JP2013163108A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including a display device for displaying a plurality of symbols, while remarkably increasing the fun.SOLUTION: A start pocket 3 and a jackpot pocket 4 are provided in a game board 2 of a Pachinko game machine 1. A display device 13 including a display part 13a is embedded in the center part of the game board 2. A plurality of symbol rows are displayed in the display part 13a. The symbol row is constituted of two or more kinds of symbols. On condition that the symbols in the display device 13 are stopped in a specific stop mode on an effective line and fixed, a controller 24 generates a special game state advantageous to a player. The controller 24 erases at least a part of a display object displayed in the display device 13 independently of the effective line at a predetermined time.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols.

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

  In this pachinko machine, according to the display pattern (stop pattern) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, the special game state that becomes advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state, the special game after passing the reach state An “out-going reach state” that does not become a state, or an “out-going state” that does not go through the reach state and does not become a special gaming state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game 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 in accordance with the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating slot). The change display of is started. Further, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol (big hit symbol), the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, the special gaming state described above is generated on the condition that the symbol stopped on the predetermined jackpot line is a predetermined specific symbol (big jackpot symbol). More specifically, the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the game is opened, a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player by winning the game balls at the big prize opening.

  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, for example, that there are three symbol sequences, left, middle, and right, and the symbols in the left and right symbol sequences stop on the jackpot line at the number symbols of “7” and “7”, And the state where the middle symbol row still fluctuates. In this state, if the symbol in the middle symbol row stops at the number symbol “7” on the jackpot line, the above-described special gaming state 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.

  Also, in recent years, many types of models that display symbols other than the jackpot line are also known in order to bring out more realistic scrolling of symbols. In such a model, when scrolling in the vertical direction, a part or all of the symbol is displayed above and below the jackpot line. For example, if “7” is displayed on the jackpot line, some or all of the symbols “8” and “6” are displayed at the upper and lower positions, respectively. When such a display is performed, it becomes easier not only to recognize smoother scrolling fluctuations, but also for the player to easily recognize the symbol arrangement state and the like.

  Furthermore, models with a plurality of jackpot lines (for example, left, middle, right, and diagonal five lines) are also known. In such a model, since multiple jackpot lines are set, some players may feel that the reach state is more likely to occur or the game may be more interesting than if there is only one jackpot line. There is.

  However, the prior art has the following problems. In other words, when symbols other than the jackpot line are displayed, a number of symbols unrelated to the jackpot (reach) are stopped and displayed during the reach state. In some cases, it was difficult to grasp whether the condition occurred. The same can be said for pachinko machines with multiple jackpot lines. That is, in such a pachinko machine, it may be difficult for the player to instantaneously determine which symbol (or which jackpot line) is in the reach state.

  Furthermore, not only when the reach condition occurs, but also when the off symbol is stopped (when the outage is confirmed), it is possible to grasp which symbol the off state has occurred if a symbol is displayed other than the jackpot line. It was sometimes difficult. Conventionally, further ingenuity regarding the design has been desired in this respect. Further, not only the design but also the background displayed on the display device has been desired to be further devised.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to make it easy for a player to grasp the gaming situation in a gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols. Accordingly, an object is to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest.

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

  Means 1. A display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the symbols on the display device are fixedly displayed in a specific stop mode on the active line. A gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means, wherein at a predetermined time, at least a part of a display object displayed on the display device is erased regardless of the active line. .

  According to the above means, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed on the display device. In addition, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated by the special game state generating means on condition that the symbols on the display device are fixedly displayed in a specific stop mode on the active line. In the above means, at a predetermined time, at least a part of the display object displayed on the display device is erased regardless of the effective line. For this reason, at a predetermined time, the symbols on the active line are easier to visually recognize, and the player can easily be identified.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display object to be erased includes a symbol.

  Means 3. In the means 2, the display object to be erased includes a symbol displayed at least one before and after the active line.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the display object to be erased includes a background. Here, the background includes things other than symbols, such as so-called scenery, characters, display objects, and the like. According to the above means, the symbols on the effective line become more prominent.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the predetermined time is a time when the symbol fluctuation is stopped. According to the above means, it becomes easier to identify a confirmed symbol when the variation of the symbol is stopped.

  Means 6. In the means 5, the display device includes a plurality of symbol rows, and the predetermined time is a time when the symbols of the symbol rows are stopped from changing. According to the above means, it becomes easier to identify the confirmed symbol every time the symbol of each symbol row stops.

  Mean 7 In the means 5, the display device includes a plurality of symbol rows, and the predetermined time is a time when the symbols in the symbol row to be finally stopped is stopped. According to the above means, it becomes easier to identify the confirmed symbol when all the symbol sequences are stopped.

  Means 8. Reach gaming state that produces a reach gaming state based on the occurrence of a predetermined reach state before any of the means 1 to 7 in which the symbol is determined and displayed as a specific stop mode on the active line. A gaming machine characterized by providing a production means and performing the erasure in a case other than the case where the reach state occurs. According to the above means, a symbol can be more easily identified mainly in a simple disengagement state in which a special gaming state does not occur.

  Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 8, a reach gaming state that produces a reach gaming state based on the occurrence of a predetermined reach state before the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a specific stop mode on the active line A gaming machine characterized by providing a production means and performing the erasure while the reach state is occurring. According to the above means, it is easier to identify the symbol in the reach state during the reach state.

  Means 10. The game machine according to claim 9, wherein a plurality of the effective lines are set, and the erasure is performed with respect to a symbol in an effective line other than the effective line in the reach state. According to the above-described means, it becomes easier to identify which line is in the reach state with which effective line during the reach state.

  Means 11. In any one of means 1 to 10, the display area of the active line is moved after the erasing. According to the above means, after the erasure, by moving the display area of the effective line, it is possible to make the effective line stand out more, and it is possible to perform an effect that has not been made so far.

  Means 12. A game machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the erasure is performed instantaneously. According to the above means, the player can remember a kind of surprise with the erasure.

  Means 13. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the erasure is gradually performed over a predetermined time. According to the above means, even if erasure is performed, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Means 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein when performing the erasing, the density of the display object is gradually reduced.

  Means 15. In the means 13 or 14, when the erasing is performed, the size of the display object is gradually reduced.

  Means 16. In any one of means 12 to 15, when performing the erasure, the display object is moved outside the display area of the display device.

  Means 17. A game machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the display object once erased is gradually displayed over a predetermined time. According to the above means, it is possible to dispel the sense of discomfort when the display object once erased is displayed again.

  Means 18. The game machine according to claim 17, wherein when the redisplay is performed, the density of the display target is gradually increased from a light state.

  Means 19. In the means 17 or 18, when performing the re-display, the size of the display object is gradually enlarged from the reduced state.

  Means 20. The game machine according to any one of means 17 to 19, wherein the display object is moved from the display area of the display device into the display area in the redisplay.

  As described above in detail, according to the present invention, in a gaming machine equipped with a display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols, it is easy for the player to grasp the game situation, thereby dramatically improving the interest. It has an excellent effect that it can be achieved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation state of the symbol sequence in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot alerting | reporting screen in a display part. (A) is a source normal reach state on the display unit, (b) is a grip reach state, (c) is a stock reach state, and (d) is a delivery reach state. (A) is a figure which shows the Kanna-chan normal reach state in a display part, (b) is a ball-throw reach state, (c) is a hammer reach state, (d) is a figure which shows a reach reach state. It is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter. 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. It is a chart explaining the concept of a random number 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". FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 14 as 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 operation processing routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "medium symbol fluctuation | variation stop routine". (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display part at the time of symbol deletion. (A) is a figure which shows typically the display part in another embodiment, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display part at the time of symbol deletion. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the display part at the time of the symbol deletion in another embodiment. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display part at the time of the symbol deletion in another embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the display part at the time of the symbol deletion in another embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol row | line | column of the display part at the time of symbol deletion in another embodiment.

  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 seesaw 7 is provided in the back of the grand prize winning opening 4, a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 9 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning path 9. In addition, 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 seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is energized, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the winning path 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 open, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 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 the left symbol sequence 14, the middle symbol sequence 15, and the right symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. The display unit 13a is provided with a display area constituting a jackpot line in the lower part thereof.

  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. Accordingly, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and as long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 remains in the passing gate 54. Even if it does not pass through, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated as many times as the number of holdings.

  Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols 17A to 17L as shown in FIGS. Each of the symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture of a 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”, “3” is a picture of “kappa”, “4” is a picture of flounder, and “5” is a picture of "Purin" picture, "Roku" picture of "Sazae", "Seven" picture of "Girl", "Eight" picture of "Octopus", "Kine" picture of "Fox" , "Ten" is a picture of "whale", "11" is a picture of "bamboo shoot", and "12" is a picture of "crab". These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, symbols 17A to 17L displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotating tables in the sushi restaurant are displayed so as to be rotatable together with the table. For the convenience of rotation display, during the variation display of the symbols 17A to 17L, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 includes a plurality of symbols unrelated to the jackpot line in addition to the symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line. The symbols 17A to 17L can be displayed (for example, the symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, the symbols 17A to 17L that have already been arranged to the jackpot line, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display unit 13 a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational 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 left symbol row 14, the right 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.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a. When a jackpot state is generated, the player is notified of it again. 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 state. Specifically, when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L displayed is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 17L of the same type are jackpots. There are cases where the combinations of the symbols 17A to 17L when arranged along the line (for example, the symbols 17A of "one", "one", and "one" as shown in the figure). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. 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. 5A to 5D and FIGS. 6A to 6D, 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 right symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot line is positioned so as to extend in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17B of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped on the same line. 17L is a symbol 17A with “1” attached thereto.

  As described above, in the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit In addition to those that become a state, 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”) are included. Furthermore, after the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped, all the symbol rows are changed again in a state where the symbols 17A to 17L of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line, and thereafter, the symbols of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed. The case where symbols 17A to 17L 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 symbol sequences 14 to 16 described above, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a plurality of types different from the symbols 17A to 17L (in this embodiment, two types) ) Is displayed on the display unit 13a. As characters in the present embodiment, sushi restaurant source GC and Kanna KC are set. In the present embodiment, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the characters are exchanged between the source GC and the Kanna KC.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns corresponding to each character are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 5, when the character is a source GC, “normal reach (see FIG. 5A)”, “grip reach (see FIG. 5B)”, “purchase reach ( "Refer to FIG. 5 (c))" and "Delivery before delivery (refer to FIG. 5 (d))" are set. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the character is Kanna-chan KC, “normal reach (see FIG. 6A)”, “ball-throw reach (see FIG. 6B)”, “hammer reach (FIG. 6 ( c) ”) and“ ike reach (see FIG. 6D) ”are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super 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”. Also, in “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value varies depending on each reach pattern (for example, “ball hit reach” has a higher jackpot expectation value than “grip reach”). These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 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 the same manner as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, 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 special symbol 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 hold lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum hold number (in this case, 4). 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 other lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lighting members and the like 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 through the passage gate 54, and the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Further, the V zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V zone 8 among the big winning openings 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the big winning opening 4 of the game balls 5.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the special symbol display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the 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. 8, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 9, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember me.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the design random number buffer includes three left, middle, and right out symbol random number buffers 31, 32, and 33, and three left, middle, and right out symbol design random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. It is constituted by. As shown in FIG. 9, the design random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i), five outreach reach random number areas 42 (i), five left left design random number areas 43 (i), and five It is composed of an out-of-line design random number area 44 (i) and five out-of-right design 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. As shown in FIG. 10, the stop symbol area is composed of left, middle, and right stop symbol random areas 46, 47, and 48.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, there exists mode switching control as one of the control by CPU (control apparatus 24). In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) are prepared as game modes (game states). In other words, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300 and a probability change mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that. .

  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 variations of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a, and (5) a big hit probability is higher than that in the normal mode. However, in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these ( Of (1) to (5), only (5) is executed, that is, only that the jackpot probability is increased.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the jackpot state ends, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L (jackpot symbols) when the jackpot game state is reached are odd numbers ("one", "three", "five", "seven", "nine", " In the case of “11”), the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, and the symbols 17A to 17H (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is entered are even numbers (“two”, “four”, In the case of “6”, “8”, “ten”, “12”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the normal mode. Therefore, it can be said that the values of the symbols 17A to 17L finally finalized are different depending on the types of the symbols 17A to 17L.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 10 to 18 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 missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach It consists of a 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. 11, the internal random number counter CI is for determining a jackpot state in 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 left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are for determining stop symbols and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns 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 left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR 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.

  The reach type determination counter CV is used to select one of the above-described plurality of types of reach patterns. For example, each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round according to the character described above. The value (random value) is updated, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value.

  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 set to “1” when there is a winning.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a full rotation revariation execution counter (not shown) is prepared. This counter is for determining whether or not to perform re-variation display (re-lottery display of symbols) in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 when a big hit state occurs. Whether or not the full rotation re-variation display is performed is determined by referring to a determination table (not shown).

  The flowchart of FIG. 12 discriminates combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR after updating the counters CI, CO, CB, CL, CDL, CDC, CDR, CV and the like. (Distribution) shows a “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 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 left symbol random number counter CDL. The middle / right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR are updated according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. Specifically, “1” is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. Further, if the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, “1” is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination symbol combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR 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 left symbol random number buffer 31 for the left symbol random number counter CDL, and the symbol symbol random buffer 32 for the middle symbol random number counter CDC. The right symbol random number counter CDR indicates the off-right 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 the values of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination of outreach symbols” in step S6. Judging. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR 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 CDL, CDC, CDR is not a combination of an outlier symbol or an outlier 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 CDL, CDC, and CDR 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. 13 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operating 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 held only up to four times, and the hold is not stored even if there are more winnings.

  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 (CDL, CDC, CDR) of the left, middle, and right off symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 as the corresponding left, middle, and right off symbol random number areas 43. (I) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR 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. 14 and 15 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory using calculation results such as the above-mentioned “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, etc., and is executed every predetermined time after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. Is done.

  When this “special electric accessory control routine” is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is 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. 16, a character is acquired in step S901. That is, it is determined whether to display the source GC as the character to be displayed on the display screen or to display the Kanna-chan KC. However, as long as a predetermined condition (the description is omitted here) is not satisfied, basically the same character as before is acquired. In the subsequent step S902, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. When the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S903, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB, and is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol. . At this time, the temporary stop symbol for the full rotation re-variation process described above is also stored in the memory. Then, the process proceeds to step S906.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S902 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S904 whether or not the value of the outlier reach random number counter CO is the same as the predetermined outreach reach value. If the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as the outreach value, in step S905, the symbol corresponding to the outreach value (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S906. To do.

  If the determination condition in step S904 is not satisfied, in step S907, the off symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S908.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S903 or step S905, and in step S906, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, when the currently acquired character is the source GC based on the reach type determination counter CV, any one of the above-mentioned “normal reach”, “grip reach”, “delivery reach”, or “purchase reach” is selected. Acquired as a reach pattern. When the character is Kanna-chan KC, any one of “normal reach”, “ball-throw reach”, “hammer reach”, and “ikes reach” is acquired as a reach pattern.

  Now, after shifting from step S906 or step S907, in step S908, the symbol variation of the display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” is terminated.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 (“variation start processing routine”), the control device 24 converts the symbols 17A to 17L in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 to the steps in step S110 of FIG. It is replaced with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of S903, S905, and S907. (However, when the full rotation re-variation process described later is performed, it is temporarily replaced with a stop symbol). Moreover, the symbol fluctuation | variation in both right-and-left symbol rows 14 and 16 is stopped, and symbols 17A-17L after replacement are displayed on both left-right symbol rows 14 and 16.

  Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” of FIG. 17, in step S1201, the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “normal reach” in the case where the character is the source GC (hereinafter “source” in this case). It is determined whether it is not called “normal reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Genji normal reach”), a source normal reach operation process is performed in step S1202. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), a process such as that the character, the source GC, moves differently than before (for example, the source GC dances regardless of the symbols 17A to 17L). Done.

  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 S906 is “grip reach” when the character is the source GC. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “grip reach”), a grip reach operation process is performed in step S1204. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5B, the source GC and the background when the grip reach is performed are changed (a background that does not give a sense of incongruity is displayed), and the source GC is displayed on the symbols 17A to 17A. Processing such as grasping (making) 17L and making it appear as if performing an operation of arranging it on the rotary table is performed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “delivery before delivery” when the character is the source GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “delivery before delivery”), delivery reach operation processing is performed in step S1206. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the source GC and “Okamochi” are displayed on the display unit 13a, and the source GC opens and closes the lid of “Okamochi”. . At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L appear one by one in accordance with the movement of the source GC to open the lid, and the symbols 17A to 17L are variably displayed in such a manner that they move forward.

  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 S906 is “purchase reach” when the character is the source GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “purchase reach”), a purchase reach operation process is performed in step S1208. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5C, first, the display area is moved upward while deforming the symbols 17A to 17L (medium symbols) of the middle symbol row 15. Subsequently, the source GC, the cat, and the tray are displayed on the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17L whose display area has been moved upward are displayed as if they were placed on the tray. Then, the cat and Genji GC are moved in the left-right direction as if pulling the tray. At this time, while the symbols 17A to 17L are alternately slid in the left-right direction, the symbols 17A to 17L are deformed and displayed, and are switched and displayed. This operation is repeated continuously.

  If the determination in step S1207 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “Kanna normal reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “canna normal reach”), a canna normal reach operation process is performed in step S1210. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6A, as in “Genji normal reach”, processing such as Kanna-chan KC, which is the character, moves differently than before is performed.

  Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the process proceeds to step S1211. In step S <b> 1211, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S <b> 906 is “ball-throw reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “ball hitting reach”), ball hitting reach processing is performed in step S1212. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6B, the background when Kanna-chan KC and the ball hitting reach are displayed is displayed on the display unit 13a, and Kanna-chan KC performs a support operation. At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 perform a ball-throwing operation (the symbols 17A to 17L that are reserved next operate so as to push the symbols 17A to 17L displayed in front thereof). Fluctuation is displayed in the manner of variation to be performed.

  On the other hand, if a positive 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 S906 is “hammer reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If the determination is negative (in the case of “hammer reach”), a hammer reach operation process is performed in step S1214. In this case, first, the background of the display unit 13a is changed, and Kanna-chan KC with a hammer is arranged and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), Kanna-chan KC operates by swinging down the hammer and hitting the middle symbols (designs 17A to 17L). At this time, the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are deformed and displayed in the manner shown in FIG. That is, a symbol 17A to 17L is gradually crushed and deformed in the horizontal direction in conjunction with the downward movement of Kanna-chan KC, and one large star is displayed on the upper portion of the symbol 17A to 17L. A star is arranged in a ring and it expands in diameter. And with the diameter expansion, the degree of crushing of the symbols 17A to 17L increases, and the state becomes indistinguishable. Thereafter, at the same time as the star disappears, the next symbols 17A to 17L are switched to, and the symbols 17A to 17L are gradually relieved of their crushing deformation and returned to their original shapes. Such a variation mode is continuously repeated.

  If the determination in step S1213 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1215. In step S1215, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “ike reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “ike reach”), an ike reach operation process is performed in step S1216. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6D, first, “Ike” and Kanna-chan KC having “Tama net” are displayed on the display unit 13a. Two symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 (substantially the central portion other than the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16) are displayed around the “spiral”, and the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are “ It is displayed to rotate around the “vortex”, and is switched and changed at a predetermined timing.

  If the determination in step S1215 is affirmative, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily terminated without performing any reach operation processing. In addition, even after the reach processing operation processes of steps S1202, 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, 1214, and 1216 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 stops the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 14) (described later). When the full rotation revariation process is performed, it is temporarily stopped). More specifically, as shown in the “medium symbol variation stop processing routine” in FIG. 18, the control device 24 firstly selects “Genji-san normal reach”, “Kanna-chan normal reach”, “grip reach” or “ball-throw” in step S1301. It is determined whether any of “reach” has been executed. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S1302, the symbol variation in the middle symbol sequence 15 is simply stopped (the middle symbol is stopped and displayed), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1301, in step S1303, the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 15 is stopped and symbols 17A to 17L other than the stopped symbol in the middle symbol row 15 are deleted. For example, when the reach state does not occur and the disengagement state occurs, as shown in FIG. 19, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 is stopped almost simultaneously with stopping the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 15. The symbols 17A to 17L on the rotary table behind are erased. And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  Subsequently, in step S135, the control device 24 executes a full rotation re-variation process. Specifically, the control device 24 determines whether or not a condition for executing the full rotation re-variation process (a big hit, etc.) is satisfied this time, and if the condition is not satisfied, no processing is performed. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without executing. On the other hand, when the condition for executing the all-rotation re-variation process is satisfied, the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are re-variable in a state where the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned. And after performing the various re-variation mentioned above, the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  After performing the re-variation process as described above, the control device 24 next determines whether or not the combination of symbols 17A to 17L is a jackpot combination 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 17L is a jackpot combination (this is also the case when re-change is actually performed), the round counter CR is cleared to “0” in step S150. . At this time, the jackpot notification display as shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S160 (see FIG. 16), 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 8 and the winning path 9.

  Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S200 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 is yet. If the scheduled closing time of the big prize opening 4 has not yet been reached, the process returns to step S190. As a result, after the start of opening of the big prize opening 4, the big prize opening 4 continues to be opened unless a predetermined value CEmax number of game balls 5 wins 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 / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone 8 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 8. And when either one of the determination conditions of step S220 or step S230 is not satisfy | filled, a "special electric accessory control routine" is once complete | finished.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, when the symbols 17A to 17L are suspended from fluctuation (when the middle symbol row 15 is suspended): at the time of final stop, it is placed on the turntable regardless of the big hit line. The symbols 17A to 17L that have been placed and displayed are erased. For this reason, when the symbols 17A to 17L are finally stopped, the symbols 17A to 17L on the jackpot line are more easily visible to the player, and identification is facilitated. That is, it is possible to easily and instantly grasp which symbol 17A to 17H is finally stopped. For this reason, it is possible to dispel the discomfort associated with the inability to grasp which symbol 17A to 17H has finally stopped, and thus to dramatically improve the interest.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the display objects to be erased are the symbols 17A to 17L that are irrelevant to the jackpot line among the symbols 17A to 17L that are the targets that the player pays most attention to. For this reason, the said effect can be made more reliable.

  Further, the erasure was performed when the symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 were stopped from being changed, that is, at the time of final stop. For this reason, it is possible for the player to more easily identify which symbols 17A to 17L are finally confirmed and displayed when the symbols 17A to 17L are finally stopped.

  Further, the erasure is performed in a case other than the case where the reach state occurs (in the present embodiment, “source normal reach”, “Kanna-chan normal reach”, “grip reach” or “ball-throw reach”). For this reason, the symbols 17A to 17L can be more easily identified mainly in a simple disengagement state in which a big hit state does not occur.

  At the same time, in the present embodiment, the erasure is instantaneously performed when the middle symbol row 15 is stopped from changing, that is, when the symbols 17A to 17L are finally stopped. For this reason, along with the erasure, the player can remember a kind of surprise and can enjoy an unprecedented fun.

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

  (A) In the above embodiment, at the time of the final stop of the symbols 17A to 17L, the symbols 17A to 17L after the stop symbol of the middle symbol row 15 are erased. It may be. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, a game machine of a type in which symbols 17 </ b> A to 17 </ b> H of “1” to “8” are scroll-variably displayed on the symbol rows 14 to 16 of the display unit 13 a of the display device 13. In the central jackpot line L, it is assumed that the same jackpot state as described above is generated on condition that the same symbols 17A to 17H are aligned. In such a case, during the scroll display, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17H are displayed in each symbol row, but when the symbols 17A to 17H are finally stopped (for example, when the middle symbol row 15 is finally stopped. A part (or all) of the symbols 17A to 17H above and below (front and back) the jackpot line L may be deleted. With such a configuration, it is possible to more easily identify which symbols 17A to 17H are confirmed and displayed on the jackpot line L.

  (B) Further, as shown in FIG. 21, if the stop display is performed in the order of the left symbol row 14 → the right symbol row 16 → the middle symbol row 15, the jackpot line L for each stop of each symbol row 14 to 16. It is good also as deleting a part (all may be sufficient) of the symbols 17A-17H of the upper and lower sides (front and back). For example, as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, immediately after the left symbol row 14 is stopped, a part (or all) of the symbols 17A to 17H above and below (front and rear) the jackpot line L may be deleted. Then, as shown in FIGS. 21 (d) and 21 (e), immediately after the right symbol row 16 is stopped, a part (all or all) of the symbols 17 A to 17 H above and below (front and back) the jackpot line L. Finally, as shown in FIGS. 21 (f) and 20 (b), immediately after the middle symbol row 16 is stopped, a part of the symbols 17A to 17H above and below (front and rear) the jackpot line L ( All may be deleted). By doing in this way, it becomes easy to identify a definite symbol whenever symbol 17A-17H of each symbol row 14-16 stops.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L are erased when the symbols 17A to 17L are finally stopped. However, the symbols 17A to 17L may be erased while the reach state is generated. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 14 to 16 includes symbols 17A to 17L and symbols 17N. Each of the symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture such as a fish on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". These symbols 17A to 17L are jackpot symbols. Suppose that it can be either a detach reach symbol or a detach symbol. Further, the symbol 17N is constituted by a circle, and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17L, and can only be a detached symbol. In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, it is assumed that the symbols 17A to 17L and 17N to be displayed are displayed as if scrolling from the right to the left. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22B, left and right vertical lines L1 and L2, a central vertical line L3, and two diagonal lines L4 and L5 constitute jackpot lines L1 to L5 (5 lines). Called). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the reach state occurs (may be immediately after), the symbols 17A other than the symbols 17A to 17L in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 are in the reach state. ˜17L and 17N may be deleted. With such a configuration, during the reach state occurrence, the symbol that is in the reach state (the symbol 17C in the diagram), that is, which symbol 17A to 17L is in the reach state is more easily identified. be able to.

  (D) Also, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), when a plurality of jackpot lines L1 to L5 are set, symbols other than the jackpot line that is in a reach state (the jackpot line L1 on the left side in the figure) You may make it erase about 17A-17L, 17N. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes easier to identify which jackpot lines L1 to L5 and which symbols 17A to 17L are in the reach state during the occurrence of the reach state.

  (E) Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23, the symbol (in the figure, the symbols “1” to “8” and the symbol “*” are variably displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows and includes five jackpot lines). After the erasure, the display area of the big hit line may be moved. More specifically, it is assumed that the reach state occurs when the symbols of all symbol sequences change and the symbols in the upper and lower symbol sequences stop (in the diagram, reach is indicated by “7” and “7” in the jackpot line on the left side). State occurs: see circle 3). In the reach state in which the symbols in the middle symbol row are still fluctuating, the symbols other than the jackpot line that is in the reach state (the jackpot line on the left side in the figure) are erased (circles 4, 5) as in (d) above. reference). Then, for example, the symbol “7” in the lower symbol row is moved to the right (see circles 6 and 7). At this time, various effects may be performed. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the symbols in the middle symbol row are stopped (see circle 8) and returned to the original state again (see circle 9). By performing such display control, the player can be surprised as never before, and can make the jackpot line stand out more. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform effects and the like that have never existed before.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L are erased instantaneously when the final symbol is stopped. On the other hand, erasing may be performed gradually over a predetermined time (for example, about 0.1 second to several seconds). For example, as shown by a circle 8 in FIG. 23, the pattern density may be gradually reduced and eventually erased. By adopting such an erasing method, even if erasure is performed, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable. In addition, you can see the process of being erased gradually and have a sense of hope that something will happen next. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

  (G) Further, as an erasing method, a technique of moving the symbols outside the display area of the display device may be employed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (FIG. 24 schematically shows an enlarged pattern of one symbol), when the symbol is stopped, one symbol (“7” in the diagram) is displayed in the center jackpot line. Only is displayed (see circle 1). Then, when the change of the symbol is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 in the operating port 3, the symbols before and after the stop symbol from the vertical direction of the display area of the display unit toward the central portion. ("6" and "8" in the figure) are displayed so as to gradually approach (see circles 2 and 3), and if these are displayed in a predetermined area, scroll fluctuation is started (see circle 4). ). After that, when the change is stopped (see circles 5 and 6), the symbols before and after the symbol stopped at the center jackpot line are moved and displayed from the central portion to the outside of the display area of the display portion in the vertical direction. It will eventually be erased (see circle 7). Thus, even when the symbol is moved out of the display area of the display device, the same effect as the above (f) is obtained. Of course, in addition to the case where the display is moved obliquely, it may be moved toward the corner of the display unit. In this case, other effects can be effectively performed in a wide area of the display unit.

  (H) Although not shown, the symbol may be erased by gradually reducing the size of the symbol.

  (I) Further, when a symbol once erased is displayed again, it may be displayed again gradually over a predetermined time. According to the above configuration, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity when a symbol once erased is displayed again.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L are erased, but display objects other than the symbols 17A to 17L may be erased. Examples of the display target include a rotary table in the above embodiment, a character, a background image such as a part of a landscape, and the like.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L are composed of a combination of a picture of fish or the like and the numbers "1" to "12". However, the symbols are recognized by the player. Any design is acceptable. For example, it may be a symbol consisting only of numbers or a symbol consisting only of pictures and symbols.

  (L) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. Increasing (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 symbols Of shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a of the display device 13, (5) Of the fact that the expected value of jackpot is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, the jackpot probability is simply increased. It was decided that only what would be done.

  On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3), and (4), (1), (2), (3), (4)), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

  (M) Also, as the probability variation mode, in addition to the one that continues until the next jackpot time, it is continued until the next jackpot time, or until the predetermined number of times the symbols 17A to 17L are stopped. A thing etc. can also be employ | adopted.

  (N) Furthermore, in addition to or instead of the probability variation mode, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can adopt a time reduction mode (a mode composed of any combination of (1) to (4) in (b) above). . For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a normal mode is given when a big hit is made with an even symbol and a time reduction mode is given when a big win is made with an odd symbol. Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which no game mode such as a probability change mode is set.

  (O) The total rotation re-variation display may be omitted.

  (P) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of characters such as Gen-san GC and Kanna-chan KC are prepared, and are appropriately switched and displayed. However, such switching may not be performed. Also, there is no problem even if the character is omitted.

  (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 relating to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left / middle / right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, and reach type determination counter CV) are appropriately changed. May be. 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) It can be embodied in 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 symbols 17A to 17L are not erased when a predetermined reach state such as normal reach is passed. On the other hand, in all cases, erasing 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 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... Right symbol row, 17A to 17L ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
In a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on the condition that the symbols on the display device are determined and displayed as a specific stop mode on an active line ,
A gaming machine characterized in that at a predetermined time, at least a part of a display object displayed on the display device is erased regardless of the active line.

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