JP2011229940A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dramatically increase excitement and enjoyment of a whole game in a Pachinko game machine having a symbol display unit.SOLUTION: A game board 5 of a Pachinko game machine is provided with a special symbol actuation port 31 and a special gimmick 33, while a special symbol display device 32 having a display unit 41 is incorporated in the central part of the game board 5. A plurality of symbol rows are displayed on the display unit 41. When a determined symbol is a jackpot pattern, the special gimmick 33 is actuated to allow a player to obtain a lot of prize balls. A control device 81 controls the operation of the various types of devices, and also a jackpot forenotice can be displayed on the display unit 41 continuously in association with a jackpot expectation value by the control device 81.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine having a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed is known. In this type of pachinko machine, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol displayed on the symbol display means is a specific symbol. As an example of the special gaming state, for example, in a pachinko machine equipped with a special prize having a big winning opening, there is a state where the big winning opening is opened and a player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  By the way, as a means for informing the player in advance that the confirmed symbol is likely to become a specific symbol in the symbol display means, there is a gaming machine equipped with a so-called continuous notice function, for example, for making a notice in advance.

  When the continuous notice random number is acquired when the symbol start condition is established, this continuous notice function rewrites and rewrites the random number of the memory holding ball that is stored when the condition is established before the present symbol start condition is established. A notice display is continuously produced for changes in the symbol display means from the memory holding ball to the time when the present symbol start condition is established, and a big hit is generated with a relatively high probability if a reach occurs during the notice display. Was configured.

  However, the above-described continuous notice function rewrites the contents of the random number that has been once determined and stored, so it does not actually control whether or not a special gaming state has occurred, but is unnecessary for the player. There is a possibility of distrust, which is not preferable. Further, in the above-described continuous notice function, even if there is no reserved ball, even if the notice is continuously generated by chance, it is not related to the expected value of occurrence of the special gaming state. For this reason, in pachinko machines that do not have a good start winning rate for satisfying the symbol starting condition (no holding ball is generated), the continuous notice function that is provided with much effort will not appear, and on the contrary, the fun of the game will be reduced. End up.

  Therefore, for example, in a gaming machine capable of performing a continuous performance such as the continuous notification function, the user can enjoy the performance of the continuous notification without rewriting the previous stored contents and even if the probability of establishment of the symbol variation start condition is low. Obtaining it is one of the issues required for gaming machines.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the present invention, a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner according to establishment of a predetermined fluctuation start condition, and the fixed symbol is a specific symbol. In a gaming machine provided with special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition,
A first effect performed in the gaming machine at least at one time in the first cycle from the time when the variation start condition is established until the display of the confirmed symbol on the symbol display means, and the time after the change start condition is established on the symbol display means Expectation that a specific symbol is displayed as the final symbol in the second cycle when the second performance performed in the gaming machine is performed with a predetermined regularity at least at one time in the second cycle until the final symbol is displayed. The value is increased as compared with the case where the second performance is not performed.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in a gaming machine that can perform a continuous performance such as a continuous notice function, even if the probability of establishment of the symbol variation start condition is low without rewriting the previous stored content, The player can enjoy the effects such as continuous notice.

The perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. The front view which showed typically a part centering on the game board of a pachinko machine. An example of the state where the 1st character GC in a display part is displayed is shown, (a) is an initial display state, (b) is during design change, (c) is an explanatory view showing the time of a big hit state. Explanatory drawing which shows a special symbol sequence. An example of the state in which the 2nd character KC in a display part is displayed is shown, (a) is an initial display state, (b) is explanatory drawing showing that the design is changing. Explanatory drawing which shows a notice determination random number counter. The flowchart which shows a notice determination routine.

  First, the inventions that can be extracted from the present embodiment will be described with numbers attached thereto, and will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary.

  1. A symbol display means for displaying a confirmed symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to the establishment of a predetermined variation start condition, and a special advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed symbol is a specific symbol In a gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means for generating a gaming state, the gaming machine is operated at least at one time in the first cycle from the time when the change start condition is established until the display of the confirmed symbol on the symbol display means. The first effect and the second effect performed at the gaming machine at least at one time in the second cycle from the time when the variation start condition is satisfied to the display of the confirmed symbol on the symbol display means were performed with a predetermined regularity. When the second effect is not performed, the expected value at which the specific symbol is displayed as the fixed symbol in the second cycle is increased. The gaming machine that you configured. According to this means, a continuous performance and a high expected value for jackpot are performed with a predetermined correlation.

  2. A symbol display means for displaying a confirmed symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to the establishment of a predetermined variation start condition, and a special advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed symbol is a specific symbol In a gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means for generating a gaming state, the gaming machine is operated at least at one time in the first cycle from the time when the change start condition is established until the display of the confirmed symbol on the symbol display means. The first effect and the second effect performed at the gaming machine at least at one time in the second cycle from the time when the variation start condition is satisfied to the display of the confirmed symbol on the symbol display means were performed with a predetermined regularity. When the second effect is not performed, the expected value at which the specific symbol is displayed as the fixed symbol in the second cycle is increased. In the second cycle, it is determined whether or not the first effect has already been performed in the first cycle, and the first effect is performed in the first cycle and the determination is made in the second cycle. When the symbol is a specific symbol, the second effect is easily performed in the second cycle, while the first effect is performed in the first cycle and the determined symbol is not specified in the second cycle. A game machine that controls to make it difficult for the second performance to be performed in the second cycle. According to this means, for example, in a gaming machine capable of performing a continuous performance such as a continuous notice function, even if the probability of establishment of the symbol variation start condition is low without rewriting the previous stored contents, You can enjoy continuous production.

  3. In the above-mentioned means 2, the change start condition of the symbol row is at least detection for symbol operation (detection of winning of a game ball to the operation port for a pachinko machine, detection of lever operation for a slot machine, etc.). Both the first start condition to be performed and the second start condition on the condition that the change has been completed if the symbol display means is already changing the symbol are necessary conditions. If the first start condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied, the one in which only the first start condition is satisfied is set as a standby state, and the standby state is released every time the second start condition is satisfied. It is preferable that it is comprised so that. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, this means means a so-called holding ball. Conventionally, when there is no holding ball, the continuous performance itself is meaningless. Even if the stand-by state once disappears after one effect is performed, the second effect at the second cycle when the next fluctuation start condition is satisfied increases the expected value of the big hit, and the presence or absence of a stand-by state such as a holding ball is a problem. do not do.

  4). In the above means 2 or 3, the first cycle is performed immediately before the second cycle. If constituted in this way, it is possible to perform effects such as continuous jackpot notices.

  5. In the above means 2 or 3, one or more other cycles exist between the first cycle and the second cycle. If constituted in this way, it will not be a complete continuous production, but the second production performed after one or more cycles after the first production will increase the expected value of jackpot, Interest is added.

  6). In any one of the above means 2 to 5, the presence or absence of the second effect is determined by determining whether or not the first effect is present in a plurality of first cycles during the second cycle. To decide. If constituted in this way, not only two continuous productions but also three or more continuous productions are possible.

  7). In any one of the above means 2 to 6, the first effect and the second effect are the same effect. If comprised in this way, it will become easy to show a player intuitively that a production | presentation is performed continuously and the jackpot expectation value is raised.

  8). In any one of the above means 2 to 6, the second effect is a more advanced effect than the normal game mode than the first effect. Here, development means that it is easier for the player to recognize that the expected value of jackpot is higher than that during normal gaming. For example, if the first production is normal reach, the second production is used. If the first effect is an effect that the character appears, the second effect is displayed so that the character appears and performs a special action. In this way, there is an advantage that it is easier to intuitively show the player that the effect is continuously performed and the expected value of jackpot is increased.

  9. In any one of the above means 2 to 8, when the first effect is performed in the first cycle and the determined symbol is a specific symbol in the second cycle, the second effect is always performed in the second cycle. To control. If comprised in this way, since the 2nd production will be performed whenever it is a big hit after the 1st production is performed, the big hit expectation value when the production is performed continuously improves.

  10. In any one of the above means 2 to 9, when the first effect is performed in the first cycle and the determined symbol is not a specific symbol in the second cycle, the second effect is not performed in the second cycle. To control. If comprised in this way, the situation where it will not be a big hit even if a production | presentation was performed continuously can be prevented, and the reliability of a continuous production increases.

  11. In any of the above means 2 to 10, when the first effect is not performed in the first cycle and the determined symbol is a specific symbol in the second cycle, the first effect is generated in the first cycle. Control is performed such that the first effect or the second effect is performed with higher probability than when the determined symbol is not made the specific symbol in the second cycle. If comprised in this way, even if only the 1st production or the 2nd production is performed independently, a big hit will be expectable and it will not be restrained by a continuous production.

  12 In any one of the above means 2 to 11, when the first effect is not performed in the first cycle and the determined symbol is not a specific symbol in the second cycle, a predetermined probability excluding 100% or 0% To control so that the first effect is performed. This is because if it is not configured in this way, continuous production becomes impossible.

  13. In the means 1 to 11, the determination as to whether or not to perform the first effect and the second effect is made based on a random value derived at random using a random number counter stored in the storage means. In this way, it is possible to ensure a fair sense of the player with respect to the gaming machine. The random number counter can be realized by at least one random number counter. Further, it is preferable that the determination as to whether or not to perform this effect be performed simultaneously with the determination as to whether or not the determined symbol of the symbol display means is a specific symbol. In particular, it is preferable to extract from the random number counter at a timing derived by correlation with the timing when the symbol variation start condition of the symbol display means is satisfied, and whether or not the confirmed symbol becomes a specific symbol by configuring in this way The production can be kept fair in the gaming machine together with the expected value.

  14 In the means 13, a plurality of random number counters are stored, and at least one of the random number counters has a different probability of obtaining a random value for effecting compared to the other random number counters. Must be set to If comprised in this way, while the random number counter which makes it relatively easy to produce can be used when displaying a specific symbol as a fixed symbol, the random number counter which makes it relatively difficult to produce a specific symbol as a fixed symbol It can be used when displaying symbols other than.

  15. In any one of the above means 1 to 14, the change of the symbol sequence in the symbol display means is performed by circulating the symbols in the symbol sequence in a predetermined order. With this configuration, since the appearance order of each symbol can be recognized in advance by the player, it is possible to know at what timing a symbol that can generate a special gaming state appears, and in particular, the display state of the symbol display means is a reach state. In some cases, the expectation due to the approaching symbols that can generate a special game state increases, and the interest of the game is improved. In this cyclic display, it is possible to display the symbols so that the symbols are sequentially switched or to continuously flow in a predetermined direction.

  16. In any one of the above means 1 to 15, whether or not the confirmed symbol of the symbol display means becomes a specific symbol is configured to be determined accidentally at a time when the variation start condition of the symbol display means is satisfied. . If comprised in this way, since it is not necessarily set beforehand whether it becomes a specific symbol, a player's sense of fairness with respect to a gaming machine can be ensured. This accidental determination is preferably determined at random with a predetermined probability by a random number acquisition means provided in the gaming machine. The random number acquisition means is preferably performed based on a random value derived at random using a random number counter stored in the storage means. At this time, it is preferable to extract from the random number counter at a timing derived with a correlation with a timing when a condition for starting the symbol variation is satisfied. Expected values can be kept fair in gaming machines.

  17. In any one of the above means 1 to 16, the control of the gaming machine including the display control of the symbol display means and the determination as to whether or not the condition for generating the special gaming state is satisfied, the CPU and storage means provided in the gaming machine It is done by the control device including With this configuration, it is possible to cope with complicated control.

  18. In the above means 1 to 17, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and according to the operation of the handle, a game ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the game ball is placed at a predetermined position in the game area. The symbol display means starts to fluctuate as a necessary condition for winning a prize. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball) according to the winning number , Including writing to a magnetic card).

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine is embodied as a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the outline of the entire pachinko machine will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2. Here, the outer frame 2 is constituted by a wooden frame and has a rectangular frame shape. A front frame 3 is mounted on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable so as to rotate about a rotation axis line arranged on one side thereof. In the figure, the front frame 3 is in a closed state. A relatively large window hole 4 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the front frame 3, and an attachment frame (not shown) as an attachment portion is provided so as to surround the window hole 4 from the back side. The mounting frame may be formed integrally with the front frame 3, and in that case, it is preferable that the mounting frame is made of synthetic resin from the viewpoint of ease of manufacturing. A game board 5 is detachably mounted on the mounting frame from the back side. The game board 5 may also be provided integrally with the mounting frame or the front frame 3. Further, as the pachinko machine 1 in which the outer frame 2 is omitted, the front frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 may be attached to a so-called island of the game hall. Therefore, it can be said that the main body of the pachinko machine 1 is configured with the front frame 3 as a minimum essential requirement, and the game board 5 is provided in the main body.

  A mechanism board (not shown) is detachably or detachably attached to the mounting frame so as to overlap the back side of the game board 5. In the mechanism board, a collecting bowl for collecting game balls guided from the game board 5 side, a tank for receiving and storing game balls sent from the outside, a prize ball for paying out prize balls according to the game situation A ball handling mechanism such as a payout device is provided. Therefore, it can be said that a ball handling mechanism is provided on the back side of the main body of the pachinko machine 1. Note that the ball handling mechanism including the mechanism panel may be installed on a so-called island of the game hall separately from the pachinko machine 1.

  A glass door frame 6 is attached to the upper portion of the window hole 4 of the front frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The glass door frame 6 supports, for example, a pair of glass plates 7 in the frame. However, the glass plate 7 may be one sheet or a plurality of three or more sheets. The surface of the glass plate 7 facing the game board 5 has a function as a guide part (guide surface) for guiding the game ball to fall on the game board 5 surface. A front plate 9 provided with an upper receiving tray 8 on the front side and an automatic hitting ball supply device on the back side is attached to the lower portion of the window hole 4 of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. A speaker 10 is embedded in the front plate 9. This speaker 10 generates sound effects such as voice and musical sound according to the progress of the game, and can be positioned as a notification means provided in the pachinko machine 1. Of course, the speaker 10 may be installed at a place other than the front plate 9.

  A lower tray 11 is mounted below the window hole 4 of the front frame 3. The lower tray 11 discharges and stores extra spheres such as premium spheres that do not fit in the upper tray 8, punched spheres removed from the upper tray 8, or foul spheres from the extra sphere outlet 12. . On the side of the lower tray 11 in the front frame 3, an operation handle 13 as an operation unit for launching a game ball is mounted so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 corresponding to the operation handle 13, and the motor is rotated by the rotation operation of the operation handle 13. (Not shown) is intermittently operated and adjusted to a resilience according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 13. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  Next, the structure on the game board 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 21 is provided on the front side of the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1. In the guide rail 21, the launch path of the game ball B is formed by a double structure of the inner rail and the outer rail in the path portion at the initial stage of launch of the game ball B, and in the other part, the guide ball 21 is substantially circular as a whole without overlapping. is set up. A substantially circular area surrounded by the guide rail 21 is a game area 22. In addition, the guide rail 21 should just comprise a part of annular ring, and what is necessary is just to comprise other parts with guide members, such as resin. Such a guide rail 21 and the guide member have a function as a game area setting member.

  In the game area 22 of the game board 5, a special symbol operation port 31, a special symbol display device 32, a special accessory 33, a normal symbol operation port 34, a normal symbol display device 35, a normal accessory 36, and the like are provided. . It should be noted that the display system devices such as the special symbol display device 32 and the normal symbol display device 35 do not necessarily have to act directly on the movement of the game ball B, and therefore are not installed in the game area 22. It is only necessary that the player can be visually recognized at any of the locations.

  The special symbol operation port 31 is provided at the lower center of the game board 5. In this embodiment, the special symbol operation port 31 is always open and can accept the game ball B. In accordance with the winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operating port 31, it is configured to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls and has a function as a winning port. There is no need to pay out the prize ball, and the game ball B that has entered the special symbol operation port 31 is returned to the game area 22 again, or the game ball B simply passes through the special symbol operation port 31 as a gate structure. It is good also as a simple structure. The winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operation port 31 is a symbol variation start condition of the special symbol display device 32, and the special symbol operation port 31 has a function as an operation port.

  The special symbol display device 32 is fixed in a state where it is fitted in the central portion of the game board 5. The special symbol display device 32 includes a display unit 41 as symbol display means for displaying symbols. The display unit 41 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD) in this embodiment, but other display means such as a CRT, dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence, fluorescent display tube, and drum may be used. The symbol displayed on the display unit 41 is determined after the start of variation with the winning of the game ball B in the special symbol operating port 31 as a necessary condition.

  The special symbol display device 32 incorporates a holding lamp 42 adjacent to the display unit 41. Here, when the game ball B wins the special symbol operation port 31 again before the symbol for which the variation has been started is confirmed in the special symbol display device 32, the symbol after the variation display currently being performed is confirmed. Reserved for variable display. Here, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four. The number of the holding lamps 42 is the same as the maximum holding number. The hold lamp 42 is sequentially turned on every time the game ball B wins the special symbol display device 32, and is turned off sequentially with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the turn-on, and has a function as a hold state display means. . The maximum number of times of holding is not limited to this, and the holding lamp 42 may be omitted so as not to hold. Further, the display of the hold state may be shared by the display unit 41 or the like.

  The special accessory 33 can be positioned as a variable winning device or a variable winning device, and is provided at the lower center of the game board 5. The special accessory 33 is activated when a special gaming state is generated, and gives a valuable value such as allowing a player to acquire a large number of prize balls at the time of activation. The special prize 33 is provided with a big prize opening 43 as a prize opening opened on the front surface of the game board 5. A prize ball corresponding to the number of prizes is paid out by winning a game ball B at the big prize opening 43. A shutter 44 as an opening / closing means or an opening / closing member is provided on the front side, that is, the entrance side of the big winning opening 43. The shutter 44 is operated by an opening / closing solenoid 45 as a driving means or an electric driving means provided on a side portion of the special winning opening 43 to open / close the special winning opening 43. Specifically, when the opening / closing solenoid 45 is in an excited state, the shutter 44 is inclined substantially horizontally to open the large winning opening 43, and the opening / closing solenoid 45 is in a non-excited state, whereby the shutter 44 is in a substantially vertical state. The big prize opening 43 is closed. Therefore, the shutter 44 has a function as switching means that can be switched between a first state in which the game ball B is easily received in the special winning opening 43 and a second state in which it is difficult to receive or cannot be received.

  A continuous winning zone and a normal winning zone are provided at the back of the big winning opening 43. Then, the game ball B that has won the big winning opening 43 is led to either the continuous winning zone or the normal winning zone. In order to guide the game ball B to either of the two winning zones, a seesaw 46 is provided at the back of the big winning opening 43. The game ball B that has won the big winning opening 43 rolls on the seesaw 46 and is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through either the continuous winning zone or the normal winning zone. The seesaw 46 is tilted by the driving of a tilting solenoid 47 as a driving means or an electrical driving means provided adjacent to the special winning opening 43. The tilting solenoid 47 is normally in a non-excited state. In this state, the seesaw 46 is tilted so that the game ball B passes through the continuous winning zone. Further, when the tilting solenoid 47 is excited, the seesaw 46 is tilted so that the game ball B is guided to the normal winning zone side. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball B passes through the continuous winning zone when the shutter 44 is open, the seesaw 46 is tilted toward the normal winning zone, while the seesaw 46 is closed when the shutter 44 is closed. Is tilted toward the continuous winning zone. Therefore, the seesaw 46 functions as a guide means for guiding the game ball B to any one of a plurality of areas (in the above example, the continuous winning zone and the normal winning zone), and a changing means for changing the guided area. As a function.

  The normal symbol operating ports 34 are provided on both the left and right sides of the game board 5. In this embodiment, the normal symbol operating port 34 is always open and has a gate structure so that the game ball B passes through after winning, but the game ball B can be received. A predetermined number of prize balls may be paid out in accordance with the winning. The winning of the game ball B to the normal symbol operating port 34 is a symbol variation start condition of the normal symbol display device 35, and the normal symbol operating port 34 has a function as an operating port.

  The normal symbol display device 35 is arranged in parallel above the special symbol display device 32. Here, the normal symbol display device 35 is integrally assembled with the special symbol display device 32, so that the assembly of the pachinko machine 1 is facilitated. The normal symbol display device 35 includes a normal symbol display unit 51 as display means for displaying symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display unit 51 is composed of seven segments made of light emitting diodes. The normal symbol display unit 51 displays a normal fixed symbol by changing a plurality of symbols in a predetermined order and then stopping the normal symbol. For example, the normal symbol display unit 51 is composed of one-digit numbers from “1” to “9”. A normal symbol sequence composed of the selected symbols is displayed in a changing manner in ascending order. The normal symbol display unit 51 may use display means such as an LCD, a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, a fluorescent display tube, and a drum in addition to the light emitting diode. The display unit 41 may also be used. The symbols displayed on the normal symbol display section 51 (in the above example, the numbers from “1” to “9”) are started to change with the winning of the game ball B in the normal symbol operating port 34 as a prerequisite. Confirmed. The normal symbol display device 35 incorporates a holding lamp 52 adjacent to the normal symbol display unit 51. The hold lamp 52 also has a function as a hold state display means similar to the hold lamp 42. However, as in the above example, the hold lamp 52 is omitted by omitting the hold function, or the normal symbol display section 51 and the display section. 41 may be used in combination.

  The normal accessory 36 can be positioned as a variable winning device or a variable winning device, and is provided at the lower center of the game board 5. Here, the ordinary accessory 36 is provided with a pair of blades 53 as opening / closing means disposed at the entrance portion of the special symbol operating port 31. The blades 53 can be opened and closed with respect to each other, and are opened in a predetermined manner when the normal fixed symbol of the normal symbol display unit 51 is a predetermined normal specific symbol such as “7”, for example. As a mode of opening, there is a mode in which it is opened for a predetermined time (for example, several seconds) and then closed, or it is repeated a plurality of times. Opening the blades 53 increases the probability of winning the special symbol operating port 31, and more specifically, the expected value for obtaining the special gaming state can be improved. In addition, it can be said that the number of prize balls acquired is increased in the case of a type that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls at the time of winning the special symbol operation port 31. Therefore, the operation of the normal accessory 36, that is, the opening and closing of the blades 53, has a function as an added value adding means for adding an added value that is larger than usual and smaller than the special gaming state. Here, the blades 53 are provided in the special symbol operation port 31 and the operation port 31 is also used as a winning port for the normal accessory 36. However, the normal accessory 36 may be provided regardless of the special symbol operation port 31.

  In addition, the installation positions of the special symbol operating port 31, the special symbol display device 32, the special character 33, the normal symbol operating port 34, the normal symbol display device 35, the normal character 36 and the like on the game board 5 are limited to those described above. It may be either singular or plural. Moreover, you may implement as a structure which abbreviate | omitted the normal symbol operating port 34, the normal symbol display apparatus 35, and the normal accessory 36.

  The game board 5 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports for setting conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls, in addition to the symbol operation ports 31 and 34. The game area 22 of the game board 5 is provided with a plurality of windmills and a number of obstacle nails / guide nails for adjusting the flow direction and speed of the game ball B as appropriate. Can be positioned as guidance means, direction adjustment means, or speed adjustment means for the game ball B in the game area 22 provided in the pachinko machine 1. In addition to this, various lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the game effect are attached inside and outside the game area 22 of the pachinko machine 1, and these electrical decoration members are adapted according to the progress of the game. The lighting state (turned off, turned on, blinking, etc.) can be changed, and can be positioned as an electrical decoration means provided in the pachinko machine 1.

  Next, a specific configuration of the display unit 41 in the special symbol display device 32 will be described. The display unit 41 has the display form shown in FIG. 3 or 4 as one form. As shown in FIG. 3A and the like, a special symbol sequence of a plurality of digits is variably displayed on the display unit 41. In the present embodiment, three special symbol rows of the first special symbol row 61, the second special symbol row 62, and the third special symbol row 63 are displayed as these special symbol rows. Here, the first to third special symbol sequences 61 to 63 are illustrated as being arranged in the horizontal direction such as left, middle, and right, but for example, the vertical direction, the diagonal direction, or non-linear May be arranged in parallel. Further, the number of special symbol rows is not limited to three, and may be one row or a plurality of rows other than three rows. The display unit 41 is provided with a display area that constitutes a big hit line that intersects each special symbol row 61 to 63. In this embodiment, the big hit line is set in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display unit 41. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each of the special symbol rows 61 to 63 is composed of a plurality of types, here, 12 types of symbols 65A to 65L. Each of the symbols 65A to 65L is basically composed of a combination of a picture of fish or the like on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". The numbers are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, “1” is a picture of “Thailand”, “2” is a picture of “quail”, “three” is a picture of “kappa”, “four” is a picture of “flounder”, and “five” "Purin", "Six" is "Sazae", "Seven" is "Girl", "Eight" is "Octopus", and "Kine" is "Fox" The picture, “ten” is a picture of “whale”, “ten” is a picture of “bamboo shoot”, and “12” is a picture of “crab”. These symbols 65 </ b> A to 65 </ b> L can be any one of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as a specially determined symbol. Of course, the types of the above-described symbols 65A to 65L are not limited to twelve, and may be other numbers, and may be used individually without using a combination of a picture and a number, a pattern, a color, or a combination thereof. What is necessary is just to be comprised by the aspect so that each symbol can be displayed mutually distinguishable.

  When the symbols of each of the special symbol sequences 61 to 63 are changed, as shown in FIG. 3B, the symbols are displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotating tables in a rotating sushi restaurant. 65A to 65L are variably displayed as they move with the table. In addition, in FIG.3 (b), the arrow was attached | subjected for reference in order to show the moving direction of symbols 65A-65L. Here, for the convenience that the symbols 65A to 65L are variably displayed as they move together with the table, the special symbol rows 61 to 63 include the big hit line in addition to the symbols 65A to 65L arranged and displayed on the big hit line. A plurality of irrelevant symbols 65A to 65L are displayed (for example, symbols 65A to 65L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, symbols 65A to 65L that have already been arranged to the jackpot line, etc.). However, it is not limited to such a display mode, and for example, a mode in which one symbol 65A to 65L is displayed in each special symbol row 61 to 63 may be used.

  In the display unit 41, the symbol variation in each of the special symbol columns 61 to 63 starts based on the winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operating port 31. In addition, after the start of the symbol variation, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected, and this is set as a special confirmed symbol. Here, the special confirmed symbol refers to a symbol that is displayed when each of the special symbol columns 61 to 63 stops symbol variation, but it does not necessarily have to be completely stopped. In the present embodiment, after the start of symbol variation, the first special symbol sequence 61, the third special symbol sequence 63, and the second special symbol sequence 62 are determined in this order. Alternatively, it may be determined simultaneously.

  FIG. 3C shows a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 41. When a jackpot state as a special gaming state occurs, the player is again notified of it. 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 reaching the reach gaming state (reach state). Specifically, when the symbols of all the special symbol rows 61 to 63 are confirmed, the combinations of the symbols 65A to 65L that are confirmed and displayed are combinations of predetermined jackpots, that is, the same type of symbols 65A to 65L. There are cases where the combinations of the symbols 65A to 65L are arranged along the jackpot line (for example, as shown in the diagram, the symbol 65A of “one”, “one”, “one”). The specially-determined symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, as described above, the special bonus 33 is activated and the jackpot 43 is opened, and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls. It becomes.

  The reach state refers to the 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 symbols in the third special symbol row 63 are confirmed with the same type of symbols as the special symbols in the first special symbol row 61 on the jackpot line. In the above reach state, the symbol of the second special symbol row 62 finally stops at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the special confirmed symbols of the first and third special symbol rows 61 and 63. In addition to those that are in the big hit state, those that stop at different types of symbols (outgoing reach symbols) and do not become in the big hit state (outgoing reach state) are included. Furthermore, after the symbols in the second special symbol row 62 are temporarily stopped, all the symbol rows are changed again in a state where the symbols 65A to 65L of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line, and thereafter all the special symbol rows 61 to 61 are changed. The case where 63 symbols 65A to 65L stop simultaneously (also referred to as re-variation (full rotation) reach) is also included.

  Furthermore, in addition to the symbol variation in each of the special symbol sequences 61 to 63 described above, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B or FIGS. 5A and 5B, the symbols 65A to 65L are different. Multiple types (two types in this embodiment) of characters are displayed on the display unit 41. As characters in the present embodiment, a first character GC imitating a man and a second character KC imitating a woman are set. In the present embodiment, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the characters are exchanged between the first character GC and the second character KC. In other words, either one of the characters GC and KC is selectively displayed on the display unit 41.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns corresponding to the characters GC and KC are set. There are various types of reach patterns that are commonly referred to as “normal reach” and “super reach”. When “super reach” is started, “normal reach” is used. Compared to this, the expected value at which a big hit state occurs (expected value for big hit) is increased. In “Super Reach”, the expected value for jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern.

  In particular, here, the first character GC is set as the character normally displayed on the display unit 41, and the second character KC is set to be displayed instead of the first character GC when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Has been. Then, the replacement of the first character GC and the second character KC may be switched immediately before each special symbol row 61 to 63 starts symbol variation, with the winning of the game ball B in the special symbol operating port 31 as a necessary condition. It is configured. However, the replacement between the characters GC and KC is not limited to just before the start of symbol variation, but at the same time as the start of symbol variation, immediately after the start of symbol variation, or at any time between the start of symbol variation and confirmation. Also good.

  The probability that the second character KC is displayed is set to be lower than the probability that the first character GC is displayed. When the second character KC is displayed, the probability of occurrence of the reach state, particularly the occurrence of super reach. The probability is set to be higher than when the first character GC is displayed. Also, in the state where the second character KC is displayed, the expected value (expected value for big hit) is set to be higher than the case where the first character GC is displayed, that is, the big hit state. Yes. In particular, when the second character KC is displayed continuously, the reach state occurrence probability, the super reach occurrence probability, and the jackpot expectation value are further increased. The term “continuous” as used herein refers to a case in which the symbol variation is continuously performed with a single symbol variation from when the symbol variation is started on the display unit 41 until the symbol symbol is displayed. Therefore, the second character KC has a notice notification function for informing beforehand that the expected value for jackpot is high.

  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with detection means such as various detection switches and sensors in order to detect a gaming state that changes according to the player's operation. For example, it corresponds to the special symbol operation port switch 71 provided corresponding to the special symbol operation port 31, the continuous detection switch 72 and the count switch 73 provided corresponding to the special object 33, and the normal symbol operation port 34. For example, a normal symbol operating port switch 74 provided as an example. The special symbol operation port switch 71 detects the winning of the game ball B to the special symbol operation port 31, and the continuation detection switch 72 detects the passing of the game ball B through the continuous winning zone for continuing the round. 73 detects the winning of the game ball B to the big winning opening 43. In addition, although not shown, a number of detection means such as an operation detection switch for detecting the operation state of the operation handle 13 and a magnetic sensor for preventing fraud are provided.

  Based on the detection results of the detecting means such as the switches 71 to 74, the special accessory 33 (solenoids 45 and 47), the special symbol display device 32 (display unit 41, the holding lamp 42), the normal symbol display device 35 (normal symbol display) The control device 81 is provided to drive and control the unit 51 and the holding lamp 52), the ordinary accessory 36 (blade 53), and the like. Although FIG. 2 schematically shows the control device 81, it is actually mounted on the back side of the game board 5. The control device 81 includes a read only memory (ROM) as storage means, a central processing unit (CPU) as control means, and a random access memory (RAM) as storage means. The control device 81 is not limited to a single device, and may be composed of a plurality of control devices. For example, various control functions such as providing a plurality of CPUs for sharing control functions, using any one of a plurality of CPUs for preventing fraud, and providing a plurality of storage means such as ROM or RAM for backup purposes. Specification is possible. It is also possible to cause a certain control device of a plurality of control devices to function as a control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and allow another control device to function exclusively for display control of the special symbol display device 32.

  The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance. In particular, the ROM stores a counter group including various counters used for controlling the pachinko machine 1 and an appropriate table group. The counter group includes a round counter, a hold counter, a winning counter, etc., as well as an internal random number counter CI updated every predetermined time such as a 2 ms interval, a missed reach random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a plurality of symbol random number counters, a reach A type determination counter and notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 are included. In the table group, various confirmed symbols, symbol variation modes, reach modes, and the like are stored in advance in a state associated with the counter group.

  The round counter is for counting the number of rounds of the special bonus item 33, and the winning counter is for counting the number of winning game balls B to the big winning opening 43 based on the detection result of the count switch 73. belongs to. The hold counter is for counting the number of times the special symbol display device 32 holds the variable display. The internal random number counter CI is used to determine whether or not to generate a big hit state on the display unit 41 of the special symbol display device 32. The outreach random number counter is used to determine whether or not to display in the outreach state that does not generate a big hit state although the display unit 41 passes through the reach state. Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter is for determining the jackpot symbol on the display unit 41. The plurality of symbol random number counters are used to determine what the special symbols in each of the special symbol sequences 61 to 63 are to be determined. The symbol random number counter includes a missed symbol that does not pass through the reach state and a missed reach symbol in the missed reach state. Used when making decisions. The reach type counter determines the type of reach (production) performed on the display unit 41. The notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 are used when the second character KC is displayed instead of the first character GC to decide whether or not to make a notice. In addition to the counter group described above, various counters related to the normal symbol display device 35 are also prepared.

  The CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program including the counter group and table group of the ROM. In the RAM, calculation results by the CPU, for example, the current number of rounds based on the round counter, the current number of held balls based on the holding counter, the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 43 based on the winning counter, the internal random number counter The value of the jackpot flag based on the CI, the value of the miss reach flag based on the miss reach random number counter, the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter when the jackpot flag is set, the miss symbol based on the plurality of symbol random number counters In addition, the detachment symbol, the reach type based on the reach type determination counter, the value of the advance flag FY based on the advance decision random number counters CY1 to CY4, and the like are temporarily stored.

  As for the big hit state, the release reach state, the release state, and the special confirmed symbols and reach types in the respective states related to the display unit 41, the game ball B is won in the special symbol operating port 31 and the special symbol operating port switch 71 is provided. Is derived from the timing detected by the above or a predetermined timing correlated with the timing.

  Here, the notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 will be described with reference to FIG. Each of the first to fourth notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 updates a value every minute predetermined time, for example, 2 ms, and returns to the initial value when the final value is reached. Then, the first notice determination random number counter CY1 is set so that a random number value indicating that the notice is given with a probability of 15/16, for example, is acquired. The second notice determination random number counter CY2 is set so that, for example, a random number value indicating that the notice is to be given is obtained with a probability of 1/16. The third notice determination random number counter CY3 is set such that a random value indicating that the notice is to be made is acquired with a probability of 10/16, for example. The fourth notice determination random number counter CY4 is set such that a random number value indicating that the notice is to be given is obtained with a probability of 5/16, for example.

  However, the probabilities in the notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 can be set as appropriate, and are not limited to the probabilities. In addition to the four counters, the notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 may use one or a plurality of counters other than four. Here, even if it can be said that the numerical value of each counter can be set as appropriate, it is preferable that the following conditions are satisfied. That is, it is preferable that the probability that a random number value indicating that a notice is to be obtained is acquired in the first notice determination random number counter CY1 is higher than that in the second notice determination random number counter CY2. In addition, the probability that a random value indicating that a notice is to be given in the first notice determination random number counter CY1 may be 100%. The probability that a random number value indicating that a notice is to be given in the second notice determination random number counter CY2 may be 0%. It is preferable that the probability that a random number value indicating that a notice is to be made is obtained in the third notice determination random number counter CY3 is higher than that in the fourth notice determination random number counter CY4. Further, the probability that a random number value indicating that a notice is to be given in the third notice determination random number counter CY3 may be 100%. The probability that the random number value indicating that the advance notice is to be made in the fourth notice determination random number counter CY4 needs to be a probability between both except 100% and 0%, and is preferably 50% or less.

  Now, when the operation handle 13 is operated by the player, the game balls B on the upper tray 8 are sequentially supplied to the automatic hitting ball supply device provided on the front plate 9, and the game balls B are supplied to the motor, the hitting ball cage, etc. Is fired onto the game area 22 of the game board 5 along the guide rail 21 by the bulleting operation of the hitting ball launching device. The game ball B guided to the game area 22 falls randomly and wins, for example, the normal symbol operating port 34. This winning is normally detected by the symbol operation switch 74, and the detection result is input to the control device 81. Then, the control device 81 displays the normal symbol display unit 51 of the normal symbol display device 35 in a variable manner, and then stops the change in the symbol and displays the normal fixed symbol. When the display result is the specific symbol “7”, the control device 81 opens the blades 53 of the ordinary accessory 36 in a predetermined manner. Thereby, the winning probability of the game ball B to the special symbol operation port 31 is increased. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol display unit 51 is other than the specific symbol “7”, the blades 53 of the normal actor 36 are not released, but even in that case, the special symbol operation is performed although the winning probability is lower than the open state. A winning of the game ball B to the mouth 31 is possible. In addition, when the game ball B wins the normal symbol operation port 34 again before the symbol determination of the normal symbol display unit 51, the hold lamp 52 is turned on as many times as the hold number. This lighting state is sequentially turned off as the suspended state is consumed.

  Further, when a game ball B that randomly falls in the game area 22 is won in the specific symbol operating port 31, the winning is detected by the special symbol operating port switch 71, and the detection result is sent to the control device 81. Entered. Then, based on each random number counter, the control device 81 determines whether it is a big hit state or not, whether it is a missed reach state, what is a big hit symbol if it is a big hit state, and what is a missed reach symbol if it is a missed reach state? If it is a disengaged state that is neither a big hit state nor a disengaged reach state, it is determined what is a disengaged symbol, and if it is a big hit state or a disengaged reach state, the reach type is determined. Thereafter, the control device 81 displays the special symbol sequences 61 to 63 of the display unit 41 in the special symbol display device 32 in a variable manner at a time or with a time difference, and then stops the symbol variation and displays the special confirmed symbol. When the game ball B wins the special symbol operation port 31 again before the symbols on the display unit 41 are confirmed, the hold lamps 42 are turned on as many times as the hold number. This lighting state is sequentially turned off as the suspended state is consumed.

  When the special confirmed symbol of the display unit 41 is a predetermined specific symbol indicating a big hit state, a special gaming state occurs in the pachinko machine 1. In this special game state, the control device 81 operates the special accessory 36 in a predetermined manner. That is, first, the shutter 44 is opened by drivingly controlling the solenoid 45 for opening and closing. Then, even if one game ball B passes through the continuous winning zone, the continuous detection switch 72 detects it and inputs the detection result to the control device 81. Then, the control device 81 drives and controls the tilting solenoid 47 to tilt the seesaw 46 toward the normal winning zone, and thereafter, all the game balls B that are won in the big winning opening 43 are guided to the normal winning zone. The shutter 44 is opened until the number of game balls B won by the count switch 73 to the grand prize opening 43 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the time of opening. Then closed. When the shutter 44 is closed, the seesaw 46 is tilted and returned to the continuous winning zone again. The above-described opening / closing operation of the shutter 44 is one round at the time of the big hit state, and the same round is repeated on the condition that the game ball B passes through the continuous winning zone during the round. On the other hand, when the continuous detection switch 72 does not detect the continuous winning zone passing of the game ball B, the special game state is controlled to end in the round. In addition, although the number of rounds is provided with multiple rounds, for example, 16 rounds, you may make it perform control which complete | finishes a special game state in 1 round, for example. By digesting such a special game state, a player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

  Here, the “notice determination routine” set as one of various routines executed by the control device 81 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. This notice determination routine is a routine for deciding which of the characters GC and KC is to be displayed, and winning in the special symbol operation port 31, that is, detection by the special symbol operation port switch 71 is validated. Every time it is done. That is, when the reserved ball is full, even if the game ball B wins the special symbol operating port 31, the notice determination routine is not performed.

  In this notice determination routine, when the winning of the special symbol operation port 31 is validated as described above, first in step S1, whether or not the notice flag FY is 1, that is, the special symbol immediately before in the display unit 41 is displayed. It is determined whether or not a notice has been made at the time of change. Here, the notice refers to control for displaying the second character KC instead of the first character GC as described above.

  If it is determined that the advance notice has been made immediately before, the process proceeds to step S2 and whether or not the random number value acquired from the internal random number counter CI at the time of winning the special symbol operation port 31 indicates a jackpot value. Or whether or not the big hit flag is set.

  If the determination result is YES, that is, if a previous notice is given at the time of the special symbol change immediately before and a big hit state is set this time, the process proceeds to step S3, and the first notice determination random number counter CY1 is referred to, Get the random value of. Here, since the first notice determination random number counter CY1 is set so that a random number value for performing a notice is obtained with a probability of 15/16, for example, in many cases, a random number value for carrying out a notice is provided. Will be acquired.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the random number value obtained from the first notice determination random number counter CY1 is a random value indicating that a notice is to be given. If YES, a notice flag is set in step S5. While the value of FY is 1, in the case of NO, the value of the notice flag FY is set to 0 in step S6, and the notice determination routine is once ended.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2 is NO, that is, if a previous notice is given at the time of the special symbol change immediately before and the current big hit state does not occur, the process proceeds to step S7 and the second notice determination random number counter CY2 is set. Refer to and obtain a predetermined random value. Here, since the second notice determination random number counter CY2 is set to acquire a random value indicating that the notice is to be obtained with a probability of, for example, 1/16, the random number value indicating that the notice is not provided in many cases. Will be acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4, and the same processing as described above is performed.

  Further, when the determination result in step S1 is NO, that is, when the notice flag FY at the time of the special symbol change in the display unit 41 is 0 and no notice is given, the process proceeds to step S8, and in the case of step S2 Similarly to the above, it is determined whether or not the random value acquired from the internal random number counter CI at the time of winning the special symbol operation port 31 indicates a big hit value or whether or not the big hit flag is set.

  If the result of the determination is YES, that is, if there is no previous notice at the time of the last special symbol change and the current big hit state is reached, the process proceeds to step S9, and the third notice determination random number counter CY3 is referred to. Then, a predetermined random value is acquired. Here, the third notice determination random number counter CY3 is set so that a random number value indicating that a notice is to be obtained is acquired with a probability of, for example, 10/16. A numerical value will be acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 4 and the same processing as described above is performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S8 is NO, that is, if no previous notice has been made at the time of the last special symbol change and the current big hit state is not reached, the process proceeds to step S10 and the fourth notice determination random number is entered. A predetermined random value is acquired with reference to the counter CY4. Here, the fourth notice determination random number counter CY4 is set so that a random number value indicating that a notice is to be made is acquired with a probability of 5/16, for example. A random value is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4, and the same processing as described above is performed.

  In the above notice determination routine, when the notice flag FY is set in accordance with the value of the present notice flag FY determined in step S5 or step S6, the display unit 41 performs a notice in this special symbol change. While the switching display to the second character KC is performed, the switching display to the first character GC on the display unit 41 is performed so that the notification is not performed in the current special symbol variation when the notification flag FY is not set. .

  Accordingly, when the special symbol changes last time, a notice effect that the second character KC is displayed on the display unit 41 is performed, and in the case of a big hit this time, for example, when the special symbol changes this time with a high probability of 15/16. The notice effect that the 2nd character KC is displayed on the display part 41 will be performed. Such a notice effect that occurs continuously appears when the expected value for the jackpot is high. If the first notice determination random number counter CY1 is set so as to be able to acquire a probability of 100%, that is, a random value indicating that the notice is always given, the display unit 41 displays the first notice symbol change at the time of the last special symbol change. A notice effect is displayed in which two characters KC are displayed, and if this is a big hit this time, the notice effect is always generated continuously.

  In addition, when the special symbol change last time is performed, a notice effect in which the second character KC is displayed on the display unit 41 is performed, and when it is not a big hit this time, for example, when the special symbol changes this time with a low probability of 1/16. The notice effect that the 2nd character KC is displayed on the display part 41 will be performed. Therefore, the appearance rate of continuous notice effects when the expected value for jackpot is not high is low. If the second notice determination random number counter CY2 is set to obtain a probability of 0%, that is, a random value indicating that the notice is not always given, the notice effect is continuously generated except for the big hit. Can be prevented. That is, in this case, if the notice effect is continuously performed, the big hit is always made, and the continuous notice effect becomes the big hit notice itself.

  In addition, when the first character GC is displayed on the display unit 41 at the time of the last special symbol change and the notice effect by the second character KC is not performed, and when this is a big hit, the comparison is, for example, 10/16. The notice effect that the second character KC is displayed on the display unit 41 at the time of the special symbol change this time is performed with a high probability. Even such a notice effect that occurs independently tends to appear when the expected value of the big hit is high. If the third notice determination random number counter CY3 is set so as to obtain a probability of 100%, that is, a random value indicating that the notice is always given, the display unit 41 displays the second notice at the time of the special symbol change. Even if the notice effect that the two characters KC are displayed is not performed, the notice effect is always generated in the case of a big hit this time.

  Further, when the first character GC is displayed on the display unit 41 at the time of the last special symbol change and the notice effect by the second character KC is not performed, and when this is a big hit, for example, a comparison of 5/16, for example. The notice effect that the 2nd character KC is displayed on the display part 41 at the time of this special symbol change with a low probability will be performed. Such a notice effect that occurs independently is relatively difficult to appear when the expected value of jackpot is not high. Note that it has already been explained that the fourth notice determination random number counter CY4 cannot be set to obtain a random value indicating that the notice is to be given with a probability of 0% or 100%, but the reason is 0%. This is because the continuous notice effect cannot be performed, and if it is 100%, the notice effect is performed almost every time and the notice effect itself becomes meaningless.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a prior notice has been given at the time of the last special symbol change, and it is determined whether or not to make a current notice according to the result of the judgment. In so-called continuous notice. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the operation of rewriting the contents once determined previously, and there is no possibility of causing the player to have unnecessary distrust. In addition, in the conventional continuous notice system, even if there is no holding ball, even if the continuous notice is accidentally generated, it has nothing to do with the expected value of occurrence of the special gaming state, but the continuous notice system of this embodiment According to the present invention, even if the start winning rate is not good (the holding ball is not generated), it is possible to perform a continuous notice that increases the expected value of the big hit, so the fun of the game increases.

  Next, another embodiment will be described.

  (A) “A gaming machine in which when a first condition is satisfied in a game, a special state in which added value can be given to a player is continued at least until the second condition is satisfied after the special gaming state ends. The special state here refers to, for example, a state in which a gaming machine having a probability variation mode (probability variation mode) enters the probability variation mode. As this probability change mode, (1) the probability that a specific symbol such as “7” is displayed as a fixed symbol on the normal symbol display unit 51 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the chance of the normal actor 36 to operate is increased. ) Increasing the chance that the normal character 36 operates by shortening the variation time until the symbol is determined each time in the normal symbol display unit 51, and (3) lengthening the total opening time of the normal character 36 and playing balls Examples include increasing the B winning probability, (4) shortening the symbol variation time of the display unit 41 of the special symbol display device 32, and (5) increasing the expected value of the big hit as compared to the normal mode. The probability variation mode usually refers to a device having at least the above (5), but here, the so-called time reduction mode (time reduction mode) or the like is also regarded as one of the concepts of the probability variation mode, and the above (1) to (5) Any form of one or a plurality of combinations may be used. Here, as the first condition, for example, a condition that the specially confirmed symbol of the display unit 41 is a predetermined symbol predetermined from the jackpot symbol, or a case where another display or notification is given is a condition. Or only the occurrence of a special gaming state may be used as a condition. As the second condition, for example, a condition when the specially confirmed symbol of the display unit 41 is a predetermined symbol predetermined from the jackpot symbol, or when there is another display or notification, Until the next time or a predetermined number of special game states are generated, or until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol display area 61 reaches a predetermined number, or until the game ball B wins a predetermined winning opening For example, the condition may be that the special confirmed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol that is determined in advance, or that the reach state occurs once or a plurality of times that are predetermined. Of course, as the first condition and the second condition, a plurality of conditions as described above may be combined, or other conditions may be set. The entry rate and continuation rate into the probability variation mode may be set as appropriate, but in order to emphasize the accidental factors, the random change is made to enter or continue the probability variation mode at a predetermined probability. It is preferable to keep. In addition, after entering the probability variation mode, so-called limiter control is performed, and after a predetermined number of special game states have occurred, the game mode is forcibly returned to the normal mode, thereby reducing the gambling for the player. Therefore, this is a preferable control mode.

  (B) “A gaming machine in which a plurality of symbol variation modes until the symbol symbol becomes a fixed symbol in the normal symbol display unit 51 or the display unit 41 are set.” In this case, for example, the variation of the symbols in the display parts 51 and 61 is , Simply switching display, rotating display around the axis, switching display while zooming up, or switching display while crushed or extended deformation What is necessary is just to select suitably multiple types from the various symbol fluctuation | variation aspects, such as carrying out a revariation process about the symbol which seems to be once stopped.

  (C) Counters related to random number acquisition (internal random number counter CI, outreach reach random number counter, jackpot symbol random number counter, multiple symbol random number counter, reach type determination counter, first to fourth notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4, etc.) May be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a big hit state, a missed reach state, or the like based on the value. The technical idea derived from this is that “the symbol variation mode and / or the specially determined symbol of the display unit 41 is determined based on a random number value acquired from a single random number counter stored in the storage means. A gaming machine. Further, the first to fourth notice determination random number counters CY1 to CY4 (only these counters may be used as one random number counter) may be provided separately from other counter groups.

  (D) You may implement as a pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item, etc.) that increases the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs for a number of times (for example, two times or three times). May also be implemented. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state on the precondition that a game ball B is won in a predetermined area after the 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 a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. 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). The game starts on the condition that the symbol variation is stopped due to the operation of the stop operating means (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. Slot machine having special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the user.

  (E) “The expected value to which the special game state is given differs according to the variation mode (including blinking etc.) until the special confirmed symbol is obtained on the display unit 41.” If configured in this way, the jackpot symbol In addition to the change of the interest, interest is also paid to the pattern variation mode, and the thickness is increased in the game.

  (F) The special prize 33 is activated to open the special winning opening 43 when the special gaming state occurs, but instead of or in addition to this, it is valuable to the player by other means such as an interlocking tulip. To add value.

  (G) “After the notice symbol is temporarily stopped in the notice symbol display area 62, the re-change display is performed so that the change starts again.” In this case, the re-change display is preferably performed accidentally.

  (H) “When the number of symbol fluctuations on the display unit 41 or / and the normal symbol display unit 51 is at or near the maximum number of reservations, from the start of symbol variation on the display unit 41 or / and the normal symbol display unit 51 Shorten the time until the decision (or / and the time from the decision of the symbol until the start of the next symbol change). ”With this configuration, for example, the game ball B wins the special symbol operation port 31 and so on. The possibility that the state satisfying the symbol variation start condition is invalidated is reduced.

  (I) The display color of each display system is appropriately switched and controlled according to the difference between modes (for example, the normal mode and the probability variation mode) and the difference in expected big hit value. For example, when the second character KC is displayed as a notice effect, control is performed such that at least a part of the colors of the display unit 41 is switched depending on when the notice effect is continuously performed. It is done. Such color switching brings about effects such as clarifying to the player that the gaming state is different from the normal state and clearly indicating to the player that the expected value of the big hit has increased. The technical ideas derived from this are: “Switch the symbol display color according to the gaming state.”, “Switch the symbol display color according to the mode.” "The display should be switched according to the difference."

  (J) Although the continuous presentation is performed by determining whether or not to perform the presentation such as the previous notice with reference to the previous notice flag FY, instead of the previous notice flag FY, Refer to the value, refer to the value of the previous notice flag FY before and after the previous time, etc. Not only the previous time but also refer to the previously performed effect in one place or multiple places, to make the effect regular May be. According to the method of referring to a plurality of locations such as referring to the value of the previous notice flag FY and the previous notice flag FY, it is possible to perform the effect continuously three times or more. In addition, if the system that refers to the value of the previous notice flag FY except for the previous one is used, a new interest different from the continuous production without any gap with the previous production can be obtained.

  (K) As an effect such as continuous notice, the display switching from the first character GC to the second character KC on the display unit 41 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to such character switching, and the character is not always displayed. Performing effects such as displaying characters and characters appearing, and displaying characters that are different from normal operations, such as performing actions that cause the character to change the pattern of change. May be. Such an effect of the character can be positioned as a “notice effect by a character different from the design”.

  (L) As an effect such as a continuous notice, (1) “Notice effect by a character different from the design”, in addition to changing the background color or picture of the display unit 41, (2) “Background display in the design display means” (3) “Preliminary effect by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means provided in the gaming machine” such as lighting a decoration lamp or performing a predetermined flashing mode, Change of start order, change of symbol fluctuation speed, change of symbol fluctuation direction, change of symbol stop mode using so-called slip stop, change of symbol stop order, so-called (4) “Presentation effect by design variation mode or design stop mode”, such as presence / absence of temporary stop function that temporarily changes the symbol, which is called “temporary stop”, and performs re-variation, etc., presence / absence of reach state and reach Other changes (5) “Production by Reach Mode”, Regularity of All Stop Symbol Combinations and One or Multiple Stop Symbol Types (6) “Production by Stop Symbol Type” May be used. In the case of the method of (6) above, the continuous effect refers to a case where, for example, an effect in which the symbols “3”, “4”, and “1” are stopped on the display unit 41 continues. In order to win big hits, once the symbols “3”, “4” and “1” are stopped, a re-variation is performed and the special confirmed symbols are obtained as “1” “1” “1”. Need to be able to. In addition, the productions of (1) to (6) are appropriately combined so that the production is continuously performed, or the continuous production is performed in a progressive manner (when the previous production is performed). ) Increase the number of combinations of (1) to (6) from the previous time, or, for example, if the method of (6) above, use a reach form (super reach, etc.) with a higher expectation value than the previous reach You may control to do.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 31 ... Special symbol operation port, 32 ... Special symbol display apparatus, 33 ... Special object which comprises a part of special game state generation means, 41 ... Display part as symbol display means, 43 ... Grand prize opening, 61-63 ... First to third special symbol rows, 65A-65L ... Symbol, GC ... First character, KC ... Second character, 81 ... Part of the special gaming state generating means The control device to configure.

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for displaying a confirmed symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to the establishment of a predetermined variation start condition, and a special advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed symbol is a specific symbol In a gaming machine comprising a special gaming state generating means for generating a gaming state,
A first effect performed in the gaming machine at least at one time in the first cycle from the time when the variation start condition is established until the display of the confirmed symbol on the symbol display means, and the time after the change start condition is established on the symbol display means Expectation that a specific symbol is displayed as the final symbol in the second cycle when the second performance performed in the gaming machine is performed with a predetermined regularity at least at one time in the second cycle until the final symbol is displayed. A gaming machine configured to increase the value as compared to the case where the second performance is not performed.

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