JP2828037B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display for a pachinko machine, and more particularly, to a display of a reach state, a display of the number of rounds after the occurrence of a special game state, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko machine has a symbol display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols on a plurality of symbol display sections.
Some of the symbols on the symbol display section stop after a predetermined time change. For example, the symbol display unit is changed to three display units L1, L
2, L3, and there are fifteen types of symbols variably displayed on each symbol display section, as shown in FIG. 11, from "0 to 14 (A to O as symbols)". Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the symbol display units L1 and L
2, L3 symbols are variably displayed, and after a predetermined time, first,
The symbol display unit L1 stops, and subsequently, the symbol display unit L2
Finally, it stops in the order of the symbol display section L3. Then, the stop symbols of the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are all the same symbols,
In the case of 15 combinations of “0, 0, 0” to “14, 14, 14”, a big hit occurs. Also, the symbol display section L
Stop symbols of 1, L2, L3 are black numbers "1",
When five types of symbols (specific symbols) of "3", "5", "7", and "9" are aligned, the hit probability of the ordinary electric accessory is increased after the end of the big hit, and as a result, the big hit is reduced. It is easy to occur. Depending on the type of the pachinko machine, the specific symbol may have the same number as the symbol causing the big hit or may have a smaller number (for example, 1/3 or less of the big hit symbol). Here, five types of symbols are selected as in the above example. When the symbol display sections L1 and L2 stop at the same symbol, the symbol display section L3 that is stopped last is a so-called reach state, and the symbol display section L1 (L2) is stopped.
Since the symbol becomes the same symbol as above and a big hit occurs or the player is interested, the symbol variable speed of the symbol display portion L3 is stopped while slowly varying. or,
In a so-called third-class pachinko machine, the number of rounds (number of rounds) in which a special winning opening is opened after a right is generated is determined by a stop symbol on a symbol display portion that becomes a big hit, to give the player an interest. I have.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the ratio of a special game state (for example, a high probability of a normal electric accessory) after a big hit occurs is less than 1/3. The reach symbol at the stage before the occurrence, that is, the stop symbol of the symbol display portions L1 and L2 is of interest to the player, but this ratio is also 1/3 or less. Therefore, in the present invention, the reach ratio is increased to improve the interest of the player. Also, the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3
Is a symbol display section L1, a symbol display section L2, and a symbol display section L3.
Stop in order. Therefore, the reach is the symbol display section L1
And when the symbol in the symbol display section L2 matches, which is irrelevant to the symbol display section L3. As a result, for players, the appearance of reach is reduced and interest is reduced,
It is desired to provide a reach state in consideration of the stop symbols of the symbol display units L1, L2, L3. Also, the so-called third
In some types of pachinko machines, the selection of the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the number of rounds) is determined by stopping the symbol in the symbol display portion that is constantly fluctuating when a right is generated and determining the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. . In this case, the number of rounds is determined at the moment when the right is generated and lacks interest, so it is desired to enjoy the process of determining the number of rounds.

[0004]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a plurality of gaming machines.
Symbol display unit (L1, L2, L
3) and a round selection display that can variably display multiple symbols
Section (L4), a special winning opening (15), and the symbol display
When the big hit symbol is displayed in the section (L1, L2, L3),
The jackpot of the predetermined number of rounds occurs, and the jackpot symbol is
After being displayed, and the big winning prize mouth by the big hit (15)
Before opening the round selection display section (L4),
The number of rounds is selected according to the stop symbol.

[0005]

[Action] The number of rounds is after the big hit symbol is displayed
And before the jackpot (15) by the jackpot opens,
Depending on the stop symbol displayed on the round selection display (L4)
The player is selected and gets the jackpot of the number of rounds.
You. In addition, for one round, for example, place a special winning opening (15)
It is a state that maintains the open state for a fixed time (about 9.8 seconds),
The number of rounds is the number of times this is repeated. Therefore, play
In the past, the technician had to use a stop
And before the jackpot started
The symbol displayed on the round selection display section (L4)
Jackpot symbol is displayed for a predetermined time.
Expectations can be held until the end of the period.

[0006]

【Example】

(Embodiment 1) An embodiment of the present invention will be described using a so-called "first-class pachinko machine" as an example. At a substantially central portion of the game board 2, there is provided a symbol display L arranged to be displayed as symbol display portions L1, L3, L2 from the left. Also, the symbol display section L
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbols indicated by L1 and L2 are "0" to "1".
Fourteen symbols of "4" (A to O as symbols) are displayed, and the symbol of the symbol display portion L3 to be stopped last is "15" of "0" to "14" displayed on the symbol display portions L1 and L2. In addition to the type, "1" (symbol B), "3" (symbol D), "5"
(Design F), "7" (design H), "9" (design J),
It is the same symbol as "11" (symbol L) and "13" (symbol N), but a symbol (additional symbol) distinguished by an identification mark (black and white numbers) is added, and there are 22 types of symbols. . That is, the additional symbol of the symbol display section L3 is the symbol display section L
1, and a design corresponding to the specific design of L2 (the same design in the present embodiment). A normal winning opening 31 is attached to the top of the symbol display L. On the other hand, an openable / closable ordinary electric accessory 34 is arranged below the symbol display L, and a numeral is variably displayed. A symbol display 40 provided with an ordinary symbol display section H1, H2 is attached. 39 is a special winning opening that is opened when a big hit occurs. When one game ball enters, 15 game balls are discharged as prize balls. On the right and left sides of the special winning opening 39, normal winning openings 37 and 38 are provided. A normal winning opening 3 is provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display L.
2 and 33, and below the ordinary winning openings 35 and 36
Are provided on the left and right, respectively, and when one game ball enters, seven prize balls are discharged. In addition, symbol display L
Gates 44 and 45 disposed on the left and right of the normal symbol display section H when the game ball passes through one of the gates.
1. The symbol H2 is variably started. 17 is the upper plate, 18
Is a lower plate, and 19 is a firing handle.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
When the game ball passes any one of the gates 44 and 45, the symbols (3, 7) of the ordinary symbol display portions H1, H2 variably start,
Stop after about 7.9 seconds. The stopped symbol is "3,3"
Or, when "7, 7" is completed, the ordinary electric accessory 34 is opened for a predetermined time as a hit. In addition, the probability that the numbers are aligned and hit in the ordinary symbol display portions H1 and H2 is 1/1.
Specifically, after power-on, 1 is added to the hit random number every 2.048 ms, and 0 to 99 (100
), And 90-99 (10 types) are set as hits. In addition, at the time of hit and miss, the combination of the numbers displayed on the normal symbol display sections H1 and H2 creates a stop symbol random number alternately 0 and 1 every 2.048 ms. When the random number is 0, “3, 3” is displayed on the ordinary display portions H1, H2, and when it is 1, “7, 7” is displayed. On the contrary, when it is off, when the stop symbol random number is 0, the normal symbol display portions H1, H2
Displays "3, 7", and when it is 1, "7, 3". It should be noted that, while the ordinary electric accessory 34 is in the open state, or when the symbols of the ordinary symbol display portions H1 and H2 are changing, the gate 44,
The number of game balls passing through 45 is stored up to a maximum of four, and after the ordinary electric accessory 34 is closed, the symbols in the ordinary symbol display portions H1 and H2 change by the number of game balls. Be started.

[0008] When a game ball enters the normal electric accessory 34 in the open or narrow state, the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 start changing symbols all at once and stop after a predetermined time. And
The stopped symbols of the stopped symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are
When the symbol matches a preset symbol, it is determined that a big hit has occurred, and the special winning opening 39 is opened. The probability of a big hit is 1 /
240, specifically, after power-on, 2.04
A cyclic random number of 0 to 239 is formed by adding 1 every 8 ms, and a specific number (for example, 5) is set as a big hit. or,
At the time of a big hit and a miss, 15 kinds of symbols are displayed on the symbol display portions L1 and L2, and 22 symbols are displayed on the symbol display portion L3, and each of the symbol display portions L1 and L
2, the symbol counters C1 and C2 corresponding to L3 (0 to 1)
4), C3 (0 to 21) is provided and 2.04
Every 8 ms, 1 is added to the counter C1 and the counter C
Each time 1 changes from 14 to 0, 1 is added to C2, that is, 0 to 14 that performs a so-called decimal operation, and 1 is added to C3 every time the counter C2 changes from 14 to 0. It forms a circulating number from 0 to 21 in a 22-ary operation for carrying. At the time of a big hit, the symbols of the symbol counter C3 corresponding to the symbol display portion L3 are displayed on the symbol display portions L1, L2.
, So that the symbols of all the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are the same. In addition, the symbol display section L
When the symbol 3 is, for example, 1 (white numeral) or 1 (black numeral), the symbol display portions L1 and L2 display 1 (black numeral), and when a specific symbol is a big hit, the symbol display portion is displayed. The symbol L3 displays 1 (black numeral). On the contrary, when it is off, a symbol corresponding to each of the counters C1, C2, C3 is displayed, but when all the counter values become the same,
By adding 3 to the counter C3 of the symbol display section L3, the symbols are not aligned.

When the symbols in the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are aligned and a big hit occurs, the special winning opening 39 is set for about 25 seconds.
Alternatively, 10 game balls are opened until a prize is won. In the meantime, when the game ball enters the specific area 48 formed in the special winning opening 39, the special winning opening 39 is once closed and then opened again.
This opening is repeated up to 16 times, and the big hit is completed. When the symbols of the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are changing, or when the special winning opening 39 is in the open state, up to four game balls that have entered the ordinary electric accessory 34 are stored. Then, after the symbols in the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are stopped or when the special winning opening 39 is closed, the symbol variation of the entered game balls and the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 starts. Is done.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the big hit is
In the case where the stop symbols of the symbol display portions L1, L3, L2 are aligned (“0, 0, 0” to “14, 14, 14”) regardless of whether the stop symbols of the symbol display portion L3 are black numerals or white numerals. 22
It is on the street. Among the big hits, the combination of the big hit as a specific symbol is represented as “1 (black number), 1 (black number),
(Black numeral), "3 (black numeral), 3 (black numeral), 3 (black numeral)", "5 (black numeral), 5 (black numeral), 5 (black numeral)", "7 (black numeral) 7 (black numeral), 7 (black numeral), "9 (black numeral), 9 (black numeral), 9 (black numeral)", "11 (black numeral), 11 (black numeral), 11" (Black numeral) "," 13 (black numeral), 13 (black numeral), 13
(Black number) ”, the ratio is 7/22, and 1
/ 3 or less, satisfying the regulations. Then, when the big hit ends and the big hit occurs, the symbol display portions L1, L2,
When the symbol L3 is the "specific symbol" described above, the winning probability in the ordinary symbol display portions H1 and H2 of the symbol indicator 40 is 99/100 (specifically, the winning random number is 2.0
Add 1 every 48 ms, and add 0 to 99 (100 types)
Are formed, and 1 to 99 (99 types) are set as hits. ) To play a special game state. In this special game state, the winning ratio becomes extremely high, the numerical aperture of the ordinary electric accessory 34 increases, and the symbol variation of the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 increases, and as a result, The percentage increases. On the other hand, a symbol display portion L1, which is a precursor to a jackpot in the specific symbol,
There are 7 ways to reach L2 designs (“1 (black number),
1 (black number) "," 3 (black number), 3 (black number) ",
“5 (black number), 5 (black number)”, “7 (black number), 7
(Black number) "," 9 (black number), 9 (black number) "," 1
1 (black number), 11 (black number) "," 13 (black number),
13 (black numeral) "), the ratio is 7/15, and 1
Greater than / 3. That is, the ratio (7/15) of reach in a specific symbol is a ratio (7/2) of a large hit in a specific symbol.
It is larger than 2). As described above, the symbol of the symbol display portion L3 that is stopped last is the same symbol as the symbol display portion L1 (L2), but by adding a symbol (additional symbol) with a distinguishable mark, a big hit is achieved. Without changing the ratio, it is possible to increase the ratio of the reach state of the precursor to be a big hit in the specific symbol in the combination of the symbols, thereby inviting the interest of the player. The symbol of the symbol display section L3 for stopping the symbol last is the symbol display section L.
It is not necessary that the symbols are the same as L1, L2. For example, the symbol of the symbol display unit L3 is a big hit with the symbol corresponding to the symbol display units L1, L2. It may be configured to be a big hit with a specific symbol. In addition, the symbol type of the symbol display portions L1 and L2 is set to 1
There are five types, but other types may be used.

Next, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a description will be given of a display different from the conventional display regarding the reach state of the symbol display sections L1, L3, L2. Symbol display parts L1, L3,
In L2, the symbols start to fluctuate all at once, and after a predetermined time elapses,
The symbol display section L1 and the symbol display section L2 stop sequentially, and finally the symbol on the symbol display section L3 stops.
Also, when the stop symbol of the symbol display section L3 is displayed in agreement, the display is performed so as to be recognizable as the reach. However, according to the standard, the stop order is the order of the symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3 as described above, and the symbol stop time during the symbol change is within a predetermined time (0.5 seconds). When the standard is changed, for example, the symbols on the symbol display section L2 and the symbol display section L3 may be simultaneously stopped. This variable display will be described with reference to FIG. 3. First, even if the symbol (symbol H) of the symbol display portion L1 stops, the symbol display portions L3 and L2 are being changed (a). And when the stop symbol of the symbol display part L3 and the stop symbol of the symbol display part L1 are displayed in agreement, the symbol of the symbol display part L2 is being changed, but the symbol display part L3 is only when the stop symbol is approached. The symbol is variably displayed at such a low speed that it can be identified, or the symbol is stopped for 0.4 seconds within the stop time (0.5 seconds) (b). By looking at this state, the player can see the symbol display section L1,
It can be recognized that at least the stop symbols in L3 match and reach, and the stop symbols in the symbol display section L2 are expected to be a big hit. Then, without changing the stop order, after stopping the symbol (number 0, symbol A) on the symbol display portion L2 (C), the symbol on the symbol display portion L3 is stopped, and the symbol display portions L1, L3, Stop symbol of L2 (7 (black), 7
(Black), 0 (white)) are displayed (d). As described above, when the stop symbols of the symbol display section L1 and the symbol display section L3 match, the reach state is set as described above, and the symbol display section L3 is set.
By notifying the player of the stop symbol in advance, the player can play the game while recognizing in advance that the stop symbol of the symbol display portion L1 and the stop symbol of the symbol display portion L3 match each other. Increase,
It is possible to provide a sense of expectation to be a big hit. In addition, the control method of the symbol display of the symbol display part L1, L3, L2 is a well-known method, and the symbol of the symbol display part L3 stops for 0.4 second at the symbol which matches the above condition, and after the elapse, the variable speed is high. Therefore, the description is omitted. or,
In the above example, the symbol display unit L3 is set as a reach when the symbols of the symbol display unit L1 and the symbol display unit L3 match.
Although the stop symbol is recognized in advance, it may be configured such that after the big hit is completed, the stop symbol is executed only when the big hit is a specific symbol.

Next, FIG. 4 relates to a display when the stop symbols of the symbol display section L2 and the symbol display section L3 match, and when the stop symbols of the symbol display section L1 and the symbol display section L3 match. Is the same as Even when the symbol (symbol A) of the symbol display section L1 stops, the symbol display sections L3 and L2 are being changed (a). And when the stop symbol of the symbol display part L3 and the stop symbol of the symbol display part L2 are displayed in agreement, the symbols of the symbol display parts L3 and L2 are variably displayed together.
The speed at which each symbol can be ascertained sequentially from the time at which each symbol cannot be ascertained (b). By looking at this state, the player recognizes that the symbol display portion L2 and the symbol display portion L3 have the same stop symbol and reach. And the symbol display part L3,
The symbols of L2 are aligned and variably displayed more slowly (c). The player has a big hit when the symbol with the symbol display portions L3 and L2 is aligned and stops with the symbol on the symbol display portion L1, so the player is expected to stop at which symbol. After that, without changing the stop order of the symbol display portions L2 and L3, the symbols (number 7, symbol H) of the symbol display portion L2 are stopped, and then the symbols (number 7, symbol H) of the symbol display portion L3 are stopped. Yes (d). The time from when the symbol on the symbol display section L2 stops to when the symbol on the symbol display section L3 stops is a momentary difference, and the player recognizes that the symbols have stopped simultaneously. Further, the standard is changed, and in such a case, it is possible to configure so that the symbols of the symbol display section L2 and the symbol display section L3 are simultaneously displayed. Thus, the symbol display section L
3, when the stop symbols of L2 coincide with each other, the reach state is increased by displaying the symbols of the symbol display portions L3 and L2 together, which is different from the normal case, and these symbols fluctuate slowly. It stops at the same symbol as the display part L1 and becomes a big hit.
Further, when the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are a predetermined combination of symbols, the symbols on the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 may be variably displayed together.

(Embodiment 2) Next, as an embodiment of the present invention, a so-called "three-time right"
Take up the pachinko machine. Since this pachinko machine is well known, it will be briefly described. FIG. 5 shows the front of the pachinko machine. A region surrounded by an outer rail 3a and an inner rail 3b provided in a substantially circular shape on the game board 2 is a game region, and the center of the game region is described later. A symbol display (ordinary symbol display) 5, which will be described in detail later, is provided. The ordinary symbol display 5 is composed of a single liquid crystal plate or a plurality of liquid crystal plates, and various symbols can be variably displayed. In the state shown in FIG. Displayed and arranged as L3 and L2. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, which is the same as the first embodiment, the symbol display portions L1 and L2 have
Fourteen symbols of "4" (A to O as symbols) are displayed, and the symbol of the symbol display portion L3 to be stopped last is "15" of "0" to "14" displayed on the symbol display portions L1 and L2. In addition to the type, "1" (symbol B), "3" (symbol D), "5"
(Design F), "7" (design H), "9" (design J),
It is the same symbol as "11" (symbol L) and "13" (symbol N), but a symbol (additional symbol) distinguished by an identification mark (black and white numbers) is added, and there are 22 types of symbols. . or,
Under the symbol display portions L1, L3, L2, a round selection for displaying the number of rounds after the right generation, which will be described in detail below, is displayed.
A display unit L4 is provided. A specific passage area 7 (hereinafter, referred to as a center gate) through which a game ball can pass is provided below the normal symbol display 5, and when the game ball passes through the center gate 7, the symbol display portion L1, The symbols L3 and L2 start changing simultaneously. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the symbols are stopped in the order of the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3, and the symbols stopped in the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 are all the same, "0, 0, 0" to "14, A big hit is generated when there are 22 patterns of “14, 14” (regardless of whether the number as the identification mark is black or white in the stop symbol of the display unit L3). still,
The method of selecting a stop symbol in the case of the big hit and the reach (the symbol display portions L1 and L2 are the same symbol) is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted. When this big hit occurs, the openable and closable door 9 attached to the ordinary electric accessory 8 maintains the open state for about 5.7 seconds, or five game balls even before about 5.7 seconds elapse. (When held in the holding unit 10 described later, 6
When a prize is won, it is closed. In addition, a holding portion 10 for holding a falling game ball is formed at the center of the ordinary electric accessory 8, and when the opening / closing door 9 is closed under the above conditions, the holding portion 10 is placed on the holding portion 10. The game ball is usually an electric accessory 8
"Rights" are generated by passing through the special device operation area 12 of the installation at the rear lower part. During this “right”,
When a game ball held by a rotating body 16 that rotates once in 10 seconds in a counterclockwise direction attached to the starting winning device 4 enters a starting winning opening (not shown), the special winning opening 15 is set for a predetermined time (for example, (9.8 seconds), closes after maintaining the open state, or closes when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won even within the predetermined time, and a large number of prize balls are Emissions are possible. In addition, after the end of the first right, in the normal state only until the right is generated twice,
Since the control is performed so as to increase the probability of generating a big hit, the prize ball acquired during the total of three rights is exchanged for a prize together with the prize ball acquired during the first right.

There are 15 kinds of symbols variably displayed on the symbol display portions L1 and L2 in the present embodiment, and the symbol display portion L which stops last is displayed.
There are 22 types of symbols displayed in 3. These are described in Example 1
It has the same configuration as. It is needless to say that the reach state can be displayed as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 also in the pachinko machine of this type having a right of three times. 6 and 7 show a method of determining and displaying the number of occurrences (number of rounds) in which a right is generated and a number of prize balls are awarded to the three-rights pachinko machine. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the ordinary symbol display device 5, and the symbol display portions L1, L
3, a round selection display section L4 as means for selecting the number of rounds is provided below L2. FIG. 7 shows the symbol display sections L1, L3, L2 displaying the number of rounds determined above. is there. The round selection display section L
The symbol 4 can be variably displayed, and the symbol to be displayed is the same symbol (FIG. 2) as the symbol display portion L1, and depending on the stop symbol, for example, the stop symbol is "1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 9, 11". ,
In the case of "13", the number of allowable rounds is selected to be 16, and the others are selected to be 5. More specifically, a game ball passes through the central gate 7, and a stop symbol of the symbol display portions L1, L3, L2 is aligned to generate a big hit. "Right (special game state)" is generated by passing through the special device operation area 12 of the installation. Thereafter, the round selection display portion L4 is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped (or the symbol is constantly changed at a speed that cannot be recognized by the player, and the game ball passes through the special device operation area 12). By doing so, the fluctuation speed may be reduced to a level that can be recognized by the player, and the symbols may be stopped after a predetermined time.) When the stop symbol is “1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13”, the allowable number of rounds is set to 16; otherwise, the number is set to 5, and the symbol display portion L1, L3, L2 of the ordinary symbol display 5 is displayed. The number of allowable balls to be displayed and entered into the start winning device 4 is the number of rounds, and the number of times the special winning opening 15 is opened is determined. FIG. 7 shows the number of rounds selected in the round selection display unit L4 for each right after the right is generated. During the first right, after the first right is generated in the symbol display unit L1, round
The number of rounds selected in the selection display section L4, for example,
"5" is displayed. Next, during the second right, the first round number “5” is displayed on the symbol display section L1, and after the second right is generated, the round selection display section L4 is displayed.
In the symbol display section L, the number of rounds selected, for example, "16"
3 is displayed. Similarly, during the third right, for example, "5" is displayed on the symbol display section L02 together with the first and second round numbers. In addition, during the right, the display unit displays the number of winnings to the big winning opening and the number of rounds at that time,
After the right has expired, the number of selected rounds may be displayed.

As described above, the number of allowable rounds is determined after the right (special game state) is generated, so that the player can select a new number of rounds regardless of which symbol is a big hit (reach). You get a large number of rounds, so you get a great interest. That is, unlike the related art, the character is newly selected without being recognized by the symbol at the reach (big hit) stage, and the enjoyment after the right is generated increases. In addition, by displaying the number of rounds for each right (special game state), it is possible to know at a glance what the number of rounds has elapsed, and to know what number of special game states are currently in progress. it can. In addition, by displaying in this manner, in the game store, for example, when the display of the number of rounds is "16, 16, 16", the player is informed that the number of the winning prize balls is large, so that the player is exchanged for a prize. ,
When the number of acquired prize balls is small, such as “5, 5, 5”, the information becomes the determination information that enables the continuation of the game without exchanging prizes, thereby contributing to the improvement of the service. In the above example, the number of rounds is displayed on the symbol display sections L1, L3, L2, but may be a stop symbol on the round selection display section L4. Also, rounds to select the number of rounds
The selection display section L4 is separately provided, but after the first right is generated, the symbol is changed on the symbol display section L1, and for the second right, the symbol is displayed on the symbol display section L3, and for the third time, the symbol is displayed on the symbol display section L2. After the fluctuation, each result is displayed in the symbol display sections L1, L
2, it can also be configured to display on L3.

Next, the symbol display portion L after reaching (see FIG. 8 to FIG. 10) (the symbols of the symbol display portions L1 and L2 are aligned).
The process leading to the stop symbol No. 3 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of FIG. 5 for applying to a so-called right pachinko machine.
Is a modification of the symbol display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, which is composed of one sheet of liquid crystal, and has symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 and a sliding door painting portion L
5, and symbols are displayed. FIG. 9 shows the symbols displayed on the symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3. The symbol display portions L1 and L2 display eight types of "numeric characters" and four types of "pictures", for a total of twelve types. The symbol display section L3 displays a total of 19 types including 10 types of "numbers" and 9 types of "pictures" (including 5 same cherry blossom pictures). In addition, the stop symbols of the symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3 which become the big hits are all 12 patterns in which the same symbols are prepared. The game ball is at the central gate 7 (Fig. 5)
, The symbols in the symbol display portions L1, L2, L3 start to change all at once. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time,
The symbols are stopped in the order of the symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3, and when the symbols in the symbol display portions L1 and L2 are aligned (for example, when the symbols are aligned at "1" shown in FIG. 8), the reach is reached. First, the fusuma picture section L5 is displayed so as to open left and right, and "game" is displayed together with the picture of the "pot" shown in FIG. In addition, the symbol of the symbol display portion L3 is maintained variable.
After that, the "odd number" shown in FIG.
(B), "even" (c), "picture" (d), "ju"
(E) One of "?" (F) is displayed, and the symbol stopped at the symbol display section L3 is implied. That is, when the "odd number" (b) shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the fusuma picture portion L5, any of the odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is selected on the symbol display portion L3. . As a result, the player is notified that there is a possibility of a big hit at the time of reaching at "1" shown in FIG. In the case of "even number", an even number (two,
(4, 6, 8, 10), it can be seen that the odd numbers make it out of reach in the case of reach. In the case of "picture", a picture (cherry blossom, king, middle, shaven, dice) is selected, so that if the "picture" is not reach, it can be recognized that the picture will be missed. When “Shou” is displayed, the possibility that the same stop symbol as the symbol display portion L1 (L2) is displayed on the symbol display portion L3 is increased (for example, a big hit with a 99% probability). The player will know at this stage that there is a high possibility of a big hit. or,
At the time of "?", If "?" Is displayed as it is, any one of all the symbols (numbers 1 to 10 and 9 types of pictures) is selected, so that the symbol in the symbol display portion L3 is stopped. It is unknown whether it will be a big hit. On the other hand, after "?" Is displayed, there is a case where a symbol shown in (g) of FIG. 9 (a symbol where "Daikichi" constitutes one place and "skull" constitutes a plurality of roulettes) is displayed. In this case, , The roulette wheel is rotated, and “Daichi” or “Skull” is selected. When the roulette points to "Daikichi", the symbol stopped at the symbol display portion L3 is the same symbol as the symbol display portion L1 (L2) or stops at the adjacent symbol, so expect a big hit. However, since "skull" is removed when "skull" is selected, the symbol display section L3 is stopped and displayed early to obtain the state shown in FIG.
Further, even when “skull” is selected, the possibility of a small but big hit may be left. After the big hit, a symbol (not shown) for celebrating the "big hit" is displayed in the fusuma picture section L5. This big hit occurred,
The “right” is generated when the game ball passes through the special device operation area 12 installed at the lower rear part of the ordinary electric accessory 8. At this stage, "Right-hand" (not shown) is displayed on the fusuma picture section L5 to urge the player to hit the starting prize device 4 to make the game during the right generation advantageous. To inform. As described above, after the symbols of the symbol display portions L1 and L2 are aligned and reach, the symbol display portions L3
Is designed to be predictable by classifying the stop symbols by type, etc., so that the player can be discouraged at an early stage or, conversely, play a game with a sense of expectation to be a big hit, and exhibit fun. be able to. Each of the above embodiments is not limited to the pachinko machine of the type described above, and is effective for other gaming machines.

[0017]

The gaming machine of the present invention provides a number of prizes to a player.
Selection of the number of rounds to give the ball is displayed as a big hit symbol
Later, and before the jackpot opens with a jackpot,
This is performed by the constant display unit. Therefore, conventionally, the big hit design
In the present invention, the determined number of rounds
Since the symbol is displayed, it is selected after a predetermined time has elapsed,
Until that time, expectations can be held, and the service to the player can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a view showing symbols variably displayed on a symbol display unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol stopping method for a reach state on a symbol display unit.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another symbol stopping method for a reach state in the symbol display unit.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a symbol display.

FIG. 7 is a transition diagram showing the number of rounds in the symbol display section.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another symbol display.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol on a symbol display section.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a symbol represented by a symbol display.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a symbol variably displayed on a conventional symbol display section L1, L2, L3.

[Explanation of symbols]

4 Start winning device 5 Symbol display (ordinary symbol display) 7 Specific passing area 8 Ordinary electric accessory 12 Special device operation area 15 Big winning opening L Symbol display L1, L2, L3 Symbol display L4 round selection display

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A symbol display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols.
(L1, L2, L3) and multiple symbols can be variably displayed
Equipped with a round selection display (L4) and a special winning opening (15)
The symbol display section (L1, L2, L3)
Is displayed, a jackpot of a predetermined number of rounds has occurred.
Gaming machine , and after the big hit symbol is displayed, and
Before the prize mouth (15) is opened, the round selection display section (L
4) The number of rounds is selected according to the stop symbol displayed
A gaming machine characterized by being performed.