JP2018117926A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is not likely to deteriorate amusement of a player, even if prize balls have not been obtained during a special game state.SOLUTION: If a result of a big win lottery is a "small win", regarding a special symbol display unit at the center, a variable display is continued after a definite display of a second special symbol. If a game ball makes a winning entrance to a big winning device in a small win state, specific symbols are stop displayed at a timing detecting the winning entrance. Also, by a stop display mode with three special symbols, a player is notified that prize balls have been obtained. Further, if any game ball does not make a winning entrance to the big winning device in the small win state, the special symbols are stop displayed at a timing the small win state is finished. By the stop display mode, the player is notified that prize balls have not been obtained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine, there is one in which a special gaming state (a so-called small hit state) is set in addition to a so-called big hit state (for example, Patent Document 1). This special game state is a state that occurs after the symbol is displayed in a predetermined small hit symbol fixed display mode in the symbol display unit, and the special winning means is intermittently opened as in the big hit state. Compared to the big win state, the game ball is hard to win a special winning means, such as a short opening time per turn and a small number of opening times. Nevertheless, even in such a special gaming state, a gaming machine has been devised that actively aims to win a game ball in a special winning means and obtains a prize ball (for example, Patent Document 2). ).

JP 2007-68589 A JP 2006-83295 A

  As described above, in a gaming machine that makes it possible to acquire a prize ball even in a special game state, the special ball prize means is special during the special game state because the opening time of the special prize means is short. It is considered that a situation where no prize is won is likely to occur. In other words, from the player's point of view, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined symbol confirmation display mode that notifies the occurrence of the special gaming state, and it has an impression as if the acquisition of a prize ball has been promised. Regardless, the prize ball could not be obtained. Therefore, if such a situation occurs continuously, it may reduce the interest of the player.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is difficult to cut off the player's interest even if a prize ball cannot be obtained during a special gaming state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention is a symbol display means for changing / determining a symbol, an effect display means for executing various display effects, and a special prize for opening and closing. And a control means for controlling operations of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means, and the control means displays the symbol display when a predetermined special condition is satisfied. The special winning state is intermittently opened by the special winning means after the symbol is displayed in a special fixed display mode in the means, and after the special gaming state is finished, the specific gaming state is displayed over a predetermined period. On the other hand, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the symbol display means confirms and displays the symbol in a special confirmation display mode, and then the special prize is awarded. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a stage is opened at least once, but a winning of a game ball to the special winning means can not be expected more than the special gaming state, the control means in the specific gaming state A special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means is stored, and when the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed on the effect display means, and the symbol is displayed. As the symbols start to change on the display means, the special symbols are started to change in all the special symbol display units, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing for each special symbol display unit. Furthermore, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special condition is satisfied for all the special symbol display units. The special symbol is stopped and displayed during the period from the start of the change of the displayed symbol to the end of the special gaming state caused by the fixed display of the symbol, and at least one of the special symbol display unit The special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the winning situation of the game ball to the special winning means in the special game state is notified according to the stop display mode of the special symbol.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control means relates to the special symbol display unit that stops and displays the special symbol during the special gaming state, and the game during the special gaming state. When the ball has won the special winning means, at the timing when the winning is detected, and when the gaming ball has not won the special winning means during the special gaming state, at the timing when the special gaming state ends. Each of the special symbols is stopped and displayed.
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention opens and closes the symbol display means for changing / determining the symbol, the effect display means for executing various display effects, and the opening / closing operation. A special winning means, a control means for controlling the operation of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means, the control means, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied, After the symbol display means confirms and displays the symbol in a special confirmation display mode, a special game state is created in which the special winning means is intermittently opened, and after the special game state is finished, a specific game is played over a predetermined period. While the state is generated, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the symbol display means confirms and displays the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected more than the special gaming state, although the winning means is opened at least once. And storing a special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means, and when the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbol on the effect display means are formed, and With the start of symbol variation in the symbol display means, the variation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing for each special symbol display unit. Furthermore, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, at least one of the special symbol display units is If a game ball wins the special winning means during the special gaming state that occurs due to the satisfaction of the special condition, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special winning state is displayed during the special gaming state. If the game ball is not won to the means, the special symbol is erased at the timing when the special game state is finished without being stopped and displayed, so that the game ball winning status is notified to the special prize means in the special game state. It is characterized by that.

Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 4 of the present invention opens and closes the symbol display means for changing / determining the symbol, the effect display means for executing various display effects, and the opening / closing operation. A special winning means having a movable means, a special area provided inside the movable means in the special winning means and opened and closed independently of the movable means, the symbol display means, the effect display means, and Control means for controlling the operation of the special winning means, and when the predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means confirms and displays the symbol in a special confirmation display mode on the symbol display means. After that, when the special winning state is intermittently established, a special gaming state is generated, and when a game ball passes through the special area during the special gaming state, a predetermined game state is terminated. While the specific gaming state is generated for a while, when the predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the symbol display unit displays the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then the special winning unit Is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected more than the special gaming state, the control means in the specific gaming state A special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means is stored, and when the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed on the effect display means, and the symbol display With the start of variation of the symbol in the means, the variation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and each special symbol display unit Each of the special symbols is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special condition is satisfied for all the special symbol display units. The special symbol is stopped and displayed during the period from the start of variation of the symbol to the end of the special gaming state that occurs with the fixed display of the symbol, and for at least one of the special symbol display units, The special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the winning situation of the game ball to the special winning means in the special game state is notified by the special symbol stop display mode.
In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 5 of the present invention includes a symbol display means for changing / determining a symbol, an effect display means for executing various display effects, and an opening / closing operation. A special winning means having movable means to perform, a special area provided inside the movable means in the special winning means and opened and closed independently of the movable means, the symbol display means, the effect display means, And a control means for controlling the operation of the special winning means, and when the predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means confirms and displays the symbol in a special confirmation display mode in the symbol display means. The special winning state is intermittently opened by the special game state, and when the game ball passes through the special area during the special game state, a predetermined game state is completed after the special game state is finished. While the specific gaming state is generated for a while, when the predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the symbol display unit displays the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then the special winning unit Is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected more than the special gaming state, the control means in the specific gaming state A special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means is stored, and when the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed on the effect display means, and the symbol display With the start of variation of the symbol in the means, the variation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and each special symbol display unit Each of the special symbols is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special condition is satisfied for at least one of the special symbol display units. When the game ball wins the special winning means during the special gaming state that occurs along with the special game state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special ball is played to the special winning means during the special gaming state. If the special game state ends when no winning is made, the special symbol is erased without being stopped and displayed, thereby notifying the winning state of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state. .

According to the invention described in claim 1 and claim 4, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, for all the special symbol display parts, from the change start of the symbol that satisfies the special condition, The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the special game state that occurred with the confirmation display ends, and at least one special symbol display part of the special game is stopped and displayed during the special game state. With this stop display mode, the winning situation of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified. Further, according to the inventions of claim 3 and claim 5, when a special condition is satisfied in a specific gaming state, the special game that has occurred due to the satisfaction of the special condition for at least one special symbol display unit If a game ball wins a special winning means during the state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special gaming state ends when the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state. By deleting the special symbol without stopping and displaying it, the winning situation of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified.
As described above, according to the present invention, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, and in the stop display mode, the winning situation of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified, or during the special gaming state. In order to notify the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state depending on whether or not the special symbol is stopped, the player's interest is reduced even if the winning ball cannot be acquired in the special gaming state. It can be a gaming machine that is difficult to peel off.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the basic variation pattern determination table for determining the basic variation pattern of a 1st special symbol in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the basic variation pattern determination table for determining the basic variation pattern of a 2nd special symbol in a high probability state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with a basic fluctuation pattern and a detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display part for presentation in a high probability state. It is explanatory drawing which showed a response | compatibility with the fluctuation display mode of a basic fluctuation pattern and a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the change / stop display of the special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the change / stop display of the special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the change / stop display of the special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between the fluctuation | variation / confirmation display of a 2nd special symbol, and the fluctuation | variation / stop display of a special symbol, (A) is the result of a jackpot lottery, (B) is the result of a jackpot lottery Indicates “out of place” or “big hit time”, respectively. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between the change / definite display of the 2nd special symbol and the change / stop display of the special symbol when the result of the big win lottery is “small win”, (A) When the game ball has won the big winning device, (B) shows the case where the game ball has not won the big winning device during the small hit state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine of 2nd embodiment from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board of 2nd embodiment from the front side. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine of 2nd embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall description of the pachinko machine as the first embodiment)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left edge as an axis, and the game board 2 that is closed by the front door 4. The front space is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. Further, in the approximate center of the game area 16, an effect display unit 6 for changing / determining a decorative symbol composed of numbers “0” to “9” or performing a display effect using a special symbol described later. Is provided. Further, a center member 26 having various electric accessories is installed on the game board 2 so as to surround the effect display unit 6. Furthermore, a start winning opening 19 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the center member 26. In addition, a left-handed space SL from which the game ball can flow is formed from the left to the lower side of the center member 26, and the game ball can be efficiently started by winning the left-handed space SL. 19 can be awarded.

  On the other hand, a right-handed space SR in which a game ball can flow down is also formed on the right side of the center member 26. The right-handed space SR is provided with a winning device 20 for winning game balls and a large winning device 18 having a door member that can be opened and closed. Then, by driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, it is possible to win the winning device 20 or the established big winning device 18. A number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. In addition, a special symbol display unit 83 that can display the first special symbol and the second special symbol separately is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply tray 7 are stored. The storage tray 8 is attached, the supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage tray 8 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is installed so as to be rotatable. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided in front of the supply tray 7.
Furthermore, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper portion of the front door 4. In addition, the left and right sides of the front door 4 are provided with lamp members 15, 15... Incorporating a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls and prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device, and member are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin. Inside the center cover 21, main control for executing main control relating to the game (for example, so-called jackpot lottery). 4 (shown in FIG. 4), a display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) for controlling the display operation and the like in the effect display unit 6, and a light emission control device 51 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the lighting / flashing operation of the lamp member 15 and the like. 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sounding operation from the speaker 14, and a sub-control device 40 that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. Etc.) are installed. In addition, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 incorporates a main control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 for controlling the operation of the following members as well as execution of the big hit lottery, a storage means 33 such as a ROM and a RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35 and the like are mounted. Yes. The main control board 31 is connected via an interface 35 to the start winning port 19, the big prize device 18, the prize device 20, the special symbol display unit 83, and the like. The main control board 31 is also electrically connected to a sub-integrated board 41 built in the sub-control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

  The storage means 33 includes a c counter (a jackpot determination random number) used for the jackpot lottery, and a d counter (for determining the determined display mode) for determining the final display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the special symbol display unit 83. A plurality of counters such as an e-counter (variation time information determining random number) for determining a basic variation pattern mainly serving as a variation time of a special symbol are incorporated. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The c counter is loop-counted between 0 and 99 (100 patterns), the d counter is counted between 0 and 4 (5 patterns), and the e counter is counted between 0 and 40 (41 patterns). It has become. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (execution of a big hit lottery) triggered by detection of winning in the game game start winning opening 19 and the winning device 20.

  The storage means 33 also includes a jackpot determination table that correlates whether the value of the c counter is a “big hit” or the like, a first special symbol that is fixedly displayed on the d counter value and the special symbol display section 83, and the like. A fixed display mode determination table in which the fixed display mode of the second special symbol is associated, and a basic variation pattern determination table (for example, shown in FIGS. 5 and 6) in which the value of the e counter is associated with the basic variation pattern. It is remembered. This basic variation pattern mainly defines the variation time of special symbols (the time from the variation start to the final display). Further, in the storage means 33, for example, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the winning device 20 while either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 83. In addition, the c counter, d counter, and e counter values associated with the winning are stored as hold information, and a maximum of four (up to a total of eight) are stored in a state in which the starting winning port 19 and the winning device 20 are distinguished. A hold information storage area 36 is provided. In addition, in the storage means 33, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 36 can be transferred and stored one by one, and the jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot is executed. A jackpot determination storage area 37 is provided. Note that the hold information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested every time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are finalized (in the pachinko machine 1, the hold information related to winning in the winning device 20 is held). The information is digested in preference to the hold information related to winning in the start winning opening 19), and new hold information can be stored along with the digestion.

  The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage unit 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 through the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. In addition, the sub-integrated board 41 is also electrically connected to the game button 25 and the electric accessory via the interface 45. When the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal (such as various commands as will be described later) related to the big hit lottery from the main control board 31 as will be described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device in accordance with the contents, and the speaker 14 and the lamp In addition to controlling the operation of the member 15 and the display operation of the decorative symbols on the effect display unit 6, the display effect using the special symbols on the effect display unit 6, which will be described later, is controlled particularly in a high probability state. .

  In addition, the storage means 43 stores a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing a decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variation display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a character animation. A variation pattern storage area 46 for storing a plurality of detailed variation patterns made up of character effects used is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are stored in association with basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31. (For example, as shown in FIG. 7). Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing schedule information transmitted from the main control board 31.

Hereinafter, basic game operations in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the winning device 20, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds the hold information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of pending information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. If the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the acquired numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value has not been reached, the numerical values obtained from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the holding information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each gaming state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined “big hit value (for example,“ 0 ”in the normal state big hit determination table, and“ 0 ”,“ 1 ”and 2” (that is, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is “Big Jack”) and based on the judgment result related to the “Big Jack” Based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter, the final display mode of the special symbol based on which of the winning winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 is awarded, and the determination result relating to “big hit” Or basic variation pattern corresponding to the obtained value of the e counter above is what happens, once determines as a pre determined beforehand than jackpot determination to be described later. Further, the main CPU 32 includes information indicating which of the starting winning a prize opening 19 and the winning apparatus 20 is based on the winning information as a result of the prior determination, and what number of the holding information is based on the information. Schedule information is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

  Further, the main CPU 32 always confirms whether the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 83 or whether the special symbol is displayed, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. If there is a fixed display, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, if there is holding information, the holding information having the highest priority to be digested (in this embodiment, if there is holding information relating to winning to the winning device 20, the holding information that has been stored the earliest among the holding information). When there is no holding information related to winning in the winning device 20, the holding information related to winning in the start winning opening 19 becomes the oldest stored holding information) and is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37. The following jackpot determination is executed for the hold information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the hold information is the predetermined “bonus value”. Whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” or “missed” is determined. Then, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “Big Jack” (the value obtained from the c counter is “Big Jack Value”), the value obtained from the d counter and the winning winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 will be won. The special symbol fixed display mode (special fixed display mode) is determined on the basis of whether or not. In addition, a basic variation pattern determination table corresponding to which of the start winning port 19 and the winning device 20 is to be won and the current gaming state is used (for example, the gaming state is the normal state and the starting winning port is set). 19), the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value from the e-counter is read out (using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5B). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out of” (the value obtained from the c counter is a value other than the “hit number”), any of the obtained value from the d counter and the start winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 The final display mode of the special symbol is determined based on whether the prize is won. In addition, a basic variation pattern determination table corresponding to which of the start winning port 19 and the winning device 20 is to be won and the current gaming state is used (for example, the gaming state is the normal state and the starting winning port is set). The basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value from the e-counter is read out using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 32 determines which of the start winning slot 19 and the winning device 20 is associated with the winning, the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a “hit” or “out”), and determination of a special symbol. A start command including information indicating the display mode and the type of the read basic variation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display section 83, the first special symbol indicates that the reserved information relating to the winning at the start winning opening 19 is digested, and the second special symbol indicates that the reserved information relating to the winning in the winning device 20 is digested. Are varied in a predetermined manner, and the timer 34 starts timing. When the symbol variation time corresponding to the read basic variation pattern elapses, the value obtained from the d-counter and the winning prize opening 19 and the prize winning device 20 are awarded based on the result of the jackpot lottery. In a fixed display mode based on whether or not there is a fixed display of the corresponding special symbol, a stop command including a stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

  Further, the main CPU 32 is in a special game state after the final display in the special final display mode of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit” (satisfaction of special conditions). A jackpot state is generated, which includes a start demo for notifying the start of the jackpot state, intermittent opening of the jackpot device 18 for a predetermined number of times, and an end demo for notifying the end of the jackpot state. Then, when a game ball wins the big winning device 18 that has been established with the occurrence of the jackpot state, a larger number of game balls (for example, ten) are used as winning balls than when the winning ball 19 is won at the starting winning port 19 or the winning device 20. Pay out.

  Further, when the big hit state is ended, the main CPU 32 determines that the special symbol fixed display count (the total fixed display count of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) after the end of the big hit state is a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 50 times), a high probability state (specific gaming state) is generated in which the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery will be a “jacket” is improved as described above. If the result of the big win lottery becomes “big hit” again before the number of special symbols to be displayed reaches a specific number of times (that is, during a high probability state), the big win state will be generated and With the end of, a high-probability state is caused until the final display number of the special symbol reaches the specific number again after the current jackpot state ends. On the other hand, if the number of confirmed symbols of the special symbol reaches a specific number without the result of the jackpot lottery being a “big jackpot”, the high probability state is terminated, and the probability of the jackpot lottery result being a “big hit” is low. To do.

  On the other hand, when receiving the schedule information, the sub integrated CPU 42 stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Furthermore, the information related to the basic variation pattern is determined while determining the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally displayed according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the final display mode of the special symbol. The detailed variation pattern corresponding to is read from the variation pattern storage area 46, and the decorative design on the effect display unit 6 is variably displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern while being timed by the timer 44. Then, with the reception of the stop command, the decorative design is displayed on the effect display unit 6 in the determined display mode. In other words, if the result of the big win lottery is “big win”, the big win decorative symbol display mode (for example, “7 · 7 · 7” or “3 · 3 · 3”) in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged is displayed. Also, if the result of the big hit lottery is “missing”, at least one of the three decorative symbols is displayed in a definite decorative symbol display mode (for example, “1, 2, 3”) different from the other two decorative symbols. Let Note that the read schedule information is erased from the schedule information storage area 47.

  Further, when the sub-integration CPU 42 causes the big hit state to occur, for example, during the start demonstration, the start display of the big hit state is started using the effect display unit 6 and the opening of the big winning device 18 is started. The display effect on the effect display unit 6 in the big hit state is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demonstration is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state is ended by using the effect display unit 6.

  Here, when the game on the pachinko machine 1 by the player is described along a general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state. The player operates the handle 9 to rotate the launching device 10. The game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and first the left-handed space SL is caused to flow down to aim for a winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19. Then, the result of the jackpot lottery with the winning game balls becomes “big hit”, and when the big hit state occurs, the “right hit” for driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR is performed and the big winning device 18 is intermittently formed. Aiming to win a game ball. In addition, when a high probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot state, “right-handed” is continued to aim for winning of the game ball to the winning device 20. Then, when the high probability state ends without the jackpot lottery result being a “hit”, the game returns to the above-described game where the “right-handed” is stopped and the left-handed space SL is allowed to flow down. In the normal state, it is possible to win the game ball to the winning device 20 by “right-handed”, but the variation time of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the winning device 20 in the normal state is In a normal state, it is set to be very long (for example, 10 minutes, etc.) compared with the variation time of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19, so that such a game is not realistic. It has become.

(Explanation of display effects on the display unit for effects in a high probability state)
Here, a display effect using a special symbol in the effect display unit 6 in a high probability state which is a main part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the effect display unit 6 in the high probability state. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the basic variation pattern and the variation display mode of the special symbol. 10 to 12 are explanatory diagrams showing special symbol variation / stop display. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the change / determining display of the second special symbol and the change / stop display of the special symbol. (A) is when the result of the big win lottery is “out of”, (B) The results of the jackpot lottery indicate “out of place” or “hits in the jackpot”, respectively. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the change / definite display of the second special symbol and the change / stop display of the special symbol when the result of the big win lottery is “small win”. When the game ball wins the big winning device 18 during the winning state, (B) shows the case where the game ball has not won the big winning device 18 during the small hit state.

  First, in the jackpot determination table used for the jackpot determination in the high probability state and used for the jackpot determination based on the winning of the game ball to the winning device 20, the “small jackpot value ( Here, “10” to “99” of the c counter is set. Then, the main control device 30 determines the jackpot determination, assuming that the acquired value from the c counter is “small hit value” (satisfaction of special conditions) and the result of the big hit lottery is “small hit” when determining the big hit After the second special symbol is variably displayed over the changed time, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined special confirmation display mode. Further, after the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, a small hit state (special game state) in which the grand prize winning device 18 is opened only once is caused. However, the opening time of the big winning device 18 in the small hit state is about 1.2 seconds, and the opening time of the big winning device 18 in the big hit state (until nine game balls are won or 30 seconds). Compared to, it is set very short. That said, when a game ball wins the big winning device 18 established when the small hit state occurs, a relatively large number of winning balls are paid out (the number of winning balls per winning ball was won in the big win state). The same as the case).

  Note that the small hit state and the big hit state indicate whether or not it is determined that a so-called condition device that triggers a transition to a gaming state (a normal state or a high probability state) is activated in the main control device 30 when each state occurs. It is different. That is, in the determination of “small hit” in the main control device 30, it is determined that the condition device is not operating. Therefore, when the small hit state occurs, for example, the fixed display count of the special symbol in the high probability state is not reset. On the other hand, in the determination of “big hit” in the main control device 30, it is determined that the condition device has been activated. Therefore, as described above, after the end of the big hit state, a high probability state is newly generated (with the number of confirmed symbols displayed in the high probability state being reset).

Further, the main control device 30 is shown in FIG. 6 as a basic variation pattern determination table used for jackpot determination in a high probability state and used for jackpot determination based on winning of a game ball to the winning device 20. Such a basic variation pattern determination table is set. Further, when the main control device 30 detects the winning of the game ball to the big winning device 18, it transmits a winning detection signal to the sub-control device 40.
On the other hand, the storage means 43 of the sub-control device 40 is provided with a special effect storage area 48, and the special effect storage area 48 has a special symbol (here) to be displayed on the effect display unit 6 during the high probability state. In FIG. 9, “7”, “Bell”, and “BAR” are stored), and as shown in FIG. 9, the variation display modes of a plurality of types of special symbols are stored in association with the basic variation patterns. Yes.

  Then, the sub-control device 40 forms three special symbol display parts 60A, 60B, 60C side by side in the left-right direction on the effect display unit 6 with the occurrence of the high probability state, and each special symbol display part 60A, 60B. , 60C, the special symbols are stopped and displayed one by one. At the time of occurrence of a high probability state, at least one special symbol display unit out of the three special symbol display units 60A, 60B, 60C is stopped and displayed with a different type of special symbol from the other special symbol display units. (For example, “7” (first special symbol 61A), “bell” (second special symbol 61B), “BAR” (third special symbol 61C), etc.).

  From the above state, first, regarding the change / stop display of the special symbol when the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern F (in this embodiment, the result of the big hit lottery is always “out”), the variation of the second special symbol 10 and FIG. 13A, the sub-control device 40 displays the special symbol variation display on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C in response to the reception of the start command. Start (FIG. 10 (a)). Further, a special symbol (here, the second special symbol 61B) is stopped and displayed on the left special symbol display unit 60A (FIG. 10B), and the left special symbol display unit 60C is displayed on the left special symbol display unit. A special symbol of a different type (here, the third special symbol 61C) from the special symbol stopped and displayed on 60A is stopped and displayed (FIG. 10C). Finally, some special symbol (here, the third special symbol 61C) is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display section 60B at substantially the same timing as when the second special symbol is fixedly displayed (FIG. 10 (d). )). Thus, since the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern F, in other words, since the result of the big hit lottery is “out of”, the special symbol stop display mode is the one of the three special symbol display units 60A to 60C. At least one of the special symbol display units is configured to be similar to the off-line decorative symbol display mode in which a special symbol of a different type from the other special symbol display units is stopped and displayed. When the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern F and the basic variation pattern G described later, the timing at which the special symbols are displayed on the special symbol display units 60A to 60C by the timer 44 is determined by the timer 44. It is determined by measuring the time since reception.

  Next, the change / stop display of the special symbol when the result of the jackpot lottery is “out of” and the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern G is made to correspond to the variation / deterministic display of the second special symbol. 10-12 and FIG. 13B, the sub control device 40 displays all the special symbols in response to the reception of the start command as in the case of the basic variation pattern F. The change display of special symbols is started in the parts 60A to 60C (FIG. 10A). In addition, after the special symbol 61A or the second special symbol 61B is stopped and displayed on the left special symbol display unit 60A, the left special symbol display unit 60C displays the left special symbol display unit. The special symbol of the same type as the special symbol stopped and displayed on 60A is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 11A and 12A). That is, when the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern G, the special symbol display unit 60A, 60C stops and displays the special symbol in a so-called reach display manner. Thereafter, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display portion 60B at the same timing as when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed. However, since the result of the jackpot lottery is “off”, The special symbols of the type different from the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display sections 60A and 60C (here, the third special symbol 61C) are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 11 (c) and 12 (c)). As in the case of the basic fluctuation pattern F, the stop display mode is similar to the off-decoration symbol display mode.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “hit” (in this embodiment, the basic variation pattern is always the basic variation pattern G), the special symbol variation / stop display indicates that the jackpot lottery result is “out of”. It becomes an aspect similar to the case where it is. That is, the sub-control device 40 starts the special symbol variation display in all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C in response to the reception of the start command (FIG. 10A), and the left special symbol display unit 60A After the special symbol 61A is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol 61A is also stopped and displayed on the right special symbol display section 60C (FIG. 12A), and the special symbol is stopped in a so-called reach display manner. Display. After that, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display unit 60B at approximately the same timing as the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, the first special symbol 61A is also stopped on the central special symbol display unit 60B. It is made to display (FIG.12 (b)), and it is set as the stop display mode similar to the jackpot decoration symbol display mode. Along with the confirmation display of the second special symbol, a big hit state in which the big winning device 18 is opened in the above-described manner occurs.

  Finally, regarding the change / stop display of the special symbol when the result of the big hit lottery is “small hit” (in this embodiment, the basic variation pattern is always the basic variation pattern H), Referring to FIGS. 10, 11, and 14 while corresponding to the confirmation display, the sub-control device 40 displays the special symbol variation display on all the special symbol display units 60 </ b> A to 60 </ b> C in response to reception of the start command. After starting (FIG. 10A), the second special symbol 61B is stopped and displayed on the left special symbol display unit 60A, and then the second special symbol 61B is also stopped and displayed on the right special symbol display unit 60C ( In FIG. 11A), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a so-called reach display. After that, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and with the confirmation display, a small hit state where the big winning device 18 is opened in the manner described above occurs, but a special symbol is displayed for the central special symbol display section 60B. Do not display the stop, but keep the variable display still. Then, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the game ball wins the big winning device 18 in the small hit state, the second special symbol display section 60B receives the second winning detection signal for receiving the winning detection signal related to the winning. The special symbol 61B is stopped and displayed (FIG. 11B). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), if a game ball does not win the big winning device 18 in spite of the occurrence of the small hit state, a special symbol display section in the center is synchronized with the timing when the small hit state ends. A special symbol of a type different from the second special symbol 61B (here, the third special symbol 61C) is stopped and displayed on 60B (FIG. 11C). In addition, regarding the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display unit 60B when the game ball does not win the big winning device 18 during the small hit state, the time from the start command reception by the timer 44 is also determined. It is determined by measuring.

  In this way, if the result of the big win lottery is “small hit”, the special symbol variation display is started in all the special symbol display portions 60A to 60C in response to the start of variation of the second special symbol, but finally The special symbols are stopped and displayed in all the special symbol display portions 60A to 60C after the final display of the second special symbols. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit” or “out of place”, the special symbol variation display is started in all the special symbol display portions 60A to 60C in response to the start of variation of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed. Until the symbol is fixedly displayed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on all the special symbol display portions 60A to 60C.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, three are displayed side by side on the effect display unit 6 in a high probability state, and the effect is generated according to the variation / confirmation display of the second special symbol in the special symbol display unit 83. If the special symbol for change / stop display is set in the display unit 6 and the result of the big win lottery is “small hit”, the central special symbol display unit 60B will be displayed after the final display of the second special symbol. If the game ball wins the big winning device 18 in the small win state, the variable display is continued and the specific symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the winning is detected, and the player is awarded with the stop display mode of three special symbols. It is notified that the ball has been acquired (that is, that the game ball has won the big winning device 18 during the small hit state, and the game ball has been won). In addition, when the game ball does not win the big winning device 18 in the small hit state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the small hit state ends, and the player receives the winning ball by the stop display mode. The fact that it was not possible (that is, the game ball was not won in the big winning device 18 during the small hit state, and the game ball is in a winning situation) is notified. In other words, since the effect related to the stop display of the symbol on the effect display unit 6 and the acquisition of the prize ball are further related, the player feels as if the acquisition of the prize ball has been promised as in the past. Despite having, there is no situation where a prize ball cannot be obtained. Therefore, even if the prize ball cannot be acquired during the special game state, the pachinko machine 1 can be made difficult to cut off the player's interest.

(Overall description of the pachinko machine as the second embodiment)
The configuration according to the main part of the present invention using the special symbol is not a pachinko machine 1 in which a high probability state occurs when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 19, but is highly probable in the following mode. The pachinko machine 101 in which the state occurs can also be suitably employed. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the pachinko machine 101 from the front side. FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing the game board 102 from the front side. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 101.
The pachinko machine 101 is different from the pachinko machine 1 in the configuration of the game area 116 formed mainly on the front surface of the game board 102, and the game board 102 is provided at the upper front of the machine frame 103 that functions as a support. It is installed via a middle frame which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 102, a front door 104 that supports a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 103 so as to be able to open one side with the left edge as an axis, and the game board 102 is closed by the front door 104. The front space is a game area 116.

  The game area 116 is surrounded by an outer rail 123 and an inner rail 124 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 102, and a game ball is placed between the rails 123, 124 on the left side of the game area 116. A launch passage 113 for driving into the game area 116 is provided. In addition, in the approximate center of the game area 116, a decorative display made up of numbers “0” to “9” is fluctuated / confirmed, or an effect display unit 106 for performing a display effect using a special symbol to be described later. Is provided. In addition, a center member 126 having various electric accessories is installed on the game board 102 so as to surround the display unit 106 for presentation. Furthermore, a start winning opening 119 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the center member 126. In addition, a left-handed space SL from which the game ball can flow is formed from the left to the lower side of the center member 126, and the game ball can be efficiently started by winning the left-handed space SL. 119 can be awarded.

  On the other hand, a right-handed space SR in which a game ball can flow down is also formed on the right side of the center member 126. Also, in the right-handed space SR, a special prize device 118 having a winning device 120 capable of winning a game ball and a door member 150 that opens and closes is installed. The special prize-winning device 118 has a normal prize area 151 and a special prize area 153 that is opened and closed by a shutter member 152 that opens and closes independently of the door member 150 inside the door member 150. Then, by driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, it is possible to win the winning device 120 or the special winning device 118 that has been opened. A number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. In addition, a special symbol display unit 183 that can separately display the first special symbol and the second special symbol is provided at the lower right portion of the gaming board 2 outside the gaming area 116.

  Further, on the front side of the machine frame 103 and below the game board 102, a supply tray 107 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching device, and a game ball overflowing from the supply tray 107 are stored. A storage tray 108 is attached. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 108, a handle 109 for operating the launching device and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 116 is rotatably installed. Furthermore, a pair of speakers 114 and 114 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 104. In addition, lamp members 115, 115... Each having a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 101 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 104. On the rear side of the pachinko machine 101, as with the pachinko machine 1, the operations of the main control device 130 for executing the main control (for example, so-called jackpot lottery, etc.) related to the game and the display control device are integrated. A sub-control device 140 or the like for controlling is installed.

Hereinafter, basic game operations in the pachinko machine 101 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 101, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 119 or the winning device 120, the winning is detected by the main control device 130. Then, the main control device 130 executes a jackpot lottery in response to the winning detection, and also executes a jackpot determination that confirms the result of the jackpot determination. This jackpot lottery is the same as that of the pachinko machine 1, and is executed in such a manner that, for example, one numerical value is acquired from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter. The jackpot determination is performed based on whether or not the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a predetermined “big jackpot value”, the acquired numerical value from the d counter based on the determination result related to the “big jackpot”, and the start winning opening. The basic variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter based on the determination display mode of the special symbol based on which of 119 and the winning device 120 is the winning, and the determination result related to “big hit” It will be determined what happens. In the pachinko machine 101 as well, storage of up to a predetermined number of hold information and advance determination of hold information, as well as creation of schedule information based on the determination result of advance determination, transmission of the schedule information to the sub-control device 140, etc. Is performed in the same manner as the pachinko machine 1, but is omitted because it is not related to the main part of the invention.

  In addition, the main control device 130 determines whether the start winning port 119 or the winning device 120 is associated with winning after the jackpot determination is executed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, as a result of the special symbol fixed display mode (type of jackpot) And a start command including information indicating the type of the read basic variation pattern, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-control device 140. Further, in the special symbol display unit 183, the first special symbol indicates that the reserved information related to the winning to the start winning port 119 is digested, and the second special symbol indicates that the reserved information related to the winning to the winning device 120 is digested. When the symbol variation time corresponding to the basic variation pattern determined by the jackpot determination has elapsed, the numerical value obtained from the d counter and the start winning port 119 based on the result of the jackpot lottery In a fixed display mode based on which of the winning devices 120 the winning device is, the corresponding special symbol is fixedly displayed and a stop command including a stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control device 140.

  In other words, for example, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning to the start winning opening 119 is “big hit” and the acquired numerical value from the “d” counter is “0” to “2”, it is assumed that it is “specific jackpot” The first special symbol “7”, which is the first specific confirmation display mode, is displayed in a definite manner, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 119 is “big jackpot”, and the numerical value obtained from the d counter is If it is “3” to “4”, the first special symbol is fixedly displayed with “4” which is the first non-specific fixed display mode as “non-specific big hit”. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning to the winning device 120 is “big jackpot” and the acquired numerical value from “d” counter is “0” to “2”, it is determined that it is “specific jackpot”. The special symbol display mode “3” is used to confirm and display the second special symbol, the jackpot lottery result based on winning the winning device 120 is “big hit”, and the value obtained from the d counter is “3”. If it is “4”, the second special symbol is determined and displayed with “2” which is the second non-specific fixed display mode as “non-specific big hit”. If the result of the big win lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 119 is “missing”, the first special symbol is displayed in a predetermined first losing confirmation display mode (for example, “-”) to win the winning device 120. If the result of the big hit lottery based on the result is “missing”, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined second losing confirmation display mode (for example, “−”).

  In addition, the main control device 130 confirms and displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the result of the jackpot lottery is “big jackpot”, then starts a demonstration to notify the start of the jackpot state, a predetermined prize winning device 118 predetermined A jackpot state is generated which includes intermittent opening over a number of times (intermittent opening operation of the door member 150) and an end demonstration notifying the end of the jackpot state. Then, when a game ball wins a special winning device 118 that is opened with the occurrence of a big hit state, a larger number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are awarded as winning balls than when the winning ball 119 or the winning device 120 is won. Pay out. However, the contents of the jackpot state (type of jackpot state) are in accordance with the fixed display mode of the special symbol, the fixed display mode of the first special symbol is the first specific fixed display mode, 2 If the final display mode of the special symbol is the second specific final display mode (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is “specific jackpot”), when the special winning device 118 is opened for the first time, the shutter member 152 is moved. The special winning area 153 is opened until either the opening time reaches 30 seconds or the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 is detected. The first special gaming state is generated. Therefore, when the first special gaming state occurs, the gaming ball will win the special winning area 153 with a very high probability (approximately 100% probability), so the first special gaming state is the special winning of the gaming ball. It can be said that it is a gaming state in which winning in the area 153 can be expected. On the other hand, the fixed display mode of the first special symbol is the first non-specific fixed display mode, or the fixed display mode of the second special symbol is the second non-specific fixed display mode (that is, the result of the big hit lottery is When the special winning device 118 is opened for the first time, the shutter member 152 is opened only for a very short time (for example, the opening time reaches 0.5 seconds or is special The second special gaming state is caused to occur (the special winning area 153 is opened until either of the winning of the game balls in the winning area 153 is detected). Accordingly, when the second special gaming state occurs, the winning probability of the game ball in the special winning area 153 becomes extremely low (approximately 0%), and in the second special gaming state, the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 is not achieved. It can be said that the gaming state is not expected.

  Then, when the main control device 130 detects the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 during the jackpot state (the game ball passes through the special area), the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol after the jackpot state ends. High probability that the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery will be a “big hit” is improved as described above until the total number of display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 50 times). A state (specific game state) is generated. If the result of the big win lottery becomes “big hit” again before the number of special symbols to be displayed reaches a specific number of times (that is, during a high probability state), the big win state will be generated and With the end of, a high-probability state is caused until the final display number of the special symbol reaches the specific number again after the current jackpot state ends. On the other hand, if the number of confirmed symbols of the special symbol reaches a specific number without the result of the jackpot lottery being a “big jackpot”, the high probability state is terminated, and the probability of the jackpot lottery result being a “big hit” is low. To do. If a winning of a game ball in the special winning area 153 is not detected during the big hit state, the normal state is established without causing a high probability state with the end of the big hit state.

  On the other hand, when the sub control device 140 receives the start command as in the pachinko machine 1, the sub control device 140 controls the decorative symbol variation / deterministic display operation in the effect display unit 106 according to the content of the start command. Further, when the big hit state is caused, for example, during the start demonstration, the start of the big win state is notified by using the production display unit 6 and the opening of the special winning device 118 is started. When a special display effect is executed at 106 and a winning of a game ball in the special winning area 153 is detected, the effect display unit 106 notifies that effect. Further, when the end demonstration is reached, the player is notified using the effect display unit 106 that the jackpot state is ended.

  Also in the pachinko machine 101 as described above, the “small hit” and the small hit state similar to the pachinko machine 1 (for example, although the special winning device 118 is opened at least once, the opening time is shorter than the big win state, and the big hit A state in which the game ball is not expected to win the special winning device 118 that is being opened, and the shutter member 152 is not open at all), and the probability of occurrence as described above. In the state, three special symbols are displayed side by side on the effect display unit 106, and the effect display unit 106 changes / stops display according to the change / determining display of the second special symbol in the special symbol display unit 183. In addition, if the result of the big win lottery is “small win”, after the final display of the second special symbol for the central special symbol display section If the game ball is won in the special winning device 118 in the small win state by continuing the variable display, the specific symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the winning is detected, and the special ball is displayed to the player by the stop display mode of three special symbols. It is possible to employ a configuration in which it is notified that the device has been acquired. Of course, if the game ball is not won in the special winning device 118 in the small hit state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the small hit state is ended, and the player is awarded with the stop display mode. You may make it alert | report that a ball was not able to be acquired. By adopting such a configuration, as with the pachinko machine 1, even if the prize ball cannot be obtained during the special game state, the pachinko machine 101 can be made difficult to cut off the player's interest. Can play.

(Modifications of the present invention)
The configuration related to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the gist of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the entire gaming machine, but also the configuration related to the control of display effects using special symbols. As long as it does not deviate from this, it can change suitably as needed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, any special symbol is stopped and displayed even if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state, and the player can enter the special winning means by the stop display mode of three special symbols. If the game ball does not win the special winning means in the special gaming state, the special symbol that is displayed in a floating state is deleted (the state in which nothing is displayed) It is also possible to configure as follows. That is, instead of the special symbol stop display mode, the player may be notified of the winning state of the game ball to the special winning means depending on whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

In the above embodiment, three special symbols are displayed on the effect display means in the specific gaming state. However, only two may be displayed, and there is no problem even if four or more are displayed.
Further, the timing for stopping and displaying the special symbol in each special symbol display unit can be appropriately changed and set.

Furthermore, it is possible to change the number of special winning means, the special gaming state, and the mode of opening the special winning means in the specific gaming state. For example, two special winning means are provided, and two special winning means are alternately arranged in the special gaming state. A configuration in which only one of the special winning means is opened in the special gaming state, or a special winning means to be opened in the special gaming state and the special gaming state can be considered. Further, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special winning means, when providing a special area in the special winning means, it is only necessary to provide a special area in any one of the special winning means.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the high probability state is set as the specific game state, but the so-called short time state can be set as the specific game state. In addition, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the specific gaming state is always generated after the end of the special gaming state. It is also possible to configure so that the specific game state occurs only after the special game state ends (that is, the confirmed display with the probability variation symbol means that the special condition is satisfied).

In the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device to the sub control device. However, the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device. There is no problem.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the control is divided into two control devices, ie, the main control device and the sub control device. However, the control may be performed by one main control device. There is no problem even if the storage device of the control device is provided with an effect effect storage area, a g counter, an h counter, an i counter, etc. When controlling with one main control device, a start command, schedule information, etc. There is no need to create it. In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that uses three types of symbols, a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and a special symbol, may be a pachinko machine that uses a special symbol and a special symbol, or a special symbol display. The part may be provided in other positions such as a display part for presentation, a game area, and a center member.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from the three counters of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter as the big hit lottery. However, it is possible to deal with only one counter, and two counters. Of course, it is also possible to obtain a numerical value from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as a sealed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all elements described in the claims, specification and drawings (for example, symbol display means, effect display means, special winning means, control means, movable means, special area, etc.) are conscious of the number. Unless there is a clear description to limit, it may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed appropriately. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “control unit” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally formed, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless otherwise specified in the claims. These are matters that can be considered very easily by those skilled in the art, and it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc. It goes without saying that it is included in the scope of rights related to. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in this embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

  1, 101 .. Pachinko machine (game machine), 6, 106 .. Production display unit (production display means), 18 .. Grand prize device (special prize means), 30 .. Main control device (control means), 40 .... Sub-control device (control means), 60A, 60B, 60C ... Special symbol display part, 61A, 61B, 61C ... Special symbol, 83 ... Special symbol display part (symbol display means), 118 ... Special Prize-winning device (special prize-winning means), 150 .. door member (movable means), 152 .. shutter member, 153 .. special prize-winning area (special area).

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The symbol display means for changing / determining the symbols, the effect display means for executing various display effects, the special winning means for opening and closing, the operations of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means Control means for controlling,
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to display the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then generates a special gaming state in which the special winning means is intermittently opened. And, after the special gaming state ends, the specific gaming state is caused for a predetermined period,
In the specific gaming state, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the special display means opens at least once after the special display means displays the graphic in a special fixed display mode on the symbol display means. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means is not expected than the gaming state,
The control means stores special symbols to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific gaming state,
When the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbols are formed on the effect display means, and all the above-mentioned symbols are changed as the symbols start to change in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts to change the special symbol, and each special symbol display unit is configured to stop and display the special symbol at a predetermined timing,
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special symbol that has occurred along with the fixed display of the symbol from the start of the variation of the symbol in which the special condition is satisfied for all the special symbol display units The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the gaming state is ended, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, and the special symbol is stopped. A gaming machine characterized by notifying a winning situation of a game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state by a display mode.   The control means relates to the special symbol display unit for stopping and displaying the special symbol during the special gaming state, and when the game ball has won the special winning means during the special gaming state, the timing at which the winning is detected The special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special game state ends when the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special game state. The gaming machine described. The symbol display means for changing / determining the symbols, the effect display means for executing various display effects, the special winning means for opening and closing, the operations of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means Control means for controlling,
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to display the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then generates a special gaming state in which the special winning means is intermittently opened. And, after the special gaming state ends, the specific gaming state is caused for a predetermined period,
In the specific gaming state, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the special display means opens at least once after the special display means displays the graphic in a special fixed display mode on the symbol display means. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means is not expected than the gaming state,
The control means stores special symbols to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific gaming state,
When the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbols are formed on the effect display means, and all the above-mentioned symbols are changed as the symbols start to change in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts to change the special symbol, and each special symbol display unit is configured to stop and display the special symbol at a predetermined timing,
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the game ball is transferred to the special winning means during the special game state that occurs with the satisfaction of the special condition for at least one of the special symbol display units. When winning, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special gaming state is ended if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball winning status to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by erasing without making it. Provided on the inner side of the movable means in the special winning means, the symbol displaying means for changing / determining the symbols, the effect displaying means for executing various display effects, the special winning means having movable means for opening and closing, and the special winning means. A special area that is opened and closed independently of the movable means, and a control means for controlling the operation of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means,
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to display the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then generates a special gaming state in which the special winning means is intermittently opened. And when the game ball passes through the special area during the special game state, the special game state is caused to occur for a predetermined period after the special game state ends.
In the specific gaming state, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the special display means opens at least once after the special display means displays the graphic in a special fixed display mode on the symbol display means. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means is not expected than the gaming state,
The control means stores special symbols to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific gaming state,
When the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbols are formed on the effect display means, and all the above-mentioned symbols are changed as the symbols start to change in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts to change the special symbol, and each special symbol display unit is configured to stop and display the special symbol at a predetermined timing,
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special symbol that has occurred along with the fixed display of the symbol from the start of the variation of the symbol in which the special condition is satisfied for all the special symbol display units The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the gaming state is ended, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, and the special symbol is stopped. A gaming machine characterized by notifying a winning situation of a game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state by a display mode. Provided on the inner side of the movable means in the special winning means, the symbol displaying means for changing / determining the symbols, the effect displaying means for executing various display effects, the special winning means having movable means for opening and closing, and the special winning means. A special area that is opened and closed independently of the movable means, and a control means for controlling the operation of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means,
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to display the symbol in a special fixed display mode, and then generates a special gaming state in which the special winning means is intermittently opened. And when the game ball passes through the special area during the special game state, the special game state is caused to occur for a predetermined period after the special game state ends.
In the specific gaming state, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the special display means opens at least once after the special display means displays the graphic in a special fixed display mode on the symbol display means. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning of a game ball to the special winning means is not expected than the gaming state,
The control means stores special symbols to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific gaming state,
When the specific gaming state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display portions for changing / stopping the special symbols are formed on the effect display means, and all the above-mentioned symbols are changed as the symbols start to change in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts to change the special symbol, and each special symbol display unit is configured to stop and display the special symbol at a predetermined timing,
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the game ball is transferred to the special winning means during the special game state that occurs with the satisfaction of the special condition for at least one of the special symbol display units. When winning, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special gaming state is ended if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball winning status to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by erasing without making it.

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