JP4645684B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known. In this type of gaming machine, a special gaming state (big hit state) can be derived according to the stop mode (stop symbol) when the symbol variably displayed on the display device is stopped. Whether or not the big hit state is derived is determined based on an internal lottery based on the behavior of the game ball.

However, it is actual situation that a new game property of the value or the like to be awarded to a player is desired.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. .

In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
Provided with variable display means capable of variably displaying symbols,
A lottery is made based on the behavior of the game medium, and a special game state advantageous to a player consisting of a predetermined number of rounds of special prizes can be derived on the condition that the lottery result is a specific result. And at least when the special gaming state is derived, the variable display means is configured to display the symbols in a specific manner in a fixed manner,
When the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition that the type resulting from the lottery regarding the type of the specific mode of the symbol to be confirmed and stopped is a special type is satisfied. , Allowing derivation of the special gaming state,
When the second condition is not satisfied even though the first condition is satisfied, a special prize state corresponding to the predetermined number of rounds is accumulated, and the symbol is displayed on the variable display means. Configure to display a fixed stop in a mode other than a specific mode,
In the derivation in the case where the second condition is satisfied, the special prize state that has been saved is taken into account,
In the case where the second condition is not satisfied even though the first condition is satisfied, and the accumulated special prize state exceeds a predetermined upper limit number of rounds, the special game It is characterized by specially allowing state derivation .

According to the present invention, it is possible to dramatically improve interest.

Means 1. A gaming machine configured to be able to derive a special gaming state advantageous to a player as a first requirement that a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and that the lottery result is a specific result,
The first requirement is satisfied, and
A gaming machine characterized in that derivation of the special gaming state is allowed only when a second requirement that the result of the lottery performed separately from the lottery is a special result is satisfied. .

  According to the means 1, a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and a special game state advantageous to the player can be derived on the basis that the lottery result is a specific result. Now, in the means 1, only when the first necessary condition is satisfied and the second necessary condition that the result of the separate lottery is a special result is satisfied, Derivation is allowed. For this reason, even when the first necessary condition is satisfied, the special gaming state may be derived or not permitted depending on whether the second necessary condition is satisfied. Accordingly, when the second necessary condition is satisfied, the special gaming state is derived after taking into account the profits that the second necessary condition has not been satisfied and the derivation is not allowed. If the special game state is derived from time to time, there may be a difference in the benefits given to the player. Therefore, there is a possibility that the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time may not be uniform, which increases the interest for the player.

Mean 2. A gaming machine configured to be able to derive a special gaming state advantageous to a player as a first requirement that a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and that the lottery result is a specific result, And,
The derivation of the special gaming state is permitted only when the second requirement that the result of the lottery conducted separately from the lottery is a special result is satisfied, and the first A gaming machine characterized by the fact that the requirements of the above are satisfied.

  According to the means 2, a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and a special game state advantageous to the player can be derived on the basis that the lottery result is a specific result. Now, in the means 2, when the first necessary condition is satisfied and the second necessary condition that the result of the lottery performed separately from the lottery is a special result is satisfied In this case, the special gaming state can be derived. In addition, the fact that the first necessary condition has been satisfied is taken into consideration in the derivation. For this reason, even when the first necessary condition is satisfied, the special gaming state may be derived or not permitted depending on whether the second necessary condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the second requirement is satisfied, the first requirement has been satisfied, and the profit that the derivation was not allowed because the second requirement has not been satisfied has been taken into account. Above, a special gaming state can be derived. Accordingly, there may be a difference in the profits given to the player when the special gaming state is derived at that time. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases.

  Means 3. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of types of the special results are set, and the degree to which the special results are taken into consideration is different depending on the types of the special results.

  According to the means 3, a plurality of types of special results in the second necessary condition are set, and the degree to which the special game state is derived differs depending on the type of the special results. Therefore, the benefits for deriving the special gaming state are various, and the interest for the player is further increased.

Means 4. A lottery is made based on the behavior of the game media, and the special requirement is given to a player who has a predetermined number of rounds as a first requirement that the lottery result is a specific result. A gaming machine configured to be possible,
Only when the first necessary condition is satisfied and the second necessary condition that the result of the lottery performed separately from the lottery is a special result is satisfied, the special condition is satisfied. If derivation of the gaming state is allowed and the second requirement is not satisfied, the special state rights for the predetermined number of rounds are accumulated, and the accumulated rights are taken into account in the derivation. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the means 4, a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and the fact that the lottery result is a specific result is advantageous to a player having a special prize state for a predetermined number of rounds as a first requirement. Special gaming state rights may be granted. Now, in the means 4, the second requirement that the first requirement is satisfied and that the result of the lottery performed separately from the lottery is a special result is satisfied. Only in certain cases, derivation of the special gaming state is allowed. In addition, when the second necessary condition is not satisfied, the right in the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is earned, and the accumulated right is taken into account in the derivation. Accordingly, there may be a difference in the profits given to the player when the special gaming state is derived at that time. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases.

  “Accumulated” can be replaced with words such as accumulation, reservation, storage, storage, stock, etc. In short, depending on the number of rounds that have been collected, a special per round The value given to the player at the time of deriving the gaming state only needs to be different (the same applies to the following means).

  Means 5. The game according to means 4, wherein a plurality of types of the special results are set, and the number of rounds of the right to be taken into account when the special game state is derived is varied according to the types of the special results. Machine.

  According to the means 5, the number of rounds of the right to be taken into consideration when deriving the special gaming state differs depending on the types of special results set in plural types. For this reason, the benefits for deriving the special gaming state are further diversified, and the interest for the player is further increased.

Means 6. Provided with variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information,
A lottery is made based on the behavior of the game media, and the special requirement is given to a player who has a predetermined number of rounds as a first requirement that the lottery result is a specific result. A gaming machine configured to be capable of confirming and stopping the identification information in a specific manner in the variable display means at least when the special gaming state is derived;
The second requirement is that the first requirement is satisfied, and that the type as a result of the lottery regarding the type of the specific mode of the identification information to be confirmed and stopped is a special type. Only when it is satisfied, derivation of the special gaming state is allowed, and when the second requirement is not satisfied, the right of the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is accumulated, and in the derivation, A gaming machine characterized in that the reserved right is taken into account.

  According to the means 6, the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means. In addition, a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and a special game state advantageous to a player having a predetermined number of rounds as a first requirement is that the lottery result is a specific result. Rights can be granted. Furthermore, at least when the special gaming state is derived, the identification information is displayed in a fixed manner in a specific manner on the previous display means. Thereby, the player can perceive the derivation of the special gaming state. Now, in the means 6, it is said that the type that is the result of the lottery regarding the type of the specific mode of the identification information displayed in the fixed stop state is the special type when the first necessary condition is satisfied. The derivation of the special gaming state is allowed only when the second requirement is satisfied. Further, when the second necessary condition is not satisfied, the right of the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is accumulated. In addition, the rights accumulated when the special gaming state is derived are added. Accordingly, there may be a difference in the profits given to the player when the special gaming state is derived at that time. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases. Further, depending on the type of the specific state of the identification state, the player can recognize what value is given when the special gaming state is derived. As a result, the game content is increased in thickness, and the interest is further improved.

  Mean 7 In the case where the second necessary condition is not satisfied, the variable display means displays the identification information in a fixed manner instead of displaying the identification information in a specific manner. 6. The gaming machine according to 6.

  According to the means 7, when the second necessary condition is not satisfied, instead of the identification information being displayed in a fixed stop state in a specific manner on the variable display means, the stop information is displayed in a fixed stop state in another manner. Therefore, even if the second necessary condition is not satisfied and the special gaming state is not derived, the identification information is not fixedly stopped and displayed in a specific manner in that case, so that the player feels uncomfortable. can do.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein a plurality of special types are set, and the number of rounds of the right to be taken into account when the special gaming state is derived is varied according to the types.

  According to the means 8, the number of rounds of the right that is taken into account in deriving the special gaming state differs depending on the special types set in a plurality of types. Therefore, the benefits for deriving the special gaming state are further diversified, and the interest for the player is further increased.

Means 9. Provided with variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information,
A lottery is made based on the behavior of the game media, and the special requirement is given to a player who has a predetermined number of rounds as a first requirement that the lottery result is a specific result. A gaming machine configured to be capable of confirming and stopping the identification information in a specific manner in the variable display means at least when the special gaming state is derived;
The second requirement is that the first requirement is satisfied, and that the type as a result of the lottery regarding the type of the specific mode of the identification information to be confirmed and stopped is a special type. Only when it is satisfied, derivation of the special gaming state is allowed, and when the second requirement is not satisfied, the right of the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is accumulated, and in the derivation, The gaming machine is configured such that when the special type is the first special type, all the profits based on the right of the special prize state for the number of rounds that have been accumulated so far are allotted.

  According to the means 9, the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display means. In addition, a lottery is performed due to the behavior of the game medium, and a special game state advantageous to a player having a predetermined number of rounds as a first requirement is that the lottery result is a specific result. Rights can be granted. Further, at least when the special gaming state is derived, the variable display means displays the identification information in a fixed manner in a specific manner. Thereby, the player can perceive the derivation of the special gaming state. Now, in the means 9, the first necessary condition is satisfied, and the type as a result of the lottery regarding the type of the specific mode of the identification information to be confirmed and stopped is a special type. The derivation of the special gaming state is allowed only when the requirement 2 is satisfied. Further, when the second necessary condition is not satisfied, the right of the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is accumulated. Furthermore, when the special game state is derived, if the special type is the first special type, all the profits based on the right of the special state for the number of rounds that have been accumulated so far are given. Accordingly, there may be a difference in the profits given to the player when the special gaming state is derived at that time. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases. Further, depending on the type of the specific state of the identification state, the player can recognize to some extent what value is given when the special gaming state is derived. In particular, when the special type is the first special type, a considerable profit may be given, and as a result, the game content is increased in thickness and further enhancement of interest is achieved.

  Means 10. Further, in the derivation, when the special type is the second special type, a part of the profit based on the right of the special prize state for the number of rounds that has been accumulated so far is provided. 10. A gaming machine according to claim 9, characterized by the above.

  According to the means 10, when the special type is the second special type, a part of the profit based on the right of the special prize state for the number of rounds that has been accumulated is given. Therefore, the player desires that the special type is the first special type rather than the second special type, and can further widen the game.

  Means 11. Further, in the derivation, when the special type is the third special type, only the profit based on the right of the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is provided. A gaming machine according to claim 9 or 10.

  According to the means 11, when the special type is the third special type, only the profit based on the right of the special prize state for the predetermined number of rounds is given. Therefore, the player desires that the special type is the first special type rather than the third special type, and can further widen the game. In addition, in the case of the second special type and the case of the third special type, the profit derived according to the number of rounds used at that time can be reversed. Therefore, the pleasure according to derivation | leading-out of the special game state from that time increases, and the improvement of the further interest can be aimed at.

  Means 12. In the case where the second necessary condition is not satisfied, the variable display means displays the identification information in a fixed manner instead of displaying the identification information in a specific manner. A gaming machine according to any one of 9 to 11.

  According to the means 12, when the second necessary condition is not satisfied, the variable display means displays the definite stop display in another form instead of the definite stop display in a specific form. Therefore, even if the second necessary condition is not satisfied and the special gaming state is not derived, the identification information is not fixedly stopped and displayed in a specific manner in that case, so that the player feels uncomfortable. can do.

  Means 13. When the number of rounds saved is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, it is assumed that the second requirement is satisfied, and the special gaming state is allowed to be derived. A gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 12, characterized by:

  According to the means 13, when the number of rounds saved is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, it is considered that the round is satisfied even if the second necessary condition is not satisfied, and the special gaming state is allowed to be derived. The For this reason, the irritation for the player due to the special gaming state not being derived for too long can be suppressed. In this sense, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Means 14. When the number of times that the second necessary condition is not satisfied reaches a predetermined number of times continuously, it is considered that the second number of times is satisfied and the derivation of the special gaming state is permitted. The gaming machine according to any one of 9 to 12.

  According to the means 14, when the number of times that the second necessary condition is not satisfied reaches a predetermined number of times continuously, it is considered that the second number of times is satisfied, and the special gaming state is allowed to be derived. For this reason, the irritation for the player due to the special gaming state not being derived for too long can be suppressed. In this sense, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Means 15. In any one of means 1 to 14, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is displayed in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is released in a predetermined manner for a set number of rounds so that a gaming ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the winning number A value (including not only a prize ball etc. but also writing to a magnetic card, etc.) is given.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) is embodied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame and a front frame that is provided at the front of the outer frame and that can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be opened and closed. A game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (the back of the glass door frame, the inside of the outer frame). The game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like, and these rails guide a game ball 5 as a game medium launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and an upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame. On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame, a lower saucer is provided at a position below the upper saucer, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation port 3 and a prize winning port 4. The operation port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 7 is provided in the back of the grand prize winning opening 4, a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 9 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning path 9. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is actuated by a special prize opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special prize opening 4 to open and close the special prize opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is in an excited state, the shutter 11 is inclined substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is energized, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the winning path 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 open, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The special symbol display device 13 includes a display unit 13a including a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of the left symbol sequence 14, the middle symbol sequence 15, and the right symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 includes a plurality of types of symbols 17A to 17H and a single type of symbols 17K. Each of the symbols 17A to 17H is configured by numbers “1” to “8”, etc., and these numbers are arranged in order. These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols. Further, the symbol 17K is configured by a “rhombus” mark, and the symbol 17K can be only a detached symbol.

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K are variably displayed by scrolling from top to bottom, for example.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a jackpot line L is constituted by one horizontal line at the center, two horizontal lines above and below it, and two diagonal lines (5 lines and Called). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described mode, and so-called one line, two lines, etc. may be used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 51 has four holding lamps 52 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 53 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions.

  Further, a pair of passage gates 54 are disposed on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “ 7 "), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning to the operation port 3 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the passage gate 54 up to four times, and the hold lamp 52 displays the hold number. Accordingly, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and as long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 remains in the passing gate 54. Even if it does not pass through, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated as many times as the number of holdings.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the display unit 13 a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is applied to the operation port 3 of the game ball 5. Starts based on winning. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  The jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 (e) and 2 (f), when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the symbols 17 A to 17 H displayed is a predetermined jackpot. May be a combination of That is, when the same types of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line L, combinations of the same symbols 17A to 17H (for example, symbols “7”, “7”, and “7” in FIG. 2E) 17G and FIG. 2 (f) may be “6”, “6”, “6” symbol 17F). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the reach state refers to a state immediately before the big hit, as shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), for example. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the right symbol row 16 stops on the jackpot line L with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in FIG. 2 (c), the jackpot line L is positioned so as to extend in the lateral direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14, which are stopped on the same line, The 16 symbols 17A to 17H are symbols 17G with “7” attached thereto. In the example shown in FIG. 2D, the jackpot line L is positioned so as to cross obliquely in the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14 stopped on each line L. 16 symbols 17A to 17H are symbols 17G and 17F with “7 (lower right line)” and “6 (right upward line)” (so-called double reach).

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 and become a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”). Furthermore, after the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped, all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed again (or only the middle symbol 15 is changed) in a state where the jackpot symbols are arranged along the jackpot line L. Also included is a case where the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the symbol rows 14 to 16 that have been changed thereafter are stopped (also referred to as re-variation reach).

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, “high-speed reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “enlarge reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, an expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a jackpot state occurs is higher than that in the case of “normal reach”. In “Super Reach”, the expected value of jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the operation port 3 during this variation display In the same manner as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of times of holding is set to four, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the special symbol display device 13, holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are incorporated above the display unit 13a. The number of the hold lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum hold number (in this case, 4). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  In addition to this, various other lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lighting members and the like can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes a through switch 20, an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation. 23 etc. are respectively attached. The through switch 20 detects the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 54, and the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Further, the V zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V zone 8 among the big winning openings 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the big winning opening 4 of the game balls 5.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the special symbol display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. In order to drive and control the blades 6 and the like, a control device 24 that constitutes a determination unit and the like is provided. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 3, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 4, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember me.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the design random number buffer includes three left, middle, and right out symbol random number buffers 31, 32, and 33, and three left, middle, and right out reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. It is constituted by. As shown in FIG. 4, the design random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i), five outreach reach random number areas 42 (i), five left left design random number areas 43 (i), and five It is composed of an out-of-line design random number area 44 (i) and five out-of-right design random number areas 45 (i). i is for distinguishing each of the five design random number areas, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Each value of i corresponds to the number of variable displays held. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the stop symbol area is composed of left, middle and right stop symbol random areas 46, 47 and 48.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 12 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach It consists of a type determination counter CV, a round stock counter RSC, and the like.

  The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is for counting the number of hold times of the variable display, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order. These values correspond to “(i)” in the above-described symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). Therefore, CH = 0 means a state that is not reserved.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining the jackpot state in the special symbol display device 13. Further, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display in the outreach state. Furthermore, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is basically for determining a jackpot symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition. The counters CI, CO, and CB return to their initial values when each value reaches a specific value.

  The left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are for determining stop symbols and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The middle symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

  Further, the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 6B is used to select one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns. For example, every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round. The value (random value) is updated, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is individually different. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that each reach pattern is selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (at the time of big hit) or a case of a big hit (at the time of outreach).

  In addition, since there are five jackpot lines L in the present embodiment, a line counter (not shown) for determining which line generates the reach state and which line generates the jackpot state is prepared separately. Has been.

  The winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not there is a winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is set to “1” when there is a winning.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 7, after updating the counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CDR, and CV, the combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR are sorted (distributed). The “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

  In step S2, “1” is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. The middle / right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR are updated according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. Specifically, “1” is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. Further, if the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, “1” is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination symbol combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the corresponding off symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 33 in step S5. Here, the corresponding out symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 specifically refer to the left symbol random number buffer 31 for the left symbol random number counter CDL, and the symbol symbol random buffer 32 for the middle symbol random number counter CDC. The right symbol random number counter CDR indicates the off-right symbol random number buffer 33 (the same applies to step S7 described later). And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes the subsequent process, after performing the process of step S5.

  On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, whether or not the combination of the values of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination of outreach symbols” in step S6. Judging. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 in step S7, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. .

  If the condition in step S6 is not satisfied, the “random number distribution routine” is terminated without performing any of the processes in steps S5 and S7. In this case, the combination of the values of the respective symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is not a combination of an outlier symbol or an outlier reach symbol, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols.

  Thus, in the “random number distribution routine”, combinations of the values of the three symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR are checked every predetermined time. In the case of a combination of outliers, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random buffers 31-33, and in the case of an outlier design, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random buffers 34-35. In the case of a jackpot symbol combination, random numbers are not stored in any symbol random number buffers 31-36.

  Next, the “storage processing routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3. That is.

  When the “storage process routine” is started, the control device 24 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection result of the operating port switch 21 in step S10. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is the maximum hold count (in this case, “4”) in step S11. Or less.

  If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum hold count, “1” is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. In the following step S13, the control device 24 lights the corresponding holding lamp (one of 18a to 18d), and proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing after step S12 described above. Therefore, the symbol variation display is held only up to four times, and the hold is not stored even if there are more winnings.

  In step S14, the control device 24 stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41 (i). In the next step S15, the value of the outreach random number counter CO is stored in the outreach random number area 42 (i). Further, in step S16, the control device 24 uses the values (CDL, CDC, CDR) of the left, middle, and right off symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 as the corresponding left, middle, and right off symbol random number areas 43. (I) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, if the value of the hold counter CH after the update in step S12 is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i = 3) and the outreach random number area 42 (i = 3). , The left off symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), the off center symbol random number area 44 (i = 3), and the right off symbol random number area 45 (i = 3) serve as storage locations in the current control cycle.

  Next, the “special electric accessory control routine” shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation results of the above-described “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, and the like. It is executed every predetermined time after the insertion.

  When this “special electric accessory control routine” is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not “0”. When a negative determination is made, that is, when the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the hold counter CH is set in the next step S40. Is not the same as “i”.

  When this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1), the outreach random number area 42 (i + 1), and the out symbol random number areas 43 (i + 1) to 45 Each data of (i + 1) is shifted to the previous area 41 (i) to 45 (i), respectively. Next, in step S60, the control device 24 adds “1” to “i” and returns to step S40.

  On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and the lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the hold counter CH are turned off. In the next step S80, “1” is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

  Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes symbol variation start processing. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” of FIGS. 11 and 12, first, in step S900, the maximum number of rounds CRmax that is released in the case of a big hit is set to 0. Next, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S902, “5” is set to the round stock counter RSC in order to grant the right of the number of rounds to be released (5 rounds per release). to add.

  Further, in step S903, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB is a symbol that can allow the occurrence of a virtual jackpot state, that is, whether the symbol is a release symbol of “5” to “8”. judge. If it is a release symbol, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not it is a symbol that can be released for all the rounds that have been stocked, that is, a total release symbol of “7”. If it is a total release symbol, in step S905, the total release symbol (777) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. In step S906, the current value of the round stock counter RSC is set as the maximum number of rounds CRmax for the current jackpot. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S907.

  If the determination condition of step S904 is not satisfied, that is, if the jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB is not a full release symbol, the process proceeds to step S908. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a symbol that can be released for the number of rounds corresponding to one jackpot, that is, a single release symbol of “6” or “8”. If it is a one-time release symbol, in step S909, the one-time release symbol (666 or 888) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. In step S910, the maximum number of rounds CRmax is set to “5”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In addition, if the determination condition of step S908 is not satisfied, that is, if the jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB is neither a full release symbol nor a single release symbol, the process proceeds to step S911. In step S911, a symbol that allows a part of the number of rounds for which the jackpot symbol has been saved, that is, a partial release symbol (555) of “5” to be stored in the memory as a stop symbol. In this embodiment, as part of the number of rounds, for example, in order to release approximately half of the number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S912, where the current round stock counter RSC value is multiplied by 0.5 and rounded to the nearest whole number. The value is set as the maximum number of rounds CRmax. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S907.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S906, step S910, or step S912, and in step S907, a value obtained by subtracting the currently set maximum round number CRmax from the value of the current round stock counter RSC is set to the new round stock counter RSC. Set as a value. That is, the number of rounds obtained by subtracting the number of rounds to be released from the number of rounds granted (in some cases stock) by the internal random number counter CI becoming a jackpot value is the stock amount unless the value subtracted is zero. Left behind. Then, control goes to a step S913.

  In step S913, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, any one of the above-described various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “flash reach”, “high-speed reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “enlarged reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

  On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S903 is not satisfied, that is, when the symbols are “1” to “4” that are not the release symbols, the process proceeds to step S914. In step S914, it is determined whether or not the current value of the round stock counter RSC is smaller than a predetermined round stock number RSCa. If the current value of the round stock counter RSC is smaller than the predetermined round stock number RSCa, in step S915, the current symbol is not released, and the out symbol stored in step S16 is stored as a stop symbol. Is remembered. If the determination condition in step S914 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S911 to release a part of the accumulated number of rounds.

  If the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, that is, if the value of the internal random number counter CI is not a jackpot value, the process proceeds to step S916. In step S916, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined outreach reach value. If the value of the outreach random counter CO is the same as the outreach value, in step S917, the symbol corresponding to the outreach value (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the flow advances to step S913. Transition.

  If the determination condition of step S916 is not satisfied, the off symbol is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S918 as in step S915.

  Then, the process proceeds from step S913, step S915, or step S918, and in step S919, the variation symbol of the special symbol display 13 is started, and the “variation start routine” is once ended.

  After executing the processing of step S90 ("variation start processing routine") in this way, the control device 24, in step S110 of FIG. 9, the symbols 17A to 17A in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15). 17H and 17K are replaced with the stop symbols stored in any one of steps S903, S905, S908, and S909. In addition, the symbol variation in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 is stopped, and the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K after replacement are displayed in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16.

  Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. For example, when the reach pattern acquired in step S910 is “normal reach”, the operation process is executed so that the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 perform the normal scroll operation. When the reach pattern is “flash reach”, an operation process is executed so that the scroll operation is performed slowly while the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are fluttering. Furthermore, when the reach pattern is “high-speed reach”, the operation process is executed so that the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 perform the scroll operation at such a high speed that the player cannot visually recognize. In addition, when the reach pattern is “frame advance reach”, an operation process is performed so as to perform a scroll operation so that symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are divided into one frame one frame. Furthermore, when the reach pattern is “enlarged reach”, the operation processing is performed so that the scroll operation is performed in a state where the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with the normal time.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”), the control device 24 stops the symbol variation in the middle symbol sequence 15 in step S130.

  Subsequently, the control device 24 executes a re-variation process in step S135. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is established, and a re-variation process execution condition (this condition mainly includes that the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value) is established. If there is, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously re-varied with the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. And after predetermined conditions are satisfied, symbols 17A-17H and 17K of all symbol sequences 14-16 are stopped. However, when such re-variation processing is executed, the symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S110 or step S130 described above (the symbol before re-variation) is different from the symbol after re-variation (for example, a deviation). It is good also as a design and a detachment reach design). On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation process is not satisfied, no process is executed. Instead of performing the all-rotation re-variation process, re-variation of the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of only the middle symbol row 15 may be performed.

  Now, after passing through step S135, the control apparatus 24 determines whether the combination of symbol 17A-17H, 17K is a jackpot combination in step S140 next. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is terminated. If the combination of symbols 17A to 17H and 17K is a jackpot combination, the round counter CR is cleared to “0” in step S150. At this time, the jackpot notification is displayed by the control device 24.

  In step S160 (see FIG. 10), the control device 24 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”.

  Further, in the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”. Next, in step S175, the control device 24 updates and displays the number of rounds displayed on the display unit 13a based on the round counter CR, and initializes other display items (for example, the winning count number) (“ It is initialized to “0” and displayed.

  Furthermore, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 falls down and becomes substantially horizontal, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, the game ball 5 can be awarded to the V zone 8 and the winning path 9.

  Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S200 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the big prize winning port 4 has yet arrived. If the scheduled closing time has not arrived, the process returns to step S190. As a result, after the start of opening of the big prize opening 4, the big prize opening 4 continues to be opened unless a predetermined value CEmax number of game balls 5 wins or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, that is, the game ball 5 of a predetermined value CEmax or more wins after the start of opening the big winning opening 4, or the scheduled closing time is When it has arrived, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the solenoid 12 for the special prize opening. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined maximum number of rounds CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is less than the maximum number of rounds CRmax, it is determined in subsequent step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 4 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone 8 is satisfied by the maximum number of rounds CRmax. In the present embodiment, for example, the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, and the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”. For this reason, after the grand prize opening 4 is opened, either one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls 5 win the big prize opening 4 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. At that time, the grand prize winning opening 4 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening 4 is repeated for the maximum number of rounds CRmax at the maximum on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 8.

  And when either one of the determination conditions of step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, that is, when the maximum number of rounds CRmax has been released, or when there is no winning in V zone 8 as the continuation condition (In the present embodiment, the case where the continuation condition is not satisfied is configured to be extremely rare), and the process proceeds to step S240, assuming that the jackpot state has ended.

  In step S240, the control device displays on the display unit 13a that the jackpot state has ended, notifies the player, and ends this routine.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a jackpot value, the mode differs depending on the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB. That is, when the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is a jackpot symbol of “1” to “4”, basically, the number of rounds that the winning prize opening 4 is released (opening for five rounds, for one round) Jackpot right) is stocked. At the same time, instead of the jackpot symbols of “1” to “4”, a winning symbol (a symbol that is not a jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the grand prize winning opening 4 is not opened.

  However, if the value of the round stock counter RSC including this round of big hits exceeds the predetermined number of round stocks RSCa, a big jackpot similar to the case of a part of the released symbol is derived to open the round. .

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is a jackpot symbol of “5” to “8”, a jackpot state is generated according to the symbol. When the jackpot symbol is “7”, that is, the total release symbol, the number of rounds corresponding to the value of the round stock counter RSC is released, and the round stock counter RSC is changed to “0”. For example, when the round stock counter RSC is “0”, the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, and five rounds are newly added, and the jackpot symbol is “7”. Five rounds are released, and the value of the round stock counter RSC is changed to “0”. Further, when the round stock counter RSC is “10”, the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a big hit value, and five rounds are newly added, and the big hit symbol becomes “7”. 10 + 5 = 15 rounds are released, and the round stock counter RSC is changed to “0”.

  When the jackpot symbol is “6” or “8”, that is, when the symbol is released once, five rounds corresponding to one jackpot are released, and the value of the round stock counter RSC starts to fluctuate. The value before processing is maintained. For example, when the round stock counter RSC is “10” and the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, and the jackpot symbol is “6”, the release for five rounds is released. The round stock counter RSC remains “10”.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is “5”, that is, a partial release symbol, a part of the number of rounds are released from the value of the round stock counter RSC. In the present embodiment, for example, approximately half of the round stock counter RSC values are released. At this time, the number of rounds that have not been released is left in the round stock counter RSC. For example, when the round stock counter RSC is “15”, the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, and five rounds are newly added, and the jackpot symbol is “5”. , (15 + 5) × 0.5 = 10 rounds are released, and the value of the round stock counter RSC is changed to (15 + 5) −10 = “10”.

  For this reason, in the case of a big hit with a release symbol, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the single big hit state will be different from time to time (not uniform). Interesting for the person. In addition, in the past, once the big hit state was derived, the player's sense of expectation was lost, but according to the above configuration, even if the big hit state was once derived, There is a possibility that the right to open for the number of rounds left remains. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with a great sense of expectation as to how much profit is derived when the jackpot state is derived. As a result, it is possible to achieve a dramatic improvement in interest that has not existed before.

  In addition, in the past, there was a case where the next big hit state did not occur easily. For example, even if a jackpot state occurs with a probability of 1/60, a case where a jackpot state still does not occur even after 500 fluctuations may occur. In such a case, the player may feel frustrated and anxious. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the situation as described above, that is, a state in which a big hit state is not easily derived despite the increase in the number of symbol fluctuations (so-called humorous state) is a stock with a large number of rounds. Often there is a high probability that In other words, the longer the humiliation state, the greater the number of rounds stocked. For this reason, in the past, the longer the humiliation state, the more frustrated for the player, whereas according to the present embodiment, the longer the humiliation state, the more the harshness occurs. You can expect to pay (value) for the number of rounds. Therefore, the player can be given a sense of expectation that cannot be assumed by conventional gaming machines. In this sense, it is possible to achieve a dramatic improvement that has not occurred in the past.

  In addition, when the value of the round stock counter RSC exceeds the predetermined round stock number RSCa, the big winning opening 4 is allowed to be opened, so that a bad effect due to the fact that the big hit state is not derived for an excessively long period is caused. Can be prevented.

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

  (A) In the above embodiment, when the jackpot state is derived with a partly released symbol, the maximum number of rounds CRmax is allowed to be released by the number of rounds that is approximately half the value of the round stock counter RSC. However, the predetermined number of times may be set within a range equal to or less than the value of the round stock counter RSC, or the number of times may be determined by lottery at that time.

  (B) In the above embodiment, when a big hit state is derived with a partial release symbol and a single release symbol, the number of rounds that are not released is left, but the number of rounds is left. Alternatively, the round stock counter RSC may be newly cleared to 0.

  (C) In the above embodiment, when the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value and is not a release symbol, when the value of the round stock counter RSC is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of rounds RSCa, the partial release symbol is confirmed and stopped The jackpot symbols “1” to “4” may be displayed, or a special symbol may be displayed separately. At this time, the maximum number of rounds CRmax may be a predetermined number within a range equal to or less than the value of the round stock counter RSC, or the number may be determined by lottery.

  Further, the concept of the predetermined number of rounds RSCa may be eliminated, and the value of the round stock counter RSC may not be limited.

  (D) In the above embodiment, the re-variation process is performed, but such a process may be omitted.

  (E) As the special symbol display device 13, in addition to the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, a drum, or the like may be used.

  (F) It can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the normal symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment may be omitted. Further, it can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after the jackpot symbol is displayed.

  (G) Moreover, it is applicable also to the pachinko machine of the type which does not have the special symbol display apparatus 13. FIG. For example, it is determined by the internal random number counter CI whether or not the big hit state is derived based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 13, and when it is determined, the big winning port 4 is opened. Thus, it can be applied to a type of pachinko machine that generates a jackpot. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type having another movable winning device (a winning device having a type that can be opened and closed).

  (H) In addition to pachinko machines (the so-called pachinko computers (pachinkon) are also included in the pachinko machines mentioned here), there are alepatchi, sparrow balls, slot machines, pachinko machines and slot machines. It can also be implemented as various gaming machines such as a fused gaming machine. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A large amount of game balls are paid out.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the jackpot state is derived when the value of the round stock counter RSC is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of rounds RSCa. However, although the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes the jackpot value. First, when the number of times that the symbol has not been released reaches a predetermined number, the jackpot state may be derived at the number of times.

  (J) The player may be notified of the value of the round stock counter RSC or information related thereto.

  (K) Counters relating to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left / middle / right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, etc.) are changed as appropriate. May be. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, a missed reach state, or the like based on the value.

  Further, for example, the initial value of the internal random number counter CI may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the internal random number counter CI is updated in the range of “0” to “59” and “7” is a jackpot value, the initial value is set to “0” and increments to “59”. Then, the value added by X (X is a prime number, for example) is used as an initial value and updated to the initial value. For example, in the case of X = 13, if “13” reaches “12” through “59”, “0”, the internal value is reached such that the next initial value (may be set separately) is reached. The initial value of the random number counter CI may be changed to another value. By doing in this way, fraudulent acts such as radio wave goto can be suppressed.

  (L) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, a continuation assistance measure (continuation assistance means) for wiping out the concern due to the shortage of the game balls 5 may be taken. For example, as described above, in addition to the case where the state where the release symbol is not selected is repeated several times even when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a jackpot value, when the normal game time is long, etc. There is a concern that there will be a shortage of game balls 5 due to the fact that a substantial jackpot state does not occur. In this case, a portion of the jackpot is used to open the big prize opening 4 for a predetermined round (for example, three rounds). Or by opening the blades 6 for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times separately from the jackpot so that the game balls 5 can be acquired, so that the game can be played without worrying about the shortage of the game balls 5. Can continue.

It is a front view which shows the main structures of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number buffer. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number area. It is a chart explaining the concept of a stop symbol area. (A) is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, (b) is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter. It is a flowchart which shows the "random number distribution routine" performed by the control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a "storage process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "special electric accessory control routine". FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 9, which is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "variation start process routine".

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device as a variable display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... middle symbol row, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A to 17H, 17K ... symbol as identification information, 24 ... control device, L ... jackpot line.

Claims (1)

Provided with variable display means capable of variably displaying symbols,
A lottery is made based on the behavior of the game medium, and a special game state advantageous to a player consisting of a predetermined number of rounds of special prizes can be derived on the condition that the lottery result is a specific result. And at least when the special gaming state is derived, the variable display means is configured to display the symbols in a specific manner in a fixed manner ,
When the first condition is satisfied and the second condition that the type resulting from the lottery regarding the type of the specific mode of the symbol to be confirmed and stopped is a special type is satisfied . , Allowing derivation of the special gaming state ,
When the second condition is not satisfied even though the first condition is satisfied, a special prize state corresponding to the predetermined number of rounds is accumulated, and the symbol is displayed on the variable display means. Configure to display a fixed stop in a mode other than a specific mode,
In the derivation in the case where the second condition is satisfied, the special prize state that has been saved is taken into account,
If the second condition is not satisfied even though the first condition is satisfied, and the accumulated special prize state exceeds the predetermined upper limit number of rounds, the special game A gaming machine characterized by specially allowing state derivation .

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