JP2010184139A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a Pachinko machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, remarkably improving interest. <P>SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a big winning port 4 are provided on a game board 2 of the Pachinko machine 1, and the display device 13 including a display part 13a is incorporated in the center area of the game board 2. A plurality of symbol lines are displayed in the display part 13a, and each symbol line is composed of a plurality of symbols. A control device 24 generates a jackpot state at least on a necessary condition that the symbols are finally stopped with specific symbols. The control device 24 shifts the stopped and displayed symbols to inconspicuous positions and displays the same when a ready-to-win condition occurs. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  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, the prior art has the following problems. That is, in the past, various display effects relating to symbols including the reach state have been performed to improve interest, but there is a demand for further enhancement of interest. In this way, when trying to elaborate on the effect, there is a possibility that the already stopped symbol (reach symbol) may hinder the effect. In other words, sometimes the stop-reached reach symbol is in the way, making it difficult for characters and the like to be displayed, and as a result, there is a possibility that an interesting performance cannot be performed.

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

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

  Means 1. A plurality of identification information strings can be variably displayed by a game situation detecting means for detecting a gaming situation that changes in accordance with a player's operation and a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the gaming situation detecting means. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device and special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. The identification information that is stopped and displayed at least at one time while the identification information is variably displayed in at least one identification information string and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the remaining identification information strings. A game machine characterized by moving and displaying in a conspicuous position.

  According to the above means, a gaming situation that changes according to the player's operation is detected by the gaming situation detection means, and the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result causes the variable display device to identify the plurality of identification information strings. Information can be displayed variably. The special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. In the above means, the identification information is variably displayed in at least one identification information string, and the identification is stopped and displayed at least at one time while the identification information is stopped and displayed in the remaining identification information strings. The information is moved and displayed at an inconspicuous position. For this reason, when it is going to perform a predetermined effect regarding the identification information that is still changing, a situation in which the effect is hindered by the identification information that is stopped and displayed is unlikely to occur.

  Mean 2. A plurality of identification information strings can be variably displayed by a game situation detecting means for detecting a gaming situation that changes in accordance with a player's operation and a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the gaming situation detecting means. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device and special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. In at least one period during which the identification information is variably displayed in the at least one identification information string and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the remaining identification information strings, the effect on the variable display device is achieved. A game machine characterized by moving and displaying the stop-displayed identification information so as to stand out. According to the above-described means, the identification information that is stopped and displayed is moved and displayed, so that the effect on the variable display device is conspicuous.

  Means 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect on the variable display device is performed substantially in the center. According to the above-described means, the effect performed substantially in the center is conspicuous.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the moving destination of the identification information is a corner portion of the variable display device. According to the above means, the display area can be effectively utilized around the center by moving and displaying the identification information that is stopped and displayed to the corner portion.

  Means 5. In the means 4, the moving destination of the identification information is a corner portion on a diagonal line of the variable display device. According to the above means, the display area can be used more effectively around the center.

  Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 5, the effect is performed by effectively utilizing a space formed by moving and displaying the stop-displayed identification information. Machine.

  Mean 7 In any one of means 1 to 6, after the stop-displayed identification information is moved or during the movement, the identification information that is still being displayed is displayed larger than before, and finally the identification information is stopped. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is displayed, it returns to its original size. According to the above means, the identification information in the variable display becomes more conspicuous. In addition, after the stop display, the display is restored to the original size, so that there is no sense of incongruity in the next change.

  Means 8. In any one of the means 1 to 7, after the end of the production, the identification information that has been moved and displayed is returned to the original position and displayed. According to the above means, since the identification information is returned and displayed at the original position after the production is finished, it is possible to confirm for sure where the stop information was actually stopped and at the time of the next change. There is no sense of discomfort.

  Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 6, when the identification information that has been stopped and displayed is moved, the identification information that is still being displayed is displayed larger than before, and finally when the identification information is stopped and displayed. The original information is restored to the original size, the identification information that has been moved and displayed is restored to the original position, and the time that the identification information is restored to the original size is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the time for returning to the position is substantially equal.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 6, when the identification information that has been stopped and displayed is moved, the identification information that is still being displayed is displayed larger than before, and finally when the identification information is stopped and displayed. The original information is returned to the original size, the moved and displayed identification information is returned to the original position, and the time that the identification information is restored to the original size is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is longer than the time for returning to the position.

  Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 6, when the identification information that has been stopped and displayed is moved, the identification information that is still being displayed is displayed larger than before, and finally when the identification information is stopped and displayed. The original information is returned to the original size, the moved and displayed identification information is returned to the original position, and the time that the identification information is restored to the original size is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is shorter than the time for returning to the position.

  Means 12. In any one of the means 9 to 11, the identification information which has been moved and displayed is returned and displayed at the original position almost in synchronization with the return display to the original size.

  Means 13. In any one of the means 8 to 12, when the identification information is returned and displayed at the original position, the identification information that has been temporarily stopped until then can be shifted to the outside of the display range. A gaming machine.

  Means 14. In any one of the means 1 to 13, the special gaming state generating means is such that the identification information is in a specific display mode and is finally displayed in a fixed stop on at least one active line among a plurality of active lines. A game machine that generates the special gaming state on the basis of

  Means 15. In the means 14, when the identification information is moved and displayed, the identification information stopped on one active line is moved and displayed on another effective line. According to the above means, the movement display is performed on another effective line, which makes the player more interesting and makes it less likely that the player feels uncomfortable as compared to the case where the display is made at a completely different position.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the expected value of occurrence of a special gaming state is variable depending on the activated line after being moved and displayed. According to the above means, the expectation for the player can be increased or decreased by the effective line after being moved and displayed.

  Means 17. In the means 15 or 16, after the special gaming state is finished, either the normal mode or a special mode more desirable than the normal mode is given, and the special mode is given by the effective line after the movement display. A gaming machine characterized by a variable probability. According to the above means, the player's expectation regarding the provision of the special mode can be increased or decreased by the effective line after being moved and displayed.

  Means 18. In any one of means 1 to 17, while providing a reach game state effect means for producing a reach game state in the variable display device before the occurrence of a special game state, the movement display of the identification information that is stopped and displayed, A gaming machine characterized in that it is performed when producing the reach gaming state. It should be noted that “when producing the reach gaming state” may be immediately before reaching the reach state, immediately after reaching the reach state, or during the production of the reach gaming state, It may be time to develop into super reach or special reach. According to the above means, it is possible to increase the thickness by the reach effect that is most exciting for the player. Further, instead of “when producing a reach gaming state”, “at a timing when an effective production should be performed in an expanded space after movement” may be used.

  Means 19. In the means 18, the identification information to be moved and displayed is reach identification information in a reach gaming state. According to the above means, the reach identification information can be grasped even during reach production.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 18 or 19, wherein when the identification information is moved and displayed, the identification information unrelated to the reach gaming state is at least temporarily erased. According to the above means, the identification information irrelevant to the reach gaming state is erased, so that the degree of concentration during the performance can be increased.

  Means 21. In the means 20, when all the identification information is stopped and displayed (for example, when all identification information is confirmed, when the identification information that has been moved and displayed is returned to the original position, when the reach gaming state ends, etc.), A gaming machine, wherein the erased identification information is returned and displayed. According to the above means, there is no sense of incongruity in the next fluctuation display.

  Means 22. The game machine according to any one of means 18 to 21, wherein the movement display of the stop-displayed identification information is executed when a specific effect is performed among a plurality of effects. According to the above means, when moving display is performed, it is possible to predict that a specific effect will be performed, and the fun is further increased.

  Means 23. A gaming machine according to any one of means 18 to 22, characterized in that the identification information stopped and displayed at the center of the variable display device is meaningful with respect to the identification information string displayed in a variable manner. According to the above means, the part having the meaning in the identification information string being variably displayed when it is not moved and the part having the meaning among the identification information string being variably displayed when being moved and displayed are different. The case where it carries out arises and it can make thickness wait for game contents.

  Means 24. A gaming machine according to any one of means 18 to 23, wherein the content of the reach gaming state to be produced is determined by the position (effective line) of the identification information moved and displayed. According to the above-described means, the player can foresee the contents of the reach gaming state to be produced according to the position (valid line) of the identification information moved and displayed, and the fun is further increased.

  Means 25. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein the next possible gaming state can be notified in advance by the position (valid line) of the identification information moved and displayed. Here, the notice means that a predetermined gaming state (for example, a reach gaming state, a special gaming state, etc.) is likely to occur when the position of the identification information that has been moved and displayed is a predetermined position, and is not necessarily supported. There may be a case where a predetermined gaming state is not achieved even if there is a prior notice.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner, there is an excellent effect that it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.

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". 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. 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. 4 ( b)) ”and“ shark special reach ”,“ giant squid reach (see FIG. 4 (c)) ”and“ squid special reach ”as characters, and“ giant crab reach ”as characters. (See FIGS. 2B and 2C) ”and“ crab special reach ”, the above-mentioned“ depth re-variation reach ”, and the like. These reach patterns can be classified into “super reach”, “special reach”, and “premium reach” except for the above “normal reach”. In this embodiment, “Giant Samereach”, “Gigantic Squid Reach” and “Giant Crab Reach” are “Super Reach”, and “Shark Special Reach”, “Ika Special Reach” and “Crab Special Reach” are “Special Reach”. In addition, “depth re-variation reach” constitutes “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. 20A to 20C, since the reach state occurs 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. 21A to 21C, since the reach state is generated 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. The erasure is gradually performed (see FIGS. 20B and 21B).

  (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. 20 (c) and 21 (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. 20A to 20C, since the reach state is generated in the central vertical jackpot line, it is moved to the left side in the upper symbol row 14 in order to move it to the diagonally big hit line that falls 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. 21A to 21C, since the reach state is generated in the left vertical jackpot line, the upper symbol row 14 is moved to the diagonally downhill jackpot line. The reach symbol 17A is displayed as it is without being moved. 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. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, a huge shark character is displayed on the display unit 13a. In addition, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are sequentially moved and displayed from the upper part of the display unit 13a to the center, and the operation is displayed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K temporarily stopped at the center are bitten and swallowed. 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. In this case, when the giant shark character stops the biting motion, the symbol variation of the middle symbol sequence 15 is terminated.

  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. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), a giant squid character is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 13a, and an action display is displayed as if the squid character swivels a plurality of legs. . 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. In this case, the symbol variation of the middle symbol sequence 15 is terminated when the giant squid character stops moving the foot.

  If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, 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. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c) and FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c), a giant crab character is displayed at the center of the display unit 13a, and the crab character is displayed. The operation is displayed as if it is a bound jump. Along with this, processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear as if they move one by one in accordance with the bound is performed. In this case, the symbol variation of the middle symbol sequence 15 is ended at the time when the giant crab character stops the bound jump action (at this time, the effect of turning over the character is turned over).

  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, the operation of alternately biting one of the two symbols of a giant shark character, and the operation of shifting the symbols of the two symbols to the left and right in accordance with the motion are repeatedly executed several times. Is done. 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”. That is, after an effect similar to the giant squid reach is performed for a predetermined period, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), the squid character alternately displays two legs at a predetermined timing. The operation is performed such that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, which are successively displayed from the right side of the portion 13a to the center, are knocked down, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K that have been knocked down are out of the range from the lower portion of the display portion 13a. Fluctuation display is performed as if it is off. Then, when the off symbol 17K just before the jackpot symbol is displayed in the center, the squid character hesitates and moves one leg to strike the off symbol 17K. The At this time, if the off symbol 17K, like the previous symbols 17A to 17H, produces an effect that deviates from the lower part of the display unit 13a, it will stop at the jackpot symbol, and conversely, it will be struck once. In the case where an effect is produced in which the off symbol 17K is lifted by buoyancy on the way, the off symbol 17K is finally stopped at the off symbol 17K.

  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”. That is, after the same effect as the giant crab reach is performed for a predetermined period, as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) to (c) and FIGS. 27 (a) to (c), the crab character is displayed at a predetermined timing. While moving the two scissors alternately, grabbing the symbols 17A to 17I, 17K that are successively displayed from the right side to the center of the display unit 13a, and performing an operation display that moves further from the center to the left, In accordance with the operation, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed so as to move to the left. When the next off symbol 17K of the jackpot symbol is displayed in the center, the action of the crab character grabbing the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the opposite direction and sending it is displayed for two frames. The Then, the reciprocation of each two frames is repeated. At this time, when the crawl character stops the movement when the detachment symbols 17K before and after the jackpot symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed in the center, the crawl character stops at the losing symbol, and the jackpot symbol 17A. When the crab character stops the movement at the time when ˜17I is stopped and displayed at the center, it is stopped at the jackpot symbol.

  On the other hand, 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 of the middle symbol row 15 are stopped (in this case, the depth re-variation is performed). Assuming that only the reach is reached, most of it is left as it is), the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. 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” in FIG. 17, 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. 28 (a) to 28 (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.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C, when a reach state occurred in the left vertical jackpot line at the beginning, it was moved on the diagonally jackpot line that descended 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 (1) to (3) are performed simultaneously and synchronously. 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” in FIG. 16, in step S <b> 1311, the device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S <b> 905 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. 30A and 30B, display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, which are temporarily stopped 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. 30C to 30E, 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. 30 (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. 31 (a), display is performed as if the replaced symbols 17A to 17I are moving forward (swimming). In step S1317, FIG. 31 (b) , (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. 31 (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 direction of the character 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. 17, 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, as shown in FIGS. 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. 32D and 32E, the control device 24 displays the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K as if they 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. 32 (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. 31A, display is performed as if the replaced symbols 17A to 17I are moving forward (swim), and in step S1357, FIG. 31B 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. 31 (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 direction of the character 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. If the combination of symbols 17A to 17H 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, when the reach state occurs at the time when the symbol variation of the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 is stopped, the reach symbol is not conspicuous. Moved to the position and displayed. For this reason, when a reach effect is performed on the symbol in the middle symbol row 15 that is still changing, a situation in which the effect is hindered by the reach symbol is unlikely to occur. Along with this, the production at the center is conspicuous. In particular, in the present embodiment, the reach symbol is moved and displayed to the corner portion on the diagonal line of the display portion 13a, so that a very large display space is formed at the center, and this space is effectively utilized. Various reach productions are executed. As a result, it is possible to produce a sufficiently satisfactory effect for the player while the reach symbols are displayed, and as a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reach symbols are moved during various reach effects in the reach state. For this reason, the thickness can be increased by the “reach production” that is most exciting for the player. Since the reach symbols are not erased or displayed in a small size, the player can grasp the reach symbols even during reach production.

  In addition, after the completion of various reach effects, the reach symbols that have been moved and displayed are returned to their original positions. For this reason, the player can grasp the position where the reach symbol was originally stopped and displayed, and does not feel uncomfortable with the next fluctuation.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the reach symbols are moved, the symbols in the middle symbol row 15 that is still in the variable display are displayed larger than before. For this reason, the symbol in the variable display becomes more conspicuous, and in this respect, the interest can be further improved. In addition, after the change of the middle symbol row 15 is stopped, the symbols are restored to the original size and displayed again. For this reason, a sense of incongruity does not occur in the next fluctuation.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the reach symbol is moved and displayed, symbols that are unrelated to the reach symbol are deleted in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16. For this reason, the degree of concentration at the time of reach production can be increased more effectively.

  At the same time, when all symbols are stopped and displayed, the erased symbols are returned and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to further eliminate the uncomfortable feeling in the next fluctuation display.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the reach symbols that have been moved and displayed are restored to their original positions, the symbols in the middle symbol row 15 are restored to their original sizes, and are erased. It was decided to synchronize with the return display of symbols unrelated to the reach symbol. At the same time, at least the time when the reach symbol is returned to the original position and the time when the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is restored to the original size are made equal. For this reason, useless time for returning can be eliminated without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot lines are provided on the display unit 13a, and when the symbols are moved and displayed, the reach symbol that has been stopped on one jackpot line moves to another jackpot line. It was made to be displayed. For this reason, it is more interesting for the player and less likely to cause a sense of discomfort than when displayed at a completely different position.

  In this embodiment, when the reach symbol is returned to the original position, the symbol that has been temporarily stopped until that time (the symbol unrelated to the jackpot symbol) may be shifted to the outside of the display range. sell. For this reason, it is possible to enjoy an unprecedented behavior that a symbol is moved after all symbol fluctuations are stopped, and as a result, further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  Furthermore, by moving and displaying the reach symbols, the symbols that are stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit 13a are meaningful with respect to the symbols in the middle symbol row 15 that are variably displayed. For this reason, even if the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the left or right has a meaning when it is not moved and displayed, the portion that has the meaning of the stopped symbol is different from the above case by moving and displaying. It can be. For this reason, it is possible to make the game contents have a greater thickness.

  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-described embodiment, when the reach symbol is displayed, it is always positioned on the right-declining jackpot line. It may be located above.

  (B) Moreover, it is good also as moving and displaying to the site | part different from a jackpot line.

  (C) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the expected value of occurrence of the big hit state may be variable depending on the line after moving display (reach line arrangement). For example, when the moving display is moved and displayed on the right-declining jackpot line, the jackpot probability is increased (or lowered) directly compared to the moving display on the rising-right jackpot line. Alternatively, the expected value may be variable. Also, when moving and displayed on the right-declining jackpot line, the super reach or special reach is more likely to occur (or less likely) than when moving and displayed on the rising-right jackpot line. It is good also as such a structure (an expectation value is variable indirectly). With such a configuration, the jackpot line after being moved and displayed increases or decreases the expectation for the player, and as a result, the player moves the moving direction of the symbol to be moved and displayed. Will also pay attention to.

  (D) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, the probability that the probability variation mode is given may be variable depending on the jackpot line (reach line arrangement) after the movement display. For example, if a big hit state occurs after moving and displaying on the right-declining jackpot line by moving display, the probability change mode is compared to when moving and displayed on the right-falling jackpot line and causing a big hit state. It is good also as a structure by which the probability that is given is raised (or made low). In addition, when a jackpot state occurs after moving and displaying on the right-declining jackpot line, the lottery is always performed (or with a very high probability), and the probability variation mode is given. May be. With such a configuration, the jackpot line after the movement display can increase or decrease the expectation for the player regarding the provision of the game mode.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the reach symbols are moved and displayed in the preceding stage of all reach effects except the depth re-variation reach. However, the move display is executed only when a specific effect is performed. You may make it do. By setting it as such a structure, when a movement display is performed, it can estimate that a specific production will be performed, and an interest will increase further.

  (F) Further, the reach pattern to be produced may be determined by the position (effective line) of the symbol that has been moved and displayed. For example, a crab-type reach may be effect-displayed if the line is rising to the right, and a squid-type reach may be effect-displayed if the line is descending to the right. According to the above configuration, the player can foresee the contents of the reach pattern produced by the position (effective line) of the symbol that has been moved and displayed, and the fun is further increased.

  (G) In the embodiment described above, the reach symbol is moved and displayed at the corner portion of the display portion 13a. For example, it may be moved and displayed on one side of the display unit 13a, and the remaining space may be used effectively to perform a reach effect there.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the time when the reach symbol is returned to the original position and the time when the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is returned to the original size are equalized. On the other hand, the time that the reach symbol is returned to the original position may be set longer or shorter than the time that the symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is returned to the original size. It is good.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the movement display of the reach symbol is performed before the reach effect is performed, but the movement display may be performed during the reach effect.

  (J) The enlarged display of the middle symbol row 15 may be omitted.

  (K) Deletion of symbols unrelated to the reach symbols in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 may be omitted.

  (L) 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.

  (M) The time reduction mode and the probability variation mode may be continued until the next big hit time, or may be continued for a predetermined number of rotation fluctuations of 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.

  (N) As another control by the CPU (control device 24), the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can execute 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.

  (O) 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.

  (P) When the depth re-variation reach is performed, the big hit state may be generated.

  (Q) As the display device 13, 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.

  (R) Counters for 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.

  (S) The present invention can 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.

  (T) In the above embodiment, the mode is displayed at the end of the jackpot state (step S240), but such a display may not be performed. Further, it may be displayed at the time of jackpot or during jackpot. Further, after the jackpot, the display may be continued until the next jackpot. Moreover, you may make it alert | report a mode with a lamp | ramp or a sound besides displaying on a display part.

  (U) 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.

  (V) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, when the reach symbol is displayed for movement, it is not a (linear) movement at the shortest distance but a curvilinear (not knowing where to move) movement effect. May be performed.

  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 game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes according to the player's operation;
A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information in a plurality of identification information sequences by occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on a detection result by the gaming situation detection means;
A gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode.
A position where the identification information is variably displayed in at least one identification information sequence and the identification information that is stopped is not conspicuous for at least one period while the identification information is stopped in the remaining identification information sequence A game machine characterized by being moved and displayed on the screen.

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