JP5310800B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To substantially improve amusement in a game machine such as a Pachinko machine which has a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information. <P>SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a jackpot winning port 4 are set in a game board 2 of the Pachinko machine 1, and a display device 13 with a display part 13a is built into the center part of the game board 2. A plurality of columns are displayed on the display part 13a, and the symbol columns are composed of a plurality of kinds of symbols. A controller 24 is configured to have specific information other than symbols appearing and displayed on the symbol columns, and makes a game state move to a state corresponding to the appearing and displayed specific information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.

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

  In this type of pachinko machine, depending on the display pattern (stop pattern) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, the “special gaming state (hit state)”, which reaches the player's advantageous state after reaching the reach state, reach A “release reach state” that does not become a special game state after passing through a state, or a “release state” that does not go through a reach state and does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol (a jackpot symbol) for generating a special game state, a release reach symbol for generating a release reach, and a release symbol for generating a release state.

  In the pachinko machine as described above, the game situation that changes according to the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating slot, etc.). Fluctuation display is started. Also, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. And when it stops at a jackpot symbol, it is switched so that a special fluctuation prize-winning device will be in a state advantageous to a player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening the big prize opening or the like.

  By the way, when the symbol stops at the jackpot symbol or the missed reach symbol, the reach state is always passed. The reach state means that, for example, when there are three symbol rows, left, middle, and right, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows are stopped at the numeric symbols “7” and “7”, respectively, and the middle symbol row Is a state that still fluctuates. Under this state, if the symbol in the middle symbol row stops at the number symbol “7”, the special gaming state described above occurs. Therefore, during such a reach state, the player plays the game while being excited in the hope that the symbol will stop at the jackpot symbol.

In recent years, a wide variety of reach patterns have been adopted in order to enhance the effect of production in the reach state as described above .

However, the prior art has the following problems. That is, conventionally, if the reach state does not occur, is interesting for the player would be offset at the time.

The present invention was made in view of the above SL illustrated problems such as its purpose, in the gaming machine of the pachinko machine or the like with a variable display device capable of displaying varying identification information, improve the interest An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can handle such a situation.

In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes according to the player's operation;
A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of identification information in a plurality of identification information display areas, and stops and displays the identification information with a time difference in each identification information display area,
Based on the detection result by the gaming status detection means, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, and the identification information is variably displayed in the plurality of identification information display areas of the variable display device. If it is determined that a special gaming state is to be generated in the determination, the special gaming state can be generated after a combination of specific hit identification information is stopped and displayed in the plurality of identification information display areas. In a stage before stopping and displaying a combination of specific hit identification information in at least the plurality of identification information display areas, one final stop in which the identification information is finally stopped and displayed among the plurality of identification information display areas Reach identification information constituting part of the combination of the specific hit identification information in the identification information display area excluding the identification information display area The combination of stop display, in possible gaming machine generates a reach game state varying displaying identification information in the final stop identification information display region of the one,
A determination unit that determines execution of the specific variation based on a detection result by the gaming situation detection unit;
When it is determined by the determining means that the specific variation is to be executed, after the other than the combination of reach identification information is stopped and displayed in the identification information display area excluding the first final stop identification information display area, the first final stop is performed. Suggestion information display means for displaying information suggesting re-variation by stopping in the identification information display area;
After the information suggesting re-change is displayed by the suggestion information display means, re-change display means for changing and displaying the identification information stopped and displayed again,
Reach game for deriving the reach gaming state by stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed by the re-variation display means in the combination of the reach identification information in the identification information display area excluding the first final stop identification information display area. State derivation means,
The re-variable display means displays the identification information again in a variable manner in all the identification information display areas.

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

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol displayed on a display part. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state (at the time of a fluctuation | variation) of a display part, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows 1 aspect of a jackpot state, (c) is a schematic diagram which shows 1 aspect of a reach state. FIG. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number buffer. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number area. It is a chart explaining the concept of a stop symbol area. (A) is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, (b) is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter. It is a flowchart which shows the "random number distribution routine" performed by the control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a "storage process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "special electric accessory control routine". FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 10 as a part of the “special electric accessory control routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a "reach operation processing routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "reach operation processing routine". (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the specific information displayed on a display part. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the specific information displayed on a display part. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the specific information displayed on a display part in another embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the specific information displayed on a display part. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the specific information displayed on a display part.

  Means 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a gaming situation that changes in accordance with a player's operation; and an identification information string comprising a plurality of identification information, and the identification based on a detection result by the gaming situation detecting means. A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information in the information string, and a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information in the identification information string is finally stopped and displayed in a specific display mode A gaming machine comprising a special gaming state generating means for generating a game machine, characterized in that specific information other than the identification information can appear and be displayed in the identification information string. Here, the identification information that is variably displayed in the variable display device includes information that is variably displayed in various modes such as a so-called scroll variation display and a type that is sequentially displayed one by one. Further, the identification information may be displayed in a variable manner in a certain order or may be displayed in a random manner.

  According to the above means, the gaming situation that changes according to the player's operation can be detected by the gaming situation detection means, and the identification information can be variably displayed in the identification information string of the variable display device based on the detection result. The special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information becomes a specific display mode and is finally stopped and displayed. With the above means, specific information other than identification information can appear and be displayed in the identification information string. For this reason, the player who visually recognizes the specific information is surprised at the appearance display of information other than the identification information. In addition, when the player assumes that the game state is shifted to a state corresponding to the appearance information displayed, and the specific information brings about a desirable state for the player, when the specific information is visually recognized, You can enjoy the excitement and joy.

  Mean 2. A game situation detecting means for detecting a gaming situation that changes in accordance with a player's operation; and an identification information string comprising a plurality of identification information, and the identification based on a detection result by the gaming situation detecting means. A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information in the information string, and a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the identification information in the identification information string is finally stopped and displayed in a specific display mode In the gaming machine comprising the special gaming state generating means for generating the information, the identification information string is configured to be able to appear and display specific information other than the identification information, and the gaming state is displayed as the specific state that has been displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be shifted to a state corresponding to.

  Means 3. In means 1 or 2, at least before the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode, it is provided with reach game state effect means for effecting reach game state on the variable display device, and A gaming machine characterized in that specific information can be displayed in a reach gaming state. According to the above means, since the specific information appears and is displayed in the reach gaming state, the player is more excited by the appearance of the specific information at the most exciting and exciting occasion.

  Means 4. In the means 3, the specific information includes information relating to types of reach patterns prepared in advance. According to the above means, the player can predict in advance which reach pattern will be produced based on the information on the reach pattern.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the value for the player is different depending on the type of the identification information, and the specific information includes information on the type of the identification information. To play. According to the above means, the user can be relieved according to the difference in value based on the information on the type of identification information.

  Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 5, a reach gaming state effecting unit is provided that produces a reach gaming state on the variable display device at least before the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. In addition, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific information can appear and be displayed in a preceding stage of the reach gaming state. According to the above means, the specific information appears and is displayed in the previous stage of the reach gaming state, so that the player can have a sense of expectation that something good will happen.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the specific information includes information for notifying the occurrence of a reach gaming state.

  Means 8. In any one of the means 1 to 7, the specific information includes information for notifying the occurrence of the special gaming state.

  Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 8, at least two of the plurality of identification information strings are stopped and displayed with a time difference, and the specific information is stopped and displayed at least in the final stop identification information string A gaming machine characterized by that. According to the above means, since the specific information is stopped and displayed at least in the final stop identification information sequence, even if the temporary stop mode of the identification information is not preferable for the player, the player can do something with the information. You can have a sense of expectation that will happen.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, at least two of the plurality of identification information strings are stopped and displayed with a time difference, and the specific information is stopped and displayed on an identification information string different from the final stop identification information string A gaming machine characterized by being made to be. According to the above means, since the specific information is stopped and displayed in a state where the final stop identification information sequence is still changing, the future stop mode is attracting attention.

  Means 11. In the means 9 or 10, the gaming machine is characterized in that after the specific information is stopped and displayed, at least the identification information of the identification information sequence is variably displayed again. According to the above means, it can be expected that the result of the change display again.

  Means 12. In the means 11, when the identification information of the identification information string is displayed again and again, the display mode of the identification information is made different from the previous one. According to the above means, it is possible to remember a kind of surprise in a different display mode and to enjoy its behavior.

  Means 13. In the means 12, when the identification information of the identification information string is displayed again and again, the gaming machine is characterized by increasing the chances of displaying the identification information desirable for the player. According to the above means, since the chance that the identification information desirable for the player is displayed more than before is increased, the player can greatly hope that the desirable identification information is stopped and displayed.

  Means 14. In any one of means 1 to 13, the identification information includes a design.

  Means 15. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the specific information includes character information.

  Means 16. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein a notice means for notifying a player that the specific information appears and is displayed is provided.

  Means 17. In any one of means 1 to 16, the specific information is fixedly arranged in advance in the identification information string.

  Means 18. In any one of means 1 to 17, the specific information appears and appears in the identification information string only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to claim 18, wherein the specific information that appears and is displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied is arranged and displayed between the identification information.

  Means 20. The game machine according to claim 18, wherein the specific information that appears and is displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied is displayed in an array instead of the predetermined identification information.

  Means 21. In any one of the means 18 to 20, the specific information that appears and is displayed when the predetermined condition is satisfied is arranged and displayed together with predetermined identification information.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, each symbol row 14-16 is comprised by the some symbol 17A-17L, respectively. Each of the symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture such as a fish on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". The numbers "1" to "12" Are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, “1” is a picture of “Thailand”, “2” is a picture of “quail”, “3” is a picture of “kappa”, “4” is a picture of flounder, and “5” “Purin”, “6” is “Sazae”, “7” is “Girl”, “8” is “Octopus”, “9” is “Fox” , “10” is a picture of “whale”, “11” is a picture of “bamboo shoot”, and “12” is a picture of “crab”. These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later). Note that the numbers and types of the symbols 17A to 17L are not limited to the above example, and may be configured only by character symbols or picture symbols. Of course, you may arrange | position the symbol which can become only a deviating symbol between these.

  In the present embodiment, in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the symbols 17A to 17L are variably displayed by scrolling. More specifically, the symbols 17A to 17L are scroll-displayed from top to bottom.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), a jackpot line is constituted by one horizontal line at the center (referred to as one line). In other words, the symbols 17A to 17L are displayed in the effective frames provided for each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 (the effective frames can be said to constitute a jackpot line). In the present embodiment, the symbol next to the symbol displayed in the effective frame and the symbol immediately before the symbol displayed in the effective frame are also displayed above and below each effective frame of each symbol row 14-16. Yes. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned one line, and there is no problem even if it has two, three, or five or more jackpot lines.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the display unit 13 a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 starts based on winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Be made. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed in the effective frame when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good. Further, at the stage where the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16 are stopped, the middle symbol row 15 is expanded and displayed in the present embodiment.

  The jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is finally stopped, the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L displayed is a predetermined jackpot. May be a combination. That is, when the same types of symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, a combination of the same symbols 17A to 17L (for example, the symbols 17G of "7", "7", and "7" in FIG. 3B). ). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. Under the condition that the combination of jackpots is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. In the example shown in FIG. 3C, the symbols 17A to 17H of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 stopped on the jackpot line are both the symbol 17G of “7”.

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

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

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the operation port 3 during this variation display In the same manner as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the special symbol display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 5, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember me.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the design random number buffer includes three left, middle, and right out symbol random number buffers 31, 32, and 33, and three left, middle, and right out reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. It is constituted by. As shown in FIG. 5, the design random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i), five outreach reach random number areas 42 (i), five left left design random number areas 43 (i), and five It is composed of an out-of-line design random number area 44 (i) and five out-of-right design random number areas 45 (i). i is for distinguishing each of the five design random number areas, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Each value of i corresponds to the number of variable displays held. As shown in FIG. 6, the stop symbol area is composed of left, middle, and right stop symbol random areas 46, 47, and 48.

  In the present embodiment, as one of the controls by the CPU (control device 24), there is mode switching control for switching the game mode. In the present embodiment, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability variation (probability change) in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that There is a mode.

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operation port 3 is increased. , (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbol display device 13 display parts 13a of the symbols 17A to 17L can be shortened, and (5) the jackpot expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode. However, in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these Of (1) to (5), only (5) is executed, that is, only that the expected value of jackpot is increased.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected, and the selected mode is executed until the next jackpot gaming state is generated. In other words, in this embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17L (hit symbols) when the jackpot gaming state is reached are odd numbers ("1", "3", "5", "7", "9", " 11 ”), the probability variation mode is executed, and the symbols 17A to 17L (the jackpot symbols) when the jackpot gaming state is reached are even numbers (“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 10 ”). , “12”), the normal mode is executed.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 8 to 14 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach It consists of a type determination counter CV and the like.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining the jackpot state in the special symbol display device 13. Further, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display in the outreach state. Furthermore, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition. The counters CI, CO, and CB return to their initial values when each value reaches a specific value.

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

  Further, the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 7B is used to select one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns, and for example, every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round. The value (random value) is updated, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is individually different. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that each reach pattern is selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (at the time of big hit) or a case of a big hit (at the time of outreach).

  Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the probability variation mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probability variation mode counter table. In the normal mode, the counter group of the normal mode counter table is updated and distributed as appropriate, and in the probability change mode, the counter group of the probability change mode counter table is updated and distributed as appropriate. Of course, it is not necessary to prepare them separately as described above (a common counter group may be used). For example, in the probability variation mode, the jackpot value of the internal random number counter CI may be simply increased.

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

  In the flowchart of FIG. 8, after the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CDR, CV are updated, combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are classified (distributed). The “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the “storage processing routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3. That is.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the “special electric accessory control routine” shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation results of the above-described “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, and the like. It is executed every predetermined time after the insertion.

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

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

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

  Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes symbol variation start processing. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” of FIG. 12, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. When the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S902, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a final stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the value of the outlier random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined outreaching value. If the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as the outreach reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the outreach reach value (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol, and the flow advances to step S905. Transition.

  If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the removed symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S907.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S902 or step S904, and in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, any one of various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “frame advance reach” described above is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV. Also, in step S905, temporary stop symbols and the like for performing a preliminary stop for warning described later are stored. However, at the time of the storage, the symbols corresponding to the preliminary notice stop may be stored only when various kinds of preliminary notice stop are performed, or even when the preliminary notice stop is not performed. Also good.

  And it transfers from step S905 or step S906, and in step S907, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the special symbol display apparatus 13 is started, and a "fluctuation start process routine" is complete | finished.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 ("variation start processing routine"), the control device 24 performs both left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15) in step S110 of FIG. The symbols 17A to 17L are replaced with stop symbols. The stop symbol is a symbol stored in any of the processes in steps S902, S904, and S906 when the preliminary stop is not performed, and is stored in step S905 when the preliminary stop is performed. This is a preliminary temporary stop symbol for both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16. Further, the symbol fluctuation is stopped so that the symbols 17A to 17L after replacement are displayed in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16.

  Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” of FIGS. 13 and 14, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not to execute a so-called reach effect this time. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1202. To do. In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the current reach notice temporary stop is executed. Here, as a condition for performing the reach preliminary stop, the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped at different symbols 17A to 17L, although the reach state is determined to be generated. And the like. If a negative determination is made in step S1202, the process jumps to step S1205 without executing the reach notice temporary stop. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, the specific information displayed as “reach” in the middle symbol sequence 15 is temporarily stopped in step S1203, for example, as shown in FIG. In the subsequent step S1204, the symbols 17A to 17L in the right symbol row 16 (in some cases, the left symbol row 14 or both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16) are changed again, and as shown in FIG. The row | line | columns 14 and 16 are made to transfer to the state stopped by the same symbols 17A-17L. At the same time, the middle symbol row 15 is changed again. In other words, after the specific information stop display, the state is shifted to a so-called reach state.

  After the processing of step S1204, or after a negative determination is made in step S1202, in step S1205, the control device 24 determines whether or not to execute the lottery symbol re-lottery. Here, as a condition for executing the re-drawing of the reach symbols, the symbols of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 that are currently in the reach state are even numbers, and the original outreach symbol or jackpot symbol is an odd number. There are some things. If a negative determination is made in step S1205, the process jumps to step S1208 (see FIG. 14) without executing the reach symbol re-lottery. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, the specific information displayed as “reach symbol re-lottery” in the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped in step S1206, for example, as shown in FIG. Let In the subsequent step S1207, the symbols 17A to 17L of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are re-varied, and the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped at the same odd number as shown in FIG. 16B. Transition. At the same time, the middle symbol row 15 is changed again. In other words, after the specific information stop display, the state is shifted to a reach state with an odd symbol in which a so-called probability change mode can be expected.

  Further, after the processing of step S1207 or after a negative determination is made in step S1205, in step S1208, the control device 24 determines whether or not to perform a preliminary reach notice temporary stop. Here, as a condition for executing the preliminary reach preliminary stop for super reach, for example, the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is super reach, and the count value separately counted is a value for executing the temporary stop. There are some things. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1208, in step S1209, for example, as shown in FIG. 15A, the specific information displayed as “super reach” in the effective frame of the middle symbol sequence 15 is temporarily stopped. Let In subsequent step S1210, various super reach effects are performed. For example, when the reach pattern is “flash reach”, a flash reach operation (variably displayed while flashing the symbols 17A to 17L) is performed, and when the reach pattern is “frame advance reach”, the frame advance reach is performed. The operation (the symbols 17A to 17L are variably displayed while being stopped one frame at a time) is performed. Of course, a character may appear and the character or the like may perform various effects. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1208, the process proceeds to step S1211, and it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. In the case of normal reach, normal reach operation processing (the middle symbol sequence 15 is simply scrolled and changed without changing the background) is performed in step S1212. If a negative determination is made in step S1211, various super reach effects are performed in step S1210. Instead of temporarily stopping the specific information displayed as “Super Reach” in the effective frame of the middle symbol row 15, the name of various super reach such as “Flash Reach” is displayed and then temporarily stopped. Reaching may be performed.

  Now, after performing the process of step S1210 or 1212 or after making a negative determination in step S1201, the control device 24 proceeds to step S1213. In step S1213, the control device 24 determines whether or not to execute a jackpot notice temporary stop. Here, the conditions for executing the jackpot notice temporary stop include that this time is the jackpot time, and that the count value based on a separate counter is a value for which the jackpot notice temporary stop should be executed. If a negative determination is made in step S1213, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without executing a jackpot notice temporary stop. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1213, in step S1214, for example, as shown in FIG. 16C, the specific information displayed as “big hit” in the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped. Further, in the subsequent step S1215, the symbols 17A to 17L of the predetermined symbol rows 14 to 16 are re-varied so as to become a double stitch, and are shifted to a jackpot symbol. And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes the subsequent process.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine"), the control device 24 stops the symbol variation in all symbol rows 14 to 16 in step S130, and displays the symbols 17A to 17L. Confirm stop.

  Subsequently, in step S135, the control device 24 executes a full rotation re-variation process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied, and when the re-variation process execution condition is satisfied, all the symbols have the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. The symbols 17A to 17L in the columns 14 to 16 are simultaneously changed again. And after predetermined conditions are satisfied, symbols 17A-17L of all symbol sequences 14-16 are stopped. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

  After performing the full rotation re-variation process, the control device 24 next determines whether or not the combination of symbols 17A to 17L is a jackpot combination in step S140. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is terminated. When the combination of symbols 17A to 17L is a jackpot combination (this is also the case when the full rotation re-variation is actually performed), the round counter CR is set to “0” in step S150. Clear. At this time, the jackpot notification display is made by the control device 24 and the mode determination process is executed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol in the current jackpot state is an odd number, the game mode flag is set to “1” in order to set the probability change mode in the next game after the jackpot ends, and when the jackpot symbol is an even number, Processing such as setting the game mode flag to “0” is performed in order to set the normal mode in the next game after the big hit. Of course, the normal mode or the probability variation mode may be selected regardless of the jackpot symbol.

  Next, in step S160 (see FIG. 11), the control device 24 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”.

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

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

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is less than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in subsequent step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 4 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the big winning opening is set. After the opening of 4, the game is won 5 when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls 5 win the grand prize opening 4 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The mouth 4 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 8.

  Then, when either one of the determination conditions of step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the jackpot state has ended, and that fact is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the next game mode is set to the game mode. A process of notifying based on the flag is executed, and this routine is terminated.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, specific information other than the symbols 17A to 17L can be displayed on the symbol rows 14 to 16, particularly the middle symbol row 15. For this reason, the player who visually recognizes the specific information is surprised at the appearance display of information other than the symbols 17A to 17L. Thereafter, the gaming state is shifted to a state corresponding to the specific information that appears and is displayed. For example, when “reach” is displayed, a reach state occurs even if the current reach state is not reached. In addition, when “super reach” is displayed in the reach state, the effect of super reach with a high degree of expectation of jackpot occurrence is executed. Furthermore, when “reach symbol re-lottery” is displayed, the reach symbol can be switched to an odd symbol as a probability variable symbol. At the same time, when “big hit” is displayed, a big hit state may actually occur. Therefore, when the specific information provides a desirable state for the player in this way, it is possible to enjoy the excitement and joy when viewing the specific information. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest that is not present.

  In the present embodiment, since the specific information may appear and be displayed in the reach gaming state (display such as “super reach”), the player can use the specific information at the most exciting occasion of reach. The appearance will make you even more exciting. Furthermore, when “Super Reach” is actually displayed, it is possible to predict in advance that the effect of Super Reach will actually be performed. As a result, it is even more interesting.

  Further, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the probability variation mode is assigned or the normal mode is given, and the value for the player is different. In the present embodiment, the specific information includes information related to the types of symbols 17A to 17L ("reach symbol re-lottery"). For this reason, the player may be relieved according to the difference in the value based on the display of the specific information and the actual re-drawing result.

  At the same time, in the present embodiment, the specific information is also displayed in the preceding stage of the reach game state (such as “reach” display). For this reason, even if it is considered that the reach state does not occur once the left and right symbol sequences 14 and 16 are stopped, the display of the specific information can give the player a sense of expectation that the reach state will occur. Therefore, further improvement of interest is achieved.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display specific information for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot state. Therefore, the player who has visually recognized the specific information can predict the occurrence of the jackpot state before the symbols 17A to 17L finally stop, and the joy for the player reaches a maximum at this point.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, each symbol row 14 to 16 is stopped and displayed with a time difference, and the specific information is stopped and displayed on the middle symbol row 15 which is the final stop symbol row. . For this reason, even if the temporary stop mode of the symbols 17A to 17H in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 is not preferable for the player, and even during the reach state, the player can do something with the information. You can have a sense of expectation that will happen.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, since the specific information is displayed as character information, it is easy for the player to understand, and can enjoy the game after understanding the subsequent behavior.

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

  (A) Although specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, specific information is displayed in the middle symbol row 15 as “medium symbol re-variation”, and then the actual re-variation is performed. It may be done. By performing such display control, it is possible to increase a player's expectation that something good will happen after re-variation. In addition, when re-change is actually performed, the number of jackpot symbols that are variably displayed may be increased more than before, or the way of change may be changed.

  (B) In addition, as shown in FIG. 17B, specific information is displayed in the middle symbol row 15 as “middle / right symbol re-variation” even in a state other than the reach state, and then actual re-variation is performed. Also good. By performing such display control, even if the reach state does not occur, it is possible to increase the expectation for the player that the reach state will occur after the middle / right symbol sequences 15 and 16 are re-varied. .

  (C) Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 17C, specific information may be displayed simply as “revariation” in the middle symbol row 15, and then some revariation may be actually performed. In such a case, only one of the symbol sequences may be changed again, two symbol sequences may be changed again, or three symbol sequences may be changed again. By performing such display control, which symbol row 14 to 16 will change again becomes a concern for the player, and the game content can be made thicker.

  (D) In the above embodiment, all the specific information is displayed in the middle symbol row 15 which is the final stop symbol row, but the specific information is displayed in the other symbol rows 14 and 16. Also good. For example, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, specific information is displayed as “reach” in the right symbol row 16 and the left symbol row 14, respectively, and the symbol rows 14 and 16 are changed again. Then, a reach state may be generated.

  (E) Furthermore, as another display example, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), specific information of “big hit symbol increase re-variation” is displayed in the reach state, and then the jackpot symbol is increased more than before. May be changed again. Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, the specific information “big hit with a probability of 1/2” is displayed, and after that, it is changed again so that the jackpot state is actually generated with a probability of half. It may be.

  (F) The player may be notified that the specific information appears and is displayed. Examples of the advance notice include notifying by voice or lamp, but displaying the notice on the display device 13.

  (G) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. Increasing (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbols Among the shortening of the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a of the display device 13, and (5) the jackpot expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, the jackpot expectation value is simply Only the enhancement was decided to be executed. On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3), and (4), (1), (2), (3), (4)), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the probability variation mode, the present invention may also be applied to a pachinko machine that can execute the time reduction mode (any combination of the above (1) to (4)).

  (H) In the above embodiment, the full rotation re-variation process is performed, but such a process may be omitted. Further, the specific information may be displayed in the full rotation re-variation process.

  (I) Not only character information but also specific information may be displayed using a character.

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

  (K) The normal symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment may be omitted. Further, it can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided.

  (L) It can also be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not execute the probability variation mode.

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

  (N) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various gaming machines such as alepatchi, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. belongs to. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after a symbol string consisting of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and is caused by the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operating lever) As a necessary condition, the fluctuation starts and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. The slot machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

  (O) In the above embodiment, even when the specific information of “big hit” is displayed, the big hit state may not actually occur.

  (P) The effective frame in the above embodiment may be omitted.

  (Q) In the above embodiment, even when the “reach symbol re-lottery” is performed, it may be stopped again at the even symbols 17A to 17L without stopping at the odd symbols.

  (R) In the above embodiment, the specific information is displayed between the symbols 17A to 17L. However, the specific information is displayed instead of the predetermined symbols 17A to 17L or together with the predetermined symbols 17A to 17L. It is good as well.

  (S) Further, instead of displaying the specific information only at a predetermined time, the specific information may be arranged in advance in the symbol rows 14 to 16.

  (T) In the above embodiment, when the specific information is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to a state related to the information, but it is not always necessary to shift according to the displayed specific information. For example, a message such as “Do your best” or “You may win” may be displayed as specific information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Actuation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display apparatus, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A to 17L ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes according to the player's operation;
A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of identification information in a plurality of identification information display areas, and stops and displays the identification information with a time difference in each identification information display area ,
Based on the detection result by the gaming status detection means, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, and the identification information is variably displayed in the plurality of identification information display areas of the variable display device. If it is determined that a special gaming state is to be generated in the determination, the special gaming state can be generated after a combination of specific hit identification information is stopped and displayed in the plurality of identification information display areas. In a stage before stopping and displaying a combination of specific hit identification information in at least the plurality of identification information display areas, one final stop in which the identification information is finally stopped and displayed among the plurality of identification information display areas Reach identification information constituting part of the combination of the specific hit identification information in the identification information display area excluding the identification information display area The combination of stop display, in possible gaming machine generates a reach game state varying displaying identification information in the final stop identification information display region of the one,
A determination unit that determines execution of the specific variation based on a detection result by the gaming situation detection unit;
When it is determined by the determining means that the specific variation is to be executed, after the other than the combination of reach identification information is stopped and displayed in the identification information display area excluding the first final stop identification information display area, the first final stop is performed. Suggestion information display means for displaying information suggesting re-variation by stopping in the identification information display area;
After the information suggesting re-change is displayed by the suggestion information display means, re-change display means for changing and displaying the identification information stopped and displayed again,
Reach game for deriving the reach gaming state by stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed by the re-variation display means in the combination of the reach identification information in the identification information display area excluding the first final stop identification information display area. State derivation means,
The re-variation display means variably displays identification information again in all identification information display areas .

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