JP6782012B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine, there is a pachinko machine in which a special gaming state (so-called small hit state) is set in addition to the so-called big hit state (for example, Patent Document 1). This special game state occurs after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the predetermined small hit symbol confirmation display mode on the symbol display unit, and although the special winning means is intermittently opened as in the big hit state, 1 Compared to the big hit state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the special winning means because the opening time per round is short and the number of opening times is small. That said, even in such a special gaming state, a gaming machine has been devised that actively aims to win a prize ball in a special winning means and obtains a prize ball (for example, Patent Document 2). ).

JP-A-2007-68589 JP-A-2016-83295

As described above, in a game machine in which a prize ball is acquired even in a special game state, the opening time of the special prize means is short, so that the game ball is a special prize means during the special game state. It is considered that the situation of not winning a prize is relatively likely to occur. In other words, from the player's point of view, the symbols are confirmed and displayed in the predetermined symbol confirmation display mode that notifies the occurrence of the special gaming state, giving the impression that the prize ball is promised. Nevertheless, the prize ball could not be won. Therefore, if such a situation occurs continuously, the interest of the player may be reduced.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not easily reduce the interest of the player even if the prize ball cannot be obtained during the special gaming state.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming a symbol, an effect display means for executing various display effects, and a special prize for opening and closing. The means, the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the control means for controlling the operation of the special winning means are provided, and the control means displays the symbol when a predetermined special condition is satisfied. After the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode in the means, a special gaming state is generated in which the special winning means is intermittently opened, and after the end of the special gaming state, the specific gaming state is displayed for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special winning means is opened at least once after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode by the symbol display means. However, it is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which the winning of the game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected from the special gaming state, and the control means displays on the effect display means in the specific gaming state. The special symbol is stored, and when the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and the symbol display means of the symbol display means. With the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing for each of the special symbol display units. When the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special gaming state that occurs with the final display of the symbol from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to which the special condition is satisfied for all the special symbol display units. The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the end of, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the stop display mode of the special symbol is displayed. The present invention is characterized in that the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified.
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the control means has a game during the special gaming state with respect to the special symbol display unit for stopping and displaying the special symbol during the special gaming state. When the ball wins the special winning means, at the timing when the winning is detected, and when the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state, at the timing when the special gaming state ends. , Each of which is characterized in that the special symbol is stopped and displayed.
Further, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention opens and closes a symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming a symbol and an effect display means for executing various display effects. The special winning means, the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the control means for controlling the operation of the special winning means are provided, and the control means is said to be said when a predetermined special condition is satisfied. After the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special definite display mode in the symbol display means, a special gaming state is generated in which the special winning means is intermittently opened, and after the end of the special gaming state, a specific game is played for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the special winning means is used at least once after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode by the symbol display means. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a game ball cannot be expected to win a prize in the special winning means than in the special gaming state, although the control means is used as the effect display means in the specific gaming state. The special symbol to be displayed is memorized, and when the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and the above-mentioned in the symbol display means. With the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing for each of the special symbol display units. Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the game ball is sent to the special winning means during the special gaming state generated by the satisfaction of the special condition for at least one special symbol display unit. When a prize is won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special game state, while the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special game state ends if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special game state. It is characterized in that the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by erasing without causing the game.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 4 of the present invention opens and closes a symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming a symbol and an effect display means for executing various display effects. A special winning means having a movable means, a special area provided inside the movable means in the special winning means and opened and closed independently of the movable means, the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the effect display means. A control means for controlling the operation of the special winning means is provided, and the control means causes the symbol display means to definitely display the symbol in a special definite display mode when a predetermined special condition is satisfied. After that, when the special winning means causes a special game state that is intermittently opened, and the game ball passes through the special area during the special game state, the specific game is specified for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. On the other hand, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the symbol display means confirms and displays the symbol in a special definite display mode, and then the special winning means at least once. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a game ball cannot be expected to win a prize in the special winning means than in the special gaming state, although the control means is used as the effect display means in the specific gaming state. The special symbol to be displayed is memorized, and when the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and the above-mentioned in the symbol display means. With the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing for each of the special symbol display units. Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, for all the special symbol display units, the special that occurs with the final display of the symbol from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to which the special condition is satisfied. The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the game state ends, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the special symbol is stopped. It is characterized in that the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified depending on the display mode.
In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 5 of the present invention includes a symbol display means for fluctuating / definitely displaying a symbol, an effect display means for executing various display effects, and an opening / closing operation. A special winning means having a movable means, a special area provided inside the movable means in the special winning means and opened and closed independently of the movable means, a symbol display means, the effect display means, and the like. And a control means for controlling the operation of the special winning means, and the control means confirms and displays the symbol in a special final display mode in the symbol display means when a predetermined special condition is satisfied. Then, when the special winning means causes a special gaming state that is intermittently opened, and the game ball passes through the special area during the special gaming state, it is specified for a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state. While causing a gaming state, when a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, the symbol displaying means confirms and displays the symbol in a special definite display mode, and then the special winning means is at least one. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a game ball cannot be expected to win a prize in the special winning means, although it is reopened, and the control means is the effect display means in the specific gaming state. When the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for fluctuating / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and the symbol display means is used to display the special symbol. With the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, the fluctuation of the special symbol is started in all the special symbol display units, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing for each of the special symbol display units. Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, at least one of the special symbol display units is sent to the special winning means during the special gaming state generated by the satisfaction of the special condition. When a prize is won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special symbol is stopped at the timing when the special gaming state ends if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state. It is characterized in that the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by erasing without displaying.

According to the first and fourth aspects of the invention, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, all the special symbol display units start to change the symbol to which the special condition is satisfied. The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the special game state generated by the confirmation display ends, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The stop display mode of the above indicates the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state. Further, according to the third and fifth aspects of the invention, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state, at least one special symbol display unit is subjected to the special game caused by the satisfaction of the special condition. When a game ball wins a prize in the special winning means during the state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, while the special gaming state ends when the special winning means does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state. By erasing the special symbol without stopping and displaying it, the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified.
As described above, according to the present invention, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special gaming state, and the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by the stop display mode, or during the special gaming state. Since the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified depending on whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the interest of the player is reduced even if the winning ball cannot be obtained during the special gaming state. It can be a game machine that does not easily come off.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the basic variation pattern determination table for determining the basic variation pattern of the 1st special symbol in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the basic variation pattern determination table for determining the basic variation pattern of the 2nd special symbol in a high probability state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display part for production in a high probability state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic variation pattern and the variation display mode of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the fluctuation / stop display of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the fluctuation / stop display of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the fluctuation / stop display of a special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the fluctuation / confirmation display of the second special symbol and the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol. (A) is the result of the jackpot lottery when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", and (B) is the result of the jackpot lottery. Indicates "off" or "big hit" respectively. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between the fluctuation / confirmation display of the 2nd special symbol and the fluctuation / stop display of a special symbol when the result of a big hit lottery is "small hit", and (A) is an explanatory diagram which showed in the small hit state. When the game ball wins the big prize device, (B) shows each case where the game ball does not win the big prize device during the small hit state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board of 2nd Embodiment from the front side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine of the 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall description of the pachinko machine as the first embodiment)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowed to flow down in the game area 16 to play a game, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports the glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side around the left end edge, and the game board 2 is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the door is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, etc. arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, in the substantially center of the game area 16, a display unit 6 for effect for varying / confirming a decorative symbol composed of numbers "0" to "9" and performing a display effect using a special symbol described later. Is provided. Further, a center member 26 provided with various electric accessories is installed on the game board 2 so as to surround the effect display unit 6. Furthermore, below the center member 26, a start winning opening 19 in which a game ball can be won is provided. In addition, a left-handed space SL through which the game ball can flow down is formed from the left side to the bottom of the center member 26, and by letting the left-handed space SL flow down, the game ball can be efficiently started and won. It is possible to win a prize in 19.

On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the center member 26 so that the game ball can flow down. Further, in the right-handed space SR, a winning device 20 capable of winning a game ball and a large winning device 18 having a door member that can be opened and closed are installed. Then, by driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, the winning device 20 and the opened large winning device 18 can be won. A large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display unit 83 is provided so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed separately.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, a supply plate 7 for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. The storage plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the supply plate 7.
Further, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects, various messages, and the like are provided above the front door 4. In addition, lamp members 15, 15, ... With a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12 are provided. A payout control device 28 that controls the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called jackpot lottery) is executed. The device 30 (shown in FIG. 4), the display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the display operation of the effect display unit 6, and the light emission control device 51 (FIG. 4) that controls the lighting / blinking operation of the lamp member 15. (Shown in 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sound reporting operation from the speaker 14, and a sub control device 40 (shown in FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. (Shown in Fig. 4) etc. are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 includes a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of the following members as well as execution of a jackpot lottery, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, and a main control board 31 on which an interface 35 and the like are mounted. There is. The main control board 31 is connected to the starting winning opening 19, the large winning device 18, the winning device 20, the special symbol display unit 83, and the like via the interface 35. Further, the main control board 31 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes a c-counter (random number for determining jackpot) used for the jackpot lottery, and a d-counter (for determining the finalized display mode) for determining the finalized display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the special symbol display unit 83. A plurality of counters such as a random number) and an e-counter (random number for determining fluctuation time information) that mainly determines a basic fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation time of a special symbol are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The c-counter loops between 0 and 99 (100 ways), the d-counter counts between 0 and 4 (5 ways), and the e-counter loops between 0 and 40 (41 ways). It has become. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (executes the jackpot lottery), triggered by the detection of the winning of the game ball starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20.

Further, the storage means 33 includes a jackpot determination table in which the numerical value of the c counter is associated with whether or not it is a "big hit", the numerical value of the d counter, and the first special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 83. A definite display mode determination table associated with the definite display mode of the second special symbol, a basic variation pattern determination table (for example, shown in FIGS. 5 and 6) in which the numerical value of the e-counter and the basic variation pattern are associated with each other are available. It is remembered. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of fluctuation to the final display). Further, in the storage means 33, for example, when either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variablely displayed on the special symbol display unit 83, the game ball wins the starting winning opening 19 or the winning device 20. In addition, the numerical values acquired from the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the winning are stored as pending information, and up to four (up to eight in total) are stored in each state in which the starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 are distinguished. A hold information storage area 36 is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 one by one, and executes a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A storage area 37 for determining a jackpot is provided for this purpose. It should be noted that the hold information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed (in the pachinko machine 1, the hold related to the winning device 20). The information is digested in preference to the reserved information relating to the winning of the starting winning opening 19), and new reserved information can be stored with the digestion.

The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage means 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Further, the sub-integrated board 41 is also electrically connected to the game button 25 and the electric accessory via the interface 45. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the jackpot lottery (various commands as described later) from the main control board 31 as described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content thereof, and controls the speaker 14 and the lamp. In addition to controlling the operation of the member 15 and the display operation of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, in a particularly high probability state, the display effect using the special symbol on the effect display unit 6 as described later is controlled. ..

Further, the storage means 43 has a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a moving image of the character. A variation pattern storage area 46 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns composed of the used character effects and the like is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are stored in association with the basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31. (For example, shown in FIG. 7). Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing the schedule information transmitted from the main control board 31.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 19 or the winning device 20, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. Then, when the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are stored in the hold information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each game state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined "big hit value (for example, in the big hit judgment table in the normal state, there is one of" 0 ", and in the big hit judgment table in the high probability state," 0 "," In addition to whether or not it is "1" or not (that is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit"), based on the judgment result related to the "big hit". The e-counter based on the numerical value acquired from the d-counter, the definite display mode of the special symbol based on which of the starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 is won, and the judgment result related to the "big hit". What happens to the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from is once determined as a preliminary determination in advance of the jackpot determination described later. Further, the main CPU 32 includes, as a result of the preliminary determination, which of the start winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 is the reserved information associated with the winning, and the number of reserved information based on the reserved information. Schedule information is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

Further, the main CPU 32 constantly confirms whether the special symbol is variablely displayed or confirmedly displayed on the special symbol display unit 83, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. If the confirmation is displayed, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, if the reserved information exists, the reserved information having the highest priority to be digested (in the present embodiment, if the reserved information related to the winning of the winning device 20 exists, the reserved information is the earliest stored reserved information. If there is no hold information related to winning the winning device 20, the hold information related to winning the starting winning opening 19 will be the earliest stored holding information), and the storage area 37 for jackpot determination is transferred. , The following jackpot judgment is executed for the pending information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the reserved information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the reserved information is the predetermined “big hit numerical value”. That is, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" or "missing" is determined. Then, when the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter and any of the starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 are won. The definite display mode (special definite display mode) of the special symbol is determined based on whether or not. Further, a basic variation pattern determination table according to which of the starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 is won and the current gaming state is used (for example, the gaming state is the normal state and the starting winning opening is used. The basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b) is used as the basis for winning a prize in 19), and the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter and either the starting winning opening 19 or the winning device 20 The final display mode of the special symbol is determined based on whether or not the prize is won. Further, a basic variation pattern determination table according to which of the starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 is won and the current gaming state is used (for example, the gaming state is the normal state and the starting winning opening is used. The basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5A is used as the basis for winning a prize in 19), and the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out.

After that, the main CPU 32 determines which of the starting winning opening 19 and the winning device 20 is associated with winning, the result of the big hit lottery (whether it is a "big hit" or "missing"), and a special symbol. A start command including information indicating the display mode and the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display unit 83, the first special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the starting winning opening 19 is digested, and the second special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the winning device 20 is digested. Is varied in a predetermined manner, and time counting by the timer 34 is started. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol corresponding to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery and the winning of either the starting winning opening 19 or the winning device 20 The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the confirmation display mode based on the presence, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" (satisfaction of special conditions), the main CPU 32 is in a special gaming state after the final display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the special final display mode. A jackpot state consisting of a start demo notifying the start of the jackpot state, intermittent opening of the jackpot device 18 for a predetermined number of times, and an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state is generated. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the big prize device 18 opened with the occurrence of the big hit state, more game balls (for example, 10 pieces) are used as prize balls as compared with the case where the start winning opening 19 or the prize device 20 is won. Pay out.

Further, with the end of the jackpot state, the main CPU 32 has a predetermined specific number of times (for example, the total confirmed display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot state. Until it reaches 50 times), a high probability state (specific game state) in which the probability that the result of the big hit lottery becomes a "big hit" is improved as described above is generated. Then, if the result of the big hit lottery becomes "big hit" again before the fixed display number of the special symbol reaches the specific number of times (that is, during the high probability state), the big hit state is generated and the big hit state is generated as described above. Along with the end of, a high probability state is generated from the end of this jackpot state until the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol reaches a specific number again. On the other hand, when the final number of times the special symbol is displayed reaches a specific number without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a "big hit", the high probability state is terminated and the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery becomes a "big hit" is low. To do.

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the schedule information, it stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Further, the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally confirmed and displayed according to the confirmed display mode of the special symbol are determined, and the information related to the basic variation pattern is determined. The detailed variation pattern corresponding to the above is read out from the variation pattern storage area 46, and the decorative symbol in the effect display unit 6 is variablely displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern while timing by the timer 44. Then, upon receiving the stop command, the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 6 in the display mode determined above. That is, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot decorative symbol display mode (for example, "7,7,7" or "3,3,3") in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged is confirmed and displayed. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", at least one of the three decorative symbols is confirmed and displayed in a different decorative symbol display mode (for example, "1 ・ 2 ・ 3") from the other two decorative symbols. Let me. The read schedule information is deleted from the schedule information storage area 47.

Further, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 causes the jackpot state, for example, during the start demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the start of the jackpot state, and when the opening of the jackpot device 18 is started, The display effect on the effect display unit 6 in the jackpot state is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demo is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state will end by using the effect display unit 6.

Here, if the game by the player on the pachinko machine 1 is explained along the general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state, and the handle 9 is rotated to operate the launching device 10. It is activated, the game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and the left-handed space SL is first flowed down to aim at winning the game ball into the starting winning opening 19. Then, the result of the big hit lottery by the winning game ball becomes "big hit", and when a big hit state occurs, "right hit" is performed to drive the game ball into the right-handed space SR, and the big prize device 18 is intermittently opened. Aim to win a prize in the game ball. In addition, when a high probability state occurs after the jackpot state ends, "right-handed" is continued, aiming to win a game ball in the winning device 20. Then, when the high probability state ends without the result of the big hit lottery being a "big hit", the game returns to the above-mentioned game in which the "right-handed" is stopped and the left-handed space SL is flowed down. It is possible to make the winning device 20 win the game ball by "right-handing" even in the normal state, but the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the winning device 20 winning the game ball in the normal state is , It is set to be very long (for example, 10 minutes) compared to the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the game ball winning the starting prize opening 19 in the normal state, so that such a game is not realistic. It has become.

(Explanation of display effect on the effect display unit in high probability state)
Here, the display effect using the special symbol in the effect display unit 6 in the high probability state, which is the main part of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the effect display unit 6 in the high probability state. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the basic variation pattern and the variation display mode of the special symbol. 10 to 12 are explanatory views showing a change / stop display of a special symbol. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the fluctuation / confirmation display of the second special symbol and the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol. FIG. 13A is when the result of the jackpot lottery is “missing”, and FIG. The result of the big hit lottery indicates "missing" or "big hit" respectively. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the fluctuation / confirmation display of the second special symbol and the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol when the result of the big hit lottery is “small hit”, and FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol. When the game ball wins the big prize device 18 during the hit state, (B) shows the case where the game ball does not win the big prize device 18 during the small hit state, respectively.

First, the jackpot determination table used for the jackpot determination in the high probability state and for the jackpot determination based on the winning of the game ball to the winning device 20 has a "small hit value (small hit value) in addition to the" jackpot value ". Here, "10" to "99" of the c counter) "is set. Then, the main control device 30 determines when the jackpot determination is made, assuming that the numerical value acquired from the c-counter is the "small hit numerical value" (satisfaction of special conditions) and the result of the jackpot lottery is the "small hit". After the second special symbol is variablely displayed over the fluctuating time, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined special final display mode. In addition, after the final display of the second special symbol, a small hit state (special game state) in which the large prize device 18 is opened only once is generated. However, the opening time of the big winning device 18 in the small hit state is about 1.2 seconds, and the opening time of the big winning device 18 in the big hit state (until 9 game balls win or 30 seconds). Compared to, it is set very short. That said, when a game ball wins a prize in the big prize device 18 that was opened when a small hit state occurs, a relatively large number of prize balls are paid out (the number of prize balls per winning ball is a prize in the big hit state). Same as the case).

It should be noted that the small hit state and the big hit state are whether or not it is determined that the so-called conditional device that triggers the transition of the gaming state (normal state or high probability state) is activated by the main control device 30 when each state occurs. It is different. That is, in the determination of "small hit" in the main control device 30, it is determined that the condition device is not operating. Therefore, when the small hit state occurs, for example, the fixed display number of the special symbol in the high probability state is not reset. On the other hand, in the determination of "big hit" in the main control device 30, it is determined that the condition device has been activated. Therefore, as described above, after the end of the jackpot state, a new high-probability state (with the confirmed display number of special symbols in the high-probability state reset) occurs.

Further, the main control device 30 is shown in FIG. 6 as a table for determining a basic variation pattern used for determining a jackpot in a high probability state and for determining a jackpot based on winning a game ball to the winning device 20. A table for determining the basic fluctuation pattern is set. Further, when the main control device 30 detects that the game ball has won the grand prize device 18, the main control device 30 transmits a prize detection signal to the sub control device 40.
On the other hand, the storage means 43 of the sub control device 40 is provided with a special effect storage area 48, and the special effect storage area 48 has a special symbol (here) to be displayed on the effect display unit 6 during a high probability state. Then, "7", "bell", and "BAR") are memorized, and as shown in FIG. 9, the variation display modes of a plurality of types of special symbols are memorized in association with the basic variation pattern. There is.

Then, the sub control device 40 forms three special symbol display units 60A, 60B, 60C side by side in the left-right direction on the effect display unit 6 with the occurrence of the high probability state, and also forms the special symbol display units 60A, 60B, respectively. , 60C is made to stop and display one special symbol one by one. When a high-probability state occurs, at least one of the three special symbol display units 60A, 60B, and 60C is stopped and displayed with a special symbol of a type different from the other special symbol display units. (For example, "7" (first special symbol 61A), "bell" (second special symbol 61B), "BAR" (third special symbol 61C), etc.).

From the above state, first, regarding the variation / stop display of the special symbol when the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern F (in this embodiment, the result of the jackpot lottery is always "missing"), the variation of the second special symbol. / Explaining with reference to FIGS. 10 and 13 (A) while associating with the confirmation display, the sub control device 40 displays the variation of the special symbol on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C in response to the reception of the start command. Start (Fig. 10 (a)). Further, some special symbol (here, the second special symbol 61B) is stopped and displayed on the left special symbol display unit 60A (FIG. 10 (b)), and the left special symbol display unit 60C is further displayed on the left special symbol display unit 60C. A special symbol of a type different from the special symbol (here, the third special symbol 61C) which is stopped and displayed on 60A is stopped and displayed (FIG. 10 (c)). Finally, at substantially the same timing as when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, some special symbol (here, the third special symbol 61C) is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display unit 60B (FIG. 10 (d)). )). In this way, the fact that the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern F means that the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", so that the stop display mode of the special symbol is the three special symbol display units 60A to 60C. In at least one of the special symbol display units, a special symbol of a type different from that of the other special symbol display units is stopped and displayed, which is similar to the out-of-order decorative symbol display mode. When the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern F and the basic fluctuation pattern G described later, the timing of stopping and displaying the special symbols on the special symbol display units 60A to 60C is set by the timer 44 as a start command. It is determined by measuring the time from reception.

Next, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" and the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern G, the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol is made to correspond to the fluctuation / confirmation display of the second special symbol. However, to explain with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12 and 13 (B), the sub control device 40 displays all the special symbols in response to the reception of the start command, as in the case of the basic fluctuation pattern F. The variable display of the special symbol is started in the parts 60A to 60C (FIG. 10 (a)). Further, after the special symbol of either the first special symbol 61A or the second special symbol 61B is stopped and displayed on the left special symbol display unit 60A, the left special symbol display unit 60C is displayed on the right special symbol display unit 60C. A special symbol of the same type as the special symbol stopped and displayed on 60A is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 11 (a) and 12 (a)). That is, when the basic fluctuation pattern is the basic fluctuation pattern G, the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 60A and 60C in a manner similar to the so-called reach display. After that, at approximately the same timing as the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display unit 60B, but since the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", the left and right A special symbol of a type different from the special symbol (here, the third special symbol 61C) that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 60A and 60C of the above is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 11 (c) and 12 (c)). Similar to the case of the basic variation pattern F described above, the stop display mode is similar to the out-of-order decorative symbol display mode.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" (in this embodiment, the basic fluctuation pattern is always the basic fluctuation pattern G), the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol is that the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing". The mode is similar to the case of. That is, the sub-control device 40 starts the variable display of the special symbol on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C in response to the reception of the start command (FIG. 10A), and the sub-control device 40 displays the special symbol on the left special symbol display unit 60A. 1 After the special symbol 61A is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol 61A is also stopped and displayed on the right special symbol display unit 60C (FIG. 12A), and the special symbol is stopped in a mode such as so-called reach display. Display it. After that, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the central special symbol display unit 60B at substantially the same timing as the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, the first special symbol 61A is also stopped on the central special symbol display unit 60B. It is displayed (FIG. 12 (b)), and a stop display mode similar to the jackpot decorative symbol display mode is used. Then, with the final display of the second special symbol, a jackpot state in which the grand prize device 18 is opened occurs in the manner described above.

Finally, regarding the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol when the result of the big hit lottery is "small hit" (in the present embodiment, the basic fluctuation pattern is always the basic fluctuation pattern H), the fluctuation of the second special symbol / Explaining with reference to FIGS. 10, 11 and 14 while associating with the final display, the sub control device 40 displays the variation of the special symbol on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C in response to the reception of the start command. After starting (FIG. 10A) and causing the left special symbol display unit 60A to stop and display the second special symbol 61B, the right special symbol display unit 60C also stops and displays the second special symbol 61B (FIG. 10A). FIG. 11 (a)), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode such as the so-called reach display. After that, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and along with the confirmed display, a small hit state in which the large prize device 18 is opened occurs in the above-described manner, but the special symbol is displayed for the central special symbol display unit 60B. The stop display is not displayed, and the variable display is still continued. Then, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the game ball wins the large winning device 18 during the small hit state, the winning detection signal related to the winning is received and the second special symbol display unit 60B in the center receives the second prize. The special symbol 61B is stopped and displayed (FIG. 11 (b)). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), if the game ball does not win the big prize device 18 even though the small hit state has occurred, the special symbol display unit in the center coincides with the timing when the small hit state ends. A special symbol of a type different from that of the second special symbol 61B (here, the third special symbol 61C) is stopped and displayed on the 60B (FIG. 11 (c)). Regarding the timing of stopping and displaying the special symbol on the central special symbol display unit 60B when the game ball does not win the big prize device 18 during the small hit state, the timer 44 also determines the time from the reception of the start command. It is measured and decided.

If the result of the big hit lottery is "small hit" in this way, the variation display of the special symbol is finally started on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C according to the start of the variation of the second special symbol. The special symbol is stopped and displayed on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C after the final display of the second special symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" or "missing", the variation display of the special symbol is started on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C according to the start of the variation of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed. By the time the symbol is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on all the special symbol display units 60A to 60C.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, three are displayed side by side on the effect display unit 6 in a high probability state, and the effect is produced according to the fluctuation / confirmation display of the second special symbol on the special symbol display unit 83. If a special symbol to be changed / stopped is set on the display unit 6 and the result of the big hit lottery is "small hit", the special symbol display unit 60B in the center is displayed even after the final display of the second special symbol. When the variable display is continued and the game ball wins in the large winning device 18 in the small hit state, the specific symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the winning is detected, and the player is awarded by the stop display mode of the three special symbols. Notifies that the ball has been acquired (that is, the game ball has won a prize in the large prize device 18 during the small hit state, and the game ball has won the prize status). Further, when the game ball is not won in the large prize device 18 in the small hit state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the small hit state ends, and the prize ball is won by the player according to the stop display mode. Notifies that the game ball could not be won (that is, the game ball did not win the big prize device 18 during the small hit state, and the game ball wins the game). In other words, since the effect related to the stop display of the symbol on the effect display unit 6 and the acquisition of the prize ball are further related, the player has the impression that the acquisition of the prize ball is promised as in the past. There is no situation in which the prize ball cannot be won despite having the prize. Therefore, even if the prize ball cannot be obtained during the special game state, the pachinko machine 1 can be used, which makes it difficult for the player to lose interest.

(Overall description of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment)
The configuration according to the main part of the present invention using the above special symbol is not the pachinko machine 1 in which a high probability state occurs when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 19, but the high probability in the following embodiment. The pachinko machine 101 in which the state occurs can also be suitably adopted. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 101 from the front side. FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing the game board 102 from the front side. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 101.
The pachinko machine 101 has a different configuration of the game area 116 formed mainly on the front surface of the game board 102 from the pachinko machine 1, and the game board 102 is located on the upper front surface of the machine frame 103 that functions as a support. , It is installed via a middle frame, which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 102, a front door 104 that supports the glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 103 so as to be able to open one side around the left end edge, and the game board 102 is closed by the front door 104. The space in front of the door is the game area 116.

The game area 116 is surrounded by an outer rail 123, an inner rail 124, and the like arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 102, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 123 and 124 on the left side of the game area 116. It is a launch passage 113 for driving into the game area 116. Further, in the substantially center of the game area 116, an effect display unit 106 for fluctuating / confirming a decorative symbol consisting of numbers "0" to "9" and performing a display effect using a special symbol described later. Is provided. Further, a center member 126 provided with various electric accessories is installed on the game board 102 so as to surround the effect display unit 106. Furthermore, below the center member 126, a start winning opening 119 in which a game ball can be won is provided. In addition, a left-handed space SL through which the game ball can flow down is formed from the left side to the bottom of the center member 126, and by letting the left-handed space SL flow down, the game ball can be efficiently started and won. It is possible to win a prize in 119.

On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the center member 126 so that the game ball can flow down. Further, in the right-handed space SR, a winning device 120 capable of winning a game ball and a special winning device 118 having a door member 150 that opens and closes are installed. The special winning device 118 has a normal winning area 151 inside the door member 150, and a special winning area 153 opened and closed by a shutter member 152 that opens and closes independently of the door member 150. Then, by driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, the winning device 120 and the opened special winning device 118 can be won. A large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 116, a special symbol display unit 183 that can display the first special symbol and the second special symbol separately is provided.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 103 and below the game board 102, a supply plate 107 for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device and a game ball overflowing from the supply plate 107 are stored. A storage dish 108 is attached. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 108, a handle 109 for operating the launching device and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 116 is rotatably installed. Furthermore, a pair of speakers 114 and 114 for reporting sound effects, various messages, and the like are provided above the front door 104, respectively. In addition, lamp members 115, 115, ... With a plurality of LEDs that light or blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 101 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 104. Similar to the pachinko machine 1, the operation of the main control device 130 for executing the main control related to the game (for example, so-called big hit lottery) and the display control device are integrated on the rear side of the pachinko machine 101. A sub-control device 140 or the like is installed to control the machine.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 101 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 101, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 119 or the winning device 120, the winning is detected by the main control device 130. Then, the main control device 130 executes the jackpot lottery in response to the winning detection, and also executes the jackpot determination for confirming the result of the jackpot determination. This jackpot lottery is similar to that of the pachinko machine 1, and is executed, for example, by acquiring one numerical value from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter. In addition, the jackpot judgment is based on whether or not the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a predetermined "big hit numerical value", the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the judgment result related to the "big hit", and the start winning opening. The basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter based on the definite display mode of the special symbol based on which of the 119 and the winning device 120 is the winning, and the judgment result related to the "big hit". It will be a judgment of what will happen. The pachinko machine 101 also stores up to a predetermined number of reserved information and makes a preliminary determination of the reserved information, as well as creating schedule information based on the determination result of the preliminary determination and transmitting the scheduled information to the sub-control device 140. The same applies to pachinko machine 1, but it is omitted because it is not related to the main part of the invention.

Further, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the main control device 130 determines which of the starting winning opening 119 and the winning device 120 is to win after the jackpot determination is executed, and as a result, the special symbol is confirmed and displayed (type of jackpot). A start command including information indicating the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-control device 140. Further, in the special symbol display unit 183, the first special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the starting winning opening 119 is digested, and the second special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the winning device 120 is digested. Is changed in a predetermined manner, and when the fluctuation time of the symbol corresponding to the basic fluctuation pattern determined by the jackpot judgment elapses, the acquired value from the d counter and the starting winning opening 119 based on the result of the jackpot lottery are obtained. The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control device 140 in the confirmation display mode based on which of the winning devices 120 is won.

That is, for example, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 119 is "big hit" and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "0" to "2", it is assumed that it is "specific big hit". The first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first specific confirmation display mode "7", the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 119 is "big hit", and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is If it is "3" to "4", the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed in "4" which is the first non-specific confirmation display mode as "non-specific jackpot". Further, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the winning device 120 is "big hit" and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "0" to "2", it is regarded as "specific big hit" and the second The second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmed display mode "3", the result of the big hit lottery based on the winning of the winning device 120 is "big hit", and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "3". If it is ~ "4", the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second non-specific confirmation display mode "2" as "non-specific jackpot". If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the starting winning opening 119 is "missing", the first special symbol is displayed in the predetermined first losing confirmation display mode (for example, "-"), and the winning device 120 is won. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the result is "missing", the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined second losing confirmation display mode (for example, "-").

In addition, the main control device 130 confirms and displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol that the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", and then notifies the start of the jackpot state, a predetermined start demo, and a special winning device 118. A jackpot state consisting of intermittent opening (intermittent opening operation of the door member 150) over a number of times and an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state is generated. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the special prize device 118 opened with the occurrence of the jackpot state, more game balls (for example, 10 pieces) are used as prize balls as compared with the case where the starting prize opening 119 or the prize device 120 is won. Pay out. However, the content of this jackpot state (type of jackpot state) corresponds to the finalized display mode of the special symbol, and the finalized display mode of the first special symbol is the first specific finalized display mode, or the first 2 If the definite display mode of the special symbol is the second specific definite display mode (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is "specific jackpot"), the shutter member 152 is pressed when the special winning device 118 is opened for the first time. The special winning area 153 is opened until either the opening operation is performed for a relatively long time (for example, the opening time reaches 30 seconds or the detection of the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 is satisfied. The first special gaming state is caused. Therefore, when the first special game state occurs, the game ball will win the special prize area 153 with an extremely high probability (approximately 100% probability). Therefore, the first special game state is the special prize of the game ball. It can be said that it is a gaming state in which a prize can be expected in the area 153. On the other hand, the definite display mode of the first special symbol is the first non-specific definite display mode, or the definite display mode of the second special symbol is the second non-specific definite display mode (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is (It is a "non-specific jackpot"), when the special winning device 118 is opened for the first time, the shutter member 152 is opened only for a very short time (for example, the opening time reaches 0.5 seconds or is special. The special winning area 153 is left open until either of the detections of the winning of the game ball in the winning area 153 is satisfied.) The second special gaming state is generated. Therefore, when the second special gaming state occurs, the probability of winning the game ball in the special winning area 153 becomes extremely low (approximately 0%), and in the second special gaming state, the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 is achieved. It can be said that it is a game state that cannot be expected.

Then, when the main control device 130 detects that the game ball has won the special winning area 153 during the jackpot state (the game ball passes through the special area), the number of times the special symbol is confirmed and displayed after the jackpot state ends. High probability that the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be "big hit" is improved as described above until (the total number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) reaches a predetermined specific number (for example, 50 times). Cause a state (specific game state). Then, if the result of the big hit lottery becomes "big hit" again before the fixed display number of the special symbol reaches the specific number of times (that is, during the high probability state), the big hit state is generated and the big hit state is generated as described above. Along with the end of, a high probability state is generated from the end of this jackpot state until the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol reaches a specific number again. On the other hand, when the final number of times the special symbol is displayed reaches a specific number without the result of the jackpot lottery becoming a "big hit", the high probability state is terminated and the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery becomes a "big hit" is low. To do. If the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 is not detected during the big hit state, the normal state is set without causing a high probability state with the end of the big hit state.

On the other hand, when the sub-control device 140 receives the start command like the pachinko machine 1, it controls the variation / confirmation display operation of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 106 according to the content of the start command. Further, when the jackpot state is to occur, for example, during the start demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the start of the jackpot state, and when the opening of the special winning device 118 is started, the effect display unit is used. The dedicated display effect is executed in 106, and when the winning of the game ball in the special winning area 153 is detected, the effect display unit 106 notifies the fact. Further, when the end demo is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state is ended by using the effect display unit 106.

Further, also in the pachinko machine 101 as described above, the same "small hit" and small hit state as the pachinko machine 1 (for example, although the special prize device 118 is opened at least once, the opening time is shorter than the big hit state and the big hit A state in which the winning of the game ball cannot be expected to the special winning device 118 being opened rather than the state, and the shutter member 152 does not open at all) is set, and the high probability of occurring as described above is set. In the state, three special symbols are displayed side by side on the effect display unit 106, and the effect display unit 106 displays the change / stop according to the change / confirmation display of the second special symbol on the special symbol display unit 183. If the result of the big hit lottery is "small hit", the special symbol display unit in the center will continue to display variable even after the final display of the second special symbol, and the special winning device 118 in the small hit state. When a game ball wins a prize, a specific symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the prize is detected, and a configuration is adopted in which the player is notified that the prize ball has been acquired by the stop display mode of the three special symbols. Can be done. Further, as a matter of course, when the game ball does not win the special winning device 118 in the small hit state, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the small hit state ends, and the player is awarded a prize according to the stop display mode. It may be notified that the ball could not be acquired. Then, by adopting such a configuration, as with the pachinko machine 1, even if the prize ball cannot be obtained during the special gaming state, the pachinko machine 101 can be made to be difficult to reduce the interest of the player. Can play.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the gist of the present invention is not only the configuration of the entire gaming machine but also the configuration related to the control of the display effect by the special symbol. It can be changed as needed within the range that does not deviate from.

For example, in the above embodiment, some special symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of whether the game ball wins the special winning means during the special gaming state, and the player is given the special winning means by the stop display mode of the three special symbols. It is said that the winning status of the game ball is notified, but if the game ball does not win the special winning means in the special game state, the special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner is deleted (nothing is displayed). It is also possible to configure it as follows. That is, the winning status of the game ball to the special winning means may be notified to the player depending on whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed instead of the stop display mode of the special symbol.

Further, in the above embodiment, three special symbols are displayed on the effect display means in the specific game state, but only two may be displayed, or four or more may be displayed without any problem.
Further, the timing of stopping and displaying the special symbol in each special symbol display unit can be changed and set as appropriate.

Furthermore, the number of special winning means and the opening mode of the special winning means in the special gaming state or the specific gaming state can be changed. For example, two special winning means are provided, and in the special gaming state, the two special winning means are alternated. It is conceivable that only one of the special winning means will be opened in the special gaming state, or the special winning means to be opened will be different between the special gaming state and the special gaming state. Further, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special winning means, when providing a special area for the special winning means, it may be sufficient to provide the special area only for any one of the special winning means.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the high probability state is set as the specific gaming state, but the so-called time saving state can be set as the specific gaming state. In addition, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that a specific gaming state always occurs after the end of the special gaming state, but it occurs because a so-called probabilistic symbol or non-probable variation symbol is adopted and the probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed. It is also possible to configure the specific gaming state to occur only after the end of the special gaming state (that is, the definite display in the probabilistic symbol means that the special condition is satisfied).

Further, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device to the sub control device, but the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device or the like. There is no problem.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main control device and the sub control device are separately controlled, but the main control device may be used for control. There is no problem even if the storage means of the control device is provided with an accessory effect storage area, a g counter, an h counter, an i counter, etc., and when controlling with one main control device, a start command, schedule information, etc. are input. No need to create. In addition, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine uses three types of symbols, a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and a special symbol. However, a pachinko machine using the special symbol and the special symbol may be used, or a special symbol display may be used. The unit may be provided at another position such as in the effect display unit, in the game area, or in the center member.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from three counters, a c counter, a d counter, and an e counter, as a jackpot lottery, but it is also possible to correspond with only one counter, or two counters. Alternatively, it is of course possible to configure the numerical value to be acquired from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

In addition, although the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine is described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, the symbol display means, the effect display means, the special winning means, the control means, the movable means, the special area, etc.) are consciously counted in number. Unless there is a clear description to limit it, it may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "control means" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a game machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1,101 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 6,106 ... Production display unit (effect display means), 18 ... Grand prize device (special prize means), 30 ... Main control device (control means), 40 ... Sub control device (control means), 60A, 60B, 60C ... Special symbol display unit, 61A, 61B, 61C ... Special symbol, 83 ... Special symbol display unit (symbol display means), 118 ... Special Winning device (special winning means), 150 ... door member (movable means), 152 ... shutter member, 153 ... special winning area (special area).

Claims (5)

The symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming the symbol, the effect display means for executing various display effects, the special winning means for opening and closing, the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the operation of the special winning means. It is equipped with a control means to control it.
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to confirm the symbol in a special definite display mode, and then causes a special gaming state in which the special winning means intermittently opens. Further, after the end of the special gaming state, a specific gaming state is generated for a predetermined period of time, while
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the special winning means is opened at least once after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode by the symbol display means, but the special It is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which the winning of the game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected rather than the gaming state.
The control means stores a special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific gaming state.
When the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and all the above are accompanied by the start of the change of the symbol in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the special symbol, and each of the special symbol display units stops and displays the special symbol at a predetermined timing.
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, for all the special symbol display units, the special that occurs with the final display of the symbol from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to which the special condition is satisfied. The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the game state ends, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the special symbol is stopped. A gaming machine characterized in that the winning status of a game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified according to a display mode. The control means relates to the special symbol display unit that stops and displays the special symbol during the special gaming state, and when the game ball wins the special winning means during the special gaming state, the timing at which the winning is detected. According to claim 1, if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special gaming state, the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the timing when the special gaming state ends. The described gaming machine. The symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming the symbol, the effect display means for executing various display effects, the special winning means for opening and closing, the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the operation of the special winning means. It is equipped with a control means to control it.
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to confirm the symbol in a special definite display mode, and then causes a special gaming state in which the special winning means intermittently opens. Further, after the end of the special gaming state, a specific gaming state is generated for a predetermined period of time, while
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the special winning means is opened at least once after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode by the symbol display means, but the special It is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which the winning of the game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected rather than the gaming state.
The control means stores a special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific game state.
When the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and all the above are accompanied by the start of the change of the symbol in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the special symbol, and each of the special symbol display units stops and displays the special symbol at a predetermined timing.
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the game ball is sent to the special winning means during the special game state generated by the satisfaction of the special condition for at least one special symbol display unit. When a prize is won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special game state, while the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special game state ends if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the winning status of a game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by erasing without causing the game. A symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming a symbol, an effect display means for executing various display effects, a special winning means having a movable means for opening / closing operation, and a special winning means provided inside the movable means in the special winning means. A special area that is opened and closed independently of the movable means, and a control means that controls the operation of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means are provided.
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to confirm the symbol in a special definite display mode, and then causes a special gaming state in which the special winning means intermittently opens. Further, when the game ball passes through the special area during the special game state, a specific game state is generated for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state, while
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the special winning means is opened at least once after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode by the symbol display means, but the special It is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which the winning of the game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected rather than the gaming state.
The control means stores a special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific game state.
When the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and all the above are accompanied by the start of the change of the symbol in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the special symbol, and each of the special symbol display units stops and displays the special symbol at a predetermined timing.
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, for all the special symbol display units, the special that occurs with the final display of the symbol from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to which the special condition is satisfied. The special symbol is stopped and displayed until the game state ends, and at least one of the special symbol display units is stopped and displayed during the special game state, and the special symbol is stopped. A gaming machine characterized in that the winning status of a game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified according to a display mode. A symbol display means for fluctuating / confirming a symbol, an effect display means for executing various display effects, a special winning means having a movable means for opening / closing operation, and a special winning means provided inside the movable means in the special winning means. A special area that is opened and closed independently of the movable means, and a control means that controls the operation of the symbol display means, the effect display means, and the special winning means are provided.
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the control means causes the symbol display means to confirm the symbol in a special definite display mode, and then causes a special gaming state in which the special winning means intermittently opens. Further, when the game ball passes through the special area during the special game state, a specific game state is generated for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state, while
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the special winning means is opened at least once after the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special definite display mode by the symbol display means, but the special It is a gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which the winning of the game ball to the special winning means cannot be expected rather than the gaming state.
The control means stores a special symbol to be displayed on the effect display means in the specific game state.
When the specific game state occurs, a plurality of special symbol display units for changing / stopping the special symbol are formed in the effect display means, and all the above are accompanied by the start of the change of the symbol in the symbol display means. The special symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the special symbol, and each of the special symbol display units stops and displays the special symbol at a predetermined timing.
Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the specific game state, the game ball is sent to the special winning means during the special game state generated by the satisfaction of the special condition for at least one special symbol display unit. When a prize is won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed during the special game state, while the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special game state ends if the game ball does not win the special winning means during the special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the winning status of a game ball to the special winning means in the special gaming state is notified by erasing without causing the game.

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