called “Super Reach”, the displayed symbol flashes, fluctuates in the frame advance state, the symbol fluctuates at high speed or low speed, or various characters perform various actions. For example, an effect different from “normal reach” is performed on the display device.

  In general, the “super reach” has a higher expected value for generating a big hit state than “normal reach”. For this reason, the player expects that a “super reach” will appear rather than a “normal reach” even in a reach state, and that if a “super reach” appears, a jackpot state will occur. Covet with a sense of expectation.

  However, in the past, although the production based on various production patterns including the reach state has been performed, the production pattern has always had a certain production content. For this reason, the player may be able to enjoy the performance pattern itself, but may not be able to enjoy any more fun. In this sense, further improvement of interest has been desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to make a leap of interest in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the performance of the game machine.

  Means effective for achieving the above object will be described below. In addition, the operation | movement etc. are demonstrated as needed.

  Means 1. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, wherein at least one time during which the identification information is variably displayed is a predetermined trigger that causes a change in the identification information A gaming machine characterized by displaying a display object and changing a mode of the display object according to corresponding identification information.

  According to the above means, a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device. Now, with the above means, a predetermined display object that triggers a change in the identification information is displayed at least at one time while the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For this reason, the player receives an impression as if the identification information is changed by a predetermined display object. In addition, the aspect of the display object is different according to the corresponding identification information. Therefore, it is possible to thoroughly enjoy the change of the display target mode for each piece of identification information, and the point becomes more interesting.

  Mean 2. A gaming machine provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, and performing an effect based on a predetermined effect pattern at least at a time while the identification information is variably displayed, A gaming machine characterized in that a mode at the time of production is made different according to corresponding identification information. According to the above means, an effect based on the predetermined effect pattern is performed at least at one time while the identification information is variably displayed, and the player enjoys the effect based on the effect pattern. Moreover, the aspect at the time of production differs depending on the corresponding identification information. Therefore, even if an effect based on the same effect pattern is performed, it is possible to enjoy the change of the display target mode for each piece of identification information.

  Means 3. In the means 2, the game machine is characterized in that a predetermined display object is displayed and the aspect of the display object is made different according to corresponding identification information. According to the above means, a predetermined display object is displayed in the production based on the production pattern. And a player can enjoy the change of the production | presentation aspect of the display object for every identification information.

  Means 4. In the means 1 or 3, the display object aspect is an operation aspect performed by the display object. According to the said means, the operation | movement aspect which a display target performs according to corresponding identification information will differ. For this reason, the change of the operation | movement aspect for every identification information can be enjoyed.

  Means 5. In the means 4, the operation mode is an operation amount when the display object performs a predetermined operation. According to the above means, the amount of operation when the display target performs a predetermined operation according to the corresponding identification information is different. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy the change in the operation amount for each piece of identification information.

  Means 6. In the means 4 or 5, the operation is an operation with respect to identification information by the display object. According to the above means, the player is given an impression that the display object operates on the identification information, and the operation mode at that time is different for each identification information.

  Mean 7 In the means 6, the operation is an operation for a plurality of pieces of identification information by the display object. According to the above means, the player is given an impression that the display object operates on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the operation mode at that time is different for each piece of identification information.

  Means 8. In any one of the means 1, 3 to 7, the display target mode is an appearance display mode of the display target. According to the above means, the appearance display mode of the display object differs depending on the corresponding identification information. For this reason, the change of the external appearance display mode for every identification information can be enjoyed.

  Means 9. In any one of means 1, 3 to 8, the display object is a character.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 1, 3 to 9, the display object is displayed substantially at the center of the display unit. According to the above means, it becomes easy to recognize the mode of the display target.

  Means 11. In any one of means 1, 3 to 10, the display object is displayed on the back side with respect to the identification information. According to the above means, the identification information can be easily recognized, and the display control can be fully enjoyed.

  Means 12. In any one of means 1 to 11, the identification information has a characteristic individually, and the difference is a difference corresponding to each characteristic of the identification information. According to the above means, it is possible to thoroughly enjoy changes according to the characteristics of the identification information.

  Means 13. The game machine according to claim 12, wherein the characteristic includes a size of identification information. According to the above means, it is possible to enjoy a change according to the size of the identification information.

  Means 14. In the means 12 or 13, the characteristics include an appearance (including a shape) of identification information. According to the above means, it is possible to enjoy the change according to the appearance of the identification information.

  Means 15. In any one of the means 12 to 14, the characteristic includes an internal characteristic of identification information. According to the above means, it is possible to enjoy the change according to the internal characteristics of the identification information.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 15, wherein the characteristic is a value (for a player) at that time. According to the above means, the value of the player for each piece of identification information is different depending on the time, and the change corresponding to the difference can be enjoyed.

  Means 17. A game machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, characterized in that a sound production mode is also varied in accordance with the difference.

  Means 18. In any one of means 1 to 17, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the identification information is finally stopped and displayed with specific identification information determined in advance. A gaming machine characterized by

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to claim 18, wherein the expectation of occurrence of a special gaming state is variable in accordance with the aspect. According to the above means, the expected degree of occurrence of the special gaming state differs depending on the display object or the like. For this reason, the player will be entertained by the change of the aspect and will be relieved by the aspect.

  Means 20. In any one of the means 1 to 19, the display unit of the variable display device includes a plurality of identification information strings in which a plurality of identification information fluctuates, and changes the mode according to the identification information of one of the identification information strings. A gaming machine characterized by a difference.

  Means 21. A game machine according to any one of means 1 to 20, wherein the aspect is made different in accordance with the corresponding identification information during the reach gaming state. According to the above means, the above difference can be enjoyed during the most exciting period for the player in the reach gaming state.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of pieces of identification information on the display unit, there is an excellent effect that a dramatic improvement can be achieved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display state of a display part, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of a jackpot state. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the normal reach state in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows a shark special reach state, (c) is a figure which shows a giant squid reach state. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number buffer. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number area. It is a chart explaining the concept of a stop symbol area. (A) is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, and (b) is a chart showing the concept of a reach type determination counter. It is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter. It is a flowchart which shows the "random number distribution routine" performed by the control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a "storage process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "special electric accessory control routine". 13 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 12, which is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a "reach symbol movement process routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "reach operation processing routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "giant crab reach operation processing routine." It is a flowchart which shows a "crab special reach operation processing routine." 7 is a flowchart showing a “medium symbol variation stop / return processing routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "depth revariation processing routine." It is a flowchart which shows "depth re-lottery processing routine". (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the movement aspect of the symbol in a display part when the reach state generate | occur | produces in the center vertical jackpot line. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the movement mode of the symbol in a display part when the reach state generate | occur | produces in the left vertical jackpot line. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the production | presentation in a display part in the case of a huge Samerichi. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the display part in the case of a giant crab reach. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the display part in the case of a giant crab reach. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the display part in the case of squid special reach. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the display part in the case of crab special reach. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the production | presentation in the display part in the case of crab special reach. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining an example of the movement return mode of the symbol after the fluctuation | variation stop of a middle symbol row | line | column. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining an example of the movement return mode of the symbol after the fluctuation | variation stop of a middle symbol row | line | column. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the states, such as a symbol displayed on a display part in the case of depth re-variation reach. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the states, such as a symbol displayed on a display part in the case of depth re-variation reach. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows states, such as a symbol displayed on a display part in the case of a depth re-lottery process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) is embodied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame and a front frame that is provided at the front of the outer frame and that can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be opened and closed. A game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (the back of the glass door frame, the inside of the outer frame). The game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like. These rails guide the game ball 5 launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and an upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame. On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame, a lower saucer is provided at a position below the upper saucer, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation port 3 and a prize winning port 4. The operation port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. A V zone is provided on the right side of the back of the big prize opening 4 and a winning path is provided on the left side (not shown. Alternatively, the left and right sides may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 which has won the grand prize opening 4 is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone or the winning path. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is actuated by a special prize opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special prize opening 4 to open and close the special prize opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is in an excited state, the shutter 11 is inclined substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of an upper symbol sequence 14, a middle symbol sequence 15, and a lower symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. A background screen or the like is appropriately displayed on the display unit 13a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types of symbols 17A to 17I and a plurality of symbols 17K (the symbols 17A to 17A). 17I and 17K constitute identification information). Each of the symbols 17 </ b> A to 17 </ b> I is configured by a combination of various “sea creatures” characters and numbers 1 to 9. More specifically, the symbol 17A is composed of a combination of a circle number 1 and an “octopus” character. Also, the symbol 17B is the number 2 and the character of “Harisenbon”, the symbol 17C is the number 3 and the “turtle” character, the symbol 17D is the number 4 and the “shark” character, and the symbol 17E is the circle 5 Numbers and “shrimp” characters, design 17F is the number 6 and “Clownfish” character, design 17G is the number 7 and “walrus” character, design 17H is the number 8 and “telephoto fish” character The symbol 17I is composed of a combination of a number 9 and a “crab” character. The numbers 1 to 9 are arranged in descending order for the upper symbol row 14, and in ascending order for the middle and lower symbol rows 15 and 16, respectively. However, with respect to the middle symbol row 15, a circle 4 symbol 17D is further overlapped between the circle 9 symbol 17I and the circle 1 symbol 17A. These symbols 17A to 17I can be any one of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  The symbol 17K is composed of various “shellfish” marks, and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17I. Furthermore, the symbol 17K can only be an outlier symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, during normal fluctuation, in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17I and 17K displayed as if swimming in the sea move in the horizontal direction (from left to right). Scroll as shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 51 has four holding lamps 52 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 53 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions.

  Further, a pair of passage gates 54 are disposed on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “ 7 "), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning to the operation port 3 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the passage gate 54 up to four times, and the hold lamp 52 displays the hold number. Therefore, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted. As long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54. The normal symbol display device 51 is activated as many times as the number of holdings.

  In the display unit 13 a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (scroll variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 14, the lower symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams showing a big hit screen on the display unit 13a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the reach gaming state (reach state). Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbols 17A to 17I is a jackpot. There may be a combination of the same symbols 17A to 17I when arranged along a line (for example, circle 1, circle 1, circle 1, circle 2, circle 2, circle 2, etc.). The symbol constituting the combination is the “big hit symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, a big hit line is formed by a central vertical line (see FIG. 2C), left and right vertical lines, and two diagonal cross lines (see FIG. 2B). Is configured (referred to as 5 lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit (of course, the big hit state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the lower symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the upper symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4 (a), the upper symbol row 14 and the lower symbol row 16 are stopped at the same symbol 17G on the diagonally descending big hit line, and the symbols 17A to 17I of the middle symbol row 15 are stopped. , 17K still shows a changing state. In this case, the jackpot state is generated on the condition that the stop symbol on the jackpot line of the middle symbol row 15 is the same symbol as the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 (symbol 17G in the figure).

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 15 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols in both the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 and become a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”). Furthermore, after the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped, all the symbol rows (or a part of the symbol rows) are replaced again, and then the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are confirmed and displayed. This case is also included (referred to as “depth revariation reach” in this embodiment).

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, in addition to “normal reach (see FIG. 4A)” in which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are simply scrolled, a giant shark is displayed as a character (see FIG. a) to (c)) ”and“ shark special reach (see FIG. 4 (b)) ”, and a giant squid reach (see FIG. 4 (c)) and“ squid special reach (see FIG. 4B) as characters. 27 (a) to (c)) ”,“ Gigantic crab reach (see FIGS. 25 (a) to (c), FIGS. 26 (a) to (c)) ”and“ Crab special ”displayed as characters. The reach (see FIGS. 28A to 28C and FIGS. 29A to 29C), the above-described “depth re-variation reach”, and the like are set. In the present embodiment, “Huge Samerichi”, “Huge Squid Reach”, and “Huge Crab Reach” are classified as “Super Reach”, “Special Reach”, and “Premium Reach”. “Reach”, “Shark Special Reach”, “Squid Special Reach” and “Crab Special Reach” constitute “Special Reach”, and “Depth Revariability Reach” constitute “Premium Reach”.

  When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. The “special reach” is displayed as an extension of the “super reach”. When the reach is produced, the jackpot expectation value is higher than that of the “super reach”. It is getting higher. Furthermore, “Premium Reach” is positioned as a reach that is rarely seen, and is configured so that a jackpot state can occur with a very high probability when the reach is displayed. Yes.

  These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when “Super Reach” is produced, any pattern is produced (“Giant Samerychi”, “Gigantic Squid Reach” or “Giant Crab Reach” is produced) Also, the expected value of the jackpot occurrence is uniform. In addition, when “Special Reach” is produced, no matter which pattern is produced (“Shark Special Reach”, “Squid Special Reach” or “Crab Special Reach” is produced) ), The expected value of occurrence of jackpot is uniform. The operation state of each reach pattern will be described later.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the operation port 3 during this variation display In this case, the corresponding change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are incorporated above the display unit 13a. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum holding number (in this case, four). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed. In addition to this, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes a through switch 20, an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation. 23 etc. are respectively attached. The through switch 20 detects the passage of the game ball 5 through the passage gate 54, the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, and the V zone switch 22 is a large game ball 5. The winning in the V zone of the winning opening 4 is detected, and the count switch 23 detects the winning of the game ball 5 in the large winning opening 4.

  In the present embodiment, the control device is used to drive and control the winning prize solenoid 12, the display device 13 (display unit 13a), the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the speaker, and the like based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. 24 is provided. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 5, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 6, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember me.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the design random number buffer includes three top, middle, and bottom out symbol random number buffers 31, 32, and 33, and three top, middle, and bottom out reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. It is constituted by. As shown in FIG. 6, the design random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i), five outreach reach random number areas 42 (i), five outlier design random number areas 43 (i), and five It is composed of a middle-out symbol random number area 44 (i) and five bottom-out symbol random number areas 45 (i). i is for distinguishing each of the five design random number areas, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Each value of i corresponds to the number of variable displays held. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the stop symbol area is composed of upper, middle, and lower stop symbol random areas 46, 47, and 48, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a game mode switching control as one of the controls by the CPU (control device 24). In the present embodiment, basically two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300 and a high probability mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times (hereinafter, for convenience. It is referred to as “probability mode”.

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operation port 3 is increased. , (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbol display device 13 display parts 13a 17A to 17I, 17K variation time is shortened, (5) the jackpot probability is higher than the normal mode, etc., in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, In addition to (5), all items (1) to (4) are executed.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is reached, the next game mode is suggested (notified) in relation to the symbols 17A to 17I that are finally stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is any of the even symbols 17B, 17D, 17F, and 17H, the normal mode is set in the next game. If the jackpot symbol is any one of the odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, and 17I, the probability change mode as the special mode is set in the next game.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 10 to 21 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a miss reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, and It consists of a reach type determination counter CV and the like.

  The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is for counting the number of hold times of the variable display, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order. These values correspond to “(i)” in the above-described symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). Therefore, CH = 0 means a state that is not reserved.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining a jackpot state on the display device 13. Also, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display in the outreach state, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB is for determining a big hit symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the 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. The counters CI, CO, and CB return to their initial values when each value reaches a specific value.

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, and CDB are for determining stop symbols and the like. The upper symbol random number counter CDU updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The middle symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the upper symbol random number counter CDU makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The lower symbol random number counter CDB updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

  Further, the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 8B is used for selecting one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns, and is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, the upper symbol random number). The value (random value) is updated every time the counter CDU makes a 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 individually different. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that each reach pattern is selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (at the time of big hit) or a case of a big hit (at the time of outreach). However, the numerical values in FIG. 9 are merely examples, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is arbitrary.

  In addition, the winning determination flag FE is used for determining the presence or absence of winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is automatically set to “1” when there is a winning.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 10, after the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CDU, CDC, CDB, CV are updated, combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB are classified (distributed). The “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 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 adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

  In step S2, “1” is added to the upper symbol random number counter CDU. The middle / lower symbol random number counters CDC and CDB are updated in accordance with the values of the upper and middle symbol random number counters CDU and CDC, respectively. Specifically, “1” is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the upper symbol random number counter CDU is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. Further, if the timing is returned to the initial value of the medium symbol random number counter CDC, “1” is added to the lower symbol random number counter CDB, and the value of the counter CDB is maintained at other timings. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV as appropriate.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is a predetermined “combination symbol combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB are stored in the corresponding off symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 33 in step S5. Here, the corresponding out symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 specifically refer to the out symbol random number buffer 31 for the upper symbol random number counter CDU, and the out symbol symbol random number buffer 32 for the middle symbol random number counter CDC. The lower symbol random number counter CDB indicates the falling symbol random number buffer 33 (the same applies to step S7 described later). And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes the subsequent process, after performing the process of step S5.

  On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, whether or not the combination of symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is a predetermined “combination of outreach symbols” in step S6. Judging. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB are stored in the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 in step S7, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. .

  If the condition in step S6 is not satisfied, the “random number distribution routine” is terminated without performing any of the processes in steps S5 and S7. In this case, the combination of the values of the respective symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is neither a missing symbol nor a missing reach symbol, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols.

  Thus, in the “random number distribution routine”, combinations of the values of the three symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, and CDB are checked every predetermined time. In the case of a combination of outliers, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random buffers 31-33, and in the case of an outlier design, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random buffers 34-35. In the case of a jackpot symbol combination, random numbers are not stored in any symbol random number buffers 31-36.

  Next, the “storage processing routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, and CDB in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operation port 3. That is.

  When the “storage process routine” is started, the control device 24 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection result of the operating port switch 21 in step S10. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is the maximum hold count (in this case, “4”) in step S11. Or less.

  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 the following step S13, the control device 24 lights the corresponding holding lamp (one of 18a to 18d), and proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing after step S12 described above. Therefore, the symbol variation display is only held up to four times, and even if there are more wins, the symbol variation hold is not stored.

  In step S14, the control device 24 stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41 (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, in step S16, the control device 24 uses the values (CDU, CDC, CDB) of the upper, middle, and lower off symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 to correspond to the corresponding up, middle, and bottom off symbol random number areas 43. (I) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  Thus, in the “storage processing routine”, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, CDB are stored in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, if the value of the hold counter CH after the update in step S12 is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i = 3) and the outreach random number area 42 (i = 3). , The left off symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), the off center symbol random number area 44 (i = 3), and the right off symbol random number area 45 (i = 3) serve as storage locations in the current control cycle.

  Next, the “special electric accessory control routine” shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the display device 13 and the like using the calculation results of the above-mentioned “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, etc., and after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, It is executed every predetermined time.

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

  When this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1), the outreach random number area 42 (i + 1), and the out symbol random number areas 43 (i + 1) to 45 Each data of (i + 1) is shifted to the previous area 41 (i) to 45 (i), respectively. Next, in step S60, the control device 24 adds “1” to “i” and returns to step S40.

  On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and the lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the hold counter CH are turned off. In the next step S80, “1” is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

  Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes symbol variation start processing. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 14, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S902, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, a temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for going through “depth revariation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, and the process proceeds to step S905.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the value of the outlier random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined outreaching value. If the value of the outlier reach random number CO is the same as the outlier reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the outlier reach value (outlier reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, the temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for going through the above-described “depth revariation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, and the process proceeds to step S905.

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

  Now, the process proceeds from step S902 or step S904, and in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired based on the reach type determination counter CV. In other words, any of the above-mentioned “normal reach”, “giant samareichi”, “giant squid reach”, “giant crab reach”, “shark special reach”, “squid special reach”, “crab special reach”, “depth revariation reach” Is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

  And it transfers from step S905 or step S906, and in step S907, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the special symbol display apparatus 13 is started, and a "fluctuation start process routine" is complete | finished.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 ("variation start processing routine"), the control device 24 converts the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 in step S110 of FIG. The symbol is replaced with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of steps S902, S904, and S906 (in the case of “depth revariation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, it is replaced with a temporary stop symbol). Further, the symbol variation is stopped so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K after replacement are displayed in both the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16.

  Next, in step S115, the control device 24 executes reach symbol movement processing. That is, as shown in the “reach symbol movement processing routine” of FIG. 15, first, in step S1151, the control device 24 is currently in a reach state (the symbols 17A to 17A stopped in both the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16). 17I is homogeneous on at least one jackpot line). If a negative determination is made, this time, the reach process (reach effect other than the depth re-variation reach) is not performed this time, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1151, the process proceeds to step S1152 to perform various reach effects.

  In step S1152, the control device 24 determines whether or not double reach has occurred in the cross line this time. If the determination is affirmative, in step S1153, the symbols 17K other than the symbols (reach symbols) constituting the reach state of the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 are deleted. At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K which are changing in the middle symbol row 15 are enlarged and displayed. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1152, in step S1154, (1) symbols 17A to 17I and 17K other than the symbols (reach symbols) constituting the reach state of the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 are deleted. . For example, in FIGS. 22A to 22C, since the reach state is generated in the central vertical jackpot line, the other left and right off symbols 17K are erased in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16. Further, for example, in FIGS. 23A to 23C, since the reach state occurs in the left vertical jackpot line, the center off symbol 17K and the right symbol 17I are deleted in the upper symbol row 14. In the lower symbol row 16, the center off symbol 17K and the right symbol 17B are deleted. Note that the erasing is performed gradually (see FIGS. 22B and 23B).

  (2) Along with this, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K which are changing in the middle symbol row 15 are enlarged and displayed (see FIGS. 22 (c) and 23 (c)).

  (3) Further, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the corner portion on the diagonal line of the display portion 13a. For example, in FIGS. 22A to 22C, a reach state is generated in the central vertical jackpot line, and this is moved to the diagonal jackpot line that is slanting to the right. The reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed on the right side. As a result, the player feels as if a reach state has occurred in the line descending to the right, and in the middle symbol row 15, the central stop symbol is meaningful. That is, if the symbol stopped at the center is the octopus symbol 17A, a big hit state will occur, and the player longs for the symbol 17A to be stopped and displayed at the center.

  Further, for example, in FIGS. 23A to 23C, a reach state has occurred in the left vertical jackpot line, and in order to move this to the diagonal jackpot line that is slanting to the right, Is displayed as it is without moving the reach symbol 17A. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed on the right side. As a result, the player feels as if the reach state has occurred in the line that falls to the right, and the stop symbol in the center is meaningful. That is, since the reach state has occurred in the left jackpot line, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that are also displayed in the middle symbol sequence 15 on the left are meaningful. When the movement display is performed, the stop symbol at the center has a meaning. Therefore, in this case, if the symbol stopped at the center is the octopus symbol 17A, a big hit state will occur, and the player longs for the symbol 17A to be stopped at the center.

  The operations (1) to (3) are performed simultaneously in synchronism. And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  After passing through the “reach symbol movement processing routine”, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process in step S120. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” of FIG. 16, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “normal reach”), in step S1202, the control device 24 executes the normal reach operation process. More specifically, various lamps are blinked, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are variably displayed more slowly than before.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “giant sumerichi”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant sumerichi”), the giant sumerichi operation process is performed.

  More specifically, the control device 24 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and causes a giant shark character to appear and display with a predetermined number of frames. Further, the background is switched to a background for producing a giant samerichi (sand bottom of the sand), and the giant shark character is displayed so that the giant shark character faces the front in the substantially central part of the display unit 13a. At the same time, the direction is changed so that the symbols that have been stopped and displayed and the symbols 17A to 17I of the symbols 17A to 17I in the middle symbol row 15 that is still changing face the front. Then, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that have been variably displayed from left to right are variably displayed frame by frame so as to move from the upper peripheral edge of the display unit 13a to the center (FIGS. 24A to 24C). )reference). At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that are temporarily stopped at the center are displayed as if the giant shark character is biting and swallowing. Then, simultaneously with the completion of the biting operation, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K displayed in the center are deleted, and the next symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moved and displayed again from the top to the center. Then, the above process is repeated. Thereafter, the operation of the giant shark character biting is stopped and the operation of exiting the display unit 13a is performed. At this time, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 is terminated, and the control device 24 once terminates the subsequent processing.

  If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant squid reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant squid reach”), a giant squid reach operation process is performed in step S1206.

  More specifically, the control device 24 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and at a predetermined number of frames (at a timing when the jackpot symbol once displayed passes and the jackpot symbol is displayed again). The background is switched so that the seabed of the coral reef is projected, and the giant squid character constituting the display target is displayed. Here, a plurality of appearance modes (appearance methods) of the background to be switched and the giant squid character are prepared, and an appearance effect is performed after one of them is selected. In the present embodiment, the giant squid character is displayed and controlled from somewhere along the periphery of the display unit 13a or at the center of the display unit 13a when the background is switched. Furthermore, the control device 24 switches the background to a background for producing a substantial giant squid reach (the seabed of a coral reef) and performs a substantial giant squid reach presentation. In this case, the giant squid character is displayed in the substantially central part of the display unit 13a so that the giant squid character turns a plurality of legs (see FIG. 4C). ). Along with this, processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear as if they are quickly moved one by one in accordance with the turning operation is performed. At this time, the movement variation direction and the trajectory of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are not changed from before, but there are the following changes. That is, first, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that have moved from the right to the center at a normal speed (the speed that has not changed so far) are displayed in the left direction of the display unit 13a due to the vortex flow accompanying the swivel of the giant squid character. It is displayed as moving at high speed from the time when it passes the central portion as if it is skipped (flowed).

  Moreover, as a result of the above-described effect display, as a result, the interval between the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is changed by being influenced by the foot turning motion of the giant squid character. Further, the interval is changed before and after the display position of the giant squid character.

  Furthermore, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that are moved and displayed as if flowing in the left direction are rotated and displayed as if they are rotated by the eddy current. In other words, the directions of the moving symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are continuously changed. In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that are moved and displayed as if they are flowed to the left are all rotated and displayed. However, for some symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, Such rotation display may not be performed. Moreover, it is not restricted to autorotation, It is good also as a structure which only changes direction. In addition, at this time, an effect is also performed in which the giant squid character follows the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K.

  Thereafter, when the predetermined timing is reached (at a time point three frames before the big hit symbol), the control device 24 changes the movement of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K frame by frame. Therefore, after that, as a result, it takes time for the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K to fluctuate. Of course, the foot turning effect and the like are continued at this time. Thereafter, the control device 24 stops the swiveling of the giant squid character. And when the said operation | movement is stopped, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the middle symbol row | line | column 15 will be complete | finished, and the control apparatus 24 will complete | finish a subsequent process once.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant crab reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant crab reach”), in step S1208, the giant crab reach operation process is performed.

  More specifically, as shown in the “giant crab reach operation processing routine” in FIG. 17, the control device 24 performs the same processing operation as “normal reach” described above for a predetermined time in step S1206a. After that, in step S1206b, the background is switched so that the seabed of the coral reef is displayed with a predetermined number of frames (at the timing when the displayed big hit symbol has passed and 5 frames have passed), and the giant crab constituting the display target is displayed. Character KC appears and is displayed. Here, a plurality of appearance modes (appearance methods) of the background to be switched and the giant crab character KC are prepared, and an appearance effect is performed after one of them is selected. In the present embodiment, the giant crab character KC may appear while walking in the lateral direction from the side edge of the display unit 13a, or may appear as if it suddenly descends from the upper center. There is also. Alternatively, it may appear and appear suddenly in the approximate center of the display unit 13a when the background is switched.

  The giant crab character KC is displayed substantially at the center of the display portion 13a when a substantial effect to be described later is performed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the movement of the giant crab character KC. Furthermore, the giant crab character KC is displayed on the back side of each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. Thus, the player can easily recognize the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 and more easily enjoy the display control to be performed in the future.

  Further, in step S1206c, the control device 24 switches the background to a background for producing a substantial giant crab reach (the bottom of a coral reef). From this point onward, reach production by the giant crab character KC is executed. At this time, for example, the giant crab character KC performs a performance exercise such as performing a preparatory exercise such as an extension leg operation or making a bicep. For example, it is possible to perform a pre-production by the giant crab character KC.

  In the subsequent step S1206d, a substantial giant crab reach effect is performed. That is, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), an action display is displayed as if the giant crab character KC jumps upward with a splash. However, at this time, movement fluctuations of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are temporarily stopped.

  Then, in synchronism with the landing of the giant crab character KC, a sound “Dawn” is generated, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 that have been temporarily stopped are displayed on the display unit. The frame is moved and displayed to the left of 13a (see FIG. 25C and FIGS. 26A to 26C). At this time, the movement fluctuation direction of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is the same as the movement fluctuation direction so far, whereas the movement fluctuation locus of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is the previous movement fluctuation locus. This is a so-called bouncing locus with a parabolic shape. In other words, the bound trajectory has a length corresponding to the interval between the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that have been stopped and displayed so far. When the movement variation is displayed, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are The movement is changed while drawing a parabola as if bouncing to the positions of the next symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. For this reason, movement fluctuation of symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of one frame is performed by one bounce fluctuation.

  Therefore, for the player, the impression that each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K has moved and changed based on the vibration (transmission stress) accompanying the jump of the giant crab character KC being transmitted from the ground (the seabed) or the like. Will be held.

  In addition, in synchronism with the landing of the giant crab character KC, an effect of vibrating the background (particularly the sea bottom of the coral reef) is also performed. By such a vibration effect, persuasive power is given to the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K moving and changing on the bound locus. Then, the control device 24 repeatedly executes the above operation process frame by frame.

  Then, after that, the control device 24 determines the jump time interval (interval) of the giant crab character KC when the predetermined timing (at the time three frames before the big hit symbol) comes in step S1206e. Make it a little longer. Thereby, it takes time to change the movement of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K frame by frame. Then, after the timing, the player senses that the huge crab reach will soon end, and considers whether it will stop with a missed reach symbol, stop with a jackpot symbol, or develop into a crab special reach. However, the display unit 13a is watched while being thrilled.

  Thereafter, the control device 24 stops the jump operation of the giant crab character KC. And when the said operation | movement is stopped, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the middle symbol row | line | column 15 will be complete | finished, and the control apparatus 24 will complete | finish a subsequent process once.

  In the present embodiment, when it comes off, the giant crab character KC is turned over and staggered. At this time, even when turning over, the giant crab character KC performs the same jumping operation as before, and then turns over when it falls. For this reason, until the middle, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the next symbols 17A to 17I, 17K will be changed or turned over, and in this respect, a thrilling feeling will be amplified.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1207, the process proceeds to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “shark special reach”. If the determination is negative (in the case of “shark special reach”), the shark special reach operation process is performed in step S1210. In this case, the performance is performed as an extension of the above-mentioned “giant sumerichi”. That is, after an effect similar to that of the giant sumerichi is performed for a predetermined period, an alternative selection between the jackpot symbol and the immediately preceding symbol 17K is performed at a predetermined timing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the jackpot symbol and the symbol 17K immediately before it are displayed side by side in a state where two symbols 17K are arranged side by side. Then, an operation of alternately biting one of the symbols in which two giant shark characters are arranged, and an operation in which the symbols arranged in two in accordance with the motion are shifted left and right are repeatedly executed several times. . Then, after a short while, the character performs an operation display for swallowing one of the symbols, and the swallowed symbol is erased. In addition, the symbol that has not been swallowed is displayed in the center as the final confirmed stop symbol. Therefore, at this time, if the effect of swallowing the off symbol 17K is performed, it is stopped at the jackpot symbol. Conversely, if the effect of swallowing the jackpot symbol is performed, the final symbol is displayed at the off symbol 17K. Will be stopped. Thereafter, an effect display is performed as if the giant shark character is returning in the depth direction of the display unit 13a.

  Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the process proceeds to step S1211. In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “squid special reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “squid special reach”), the squid special reach operation process is performed in step S1212. In this case, the performance is performed as an extension of the above-mentioned “giant squid reach”.

  More specifically, the control device 24 first performs an effect similar to the giant squid reach for a predetermined period, stops the giant squid character's foot-turning motion at a predetermined number of frames (at the timing when one frame has passed from the jackpot symbol), Changes in the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are also temporarily stopped. Subsequently, the color of the giant squid character is changed from a pale blue-purple color until then to a golden color, and the two legs are displayed so as to be positioned above the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. . Then, as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (c), one leg of the giant squid character swinging down is swung down and the center symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are hit with the corresponding leg (display target). Operation). Along with this, the struck symbols 17A to 17I and 17K move and display downward, and then exit from the lower peripheral edge. Further, in accordance with this, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K to be beaten next from the right are successively displayed to move to the center. Of course, in accordance with this, the following symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are also displayed from the right side. Then, the control device 24 repeats such an operation. However, the foot performing the hitting operation is switched alternately left and right. Further, in the present embodiment, when the off symbol 17K just before the jackpot symbol is displayed in the center, the movement change of the symbol is temporarily stopped, and the huge squid character hesitates and moves one leg 2-3. A faint-like action is produced that attempts to knock the slashed symbol 17K by moving it in a pseudo manner. Thereafter, the control device 24 that performs the last hitting action on the giant squid character temporarily ends the subsequent processing. Here, when a big hit state occurs, the off symbol 17K immediately before the big hit symbol is withdrawn from the lower side of the display unit 13a, like the other symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. Then, the next jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the center, and as a result, a jackpot state occurs. On the other hand, when it comes off, display control is performed as if the struck symbol 17K is once moved to the lower part and displayed, and then floated up based on buoyancy. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1211, the process proceeds to step S1213. In step S1213, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “crab special reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “crab special reach”), the crab special reach operation process is performed in step S1214. In this case, the performance is performed as an extension of the above-mentioned “giant crab reach”.

  More specifically, as shown in “Crab Special Reach Operation Processing Routine” in FIG. 18, first, in step S1214a, the control device 24 performs an effect similar to the above-described giant crab reach for a predetermined period. That is, an action display is made as if the giant crab character KC jumps upward, and a sound of “dawn” is generated in synchronization with the landing of the giant crab character KC, and is temporarily stopped until then. The symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 that have not been made are moved and displayed by one frame to the left of the display unit 13a. At this time, the movement fluctuation trajectories of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are different from the previous movement fluctuation trajectories so that they are parabolic so-called bound trajectories. In addition, in synchronism with the landing of the giant crab character KC, an effect of vibrating the background (particularly the bottom of the coral reef) is also performed. Then, the control device 24 repeatedly executes the above operation process frame by frame.

  Then, in the following step S1214b, the control device 24 stops the jump operation by the giant crab character KC at the predetermined number of frames (the timing at which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K next to the jackpot symbol are displayed), and is similar to the giant crab reach. And the variations of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are terminated.

  Further, in the next step S1214c, the control device 24 performs a substantial crab special reach effect. That is, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C and FIGS. 29A to 29C, the giant crab character KC uses two scissors to grasp the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, and displays them. Is displayed in the middle symbol sequence 15 as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are fluctuating.

  More specifically, the giant crab character KC grabs the predetermined symbols 17A to 17I and 17K with the left scissors and moves the scissors and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K to the left in the grabbed state ( send). At this time, the scissors on the right side are separated from the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that have already been sent to the center, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K arranged next are grabbed.

  Next, the left scissors that have sent the predetermined symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are separated from the symbols 17A to 17H, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that have been separated from the right scissors (at the center) are taken. At this time, the scissors on the right and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K arranged next with the scissors are moved (sent) to the center. However, in the process, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are scrolled smoothly at a constant speed. Of course, the present invention is not limited to simple scroll fluctuations, and may be a fluctuation mode in which frames are temporarily stopped and displayed one by one. By repeatedly performing such operations and fluctuations repeatedly, the player feels as if the giant crab character KC is changing the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 using scissors. Can hold.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the giant crab character KC (display target) moves, the movement mode of the character KC corresponds to the corresponding symbols 17A to 17I, 17K. Are different. That is, display control is performed so that the opening amount (motion amount) of the scissors of the giant crab character KC corresponds to the size of each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 28 (a), the giant crab character KC is holding the symbol 17K (small symbol) with the left scissors and the symbol 17E (large symbol) with the right scissors. . Here, the opening amount of the scissors on the left is small according to the small symbol, while the opening amount of the right scissors is large according to the large symbol.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28 (b), the giant crab character KC tries to grab the shell disengagement symbol 17K (small symbol) with the right scissors, and in the example shown in FIG. I am trying to grab the symbol 17B (large symbol) with the scissors. At this time, the opening amount of the scissors that are opened to be caught is reduced in accordance with the small symbol in the former, whereas it is increased in accordance with the large symbol in the latter. Thus, in this Embodiment, the opening amount of the scissors of the giant crab character KC differs according to each symbol 17A-17I, 17K to which it respond | corresponds. For this reason, the uncomfortable feeling that may occur because the opening amount of the scissors does not match the sizes of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is eliminated. Moreover, the reality that the giant crab character KC is moving and changing the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is increased.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode that is made different according to the corresponding symbols 17A to 17I, 17K is the opening amount of scissors, that is, the operation amount, but other operation modes may be made different. . Moreover, it is good also as making the external appearance display mode of a display target (character) differ. For example, when a fragile symbol corresponds, the character can handle the symbol carefully (in this case, the feature is “different handling method”), or the symbol displayed as if it has a foul odor. If it corresponds, it can be moved while pinching the nose, or if a cute pattern is supported, it should be displayed as an appearance that makes the cheeks red (in this case, “reactions are made different”). ) Etc. are conceivable. However, in this case, as described above, it is desirable that each aspect corresponds to the characteristics of the design such as being fragile, smelling, and cute.

  In the above embodiment, the characteristics of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are different in size, but as shown in the above example, they are easily broken (easily disintegrated), smell (odorous), and cute ( It may be a characteristic other than the size such as (flexibility), or emotions such as scary, hatred, and fun, ease of identification such as easy or difficult to identify, and so on. Examples of characteristics in this case include appearance, internal characteristics, and value.

  Furthermore, depending on the mode, there may be an impression that even if the reach reach pattern is the same, a different reach effect is enjoyed every time. In particular, the above-described effect can be more reliably achieved when the design of the pattern is changed from time to time. For example, when an effect display based on a predetermined reach pattern is performed, it is assumed that, in some cases, a symbol is configured by adding a cute character symbol or a hateful character symbol in addition to a numeric symbol symbol. Further, in some cases, it is assumed that a symbol is configured by adding a character symbol that seems to have a bad odor or a character symbol that seems to have a good odor in addition to a numerical symbol. In this case, even if the same reach effect is performed in the former and the latter, the appearance of the display target (character) changes, so that the player can have an impression as if different reach effects are being performed. As a result, the interest will be further improved.

  In addition, although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the expected value of occurrence of the big hit state may be variable depending on the mode of the display target (character). For example, in a case where the character behaves differently from the previous one corresponding to the design, the jackpot expectation may be increased as compared to the case where nothing is performed. In this case, “the expectation of occurrence of the special gaming state is variable according to the mode” is a feature point.

  In addition, although not mentioned sometimes in the above-described embodiment, it is also possible to perform a sound effect together. In this case, the sound effect mode may be different depending on the design. For example, when the scissors are opened and closed, a pseudo sound “Gui” may be generated, and the volume, quality, and length of the pseudo sound may be varied according to the amount of opening of the scissors.

  Furthermore, when the giant crab character KC stops the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, the stop may be suggested. For example, when the opening amount of the scissors to be grasped is not compatible with the corresponding symbols 17A to 17I, 17K (the opening amount is too large to grasp the dismissed symbol 17K, or the large symbols 17A to 17I As a result, the movement may be stopped without grasping the corresponding symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. By performing such display, there is a case where the stop symbol can be foreseeed to some extent before the symbols 17A to 17I, 17K stop, and the game content is further increased.

  Now, in step S1214d, the control device 24 moves the giant crab character KC and the symbols 17A to 17I, 17K from the right to the left with a predetermined number of frames (the timing when the symbol 17K next to the jackpot symbol is located in the center). Temporarily stop changes to At this time, the stop time may be just a moment or may be a few seconds. If the stoppage time is relatively long, the player may feel that he / she has missed. In this case, the player will be more pleased to expect the big hit state again due to the next round trip. If you remember.

  Furthermore, in the next step S1214e, the control device 24 performs an operation process opposite to the above, that is, an operation process in which the giant crab character KC sends the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the reverse direction. More specifically, the giant crab character KC grabs a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol arranged next to the jackpot symbol) with the right scissors, and moves the scissors and symbols to the right in the grabbed state ( send). At this time, the scissors on the left are moved away from the symbol (for example, the jackpot symbol) that has already been sent to the center, and the symbol arranged next (for example, the symbol arranged in front of the jackpot symbol) is grabbed. .

  Next, the scissors on the right are separated from the symbol toward the predetermined symbol, and the symbol separated from the left scissors (at the center) is picked up. At this time, the scissors on the left side and the symbol (the symbol on the previous one) grabbed by the scissors are moved (sent) to the center. However, also in this process, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are scrolled in the reverse direction at a constant speed.

  Then, as described above, after performing the variable movement operation in the reverse direction for two frames, this time, again, the operation process in the forward direction (from right to left) is performed for two frames, and then again in the reverse direction ( Operation processing from left to right) is performed for two frames (reciprocating fluctuation). As a result of the reciprocal movement, the middle symbol row 15 is finally displayed in a definitive stop with the jackpot symbol or the symbol 17K of one frame before and after it, and the player recognizes it. Can do.

  Thereafter, in step S1214f, the control device 24 stops the operation process, and temporarily terminates the subsequent process. At this time, when the giant crab character KC stops the movement at the point in time when the detaching symbols 17K before and after the jackpot symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed in the center, they stop at the losing symbols. On the other hand, when the giant crab character KC stops the motion when the jackpot symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed at the center, the jackpot symbol is stopped and the jackpot state is generated.

  If the determination in step S1213 is affirmative, the reach operation process is not performed until at least the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are stopped (in this case, the depth re-variation reach is performed). (Most of them are in a detached state as they are), and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. In addition, even after the reach processing operation processes of steps S1202, 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212 and 1214 are executed, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily ended.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine"), the control device 24 performs stop and return processing of symbol variation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 12). Execute. More specifically, as shown in the “medium symbol variation stop / return processing routine” of FIG. 19, the variation in the middle symbol sequence 15 is stopped in step S1301.

  In the next step S1302, it is determined whether or not the above-described various reach effects (excluding depth re-variation reach) have been performed in the current symbol variation. Then, if the reach effect has not been passed, the subsequent processing is once ended. Therefore, in this case, only the symbol stop of the middle symbol row 15 is executed.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, it is determined in step S1303 whether or not a double reach effect has been performed on the current cross line. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined that the reach symbol has not been moved, and the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, the control device 24 returns and displays a symbol 17K other than the reach symbol that has been erased until then. At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 that have been enlarged and displayed so far are reduced and returned to their original sizes. In the present embodiment, the return display of symbols 17K other than the reach symbol is performed in synchronization with the return display of symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15. And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1303, the process proceeds to step S1305 on the assumption that the moved reach symbol or the like needs to be returned to the original position. In step S1305, the control device 24 returns (1) a symbol 17K other than the reach symbol that has been erased until then. (2) At the same time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 that have been enlarged and displayed so far are reduced and returned to their original sizes. (3) Further, the reach symbol is moved and displayed from the corner on the diagonal line of the display unit 13a to the original position. Of course, at this time, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the corresponding middle symbol row 15 are also moved and displayed to the corresponding positions. For example, as shown in FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (c), when a reach state was initially generated in the central vertical jackpot line, it was moved to the diagonally jackpot line that descends to the right. The reach symbol etc. is returned to the original position. That is, in the upper symbol row 14, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed from the left to the center. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed from the right to the center. Further, in the middle symbol row 15, the stop symbol is displayed at the position as it is without being moved. For this reason, the player once felt the sense that the reach state occurred on the right-down line, but the reach state occurred on the vertical line in the center along with the return movement etc. It will be recognized again.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 31A to 31C, when a reach state has occurred in the left vertical jackpot line at the beginning, it has been moved to the diagonally jackpot line that descends to the right. The reach symbol etc. is returned to the original position. That is, in the upper symbol row 14, the reach symbol 17A is not moved and is displayed as it is. In the lower symbol row 16, the reach symbol 17A is moved and displayed from the right side to the left side. Further, in the middle symbol row 15, the stop symbol is moved and displayed from the center to the left side (for one frame). For this reason, the player once felt the sense that a reach condition occurred on the right-down line, but a reach condition occurred on the left vertical line as a result of the return movement. It will be recognized again. Thus, when the reach state has occurred in the left vertical jackpot line, as the reach symbol is returned to the left end, the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 that has been stopped in the center until then is displayed. 17A to 17I and 17K are also displayed at the left end with a shift of one frame. Therefore, the symbol at the left end that has been stopped and displayed until then is out of the range from the left side of the display unit 13a.

  In the present embodiment, the operations of circle 1 to circle 3 are performed in synchronism with each other. In the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 that has been enlarged and displayed are reduced and restored to the original size, and the reach symbols and the like are moved to the original position. It is set to be approximately equal to the time allowed. And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  Subsequently, in step S131, the control device 24 executes “depth revariation processing”. More specifically, as shown in the “depth revariation processing routine” of FIG. 20, in step S1311, the control device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “depth revariation reach”. To do. If a negative determination is made, this routine is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1312 in order to execute the “depth revariation reach” process. In step S1312, first, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K temporarily displayed on the display unit 13a are oriented in the depth direction (backward direction). . At this time, among the symbols 17A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character is directed in the depth direction (backward direction), and the numbers such as the circles 1 and 2 of the symbols 17A to 17I are maintained as they are. The

  Thereafter, in step S1313, as shown in FIGS. 32 (c) to 32 (e), the control device 24 moves as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are swimming in the depth direction (while swinging the body left and right). Display as if it were. At the same time, a giant shark character appears, and an operation display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are followed by the shark character. Thereby, the player can have an impression as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K escaped in the depth direction based on being chased by the shark.

  Subsequently, in step S1314, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), the control device 24 sets the predetermined time T1 (T1 = 1 to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 to 15 seconds, more preferably 2). 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less, and more preferably 4 seconds or more and 5 seconds or less), displays whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction, and makes the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K difficult to identify. To do. At the same time, the shark character is moved from the display unit 13a to the outside as if it had given up chasing.

  In step S1315, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are replaced. That is, a replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S902 or step S904 (or a temporary stop big hit symbol in the case of performing the depth re-lottery process described later). However, at this time, it is not possible for the player to visually recognize that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are too small and have been replaced. Further, when moving in the depth direction, a total of nine symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moved and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 14 to 16, respectively. Alternatively, only three diagonally upward symbols 17A to 17I are displayed. Further, at this time, the symbols 17A to 17I are replaced and displayed in a state facing the front direction (front direction), only the character is displayed, and the numbers such as the circle 1 and the circle 2 are not displayed. At this time, the stop state at the time of the replacement is maintained for a certain time (for example, about 2 seconds).

  Thereafter, in step S1316, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), display is performed as if the replaced symbols 17A to 17I are moving forward (swimming), and in step S1317, FIG. 33 (b) is displayed. , (C), a predetermined time T2 (T2 = 1 to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 to 15 seconds, more preferably 2 to 7 seconds, and even more desirably 4 seconds or more) 5 seconds or less), it is displayed whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the forward direction, so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be identified. At this time, in the initial stage of moving forward, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, but can finally identify from the middle. Further, in the present embodiment, since the similar color symbols 17A to 17I are prepared, the player may not be able to identify the symbols 17A to 17I until immediately before the symbols 17A to 17I return to the original state. sell.

  In subsequent step S1318, symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. At this time, the front side is made of glass, and controls such as shaking the background image are performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I (characters) hit the glass.

  Furthermore, in the following step S1319, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the symbols 17A to 17I are arranged and displayed along the selected jackpot line, numbers such as a circle 7 are displayed, and the character orientation is changed to the original variation direction ( Switch to the left. Furthermore, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K other than the jackpot line are also displayed.

  Next, the control device 24 executes a depth re-lottery process in step S135 (see FIG. 12). Specifically, as shown in the “depth re-lottery processing routine” in FIG. 21, the control device 24 first determines in step S1351 whether or not the current re-lottery execution condition is satisfied. Here, the re-lottery execution conditions are that this time is a big hit, that the temporarily stopped big hit symbol is the symbols 17B, 17D, 17F, and 17H to which the normal mode is given, and that the re-drawing is performed with a predetermined probability. For example, it is determined that the lottery is executed (determined based on a separate counter or the like). If the re-lottery execution condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing.

  On the other hand, when the re-lottery execution condition is satisfied, first, as in the case of the “depth re-variation reach” process in step S1352, first, FIG. 34 (a), (b), (c). As shown, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K including the jackpot symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed on the display unit 13a are displayed as if they are oriented in the depth direction (backward direction). At this time, among the symbols 17A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character is directed in the depth direction (backward direction), and the numbers such as circle 1 and circle 2 are maintained as they are.

  Thereafter, in step S1353, as shown in FIGS. 34 (d) and 34 (e), the control device 24 displays as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are swimming and moving in the depth direction. At the same time, a giant shark character appears, and an operation display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are followed by the shark character.

  Subsequently, in step S1354, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the control device 24 displays whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K have moved in the depth direction over the predetermined time T1 as described above, and the symbol 17A. ˜17I and 17K are made difficult to identify. At the same time, the shark character is moved from the display unit 13a to the outside as if it had given up chasing.

  In step S1355, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are replaced. That is, the replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S902 or step S904. However, at this time, it is not possible for the player to visually recognize that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are too small and have been replaced. Further, similarly to the above, in the replacement display, only three symbols 17A to 17I that are slanting to the right or rising to the right are displayed. Further, at this time, the symbols 17A to 17I are replaced and displayed in a state facing the front direction (front direction), only the character is displayed, and the numbers such as the circle 1 and the circle 2 are not displayed. Also at this time, the stop state at the time of the replacement is maintained for a certain time (for example, about 2 seconds).

  Thereafter, in step S1356, as shown in FIG. 33A, display is performed as if the replaced symbols 17A to 17I are moving forward (swim), and in step S1357, FIG. 33B is displayed. , (C), it is displayed whether or not the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K have moved in the forward direction over a predetermined time T2, so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be identified. At this time, in the initial stage of moving forward, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, but can finally identify from the middle. Similarly, since the similar colors 17A to 17I are prepared, the player may not be able to identify the symbols 17A to 17I until immediately before the symbols 17A to 17I return to the original state.

  In subsequent step S1358, symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. At this time, the front side is made of glass, and controls such as shaking the background image are performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I (characters) hit the glass.

  Further, in the subsequent step S1359, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is once ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the symbols 17A to 17I are arranged and displayed along the selected jackpot line, numbers such as a circle 7 are displayed, and the character orientation is changed to the original variation direction ( Switch to the left. Furthermore, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K other than the jackpot line are also displayed.

  Now, after performing the said depth re-variation lottery process, the control apparatus 24 determines whether the combination of symbols 17A-17I is a jackpot combination next in step S140. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is terminated. Further, when the combination of symbols 17A to 17I is a jackpot combination (this is also the case when the depth re-lottery is actually performed), the process proceeds to step S150.

  In step S150, the control device 24 clears the round counter CR to “0”. At this time, the jackpot notification is displayed by the control device 24.

  Next, in step S160 (see FIG. 13), the control device 24 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”.

  Furthermore, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 falls down and becomes substantially horizontal, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, the game ball 5 can be awarded to the V zone and the winning path.

  Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S200 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the big prize winning port 4 has yet arrived. If this determination condition is satisfied (when the scheduled closing time has not arrived), the process returns to step S190. As a result, after the opening of the big winning opening 4 is started, the big winning opening 4 is continuously opened unless more game balls 5 win the predetermined value CEmax or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12 in step S210. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1” in subsequent step S230. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 4 repeats the opening and closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the big winning opening is set. After the opening of 4, the game is won 5 when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls 5 win the grand prize opening 4 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The mouth 4 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone. If either one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, in step S240, the fact that the jackpot state has ended is displayed on the display unit 13a. At the same time, a process for notifying the next game mode is executed. More specifically, when the current jackpot symbol is an even number symbol 17B, 17D, 17F, or 17H, the display unit 13a displays that the normal mode is set. If the current jackpot symbol is an odd symbol 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, or 17I, the display unit 13a is displayed to indicate that it is in the probability variation mode. As the notification mode, for example, the background screen in the display unit 13a is changed, characters are displayed, a lamp is lit, and notification is made by voice.

  And after performing the said mode alerting | reporting process, the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes a "special electric accessory control routine."

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, during the occurrence of a predetermined reach gaming state (for example, crab special reach), the display target of the giant crab character KC is displayed and its operation mode (opening of scissors) Amount) was varied according to the corresponding symbols 17A-17I, 17K. Therefore, it is possible to thoroughly enjoy the change in the opening amount for each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, and the interest is increased in this respect, thereby making it possible to dramatically improve the interest.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the different operation modes correspond to the plurality of symbols 17A to 17I, 17K of the middle symbol row 15 that is the target to be watched most by the player. For this reason, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the difference. Further, due to the difference, the player is given an impression as if the giant crab character KC is changing the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. As a result, the fun is further increased.

  Each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K has an individual characteristic in terms of size, and the difference in the opening amount is a difference according to the sizes of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. Therefore, the change of the opening amount according to each size of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be enjoyed. At the same time, since the opening amount is appropriate to match the size of each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, the opening amount is too large even though the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are small, resulting in a gap. On the contrary, the unnaturalness caused by the opening amount being too small despite the large symbols 17A to 17I and 17K is wiped away, and the reality is increased. Therefore, the improvement of interest is also spurred by this point.

  Further, in the present embodiment, display control is performed such that the opening amount is different for each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K during a predetermined reach gaming state. For this reason, the above-mentioned difference can be fully enjoyed during the reach game state, particularly during the period that is most exciting for the player during the special reach.

  At the same time, the giant crab character KC is displayed almost at the center of the display unit 13a, so that it is easier to watch the action. In addition, since the giant crab character KC is displayed behind the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, the player can more easily recognize the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, and the operation mode is for each of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. It is easier to grasp the difference. As a result, the interest is further improved.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the display control for changing the aspect is performed only for the middle symbol row 15 which is the final stop symbol row, but other symbol rows (for example, the lower symbol row which is the second stop symbol row) 16 etc.). Further, the display control as described above may be performed for a plurality of symbol sequences (for example, all symbol sequences).

  (B) The control to change the aspect as in the above embodiment is performed as a notice of occurrence of a predetermined gaming state (for example, reach gaming state, more advanced reach gaming state, special gaming state) that can occur thereafter. It may be configured as described above. Here, the “notice” only needs to indicate that the predetermined gaming state is likely to be generated by the display control, or the display control affects the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state. In other words, there may be a case where a predetermined gaming state does not occur. According to the above-described means, the player can be relieved by the display control.

  (C) When the display control is performed, the patterns 17A to 17I and 17K themselves may be made different from those used so far. For example, effects such as the pattern being crushed and deformed or being cut by being pinched with scissors may be performed.

  (D) In the above embodiment, a character is employed as a display target. However, other display targets (for example, a vehicle or the like that can be a part of the background) may be displayed.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, the giant crab character KC is displayed at the approximate center of the display unit 13a. However, the display target need not necessarily be displayed at the center of the display unit 13a.

  (F) Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the giant crab character KC is displayed behind the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, but the display object is displayed closer to the front than the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. It is good as well. Under such a configuration, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are temporarily hidden depending on the display target, and various effects based on this can be performed. For example, it is possible to make the player think as if the symbol that was finally stopped at the center was an out symbol, and use the fact that the symbol is hidden to perform an effect such as replacing it with a jackpot symbol .

  (G) In the above embodiment, the probability variation mode is adopted as the special mode, and as a concept thereof, in addition to the jackpot probability being increased, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 To increase the chance of opening the blade 6 of the operating port 3, (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) lengthening the opening time of the blade 6. (And / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) shortening the variation time of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the display unit 13a of the special symbol display device 13 is executed. did. On the other hand, in addition to increasing the jackpot probability, satisfying any one of (1) to (4) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. Further, as the special mode, a time reduction mode (time reduction mode) may be adopted instead of the probability variation mode. As the time reduction mode, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4 ), (2), (3) and (4)) can be employed.

  (H) The time reduction mode and the probability change mode may be continued until the next big hit time, or may be continued for a predetermined number of rotation fluctuations of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, and then switched to the normal mode. You may be made to do. Further, when the time reduction mode or the probability variation mode is selected, the special mode may be continued until the big hit state occurs twice or more. In addition, as a result, the number of continuations in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (the number of continuation occurrences of the jackpot state) may be made variable according to the jackpot symbol.

  (I) As another control by the CPU (control device 24), it can also be applied to a gaming machine capable of executing limiter control. This limiter control is executed in order to suppress the euphoria for the player, and controls the probability variation mode (special mode) not to exceed a predetermined number of times. More specifically, when the CPU is in the probability variation mode for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times: the number is merely an example, and may be 149 times), the predetermined number plus one time (for example, five times: the number of times) The number of times is merely an example, and may be 150 times. At the time of the big hit (at the time of the limiter), control is performed so that a mode other than the probability variation mode, that is, the normal mode is set.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the depth re-lottery process can be performed when the jackpot state occurs, but such a process may be omitted. Further, when the depth re-lottery process is performed, the depth re-variation reach may be omitted. Furthermore, premium reach such as depth re-variation reach may be omitted. At the same time, special reach may be omitted.

  (K) In addition to the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence (EL), fluorescent display lamp, or the like may be used as the display device 13.

  (L) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, character random number counter CC, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, reach type determination counter CV ) May be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, a missed reach state, or the like based on the value.

  (M) The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various gaming machines such as alepatchi, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. belongs to. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a symbol string consisting of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and is caused by the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). As a necessary condition, the fluctuation starts and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

  (N) In the above embodiment, the probability variation mode is given with a probability of 1/2 as shown, but the probability is arbitrary and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the probability variation mode may be given with a probability (for example, seventeenths) different from that even if it is ½ on the display. It can also be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type that does not have a probability variation mode or the like.

  (O) In the above embodiment, the control for changing the aspect is performed during the reach game state. However, the second stop symbol sequence may be performed at other times (for example, during normal fluctuation, after the first stop symbol sequence is stopped). Or during re-variation processing, re-lottery processing, etc.).

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Display apparatus, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Upper symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... Lower symbol row, 17A to 17I, 17K ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit,
At least one time during which the identification information is variably displayed, a predetermined display object that triggers the variation of the identification information is displayed, and the mode of the display object is made different according to the corresponding identification information A gaming machine characterized by that.

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