JP5494689B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine 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, according to the display pattern (stop pattern) at the time of variable display stop on the display device, after passing through the reach state, it becomes a “special gaming state” that becomes advantageous to the player, after passing through the reach state An “out-going reach state” that does not become a special gaming state, or an “out-going state” that does not go through a reach state and does not become a special gaming 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. Then, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (a jackpot state) for the player on the condition that it stops at the jackpot symbol. 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, various effects related to the design including the reach state are performed and the interest is improved, but further improvement of the interest is required .

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, it is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the display unit;
An operation port into which a game ball can enter,
Incoming ball detecting means capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the working port;
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the operation port by the entrance detection means, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and the variable display device Start scrolling display of a plurality of symbols, stop display after a predetermined time and confirm, and if the result of the lottery is a win, stop and display the symbol in a specific symbol, A gaming machine comprising a control device for generating a gaming state,
The variable display device includes a first display processing unit that performs a first display process to display a movement of the symbol in a depth direction intersecting the scroll direction;
A second display processing means for performing movement display of the symbol in the front side direction opposite to the depth direction by executing a second display process after the first display process is performed;
The symbols that are moved and displayed in the front side direction are temporarily and instantaneously enlarged and stopped, and the symbols are displayed in a stopped display state with respect to the symbols in synchronization with the stop display. A third display processing means for executing display control for instantaneously shifting the entire background image of the display unit with respect to the display unit while maintaining, and confirming with the stopped and displayed pattern;
When the first display process and the second display process are executed, there is provided means for displaying a symbol positioned on the back side darker than a symbol positioned on the near side.

According to the present invention, in the gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, it is possible to improve the interest.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display state of a display part, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of a jackpot state. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the normal reach state in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows a sumereach state, (c) is a figure which shows an squid reach state. 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, and (b) is a chart showing the concept of a reach type determination counter. It 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". 13 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 12, which is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a "reach operation processing routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "depth revariation processing routine." It is a flowchart which shows "depth re-lottery processing routine". (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the states, such as a symbol displayed on a display part in the case of depth re-variation reach. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the states, such as a symbol displayed on a display part in the case of depth re-variation reach. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows states, such as a symbol displayed on a display part in the case of a depth re-lottery process. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display part for demonstrating the display effect at the time of a symbol stop.

  Means 1. A gaming machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, based on at least one behavior of the identification information, another display target displayed on the display unit, and another medium A gaming machine characterized in that it produces an effect as if the display unit is affected.

  According to the above means, a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device of the gaming machine. Then, the player can enjoy the movement of the identification information or other display object. Now, in the above means, an effect as if the display unit is affected is performed based on at least one behavior of the identification information, another display object, and another medium. For this reason, the player who experienced the production feels unprecedented surprise and fun regarding the influence of the display unit.

  Mean 2. A gaming machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, wherein at least one behavior or action of the identification information, another display target displayed on the display unit, and another medium A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the force, the display mode of the display unit is temporarily changed to produce an effect as if the display unit is affected. According to the above means, the player who has experienced the performance feels unprecedented surprise and fun regarding the influence of the display unit.

  Means 3. In means 1 or 2, the effect as if the display unit is affected is based on the fact that at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium is displayed as if it hits the display unit. A gaming machine comprising a display effect as if the display section vibrates or swings. According to the above means, at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium hits the display unit, and the display effect is performed as if the display unit vibrates or swings due to the impact. Can temporarily have the impression of having hit the display.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, the effect as if the display unit is affected is displayed as if at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium hits the display unit. Based on the above, a gaming machine including a display effect as if the display unit is damaged. According to the above means, at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium hits the display unit, and the display effect is performed as if the display unit is damaged by the impact. In particular, it may have the impression that it really hit the display.

  Means 5. In the means 1 or 2, the effect as if the display unit is affected is that at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium is displayed as if the display unit is pressed. Based on this, the gaming machine includes a display effect as if the display unit bulges. According to the above means, at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium presses the display unit, and the display effect is performed as if the display unit bulges by the pressure. Temporarily, you can have the impression that the display section really swells.

  Means 6. In the means 1 or 2, the effect as if the display unit is affected is based on the fact that at least one of the identification information, another display object, and another medium is displayed as if it attracts the display unit. A gaming machine comprising a display effect as if the display section is recessed. According to the above means, at least one of the identification information, the other display object, and the other medium attracts the display unit, and the display effect is performed as if the display unit is depressed by the tensile force. In particular, it can have the impression that the display section is really depressed.

  Mean 7 A gaming machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, based on at least one behavior of the identification information, another display target displayed on the display unit, and another medium The gaming machine is characterized in that it produces an effect as if the display target area on the display unit is temporarily changed. Here, the display target area mainly includes the background displayed on the display unit. According to the above means, the player who has experienced the production feels unprecedented surprise and fun regarding the temporary change of the display target area.

  Means 8. A gaming machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, wherein the display unit is configured as if an internal scene is visually recognized from a transparent window member, A gaming machine characterized in that an effect as if the window member is affected is performed based on at least one behavior of identification information, another display object displayed on the display unit, and another medium. Here, a specific example of the window member is a camera lens. According to the above means, the player learns the interval as if he / she is viewing the internal scene through the window member. And by the said production | presentation, it has an impression as if the window member was influenced, and interestingness increases.

  Means 9. The game machine according to claim 8, wherein the effect as if the window member is affected includes an effect in which the window member moves back and forth in the depth direction.

  Means 10. In the means 8 or 9, the effect as if the window member is affected includes an effect that the window member tilts (in the vertical and horizontal directions).

  Means 11. In any one of means 8 to 10, when an effect is made as if the window member is affected, the identification information is also moved and displayed in accordance with the movement.

  Means 12. In any one of the means 8 to 10, when an effect as if the window member is affected is performed, the identification information remains fixedly displayed.

  Means 13. Any one of means 1 to 12, wherein the identification information can be displayed as if it moves in the depth direction. Here, the term “depth direction” is intended to include not only one depth direction but also the near side direction, that is, the opposite direction of the one depth direction. Further, the direction is not limited to the direction orthogonal to the display surface of the variable display device, and includes a direction that crosses the display unit of the variable display device obliquely. According to the above means, the identification information is displayed as if it moves in the depth direction, so that it is easy to produce an effect that has some influence on the display unit.

  Means 14. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 13, wherein the effect is performed when the identification information is stopped and displayed. According to the above means, when the player is most interested in the stop display of the identification information, the interesting effect is performed.

  Means 15. In the means 14, the gaming machine is characterized in that the identification information that is variably displayed in the plurality of identification information strings is stopped and displayed all at once. According to the above means, since the identification information is stopped and displayed in the plurality of identification information strings at the same time, the player can enjoy the stop behavior and effect while exciting what kind of stop state the identification information to be stopped all at once. Will be watching.

  Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 15, when the production is performed, the production display is also performed based on at least one behavior among the identification information and the other display objects. A gaming machine characterized by According to the above means, since the effect display as if it was influenced is performed based on at least one behavior among the identification information and the other display objects, the fun is further increased.

  Means 17. In any one of means 1 to 16, a game situation that changes according to a player's operation is detected, and the identification information can be variably displayed on a display unit upon occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result. A gaming machine in which a special gaming state advantageous to a player is generated on condition that information is finally displayed in a specific display mode. According to the above means, a gaming situation that changes in accordance with the player's operation is detected, and the identification information can be variably displayed on the display unit by the occurrence of a predetermined trigger based on the detection result. Then, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the identification information becomes a specific display mode and is finally stopped and displayed. Accordingly, the player can enjoy the above-mentioned effects while expecting that the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein, when the effect is performed, the identification information is surely or at a very high probability to be finally displayed in a specific display mode. According to the above means, when the effect is performed, the identification information is surely or very likely to be displayed in a specific display mode with a very high probability, and is finally stopped and displayed. .

  Means 19. In the means 17 or 18, the effect is caused by the fact that the identification information is temporarily displayed and then variably displayed again. According to the above means, the effect can be enjoyed when the variable display is again displayed after the stop display.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 17, wherein the effect is a notice of a predetermined gaming state occurring thereafter. Here, the term “notice” means that a predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the performance, and there may be a case where the predetermined gaming state does not occur.

  Means 21. In the means 17, the effect is a part of the effect at the time of the change of the identification information, at least a part of the reach effect performed in the reach game state before the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in the specific display mode. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is performed as a part of a notice effect in which the identification information is finally displayed in a specific display mode or as a part of a notice effect of occurrence of the reach gaming state. According to the above means, when the effect as if the display unit is affected is performed as part of the effect when the identification information fluctuates, the player expects that some desirable situation will occur. Further, when it is performed as part of the reach production, the thickness of the reach production is further increased. Furthermore, if the identification information is performed as a part of the notice effect that is finally stopped and displayed as the specific display mode, or as part of the notice effect of the reach gaming state occurrence, the player will receive the special game state, The occurrence of the reach gaming state can be predicted, and the fun is further increased.

  Means 22. In any one of means 1 to 21, a game machine characterized in that a sound effect is also performed at the time of effect on the display unit. According to the above means, not only the display unit but also the sound effect is performed at the time of the effect, so the reality is further increased by the effect.

  Means 23. Means 22: The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the production by the sound corresponds to the production at the display unit or is based on the production at the display unit.

  Means 24. A gaming machine including a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information on a display unit, wherein the identification information can be displayed as if it moves in the depth direction, and the identification information is predicted A gaming machine characterized in that a stop display is made further on the near side than the stop position. According to the above means, the identification information is displayed on the display unit of the variable display device as if it moves in the depth direction, and the identification information is further stopped and displayed on the near side of the predicted stop position. For this reason, the player can be surprised and feel interesting.

  Means 25. In the means 24, the identification information is stopped and displayed based on being displayed as if it hits the display surface of the display unit. According to the above means, the identification information is displayed as if it hits the display surface of the display unit, and the display is stopped based on this. Therefore, the player is further surprised.

  Means 26. In any one of means 1 to 25, the identification information comprises a character. According to the above means, it becomes easy to perform various effects.

  Means 27. In any one of means 1 to 26, the variable display device stores at least an object formed of a plurality of polygons and a texture on which a pattern to be pasted on each polygon of the object is drawn, and the stored object , The gaze direction based on a given viewpoint in the virtual three-dimensional space can be rotated around the viewpoint, and the object is projected onto a two-dimensional projection plane based on the rotated gaze direction, and the projection A visual field image in which the stored texture is pasted on each polygon of an object projected on a plane is generated in an image generation area corresponding to the projection plane, and the visual field image in the image generation area is displayed on the display unit To display the state in the virtual three-dimensional space accompanying the rotation in the line-of-sight direction, and the identification information is stored in the memory Gaming machine, characterized in that it is intended to be constituted by the object. According to the above means, the reality is further increased.

  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 V zone is provided on the right side of the back of the big prize opening 4 and a winning path is provided on the left side (not shown. Alternatively, the left and right may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 which has won the grand prize opening 4 is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone or the winning path. 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 special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 as a variable display device is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a made up of 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 an upper symbol sequence 14, a middle symbol sequence 15, and a lower symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. A background screen or the like is appropriately displayed on the display unit 13a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types of symbols 17A to 17I and a single type of symbols 17K. Each of the symbols 17 </ b> A to 17 </ b> I is configured by a combination of various “sea creatures” characters and numbers 1 to 9. More specifically, the symbol 17A is composed of a combination of a circle number 1 and an “octopus” character. In addition, the symbol 17B is the number 2 and the character “Harisenbon”, the symbol 17C is the number 3 and the “turtle” character, the symbol 17D is the number 4 and the “shark” character, and the symbol 17E is the circle 5 Numbers and “shrimp” characters, design 17F is the number 6 and “Clownfish” character, design 17G is the number 7 and “walrus” character, design 17H is the number 8 and “telephoto fish” character The symbol 17I is composed of a combination of a number 9 and a “crab” character. The numbers 1 to 9 are arranged in descending order for the upper symbol row 14, and in ascending order for the middle and lower symbol rows 15 and 16, respectively. However, with respect to the middle symbol row 15, a circle 4 symbol 17D is further overlapped between the circle 9 symbol 17I and the circle 1 symbol 17A. These symbols 17A to 17I can be any one of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later). Note that the “octopus” character of the symbol 17A, the “clown fish” character of the symbol 17F, and the “crab” character of the symbol 17I are colored mainly of red. In addition, the “Harisenbon” character of the symbol 17B, the “shark” character of the symbol 17D, and the “walrus” character of the symbol 17G are colored mainly blue (or bluish purple) and white. Further, the “turtle” character of the pattern 17C is uniquely colored mainly with green and brown. In addition, the “shrimp” character of the symbol 17E is uniquely colored mainly of pink. In addition, the character of the “telephoto fish” of the pattern 17H is uniquely colored mainly with green, yellow and red.

  Further, the symbol 17K is constituted by a mark “shellfish” and is arranged between the symbols 17A to 17I. Furthermore, the symbol 17K can only be an outlier symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, during normal fluctuation, in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17I and 17K displayed as if swimming in the sea move in the horizontal direction (from left to right). Scroll as shown.

  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. Therefore, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted. As long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54. The normal symbol display device 51 is activated as many times as the number of holdings.

  In the display unit 13 a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (scroll variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 14, the lower 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.

  FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams showing a big hit screen on the display unit 13a. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the reach gaming state (reach state). Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbols 17A to 17I is a jackpot. There may be a combination of the same symbols 17A to 17I when arranged along a line (for example, circle 1, circle 1, circle 1, circle 2, circle 2, circle 2, etc.). The symbol constituting the combination is the “big hit symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, a big hit line is formed by a central vertical line (see FIG. 2C), left and right vertical lines, and two diagonal cross lines (see FIG. 2B). Is configured (referred to as 5 lines). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit (of course, the big hit state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the lower symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the upper symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4 (a), the upper symbol row 14 and the lower symbol row 16 are stopped at the same symbol 17G on the diagonally descending big hit line, and the symbols 17A to 17I of the middle symbol row 15 are stopped. , 17K still shows a changing state. In this case, the jackpot state is generated on the condition that the stop symbol on the jackpot line of the middle symbol row 15 is the same symbol as the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 (symbol 17G in the figure).

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 15 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols in both the upper and lower 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 (or a part of the symbol rows) are replaced again, and then the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are confirmed and displayed. This case is also included (referred to as “depth revariation reach” in this embodiment).

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, in addition to “normal reach (see FIG. 4A)” in which the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are simply scrolled, a giant shark is displayed as a character. b) see) ”,“ giant squid reach (see FIG. 4 (c)) ”as a character,“ giant crab reach (see FIG. 2 (b), (c)) as a character ” ", The above-mentioned" depth re-variation reach ", etc. 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, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. In “Super Reach”, the expected value of jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern. These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. The operation state of each reach pattern will be described later.

  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 this case, 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 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 holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum holding number (in this case, four). 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 lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps 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 5 through the passage gate 54, the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, and the V zone switch 22 is a large game ball 5. The winning in the V zone of the winning opening 4 is detected, and the count switch 23 detects the winning of the game ball 5 in the large winning opening 4.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the design random number buffer includes three top, middle, and bottom out symbol random number buffers 31, 32, and 33, and three top, middle, and bottom out reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. It is constituted by. As shown in FIG. 6, the design random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i), five outreach reach random number areas 42 (i), five outlier design random number areas 43 (i), and five It is composed of a middle-out symbol random number area 44 (i) and five bottom-out symbol random number areas 45 (i). i is for distinguishing each of the five design random number areas, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Each value of i corresponds to the number of variable displays held. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the stop symbol area is composed of upper, middle, and lower stop symbol random areas 46, 47, and 48, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a game mode switching control as one of the controls by the CPU (control device 24). In the present embodiment, basically two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300 and a high probability mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times (hereinafter referred to as convenience). It is referred to as “probability 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 17A to 17I, 17K variation time is shortened, (5) the jackpot probability is higher than the normal mode, etc., in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, In addition to (5), all items (1) to (4) are executed.

  When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is reached, the next game mode is suggested (notified) in relation to the symbols 17A to 17I that are finally stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is any of the even symbols 17B, 17D, 17F, and 17H, the normal mode is set in the next game. If the jackpot symbol is any one of the odd symbols 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, and 17I, the probability change mode as the special mode is set in the next game.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 17 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 miss reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, and It consists of a reach 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. 8A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining a jackpot state on the display device 13. Also, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display in the outreach state, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB is for determining a big hit 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 upper, middle, and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, and CDB are for determining stop symbols and the like. The upper symbol random number counter CDU 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 upper symbol random number counter CDU makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The lower symbol random number counter CDB 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. 9 and FIG. 8B is used for selecting one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns, and is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, the upper symbol random number). The value (random value) is updated every time the counter CDU makes a round, 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). However, the numerical values in FIG. 9 are merely examples, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is arbitrary.

  In addition, the winning determination flag FE is used for determining the presence or absence of winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is automatically set to “1” when there is a winning.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 10, after the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CDU, CDC, CDB, CV are updated, combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB 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 upper symbol random number counter CDU. The middle / lower symbol random number counters CDC and CDB are updated in accordance with the values of the upper and middle symbol random number counters CDU and CDC, respectively. Specifically, “1” is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the upper symbol random number counter CDU is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. Further, if the timing is returned to the initial value of the medium symbol random number counter CDC, “1” is added to the lower symbol random number counter CDB, and the value of the counter CDB is maintained at other timings. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV as appropriate.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is a predetermined “combination symbol combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB 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 out symbol random number buffer 31 for the upper symbol random number counter CDU, and the out symbol symbol random number buffer 32 for the middle symbol random number counter CDC. The lower symbol random number counter CDB indicates the falling 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 symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB is a predetermined “combination of outreach symbols” in step S6. Judging. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB 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 CDU, CDC, CDB is neither a missing symbol nor a missing 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 CDU, CDC, and CDB 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. 11 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, and CDB in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operation 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 only held up to four times, and even if there are more wins, the symbol variation hold is not stored.

  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 (CDU, CDC, CDB) of the upper, middle, and lower off symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 to correspond to the corresponding up, middle, and bottom off symbol random number areas 43. (I) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  Thus, in the “storage processing routine”, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDU, CDC, CDB 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. 12 and 13 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the display device 13 and the like using the calculation results of the above-mentioned “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, etc., and after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, It is executed every predetermined time.

  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” in FIG. 14, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S902, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, a temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for going through “depth revariation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, and 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 outlier reach random number CO is the same as the outlier reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the outlier reach value (outlier reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, the temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for going through the above-described “depth revariation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, and the process proceeds to step S905.

  Further, if the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the detachment symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as a 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 based on the reach type determination counter CV. That is, any one of the above-mentioned “normal reach”, “giant sumereach”, “giant squid reach”, “giant crab reach”, and “depth re-variation reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

  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 converts the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the upper and lower symbol rows 14 and 16 in step S110 of FIG. The symbol is replaced with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of steps S902, S904, and S906 (in the case of “depth revariation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, it is replaced with a temporary stop symbol). Further, the symbol variation is stopped so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K after replacement are displayed in both the upper and lower 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 FIG. 15, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “normal reach”), in step S1202, the control device 24 executes the normal reach operation process. More specifically, various lamps are blinked, and the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are variably displayed more slowly than before.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is not “giant sumerichi”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant sumerichi”), the giant sumerichi operation process is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, a huge shark character is displayed on the display unit 13a, and the two symbols 17A to 17I and 17K displayed on the display unit 13a There is an effect display as if trying to bite, a display of the operation of swallowing one of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K after a predetermined time, and a process of deleting the swallowed symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. Done.

  If the determination in step S1203 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, the control device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant squid reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant squid reach”), a giant squid reach operation process is performed in step S1206. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), a giant squid character is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 13a, and an action display is displayed as if the squid character swivels a plurality of legs. . Along with this, processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear as if they are quickly moved one by one in accordance with the turning operation is performed.

  If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “giant crab reach”. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “giant crab reach”), in step S1208, the giant crab reach operation process is performed. In this case, a giant crab character is displayed in the approximate center of the display unit 13a, and an action display is performed as if the crab character boundedly jumps. Along with this, processing such as making the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K appear as if they move one by one in accordance with the bound is performed. Further, in some cases, the crab character performs processing such as showing the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K with scissors of both hands and moving them one by one.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1207, the reach operation process is not performed until at least the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are temporarily stopped, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. In addition, even after each reach processing operation processing in steps S1202, 1204, 1206, and 1208 is executed, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily ended.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”), the control device 24 stops the symbol variation in the middle symbol sequence 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 12).

  Subsequently, in step S131, the control device 24 executes “depth revariation processing”. More specifically, as shown in the “depth revariation processing routine” of FIG. 16, in step S1311, the control device 24 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “depth revariation reach”. To do. If a negative determination is made, this routine is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1312 in order to execute the “depth revariation reach” process. In step S1312, first, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, display is performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K temporarily displayed on the display unit 13a are oriented in the depth direction (backward direction). . At this time, among the symbols 17A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character is directed in the depth direction (backward direction), and the numbers such as circle 1 and circle 2 are maintained as they are.

  After that, in step S1313, as shown in FIGS. 18C to 18E, the control device 24 moves as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are swimming in the depth direction (while swinging down the body left and right). Display as if it were. At the same time, a giant shark character appears, and an action display is displayed as if the shark character chases the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K. Thereby, the player can have an impression as if the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K escaped in the depth direction based on being chased by the shark.

  Subsequently, in step S1314, the control device 24, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), the predetermined time T1 (T1 = 1 to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 to 15 seconds, more preferably 2). 2 seconds or more and 7 seconds or less, and more preferably 4 seconds or more and 5 seconds or less), displays whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the depth direction, and makes the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K difficult to identify. To do. At the same time, the shark character is moved from the display unit 13a to the outside as if it had given up chasing.

  In step S1315, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are replaced. That is, a replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S902 or step S904 (or a temporary stop big hit symbol in the case of performing the depth re-lottery process described later). However, at this point in time, the player cannot visually recognize that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are too small and have been replaced. Further, when moving in the depth direction, a total of nine symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moved and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 14 to 16, respectively. Alternatively, only three diagonally upward symbols 17A to 17I are displayed. Further, at this time, the symbols 17A to 17I are replaced and displayed in a state facing the front direction (front direction), only the character is displayed, and the numbers such as the circle 1 and the circle 2 are not displayed. At this time, the stop state at the time of the replacement is maintained for a certain time (for example, about 2 seconds).

  Thereafter, in step S1316, as shown in FIG. 19A, display is performed as if the replaced symbols 17A to 17I are moving forward (swim), and in step S1317, FIG. 19B is displayed. , (C), a predetermined time T2 (T2 = 1 to 30 seconds, preferably 1.5 to 15 seconds, more preferably 2 to 7 seconds, and even more desirably 4 seconds or more) 5 seconds or less), it is displayed whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are moving in the forward direction, so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be identified. At this time, in the initial stage of moving forward, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, but can finally identify from the middle. Further, in the present embodiment, since the similar color symbols 17A to 17I are prepared, the player may not be able to identify the symbols 17A to 17I until immediately before the symbols 17A to 17I return to the original state. sell.

  In subsequent step S1318, symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. At this time, the front side is made of glass, and controls such as shaking the background image are performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I (character) hit the glass (glass is the display screen of the display unit 13a). Is called. That is, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), the symbols 17A to 17I are moved and displayed on the front side, and are normally predicted to stop at the position of FIG. 21 (a). Beyond that, it can be moved and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the symbols 17A to 17I are instantaneously enlarged and displayed (at this time, the display may be performed as if the symbols 17A to 17I are crushed and deformed). At the same time, control is performed such that the background image is shifted instantaneously so as to produce an effect as if the display unit 13a was shaken (or vibrated) by the collision. Thereby, the player will be surprised. In the present embodiment, when performing the above-described collision effect, a sound effect such as “Dawn” is also performed in order to provide a more realistic effect that the symbols 17A to 17I have collided. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), the symbols 17A to 17I are returned to the same positions as in FIG. 21 (a).

  Furthermore, in the following step S1319, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 19D, the symbols 17A to 17I are arranged and displayed along the selected jackpot line, numbers such as a circle 7 are displayed, and the character orientation is changed to the original variation direction ( Switch to the left. Furthermore, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K other than the jackpot line are also displayed.

  After the depth re-variation reach process is executed as described above, the control device 24 next executes a depth re-lottery process in step S135 (see FIG. 12). Specifically, as shown in the “depth re-lottery processing routine” in FIG. 17, the control device 24 first determines in step S1351 whether or not the current re-lottery execution condition is satisfied. Here, the re-lottery execution conditions are that this time is a big hit, that the temporarily stopped big hit symbol is the symbols 17B, 17D, 17F, and 17H to which the normal mode is given, and that the re-drawing is performed with a predetermined probability. For example, it is determined that the lottery is executed (determined based on a separate counter or the like). If the re-lottery execution condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing.

  On the other hand, if the re-lottery execution condition is satisfied, first in FIG. 20A, FIG. 20B, and FIG. 20C, as in the case of the “depth revariation reach” process in step S1352. As shown, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K including the jackpot symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed on the display unit 13a are displayed as if they are oriented in the depth direction (backward direction). At this time, among the symbols 17A to 17I, a display is made as if only the character is directed in the depth direction (backward direction), and the numbers such as circle 1 and circle 2 are maintained as they are.

  Thereafter, in step S1353, as shown in FIGS. 20D and 20E, the control device 24 displays the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K as if they are swimming and moving in the depth direction. At the same time, a giant shark character appears, and an action display is displayed as if the shark character chases the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K.

  Subsequently, in step S1354, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), the control device 24 displays whether the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K have moved in the depth direction over the predetermined time T1 as described above, and the symbol 17A. ˜17I and 17K are made difficult to identify. At the same time, the shark character is moved from the display unit 13a to the outside as if it had given up chasing.

  In step S1355, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are replaced. That is, the replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S902 or step S904. However, at this point in time, the player cannot visually recognize that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are too small and have been replaced. Further, similarly to the above, in the replacement display, only three symbols 17A to 17I that are slanting to the right or rising to the right are displayed. Further, at this time, the symbols 17A to 17I are replaced and displayed in a state facing the front direction (front direction), only the character is displayed, and the numbers such as the circle 1 and the circle 2 are not displayed. Also at this time, the stop state at the time of the replacement is maintained for a certain time (for example, about 2 seconds).

  Thereafter, in step S1356, as shown in FIG. 19A, display is performed as if the replaced symbols 17A to 17I are moving forward (swim), and in step S1357, FIG. 19B is displayed. , (C), it is displayed whether or not the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K have moved in the forward direction over a predetermined time T2, so that the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K can be identified. At this time, in the initial stage of moving forward, the player cannot identify what symbols 17A to 17I are moving, but can finally identify from the middle. Similarly, since the similar colors 17A to 17I are prepared, the player may not be able to identify the symbols 17A to 17I until immediately before the symbols 17A to 17I return to the original state.

  In subsequent step S1358, symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. At this time, as in the case of the above-mentioned depth re-variation reach, the front side is glassed, and control such as shaking the background image as if the symbols 17A to 17I (character) hit the glass is also performed. Is called.

  Further, in the subsequent step S1359, the arrangement state of the symbols 17A to 17I is restored, and the subsequent processing is once ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 19D, the symbols 17A to 17I are arranged and displayed along the selected jackpot line, numbers such as a circle 7 are displayed, and the character orientation is changed to the original variation direction ( Switch to the left. Furthermore, symbols 17A to 17I and 17K other than the jackpot line are also displayed.

  Now, after performing the said depth re-variation lottery process, the control apparatus 24 determines whether the combination of symbols 17A-17I is a jackpot combination next 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. If the combination of symbols 17A to 17H is a jackpot combination (this is also the case when the depth re-lottery is actually performed), the process proceeds to step S150.

  In step S150, the control device 24 clears the round counter CR to “0”. At this time, the jackpot notification is displayed by the control device 24.

  Next, in step S160 (see FIG. 13), 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 and the winning path.

  Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S200 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the big prize winning port 4 has yet arrived. If this determination condition is satisfied (when the scheduled closing time has not 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 smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1” in subsequent step S230. 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 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 on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone. If either one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, in step S240, the fact that the jackpot state has ended is displayed on the display unit 13a. At the same time, a process for notifying the next game mode is executed. More specifically, when the current jackpot symbol is an even number symbol 17B, 17D, 17F, or 17H, the display unit 13a displays that the normal mode is set. If the current jackpot symbol is an odd symbol 17A, 17C, 17E, 17G, or 17I, the display unit 13a is displayed to indicate that it is in the probability variation mode. As the notification mode, for example, the background screen in the display unit 13a is changed, characters are displayed, a lamp is lit, and notification is made by voice.

  And after performing the said mode alerting | reporting process, the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes a "special electric accessory control routine."

  As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are scroll-fluctuated and temporarily stopped in the depth direction during the “depth re-variation reach” and the “depth re-lottery process”. Displayed as if moving. Then, when the symbols 17A to 17I are moved and displayed in the forward direction, an effect as if the display unit 13a is affected is performed based on the behavior that the symbols 17A to 17I hit the glass. That is, a display effect is performed as if the display unit 13a vibrates or swings due to an impact at the time of collision. For this reason, the player temporarily has an impression that he or she has actually hit the display unit 13a, and the player who has experienced the production is unprecedentedly surprised and interested in the fact that the display unit 13a has been affected by the above effect. I feel. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, since the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction, it is easy to perform an effect (collision effect) that has some influence on the display unit 13a.

  Further, an effect as if the display unit 13a is affected is performed when the symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed. For this reason, when the player is most interested in the display of the symbols 17A to 17I, the above-mentioned interesting effect is performed, and the interest is further improved. In particular, in the present embodiment, symbols 17A to 17I that are re-variably displayed in a plurality of symbol rows are stopped and displayed all at once. Therefore, the stop behavior and effects are watched over while being excited about what kind of stop mode the symbols 17A to 17I stop all at once.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the collision effect is performed, the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed with a very high probability. Therefore, the player looks forward to the performance being performed, and when the performance is actually performed, the joy for the player is even greater.

  In addition, when performing the effect as if the display unit 13a is affected, a sound effect is also performed. As a result, the reality further increases in production.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, although instantaneously, the symbols 17A to 17I are stopped and displayed further on the near side (player side) than the predicted stop position. For this reason, the player can be surprised and feel interesting.

  In addition, since the symbols 17A to 17I that affect the display unit 13a are provided with characters, the effect that the user moves and collides with the display unit 13a becomes natural, and there is no sense of incongruity. That is, it becomes easy to perform the above-mentioned production without a sense of incongruity.

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

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, an effect is made such that the symbols 17A to 17I collide with the display unit 13a. However, display objects other than the symbols 17A to 17I (for example, giant shark characters, etc.) collide with each other. It is good also as performing. Further, another medium (for example, particles such as water, air, sand, etc.) may affect the display unit 13a.

  (B) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, a display effect is performed as if the display unit 13a is damaged based on the operation display as if the symbols 17A to 17I hit the display unit 13a. It is good as well. For example, “crack” may be displayed on the display unit 13a at the same time when the symbols 17A to 17I collide with each other, or an effect that the display unit 13a is destroyed may be performed.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the display effect such as whether the display unit 13a swings or vibrates is performed based on the operation display as if the symbols 17A to 17I hit the display unit 13a. You may make it perform the other production which the display part 13a influences. For example, a display effect may be performed as if the display unit 13a bulges based on the operation display as if the symbols 17A to 17I pressed the display unit 13a. When such an effect is performed, the player can have an impression as if the display unit 13a really swelled by the pressing force.

  Further, for example, a display effect may be performed as if the display unit 13a is recessed based on the operation display as if another display target attracts the display unit 13a. When such an effect is performed, the player can have an impression that the other display object attracts the display unit 13a and the display unit 13a is actually depressed by the tensile force.

  (D) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the effect of the display unit 13a is influenced based on the behavior of at least one of the symbols 17A to 17I and other display objects when the display unit 13a is affected. An effect display as if received may also be performed. For example, after the symbols 17A to 17I collide with the display unit 13a, an effect that causes dizziness, an effect that causes a nosebleed, or the possession of the character of the symbols 17A to 17I (for example, a telephoto lens) is damaged. You may perform an effect. By performing such an effect, the fun is further increased.

  (E) In the above embodiment, an effect is made as if the display unit 13a is affected when the symbol is stopped at the time of re-variation reach or at the time of re-lottery. It may be done during fluctuations. Also, it may be performed as part of the production at the time of normal fluctuation of the symbol, may be performed when each individual symbol is stopped or fixed, may be performed when the final stop symbol is stopped or fixed, or reach It may be performed before the occurrence of the state, may be performed as part of other reach production, while the reach game state is occurring, or may be performed when the final stop symbol is stopped or confirmed when the reach game state occurs It may be performed at the start or in the middle of re-variation and re-drawing, or may be performed as part of a jackpot notice or reach notice (or super reach notice).

  (F) In the above-described embodiment, when an effect is performed as if the display unit 13a is affected during the depth re-variation reach, the jackpot state is generated with a very high probability. A jackpot state may be generated with probability.

  (G) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, when the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are displayed as if they are moving in the depth direction, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K located on the far side are displayed. May be displayed darker than the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K located on the near side. By adopting such a configuration, the reality at the time of moving display increases, and the improvement of interest is spurred.

  (H) In the above embodiment, in the case of “depth re-variation reach” and “depth re-lottery processing”, the jackpot symbol is almost always switched, but a reach state may be generated by switching. . For example, when the symbols of the upper symbol row 14 are temporarily stopped and the symbols of the lower symbol row 16 are temporarily stopped, when the reach state is not reached, at least one of the symbols of the upper symbol row 14 and the lower symbol row 16 The reach state may be generated by switching in the depth direction. Of course, the reach state may be generated by switching all the symbol rows 14 to 16.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K are scrolled during normal fluctuation, but other fluctuation methods (for example, a fluctuation method of a type that is switched and displayed one by one). It may be displayed in a variable manner.

  (J) In the above-described embodiment, symbols having similar colors are prepared. However, symbols (for example, symbols having the same outline line) may be employed so that at least two symbols are similar in appearance. Even with such a configuration, there may be cases where the fact of replacement is temporarily unaware, and when replacement is performed, it may be difficult to identify the type of the design by looking at the design. Interesting taste increases. In addition, there is no problem even if a pattern that is not similar at all including colors is adopted.

  (K) On the contrary, you may employ | adopt the design which has the external appearance (for example, outline) which is not in other symbols. According to such a configuration, when a symbol having the specific appearance is displayed after replacement, the symbol can be identified relatively quickly.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the probability variation mode is adopted as the special mode, and as a concept thereof, in addition to the jackpot probability being increased, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 To increase the chance of opening the blade 6 of the operating port 3, (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) lengthening the opening time of the blade 6. (And / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) shortening the variation time of the symbols 17A to 17I and 17K of the display unit 13a of the special symbol display device 13 is executed. did. On the other hand, in addition to increasing the jackpot probability, satisfying any one of (1) to (4) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. Further, as the special mode, a time reduction mode (time reduction mode) may be adopted instead of the probability variation mode. As the time reduction mode, 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 ), (2), (3) and (4)) can be employed.

  (M) The time reduction mode and the probability variation mode may be continued until the next big hit time, or may be continued for a predetermined number of rotation fluctuations of symbols 17A to 17I and 17K, and then switched to the normal mode. You may be made to do. Further, when the time reduction mode or the probability variation mode is selected, the special mode may be continued until the big hit state occurs twice or more. In addition, as a result, the number of continuations of the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode (the number of continuation occurrences of the jackpot state) may be made variable in accordance with the jackpot symbol. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type not provided with the special mode described above.

  (N) As another control by the CPU (control device 24), the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can execute limiter control. This limiter control is executed in order to suppress the euphoria for the player, and controls the probability variation mode (special mode) not to exceed a predetermined number of times. More specifically, when the CPU is in the probability variation mode for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times: the number is merely an example, and may be 149 times), the predetermined number plus one time (for example, five times: the number of times) The number of times is merely an example, and may be 150 times. At the time of the big hit (at the time of the limiter), control is performed so that a mode other than the probability variation mode, that is, the normal mode is set.

  (O) In the above embodiment, the depth re-lottery process can be performed when the jackpot state occurs, but such a process may be omitted. Further, when the depth re-lottery process is performed, the depth re-variation reach may be omitted.

  (P) When the depth re-variation reach is performed, the big hit state may be generated.

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

  (R) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, character random number counter CC, upper, middle and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, reach type determination counter CV ) May be changed as appropriate. 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.

  (S) 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, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the fixed 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.

  (T) In the above embodiment, the mode is displayed at the end of the jackpot state (step S240), but such a display may not be performed. Further, it may be displayed at the time of jackpot or during jackpot. Further, after the jackpot, the display may be continued until the next jackpot. Moreover, you may make it alert | report a mode with a lamp | ramp or a sound besides displaying on a display part.

  (U) In the above embodiment, the probability variation mode is given with a probability of 1/2 as shown, but the probability is arbitrary and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the probability variation mode may be given with a probability (for example, seventeenths) different from that even if it is ½ on the display.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Display apparatus, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Upper symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... Lower symbol row, 17A to 17I, 17K ... symbol, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the display unit ;
An operation port into which a game ball can enter,
Incoming ball detecting means capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the working port;
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the operation port by the entrance detection means, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and the variable display device Start scrolling display of a plurality of symbols, stop display after a predetermined time and confirm, and if the result of the lottery is a win, stop and display the symbol in a specific symbol, A gaming machine comprising a control device for generating a gaming state ,
The variable display device includes a first display processing unit that performs a first display process to display a movement of the symbol in a depth direction intersecting the scroll direction;
A second display processing means for performing movement display of the symbol in the front side direction opposite to the depth direction by executing a second display process after the first display process is performed;
The symbols that are moved and displayed in the front side direction are temporarily and instantaneously enlarged and stopped, and the symbols are displayed in a stopped display state with respect to the symbols in synchronization with the stop display. A third display processing means for executing display control for instantaneously shifting the entire background image of the display unit with respect to the display unit while maintaining, and confirming with the stopped and displayed pattern;
A gaming machine comprising: means for displaying a symbol located on the back side darker than a symbol located on the near side when the first display process and the second display process are executed .

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