JP4756274B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that simultaneously changes a plurality of symbols (for example, special symbols) and switches and displays each special pseudo symbol corresponding to the plurality of special symbols on a single symbol display device.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of start ports, one success / failure determination means, and one symbol display device, and generates a big hit by a specific symbol combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) There has been known a gaming machine that gives a player a large number of balls. In contrast to this gaming machine, in recent years, gaming machines that share one symbol display device for a plurality of determination systems have been known.

A gaming machine is also known in which a plurality of variable display games are simultaneously executed and a player can grasp the results of the plurality of variable display games without being confused. That is, the progress of the first and second special figure games is simultaneously controlled on the display device by the game control device of the gaming machine, and further, the special ball starting point of the game ball is connected to the special figure starting sensor via one special figure start sensor. A winning is detected, and the detection result is distributed as a special figure start memory of the first and second special figure games. Based on these special figure memories, the first special figure game advances in the special figure display area, and the second special figure game advances in another special figure display area. At this time, the progress of the notification symbol displayed in the notification symbol display area is controlled based on the first and second display command signals for controlling the progress of the first and second special symbol games (Patent Document 1 below). reference).
JP 2005-185353 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the winning of the game ball to the special figure starting port is detected via one special figure starting sensor, and this detection result is used as the special figure starting of the first and second special figure games. It is distributed as a memory. However, in this configuration, if there are a plurality of winning memories regardless of the gaming state, a plurality of variable display games will always proceed simultaneously. For this reason, for a player who is playing one special game on a single symbol display device like a conventional gaming machine and is accustomed to a variable display game of a symbol that matches the gaming state, there are a plurality of games regardless of the gaming state. This makes the player feel uncomfortable with the simultaneous progress of the variable display game, and as a result, the interest in the game is significantly reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can prevent a player from feeling discomfort, distrust and disappointment even when a plurality of symbols are displayed variably at the same time, and can prevent a decrease in interest in the game. For the purpose.

The present invention is always open, the first start opening for changing the first symbol by winning the game ball, and the second opening that is opened when a predetermined lottery process is won and the second symbol is changed by winning the game ball. A winning opening determination means for performing lottery processing to determine whether or not a big hit game is executed by winning a game ball in the starting opening, the first starting opening or the second starting opening, and the first and second patterns; a single symbol display means for displaying variations, the the symbol display switching means first display of symbols to switch the display of the second symbol, have a, and the first symbol and the second symbol is In the gaming machine that can be changed simultaneously , the jackpot game has a probability variable jackpot game that has a high probability of executing the jackpot game after the jackpot game ends, and a probability that the jackpot game is executed after the jackpot game ends. Low probability Consists of a jackpot gaming, in the normal game state, the second start hole game balls to the first start hole than is set easily winning, the second are variably displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol display switching means When one symbol is displayed larger than the second symbol and is executed after the big hit game is finished, in a short game state or a probable game state, a game ball is set to be easier to win the second starting port than the first starting port. When the symbol display switching means displays the second symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means larger than the first symbol, and the first symbol and the second symbol fluctuate simultaneously, Based on the lottery result of the judging means, one of the first symbol or the second symbol selects a deviation variation that goes out through a probability variation reach effect leading to the probability variation big hit game, and the other symbol is the normal bonus. If you select per variation to win the game is performing said out the probability variation reach effect a change, as a normal composite reach demonstration that includes a reach demonstration leading to the normal jackpot gaming and the probability variation reach demonstration Features.

In this case, the symbol display means is formed with a first display area and a second display area having an area smaller than the first display area, and the symbol display switching means is configured to display the first display area in the normal gaming state. The first symbol is displayed in the display area, the second symbol is displayed in the second display area, and the second symbol is displayed in the first display area in the time-saving gaming state and the probability variation gaming state. In the case where the first symbol is switched to be displayed in the second display region, and the first symbol and the second symbol are simultaneously changed, the first display region is changed based on the lottery result of the success / failure determination means. One of the first symbol or the second symbol to be changed is selected as a deviation variation that goes out through a probability variation reach effect that reaches the probability variation big hit game, and the other changed in the second display area is the normal big hit game. Hit When winning hit variation is selected, in the first display area, the probability variation reach effect that is the deviation variation is a combined reach effect including the probability variation reach effect and the normal reach effect leading to the normal big hit game. It is preferable to carry out.

According to the present invention, the first symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means when the game ball wins at the first start opening. In addition, when the game ball wins at the second starting port, the second symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means. The first symbol and the second symbol are fluctuated and stopped at a predetermined symbol, so that a big hit game is entered.

  Here, the display of the first symbol and the display of the second symbol in the symbol display means is performed by the symbol display switching means, but in the normal gaming state, the first symbol displayed on the symbol display means is variably displayed by the symbol display switching means. The symbol is displayed larger than the second symbol. This makes it easy for the player to visually recognize the first symbol and makes the second symbol difficult to visually recognize. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, the second symbol variably displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol display switching unit is displayed larger than the first symbol. This makes it easy for the player to visually recognize the second symbol and makes it difficult to visually recognize the first symbol.

  Specifically, in a configuration in which a large number of game balls win at the first starting opening during normal gaming, the player changes relatively much by displaying a large first graphic that varies with winning at the first starting opening. It tends to see only the first symbol. On the contrary, since the game ball hardly wins at the second starting port during normal gaming, the second symbol, which fluctuates with the winning at the second starting port, is displayed smaller than the first symbol. The pattern rarely enters the player's view.

  As a result, the player always keeps on seeing the more fluctuating symbols during the game, and the player can always see the innovative visuals and designs of the symbols that match the gaming state. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, assuming that the display mode of the first symbol and the second symbol is always constant regardless of the gaming state, for example, the winning frequency of the game ball at the second starting port is the same as in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. When it becomes higher than that for the one start port, there may occur a situation in which the variable display of the first symbol displayed largely on the symbol display means is not performed. When such a situation occurs, the player may feel that the gaming machine has failed because the symbol change is not performed in the symbol display means even though the game ball has won the start opening. In particular, in a game state advantageous to the player, such as a short-time game state or a probabilistic game state, giving an impression that the player loses will reduce the interest of the player in the game, This is not preferable because it will impair the reliability of the game hall.

  In the present specification, the “normal game” means a game other than a big hit game (probability big hit game and normal big hit game), a time-saving game, and a promiscuous game.

  “Time-short game” means a game in which the variation time of a special symbol and a normal symbol, etc. is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times) and the opening extension function of a normal electric accessory is activated. To do.

  The “probability game” is, for example, when a special game (for example, a big hit game) is set with two probabilities of a high probability and a low probability of winning a special game (for example, a big hit game). For example, it means a game in which the probability of winning a jackpot game is high.

  In this specification, “big hit game” means a winning game with a high probability of winning a special game in the game state after the end of the special game, and a special game in the game state after the end of the special game. It means a normal big hit game with a low probability.

In addition , winning of the big hit game consisting of the probable big hit game and the normal big hit game is lottery processed by the winning / non-judgment determining means. Then, based on the lottery result of the success / failure determination means, when one of the first symbol or the second symbol fluctuates and the other fluctuates, the symbol display means changes the first symbol or the second symbol When the change is displayed, the effect control means displays a combined reach effect including a probability change reach effect that leads to a probability change jackpot game and a normal reach effect that reaches a normal jackpot game.

  Specifically, if the first symbol is displayed in large size during normal game, it becomes a single reach with a probability variation symbol (for example, 7-7 reach), and if the second symbol is a normal jackpot, Do not use a single reach that leads to a probable big hit game of the symbol, but be sure to use a double reach (for example, 4-4 and 7-7) that leads to a probable big hit game and a normal big hit game. At this time, the player recognizes that he / she may win a big hit with a probability variation symbol or a big hit with a normal symbol. Then, after the first symbol has lost the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit has been removed, even if the second symbol is a normal big hit of “4, 4, 4”, the player is It can be predicted that there may be a big hit with a normal big hit at the stage of double reach to a game and a normal big hit game. As a result, since the player is not given the impression that the player has been demoted from the probable big hit to the normal big hit, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  In this specification, “outside fluctuation” means that the first symbol and the second symbol fluctuate based on the result of the lottery processing by the success / failure determination means, and the big hit game is not won by the lottery result by the success / failure determination means. , It means that the first symbol and the second symbol fluctuate so as to stop at the off symbol.

  In addition, the “winning variation” means that the first symbol and the second symbol fluctuate based on the result of the lottery processing by the winner determination means, and the big hit game is won based on the lottery result by the winner determination means. It means that 2 symbols fluctuate so as to stop at the winning symbol.

  In addition, “probability reach production” means an effect that makes the player expect to win the probable big hit, for example, “7, ○, 7”, etc. This means that the central symbol has not been determined yet. Even if the probability variation reach performance is executed, whether or not to win the probability variation big hit game is determined in advance by the success / failure determination means. In some cases, the game shifts to a normal game.

  In addition, the “normal reach effect” means an effect that makes the player expect to win a normal jackpot. For example, “6, ○, 6”, etc., the same even-numbered numbers on both sides stop. This means that the central symbol has not been determined yet. Even if the normal reach performance is executed, whether or not to win the normal jackpot game is determined in advance by the hit determination means, and after the normal reach performance, the game may shift to the normal jackpot game. In some cases, the game shifts to a normal game.

  The “complex reach production” means, for example, a double reach production (for example, 3-3 and 4-4 double reach) consisting of one normal reach production and one probability variation reach production, two normal reach productions and 1 Triple reach production (for example, 2-2, 3-3, and 4-4 triple reach) consisting of one probability change reach production, for example, triple reach production (for example, 3-3) consisting of one normal reach production and two probability change reach productions And 4-4 and 5-5 triple reach).

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front portion of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 that is a gaming machine according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, An upper plate 18, a lower plate 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 24 and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic, and is pivotally supported so as to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided at the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 3) formed on the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 3) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 32 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 32 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 32, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the upper left side and upper right side of the front frame 16, a sound guide section for guiding the sound output from the main speaker (not shown) to the outside of the front frame 16. 34 are provided. Each sound guide section 34 includes a cylindrical sound guide section main body 32 and a plurality of slits 38 formed in the sound guide section main body 36.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper plate 18 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 16. The upper plate 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation unit 42.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lower dish portion 20 is provided on the lower side of the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 24 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate part 20. The firing handle 24 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop button 46, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower plate part 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 3). A game board 26 (see FIG. 3) is attached to the inner side surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14 and the back side thereof is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, there is a central device 54, a normal electric accessory 56 having a start port (second start port) 56B, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, a windmill 63, etc. Are arranged respectively.

  The central device 54 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 28 and includes an effect symbol display device (symbol display means) 62, a center accessory 64, and a lamp device 66.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from a main control board 102 (see FIG. 4) and a sub-control board 106 (see FIG. 4) described later, and has a substantially rectangular video screen. ing. On the video screen, a first display area 65 that is a relatively large area at the center and a second display area 67 that is an area smaller than the first display area 65 are formed at the lower right. ing. In the first display area 65, during a normal game, a first special pseudo symbol (first symbol) indicating the same game result as the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with a first special symbol described later. In the first display area 65, a second special symbol (second symbol) showing the same game result as the second special symbol is linked with a second special symbol described later in a short-time game or a probability-changing game. Is displayed. For this reason, the first special pseudo symbol is displayed larger than the second special pseudo symbol in the normal game, and the second special pseudo symbol is displayed larger than the first special pseudo symbol in the short-time game or the probability variation game. The

  Specifically, each of the display areas 65 and 67 includes a left special pseudo display area that displays a left special pseudo pattern, a central special pseudo display area that displays a central special pseudo pattern, and a right that displays a right special pseudo pattern. Special pseudo symbol display areas are formed side by side along the arrangement direction that is substantially in a horizontal row (not shown). In each of the special pseudo symbol display areas, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of special pseudo symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  Further, below the first display area 65, there is provided a central special symbol hold lamp (hold display means) 69 indicating the hold of the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The central special symbol holding lamp 69 is composed of four LEDs, and the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be held up to four times. That is, in the normal game, when the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65, the central special symbol hold lamp 69 indicates the number of holds of the first special symbol. The LED is lit for the number of symbols held. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65 during the short-time game or the probability variation game, the central special symbol hold lamp 69 indicates the number of hold of the second special symbol. The LEDs are lit as many times as the number of reserved special symbols. Then, as each special symbol is suspended, the LED is turned off.

  Here, the variation of the special pseudo symbol in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 will be described in detail.

  In the effect symbol display device 62, the game ball enters a later-described open-type start port (first start port) 68 to display the first special pseudo-variable, and also the electric chew start port of the ordinary electric accessory 56. The second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed by entering the ball 56B. In this way, the first special pseudo symbol and the second special pseudo symbol can be variably displayed at the same time. At this time, during the normal game, the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65, and the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67. Further, during the time-saving game or the probability variation game, the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65, and the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67. In this way, although the first special pseudo symbol and the second special pseudo symbol can be variably displayed at the same time, either the first special pseudo symbol or the second special pseudo symbol is displayed larger than the other depending on the gaming state. , Making it easier for players to recognize.

  The special pseudo symbols are variably displayed in the display areas 65 and 67 and then stopped (determined display). For example, the special pseudo symbols are “7, 7, 7” or “6, 6, 6”. When all three digits of the same symbol are stopped and displayed, the big prize opening 86 of the below-described big prize device 84 provided in the later-described variable prize device 80 is opened. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the open-type starting port 68 and the electric chew starting port 56B, each special pseudo symbol is changed, and each special pseudo symbol is aligned with the same three-digit symbol. , A specific value of “big hit” is given.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, three types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probability variation jackpot that is established when three identical odd-numbered special pseudo symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established when three special pseudo symbols of the same even number such as “8, 8, 8” are arranged.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 is about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the special winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state that is a gaming state other than each big hit is a state in which the probability of shifting to big hits (meaning two kinds of big hits, probability variation big hits and normal big hits) becomes a predetermined high probability. Further, the open time extended state in the game state other than the big hits (for example, at the time-short game or at the time of the probability change game) is a state in which the open time of the start port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. Therefore, in the normal game that is not in the extended open time state, the frequency of entering the game ball is higher in the open-type start port 68 than in the electric chew start port 56B. During gaming, the frequency of entering a game ball is higher at the electric chew starting port 56B than at the open type starting port 68. Although details will be described later, the electric chew starting port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery process.

  In addition, after a probabilistic big hit game, the probability of shifting to a big hit becomes a probability variation state of a special symbol in which the probability of shifting to a big hit is a predetermined high probability compared to the normal gaming state. The variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the normal electric combination The opening extension function of the object 56 is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot game, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal game state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When it is shortened and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is activated, the short game state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62, three special pseudo symbol display areas are formed so that three-digit numbers are arranged. As shown in FIG. 7, the second display area 67 is composed of six color display areas, and a big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit) display, out-of-order display, reach effect, etc. are performed by combining the colors of each color display area. You may do it.

  The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62. The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

  A first special symbol display device 70 is provided on the lower left side of the game area. A first special symbol display area 72 is formed in the first special symbol display device 70. In the first special symbol display area 72, a change (game) of the first special symbol (the main symbol of the first special symbol) is started when the game ball enters the open-type starting port 68. The first special symbol is interlocked with the first special pseudo symbol that is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 62, and both indicate the same game result.

  A left special symbol holding lamp 74 is provided on the first special symbol display device 70 and below the first special symbol display area 72 to indicate that the first special symbol is suspended. The left special symbol holding lamp 74 is composed of four LEDs, and the variation of the first special symbol can be held up to four times. Then, as the first special symbol is suspended, the LED is turned off. In other words, the number of reserved special symbols is such that up to four game balls entered into an open-type starting port 68, which will be described later, are reserved, and are sequentially turned on and displayed for each entered ball. Each time the first special symbol variation display starts in the first special symbol display area 72, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one LED is turned off in turn. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display area 72, a jackpot is generated, and a bonus winning port 86 described later is opened. The left special symbol hold lamp 74 is interlocked with the central special symbol hold lamp 69 when the first special pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. Both of them indicate the same number of reservations regarding the variation of the first special symbol.

  On the first special symbol display device 70, on the upper right side of the left special symbol holding lamp 74, there are provided two normal symbol display lamps 76 for displaying the normal symbol. The normal symbol display lamp 76 is composed of LEDs. When the game ball passes a normal symbol operation gate 78, which will be described later, a lottery process for determining whether or not the normal symbol is successful is started. When the lottery process is won and a normal symbol hit occurs, the normal symbol display lamp 76 stops display (determined display) with a predetermined symbol. When the normal symbol hit occurs, the electric chew starting port 56B of the normal electric accessory 56 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In addition, since the open type starting port 68 is configured in a box shape having an opening, it is always open regardless of whether or not the normal symbol is correct.

  In addition, on the first special symbol display device 70, below the left special symbol hold lamp 74, a normal symbol hold lamp 77 indicating a hold of fluctuation of the normal symbol is provided. The normal symbol holding lamp 77 is composed of four LEDs, and normal symbols can be held up to four times. In other words, the normal symbol hold lamp 77 holds up to four normal symbols for the number of game balls that have passed through a normal symbol actuating gate 78 described later, and sequentially lights up and displays each time it passes. As for the number of ordinary symbols held, the number of unstarted times is exhausted each time the variation display of the ordinary symbol holding lamp 77 is started, and one LED is turned off in turn.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 78 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 4) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated as described above, and the variation display of the normal symbol display lamp 76 is started.

  A second special symbol display device 81 is provided on the lower right side of the game area. A second special symbol display area 83 is formed in the second special symbol display device 81. In the second special symbol display area 83, when the game ball enters the electric chew starting port 56B, the variation (game) of the second special symbol (the main symbol of the second special symbol) is started. The second special symbol is interlocked with the second special pseudo symbol that is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 62, and both indicate the same game result.

  A right special symbol holding lamp 85 is provided on the second special symbol display device 81 and below the second special symbol display area 83 to indicate that the change of the second special symbol is to be suspended. The right special symbol holding lamp 85 is composed of four LEDs, and the variation of the second special symbol can be held up to four times. Then, as the second special symbol is suspended, the LED is turned off. In other words, the number of reserves of the second special symbol is that the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is reserved up to four, and is sequentially turned on and shifted for each entry. Each time the second special symbol variation display is started in the second special symbol display area 83, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one LED is turned off in turn. Then, when a predetermined big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display area 83, a big hit is generated, and a big winning opening 86 described later is opened. The right special symbol holding lamp 85 is interlocked with the central special symbol holding lamp 69 when the second special symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. Both of them indicate the same number of reservations regarding the variation of the second special symbol.

  Further, an open-type starting port 68 is provided below the effect symbol display device 62. The open-type starting port 68 is a box-like shape having an opening into which a game ball can enter and is always open. When a game ball enters the open-type start port 68, the first special symbol display area 72 of the first special symbol display device 70 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol.

  Further, an ordinary electric accessory 56 is provided below the open-type start port 68. The open-type starting port 68 and the ordinary electric accessory 56 are integrally formed. The ordinary electric accessory 56 is of a so-called tulip type, and has a pair of wing piece portions 56A and a start port 56B into which a game ball can enter. When the pair of wing pieces 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased to increase the possibility of entering a game ball. When the pair of wing pieces 56A are closed and the separation distance is reduced, the start is started. It becomes a normal state where the opening area of the mouth 56B is reduced and the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced. Further, when the normal symbol is won in the lottery process, the pair of wing pieces 56A are opened and the start port 56B is opened. For this reason, a game ball can enter. Except when the normal symbol is won in the lottery process, the pair of blade pieces 56A are always closed, and the start port 56B is not opened. For this reason, game balls cannot be entered. Further, inside the ordinary electric accessory 56, a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passing of the game ball and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 130 for operating the wing piece 56A (see FIG. 4). And are provided respectively.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the ordinary electric accessory 56 and includes a substrate 82 and a large winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. And a count switch 126 (refer to FIG. 4) for detecting a winning ball.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the central device 54. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are respectively disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area.

  Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, the electronic control device 100 constituting the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the electronic control device 100 includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  The main control board 102 includes a CPU (appropriateness determination unit) 102A, a ROM 102B (CPU built-in ROM), and a symbol variation holding unit (symbol variation holding unit) 102C. Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switch 126 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively.

  Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 sets a normal electric accessory solenoid 130 described later, a large prize opening solenoid 132 described later, a symbol display device 134 described later, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. Control. In addition, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success or failure, and controls to realize a game environment (effect mode) according to the determined game state. The control board 106 and the payout control board 104 are directly controlled. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing overall game control executed by the CPU 102A.

  Further, as will be described later, a game ball enters the open type start port 68 while the first special symbol is variably displayed in the ROM 102B. In this case, in the symbol variation holding unit 102C, the variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the number of game balls entered is suspended, and after the suspension of the variation of the first special symbol, only the number of winning game balls, A program for changing the first special symbol to digest the suspension of the first special symbol is stored.

  Further, as will be described later, while the game ball enters the electric chew starting port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the ROM 102B, the game ball is inserted into the electric chew starting port 56B. When the ball is subsequently entered, the symbol variation holding unit 102C holds the variation of the second special symbol corresponding to the number of game balls entered, and after the suspension of the variation of the second special symbol, the winning game A program is stored that varies the second special symbol by the number of balls to digest the hold of the second special symbol.

  Further, as will be described later, in the case where there is a suspension of the variation of the first special symbol at the time when the short-time game or the probability variation game is started after the end of the big hit game, the ROM 102B switches the display of the sub control board 106. The delay unit 106E delays the switching from the first special pseudo symbol to the variable display of the second special pseudo symbol by a symbol display switching unit (symbol display switching means) 106C, which will be described later, until the reservation is completed. A program for maintaining the variable display of the first special pseudo symbol in the first display area 65 of the device 62 is stored.

  Further, as will be described later, in the holding display switching unit 106F of the sub-control board 106, the ROM 102B displays the number of holding changes of the first special symbol on the central special symbol holding lamp 69 in the normal gaming state, and the short-time gaming state Alternatively, a program is stored that switches the hold display so that the number of hold changes of the second special symbol is displayed on the central special symbol hold lamp 69 in the probability variation gaming state.

  In addition, the symbol change holding unit 102C of the main control board 102 continues to have the game ball in the open type start port 68 while the game ball enters the open type start port 68 and the first special symbol is variably displayed. In the case of entering the ball, the variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the number of game balls entered is reserved up to 4 pieces, and after the suspension of the first special symbol is stopped, The reservation of the first special symbol is digested by changing one special symbol.

  In addition, the symbol variation holding unit 102C of the main control board 102 has an electric chew starting port 56B while a game ball enters the electric chew starting port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 and the second special symbol is variably displayed. When a game ball subsequently enters, the second special symbol variation corresponding to the number of the entered game balls is suspended up to four, and the second special symbol variation is suspended and then suspended. The second special symbol is changed by the number of the game balls, and the second special symbol is reserved.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 130, the special prize opening solenoid 132, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal board 128, respectively. The first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 81 are an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the ball rental display board 152 and the ball rental apparatus 154 via the relay terminal board 150, respectively. The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the payout motor 162 and the payout switch 164 via the relay terminal plate 160, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control board 106 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control board 106 controls the effect of the game based on the control signal from the main control board 102. The sub-control board 106 includes a CPU 106A, a ROM 106B, a symbol display switching unit 106C, an effect control unit (effect control unit) 106D, a display switching delay unit (display switching delay unit) 106E, and a hold display switching unit ( Hold display switching means) 106F.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  The ROM 106B of the sub-control board 106 stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. Further, in the ROM 106B, as will be described later, in the symbol display switching unit 106C, a special pseudo symbol variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 and a special pseudo variably displayed in the second display region 67 are displayed. A program for exchanging symbols with each other is stored. Further, in the ROM 106B, as will be described later, in the effect control unit 106D, one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is deviated and changed based on the lottery result of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102, and the effect symbol display device 62 Based on the lottery result of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102, the other one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol wins the normal jackpot game based on the lottery result of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 in the first display area 65. At the same time, when the normal reach effect that reaches the normal big hit game is executed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, the probability variation reach effect and the normal reach effect are displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. A program to be displayed at the same time is stored.

  The symbol display switching unit 106 </ b> C of the sub-control board 106 interchanges the special pseudo symbols variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 and the special pseudo symbols variably displayed in the second display area 67. It is. For example, in the normal gaming state, the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65, and the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67. However, the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state. Each special pseudo symbol is replaced by the symbol display switching unit 106C so that the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the display area 65 and the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67.

  The effect control unit 106D of the sub-control board 106 changes the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the lottery result of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 and changes in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. Probabilistic reach achievement leading to a probable big hit game is executed, and based on the lottery result of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102, the other of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed when the normal big hit game is won and the effect symbol display device When the normal reach effect that reaches the normal big hit game is executed in the first display area 65 of 62, the probability variation reach effect and the normal reach effect are simultaneously displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. A control signal related to the effect display is transmitted from the effect control unit 106D to the effect display board 110, and the effect display board 110 receives the control signal and controls the effect display in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62.

  In addition, the display switching delay unit 106E of the sub-control board 106 digests the suspension of the change of the first special symbol when the short-time game or the probability variation game is started after the end of the big hit game. Until the symbol display switching unit 106 </ b> C delays the switching from the first special pseudo symbol to the second special pseudo symbol variation display, and the first special pseudo symbol variation display in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. To maintain. At this time, in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62, the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed.

  In addition, the hold display switching unit 106F of the sub-board 106 displays the number of hold changes of the first special symbol on the central special symbol hold lamp 69 in the normal gaming state, and the second special symbol in the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state. The hold display is switched so that the number of changes in the hold is displayed on the central special symbol hold lamp 69. As a result, the central special symbol holding lamp 69 has the first special symbol or the second special symbol corresponding to the first special pseudo symbol or the second special pseudo symbol which is displayed in a large variation in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. Special symbols will always be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an effect display device 166 (62) and an effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110. In the effect display ROM 168, data of each special pseudo symbol that is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 is stored. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, various types of speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier substrate 112. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  In addition, various types of LEDs and lamps 172 (66) are electrically connected to the decorative driving board 114. In addition, the decoration drive board 114 receives a command based on information stored in the ROM 106B of the sub-control board 106 and performs control related to game decoration. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 178. The lamp device 66 is an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172. The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, a firing motor 180, a firing stop switch 182 (64), and a touch switch 184 are electrically connected to the firing control board 108 via a firing drive board 178. Yes. In addition, a ball feed solenoid 186 is electrically connected to the launch control board 108.

  Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the normal gaming state, the open-type start port 68 is always open, and the electric chew start port 56B of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is closed. For this reason, the game ball does not enter the electric chew starting port 56B, but may enter the open type starting port 68. When the game ball enters the open-type starting port 68, the lottery process for the big hit by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 is started, and the game of the first special symbol is started. In the game of the first special symbol, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the first special symbol display area 72 of the first special symbol display device 70 for a predetermined time, and the first special symbol display area 62 of the effect symbol display device 62 is displayed. The first special pseudo symbol corresponding to and interlocking with one special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time.

  The first special symbol varies so as to obtain a result predetermined by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. Specifically, when the first special symbol and the first special pseudo symbol are removed by the lottery process by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102, the first special symbol fluctuates and changes when the winner is won by the lottery process by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. Will fluctuate. For example, if the first special pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed with three identical numbers such as “7, 7, 7” and “6, 6, 6”, a big hit occurs. More specifically, if the first special pseudo-symbol stops and displays at three identical odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, a probable big hit will occur, and three identical such as “6, 6, 6” will occur. If you stop and display even numbers, a big hit usually occurs.

  Note that if the game ball enters the open type starting port 68 while the game of the first special symbol is being started, the first special symbol variation is suspended and the left special symbol retention lamp 74 is left. Lights up as many times as the number of balls entered (up to 4). The game of the first special symbol is continued for the reserved amount thus saved.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 78, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 executes the normal symbol lottery process. At this time, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display lamp 76 of the first special symbol display device 70. When the normal symbol lottery process is won, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display lamp 76 as a winning symbol. When the normal symbol lottery process is removed, the normal symbol is removed from the normal symbol display lamp 76 and is stopped and displayed.

  When the normal symbol lottery process is won, the wing piece 56A of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the electric chew starting port 56B is opened. When the normal symbol lottery process is removed, the electric chew starting port 56B of the normal electric accessory 56 remains closed.

  When a game ball enters the opened electric chew starting port 56B, the lottery process for the big hit by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 is started, and the game of the second special symbol is started. In the game of the second special symbol, the second special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time in the second special symbol display area 83 of the second special symbol display device 81, and the second special symbol display device 62 of the effect symbol display device 62 is displayed during the normal game. In the display area 67, the second special pseudo symbol corresponding to and interlocking with the second special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol may proceed simultaneously.

  Here, when the game of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol proceed at the same time, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 during the normal game, and the second The second special symbol is variably displayed in the display area 67. During the short-time game or the probability variation game, the second special symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, and the first special symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67.

  At this time, the second special symbol changes so as to obtain a result predetermined by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. Specifically, the second special symbol and the second special pseudo symbol are changed when they are removed by the lottery process by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102, and when the winner is won by the lottery process by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. Will fluctuate. For example, when the second special pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed with three identical numbers such as “7, 7, 7” and “6, 6, 6”, a big hit occurs. More specifically, if the second special pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed at three identical odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, a probable big hit occurs, and three identical symbols such as “6, 6, 6” are generated. If you stop and display even numbers, a big hit usually occurs.

  If the game ball enters the electric chew starting port 56B while the game of the second special symbol is being started, the change of the second special symbol is suspended, and the right special symbol hold lamp 85 Lights up as many times as the number of balls entered (up to 4). The game of the second special symbol is continued for the reserved amount thus saved.

  In the game of the first special symbol or the game of the second special symbol, when a big hit occurs, the big winning opening 86 is opened, and the big hit game (probability big hit game or normal big hit game) proceeds. The probable big hit and the normal big hit have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 is about 26 seconds. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the special winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

  Further, after the probabilistic big hit game, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a probability variation state of a special symbol in which the probability of shifting to the big hit is a predetermined high probability compared with the normal gaming state. The variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the normal electric combination The opening extension function of the object 56 is activated.

  In addition, after the normal jackpot game, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal game state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When it is shortened and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 56 is activated, the short game state is set.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the operation in the normal game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (S100). When it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (S100: YES), it is determined by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 whether or not the game of each special symbol has been started (S120).

  Here, if it is determined that each game of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started (S120: YES), the game of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol proceed simultaneously. It is in a state. In this case, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the first special symbol display area 72 of the first special symbol display device 70, and the second special symbol is displayed in the second special symbol display area 83 of the second special symbol display device 81. Is variably displayed (S140). At the same time, the symbol display switching unit 106 </ b> C of the sub-control board 106 performs switching control so that the first special pseudo symbol is greatly variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, and the second display area 67 is The two special pseudo symbols are displayed in a small variation (S160).

  On the other hand, when only the game of the first special symbol among the games of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol is started (S180: YES), the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 70 is used. In the display area 72, the first special symbol is variably displayed (S200). At the same time, the symbol display switching unit 106C of the sub-control board 106 performs switching control, and the first special pseudo symbol is displayed in a greatly variably displayed manner in the first display area 75 of the effect symbol display device 62 (S220). At this time, the variable display of the second special symbol and the second special pseudo symbol is not executed.

  When only the game of the second special symbol is started among the games of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol (S240: YES), the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 81 is used. In the display area 83, the second special symbol is variably displayed (S260). At the same time, switching is controlled by the symbol display switching unit 106C of the sub-control board 106, and the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62 (S280). At this time, the variable display of the first special symbol and the first special pseudo symbol is not executed.

  For this reason, in the normal game, when the game of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol proceed at the same time, the symbol display switching unit 106C of the sub-control board 106 performs switching control to produce the first special pseudo symbol. The first display area 65 of the symbol display device 62 is displayed with a large variation, and the second special pseudo symbol is displayed with a small variation in the second display area 67. As a result, the player sees only the variable display of the first special pseudo symbol.

  Next, the operation in the short-time game or the probability variation game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, it is determined by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state (S300). When it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state (S300: YES), the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 determines whether or not each special symbol game has started (S320). ).

  Here, if it is determined that each game of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started (S320: YES), the game of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol proceed simultaneously. It is in a state. In this case, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the first special symbol display area 72 of the first special symbol display device 70, and the second special symbol is displayed in the second special symbol display area 83 of the second special symbol display device 81. Is variably displayed (S340). At the same time, the symbol display switching unit 106 </ b> C of the sub-control board 106 performs switching control so that the second special pseudo symbol is displayed in a large variation in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, and in the second display area 67. One special pseudo symbol is displayed in a small variation (S360).

  On the other hand, when only the game of the first special symbol is started among the games of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol (S380: YES), the first special symbol of the first special symbol display device 70 is used. In the display area 72, the first special symbol is variably displayed (S400). At the same time, switching is controlled by the symbol display switching unit 106C of the sub-control board 106, and the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62 (S420). At this time, the variable display of the second special symbol and the second special pseudo symbol is not executed.

  If only the game of the second special symbol is started among the games of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol (S440: YES), the second special symbol of the second special symbol display device 81 is used. In the display area 83, the second special symbol is variably displayed (S460). At the same time, switching is controlled by the symbol display switching unit 106C of the sub-control board 106, and the second special pseudo symbol is greatly variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 (S480). At this time, the variable display of the first special symbol and the first special pseudo symbol is not executed.

  For this reason, in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, when the game of the first special symbol and the game of the second special symbol proceed simultaneously, the symbol display switching unit 106C of the sub-control board 106 switches and controls the second special symbol. The pseudo symbol is displayed with a large variation in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, and the first special pseudo symbol is displayed with a small variation in the second display region 67. As a result, the player sees only the variable display of the second special pseudo symbol.

  As described above, for example, during a normal game, a lot of game balls win the open type starting port 68, but the first special corresponding to the first special symbol that fluctuates with the winning type to the open type starting port 68. By displaying a large variation in the pseudo symbol, the player tends to see only the first special pseudo symbol that varies relatively. On the other hand, since the game ball hardly wins at the electric chew starting port 56B during normal gaming, the second special pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol that fluctuates with the winning at the electric chew starting port 56B is changed to the first. By making the display smaller than the fluctuation of one special pseudo symbol, the second special pseudo symbol hardly enters the player's field of view. As a result, the player always keeps on seeing the special pseudo-design that changes more during the game, and the player always sees the novel visual and design of the special pseudo-design that matches the gaming state. Can do. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, if the display mode of the first special pseudo symbol and the second special pseudo symbol is always constant regardless of the gaming state, for example, a game ball to the electric chew starting port 56B as in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. When the prize winning frequency is higher than that for the open-type start port 68, there is a situation in which the variable display of the first special pseudo symbol displayed largely in the first display area 65 of the effect display device 2 is not performed. Can occur. When such a situation occurs, the player does not change the symbol in the first display area 65 of the effect display device 2 even though the game ball has won the start opening 68, 56B, so the pachinko machine 10 May feel out of order. In particular, in a game state advantageous to the player, such as a short-time game state or a probabilistic game state, giving an impression that the player loses will reduce the interest of the player in the game, This is not preferable because it will impair the reliability of the game hall.

  Next, the operation in the time-saving game or the probability-changing game that is subsequently performed after the end of the big hit game will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, it is determined by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 whether or not the game is a time-saving game or a probability-changing game after the end of the big hit game (S500). If it is determined that the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state or a probable variation gaming state after the end of the big hit game (S500: YES), it is determined whether or not there is a suspension regarding the fluctuation of the first special symbol. The determination is made by the CPU 102A (S520).

  If it is determined that there is a hold regarding the variation of the first special symbol (S520: YES), the first special pseudo symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 62 until the suspension regarding the variation of the first special symbol is digested. The region 65 is displayed with a large variation, and the second special pseudo symbol is displayed with a small variation in the second display region 67 of the effect design display device 62 (S540). At this time, the first special symbol display area 72 of the first special symbol display device 70 is variably displayed in the first special symbol display area 72, and the second special symbol display area 83 of the second special symbol display device 81 is the second special symbol display area 83. Is displayed fluctuating.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no hold regarding the fluctuation of the first special symbol (S520: NO), the second special pseudo symbol is greatly changed and displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, and the first special symbol is displayed. The pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62 (S560).

  As described above, when the short-time game or the probability variation game is started after the end of the big hit game, the second special pseudo symbol is displayed largely in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. If there is a change hold of the first special symbol, the change of the first special pseudo display is largely displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 until all the hold of the change of the first special symbol is consumed. Is done. The variation of the second special pseudo symbol is displayed in a small size in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player's interest in games from being lowered.

  On the other hand, in the short-time game or the probable game after the end of the big hit game, the second special pseudo symbol variation is caused by the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 even though the variation of the first special symbol exists. If it is displayed in large size, the player is given an impression that the game of the first special symbol for the reserved game is not being executed. This gives the player a lost impression and lowers interest in the game. Therefore, if there is a change in the first special symbol in the short-time game or the probability variation game after the big hit game, the first special display of the effect symbol display device 62 displays the change in the second special pseudo symbol until all the hold is digested. The above problem can be solved by delaying the large display in the area 65 and continuously displaying the first special pseudo symbol variation in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 instead. .

  Next, a method for controlling the suspension related to the variation of the first special symbol and the suspension related to the variation of the second special symbol will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 determines whether or not there is a first special symbol variation suspension and a second special symbol variation suspension (S <b> 600). If it is determined that there is a change hold of the first special symbol and a change hold of the second special symbol (S600: YES), the left special symbol hold lamp 74 of the first special symbol display device 70 displays the first special symbol change. Only the number of holdings is lit and displayed, and the right special symbol holding lamp 85 of the second special symbol display device 81 is lit and displayed for the number of holdings (S620). At this time, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a normal game (S640). When it is determined that the current gaming state is a normal game (S640: YES), the first special symbol holding lamp 69 of the effect symbol display device 62 is controlled by the holding display switching unit 106F of the sub-control board 106. The number of reserved special symbol changes is lit (S660). At this time, in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state but the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state (S680: YES), it is controlled by the holding display switching unit 106F of the sub-control board 106, and the effect symbol The number of second special symbol changes on hold is lit on the central special symbol holding lamp 69 of the display device 62 (S700). At this time, in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined that there is only the first special symbol change hold (S720: YES), the left side special symbol hold lamp 74 of the first special symbol display device 70 has the first special symbol. Only the number of on-holds that are on hold is lit and displayed (S740). At this time, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a normal game (S760). If it is determined that the current gaming state is a normal game (S760: YES), the first special symbol holding lamp 69 of the effect symbol display device 62 is controlled by the holding display switching unit 106F of the sub-control board 106. The number of reserved special symbol changes is lit (S780). At this time, in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is not in the normal gaming state (S780: NO), the central special symbol holding lamp 69 of the effect symbol display device 62 is not lit (S800).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined that there is only the second special symbol change hold (S820: YES), the second special symbol hold lamp 85 of the second special symbol display device 70 has the second special symbol. Only the number of on-holds that are on hold is lit and displayed (S840). At this time, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 determines whether the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state (S860). When it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state (S860: YES), the central special symbol holding of the effect symbol display device 62 is controlled by the holding display switching unit 106F of the sub-control board 106. The number of reserved changes in the second special symbol is lit on the lamp 69 (S880). At this time, in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, the second special pseudo symbol is variably displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the time-saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state (S860: NO), the central special symbol holding lamp 69 of the effect symbol display device 62 is not lit (S900).

  As described above, even in a game in which the number of special symbols held corresponding to the current gaming state is always displayed on the central special symbol holding lamp 69 of the effect symbol display device 62, a plurality of special symbols change at the same time. It is possible to make the player always recognize the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the gaming state.

  Next, the reach effect control in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the winning of the big hit game composed of the probability variation big hit game and the normal big hit game is lottery processed by the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. If one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates and the other fluctuates based on the lottery result of the CPU 102A of the main control board 102, the effect control unit 106D of the sub control board 106 changes the probability. A combined reach effect including the probability change reach effect leading to the big hit game and the normal reach effect leading to the normal big hit game is displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62.

  Specifically, during the normal game, the first special symbol is displayed large on the production symbol display device 62, becomes a single reach of the probability variation symbol (for example, 7-7 reach), and is usually a big hit with the second special symbol. When winning, it is not a single reach that leads to a probable big hit game of the first special symbol, but is always a double reach (for example, 6-6 and 7-7) that leads to a probable big hit game and a normal big hit game. At this time, the player recognizes that he / she may win a big hit with a probability variation symbol or a big hit with a normal symbol. And even if the second special symbol becomes a normal big hit of “4, 4, 4” after the first special symbol has lost the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit has been removed, the player will have the first special symbol. It can be predicted that there will be a case where a big hit is usually a big hit at the stage of double reach leading to a probable big hit game and a normal big hit game. As a result, since the player is not given the impression that the player has been demoted from the probable big hit to the normal big hit, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, in a multi-line reach effect in a pachinko machine that scrolls in the vertical direction, a double that displays a probability variation reach effect of “3” and a normal reach effect of “4” is displayed. Reach production (complex reach production) is an example.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the multi-line reach effect in the pachinko machine that scrolls in the horizontal direction, a double reach (composite reach) with a probability change reach effect of “7” and a normal reach effect of “6” is displayed. An example is a production of (production).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the multi-line reach effect in the pachinko machine that scrolls in the vertical direction, the “3” probability change reach effect, the “4” normal reach effect, the “5” probability change reach effect, An example of a triple reach effect (complex reach effect) is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, in the multi-line reach effect in the pachinko machine that scrolls in the horizontal direction, the probability variation reach effect of “7”, the normal reach effect of “6”, and the normal reach effect of “8” An example of a triple reach effect (complex reach effect) is displayed.

Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, about the structure similar to the structure of the game machine (pachinko machine) of 1st Embodiment, while attaching | subjecting a same sign, the description and illustration are abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  In the effect display ROM 168, in the game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, one special symbol (for example, the first special symbol) is won in the lottery process (probability big hit or normal big hit) and one special symbol is won. When the symbol (for example, the first special symbol) is changing and the other special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) is won in the lottery process, A program for storing a flashy effect indicating a big hit as a big hit effect of the first special symbol is stored.

  Specifically, in the game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, while the probability variation big hit is won in the lottery processing of the first special symbol and the first special symbol is changing and hit, There is a case where the probability variation big hit is won in the special symbol lottery process, and the first special symbol is fluctuated before the second special symbol and the probability variation big hit is made. In this case, after the first special symbol has ended the big hit, the second special symbol resumes the change (the change of the second special symbol is interrupted during the first special symbol big hit round), and the second special symbol is a probable big hit. To do. Therefore, it is promised that the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be a big hit after the probability variation big hit of the second special symbol is completed. That is, during the variation of the first special symbol, in addition to the big hit of the first special symbol, a big hit of +2 consecutive houses or more is promised.

  At this time, while the effect relating to the variation of the first special pseudo symbol is being executed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, a flashy effect (the first effect) that makes the player feel a big hit of +2 consecutive villas or more. 1 effect) is executed in a part of the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62. This flashy effect may be a graphic effect displayed in a part of the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, but the light emission pattern from the lamp device 66 is greatly changed to stand out to the player, The voice output from the sub-speaker 48 may be increased or decreased so as to be conspicuous to the player.

  Here, even if there are two special symbols, there is only one condition device that determines the gaming state. If the first special symbol is in a probable state, the second special symbol is also in a probable state. If the first special symbol is in the normal state, the second special symbol is also in the normal state.

  As described above, when the first special symbol fluctuates and an effect related to the first special symbol is performed, an effect is made to notify the lottery result of the second special symbol. (2 special symbol jackpot) can be predicted to come, it can further enhance the interest in the game.

Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In addition, about the structure similar to the structure of the game machine (pachinko machine) of 1st Embodiment, while attaching | subjecting a same sign, the description and illustration are abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 performs a lottery process of the second special symbol while the first special symbol is changing in the game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When the big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit) is won, a predetermined control signal is transmitted to the effect control unit 106D of the sub-control board 106.

  The effect control unit 106D of the sub control board 106 calculates the time until the variation of the second special pseudo symbol linked to the second special symbol stops based on the control signal received from the CPU 102A of the main control board 102. Then, the calculation result is transmitted to the effect display board 110 as a control signal related to the stop time.

  In the effect display ROM 168, an effect corresponding to the control signal related to the stop time received from the effect control unit 106D of the sub-control board 106 (a jackpot notice time effect) is stored as data. For example, when the variation time of the second special pseudo symbol ends in 3 minutes, effect data such as “a big hit will occur in 3 minutes” is stored.

  As described above, during the normal game, while the first special pseudo symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62, the big win is won in the lottery process of the game of the second special symbol In this case, the second special pseudo symbol hit variation is started in the second display area 67 of the effect symbol display device 62. However, a part of the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 indicates that “3 more minutes. Will produce a big hit. " Even though the variation of the first special pseudo symbol that is variably displayed in the first display area 65 of the effect symbol display device 62 is stopped, the big hit is always made after a certain period of time as predicted by the effect. appear. As a result, it is possible to realize an effect that did not exist in the conventional gaming machine, that something happens after the predicted time has elapsed, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player in the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the modification of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart regarding the display mode of each special symbol and each special pseudo symbol in the normal game of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart regarding the display mode of each special symbol and each special pseudo symbol in the time-saving game or probability variation game of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart regarding the display mode of each special symbol and each special pseudo symbol in the short-time game or probability variation game after the jackpot game of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which showed a part of lighting display mode of each special symbol in the hold display means of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which showed a part of lighting display mode of each special symbol in the hold display means of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode regarding the reach | attainment effect of multiple lines (double reach) in case the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention scrolls vertically. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode regarding the reach | attainment effect of multiple lines (double reach) in case the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention scrolls in a horizontal direction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode regarding the reach | attainment effect of multiple lines (triple reach) in case the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention scrolls vertically. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode regarding the reach | attainment effect of the multiple lines (triple reach) in case the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention scrolls horizontally.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
56B Electric Chu starting port (second starting port)
62 Production design display device (design display means)
68 Open type starter (first starter)
69 Central special symbol hold lamp (hold display means)
102A CPU (appropriateness determination means)
102C Symbol change reservation part (Design change reservation means)
106C Symbol display switching part (symbol display switching means)
106D Production control unit (production control means)
106E Display switching delay unit (display switching delay means)
106F Hold display switching part (hold display switching means)

Claims (2)

A first start opening that is always open and changes the first symbol by winning a game ball;
A second starting port that is opened when a predetermined lottery process is won and changes the second symbol by winning a game ball;
Whether or not to execute a big hit game by winning a game ball at the first start port or the second start port;
A single symbol display means for variably displaying the first symbol and the second symbol;
Have a, a symbol display switching means for switching display of the display and the second symbol of the first symbol,
In the gaming machine in which the first symbol and the second symbol can be changed simultaneously ,
The jackpot game consists of a probabilistic jackpot game that has a high probability of executing the jackpot game after the jackpot game ends, and a normal jackpot game that has a low probability of executing the jackpot game after the jackpot game ends. ,
In the normal game state, the game ball is set to be easier to win at the first starting port than the second starting port, and the first symbol variably displayed on the symbol display unit by the symbol display switching unit is the second symbol. It is displayed larger than the design,
In the short-time game state or the probability variation game state executed after the end of the big hit game , the game ball is set to win more easily than the first start port, and the symbol display switching unit causes the symbol display unit to The second symbol that is variably displayed is displayed larger than the first symbol ,
When the first symbol and the second symbol fluctuate simultaneously, based on the lottery result of the success / failure determination means, one of the first symbol or the second symbol deviates through a probability change reach effect that leads to the probability variation big hit game. When the other variation is selected, and the other variation is a winning variation that wins the normal jackpot game, the probability variation reach effect that is the deviation variation is changed from the probability variation reach effect and the normal reach to the normal jackpot game. A game machine that is executed as a combined reach production including production . In the symbol display means, a first display area and a second display area having an area smaller than the first display area are formed.
The symbol display switching means displays the first symbol in the first display area and the second symbol in the second display area in the normal gaming state, and displays the second symbol in the short-time gaming state and the probability variable gaming state. , Display the second symbol in the first display area and switch the display to display the first symbol in the second display area,
When the first symbol and the second symbol fluctuate simultaneously, one of the first symbol or the second symbol that is fluctuated in the first display area is based on the lottery result of the success / failure determination means. In the first display area, when a variation that is out of the range is selected through a certain probability reach effect, and the other variation that is varied in the second display area is selected as a winning variation that wins the normal big hit game, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability variation reach effect which is the deviation variation is executed as a combined reach effect including the probability variation reach effect and a normal reach effect leading to the normal big hit game .

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