JPH11347209A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest in a game machine allowing a second variable display. SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a first start hole 18 of a pachinko machine, the pattern of the pattern line of the display screen 15 a is fluctuated. When the pattern line is stopped at the prescribed pattern, a large winning hole 22 is opened as large winning. The presence or absence of short time mode acquisition is determined by the large winning pattern, the segment display of '7' or '-' is made on a second 7-segment display section 14 after large winning. When '7' is displayed, another short time mode can be acquired. When the pattern line is stopped at a specific pattern, the segment display of '7' or '-' is made on the second 7-segment display section 14.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a player with a gaming benefit based on the result of variable display.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, in a pachinko machine, a prize is placed in a starting port arranged in a game area, and in a throttle machine, a variable display device (this is a variable There is a gaming machine that causes a variable display to be performed on one variable display device). The first variable display device has a plurality of symbol rows, and at the time of variable display, the symbols are displayed while being changed (for example, scrolled) in the symbol rows. When the symbol row is stopped in a predetermined arrangement, a special game mode advantageous to the player, that is, a so-called "big hit state" occurs. The predetermined arrangement is, for example, a case where the symbols in each symbol row are aligned with the same type of symbol (for example,
"7""7""7") and the like.

There are a plurality of patterns in the stop symbol row in the "big hit state", and when a predetermined symbol (which is called a special symbol) is arranged in the pattern, for example, "3" or " In the case where the symbols "7" are aligned, there is a model that controls so that the probability of "big hit" in the variable display after the completion of the "big hit" state becomes higher (this is referred to as a first model). Therefore, in such a first model, the player is in a "big hit" state with special symbols such as "3" and "7", and the special game mode (probability variation mode) having the high probability described above. Expect to win.

[0004] On the other hand, when the "big hit state" is reached,
A variable display device different from the first variable display device (this is
(Hereinafter referred to as a variable display device), there is a model that performs variable display for determining whether or not to acquire the probability variation mode (this is referred to as a second model). In the second model, the second variable display device is controlled so that the probability of the “big hit state” in the subsequent variable display is increased by the stop mode of the second variable display device. That is, in the second model, the probability variation mode can be obtained only when the second variable display device stops at a predetermined symbol. For this reason, in the second model, in general, even if the special symbol “7” is desired to be the most advantageous condition in setting the pachinko machine for the player, the above-described probability variation mode is not necessarily set. Not always possible. In addition, in the above-mentioned special game mode, besides the probability fluctuation mode described above, the probability of "big hit" is the same as that in the normal mode, but it becomes easier to win a prize at the starting opening, and the fluctuation time is shortened. Time reduction mode.

[0005]

However, in the first model, when the symbols other than the special symbols are brought together in the variable display of the first variable display device and the symbols reach the reach state, the "big hit" state is left as it is. However, it is found that the special game mode described above cannot be acquired, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be lost. Also, at the time when the symbols other than the special symbols are in the reach state, it is possible to determine whether or not the special game mode has been acquired, so even if the "big hit" state is reached thereafter, the joy is reduced by half. There was a risk. As a result, during the game in the "big hit" state, the player cannot face with expectation whether or not the special game mode has been acquired, and in this sense, the interest has been reduced.

Further, in the second model, after the "big hit" state is reached, a decision is made on the second variable display device, and the presence or absence of acquisition of the special game mode is notified. Exciting feeling can last for a relatively long time as compared with the model. However, the second variable display is performed only when the "big hit" state is reached, and it is extremely rare for a player to watch the stop mode with a sense of excitement. For this reason, a player who has never attained the "big hit state" has not been given an opportunity to enjoy the second variable display, and in this sense, it has been desired to improve the interest.

[0007] The present invention has been made by focusing on the problems existing in the above-mentioned conventional technology. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can perform the second variable display,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest.

[0008]

To achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a first variable display is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and the first variable display is performed. Is based on the result of the first predetermined stop display mode, the game content is set to the first special game mode for giving the player a first advantage, and the result of the first variable display is the The second variable display is performed based on the first predetermined stop display mode, and the game content is provided to the player based on the result of the second variable display being the second predetermined stop display mode. A game machine configured to be in a second special game mode for providing a second advantageous benefit, wherein the second variable display is based on a result of the third variable display being a third predetermined stop display mode. Is displayed, and the result of the second variable display is displayed in the second place. The basis that the stop display mode, and its gist that the game content was set to a second special play mode.

According to the invention described in claim 2, in the gaming machine described in claim 1, the second variable display based on at least a result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode. Is to be performed after the end of the first special game mode.

(Operation) According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the first gaming machine is established based on the establishment of a predetermined gaming condition.
Is variably displayed. Then, based on the result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode,
The game content becomes the first special game mode, and a first advantage advantageous to the player is given. In addition, along with this,
The second variable display is performed on the basis that the result of the variable display becomes the first predetermined stop display mode. Then, based on the result of the second variable display being the second predetermined stop display mode, the game content becomes the second special game mode, and a second advantageous benefit is provided to the player.

In such a gaming machine, in the present invention, the second variable display is performed based on the result of the first variable display being a third predetermined stop display mode, and the second variable display is performed. Is set to the second predetermined stop display mode, the game content becomes the second special game mode, and a second advantageous benefit is given to the player.

Therefore, even if the result of the first variable display is not the first predetermined stop display mode, the second variable display is performed even when the third predetermined stop display mode is achieved. . Therefore, even in such a case, the player watches the result of the second variable display with an exciting feeling and expects that the game content will be in the second special game mode.

According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, at least the result of the first variable display is the first predetermined stop display mode. Is performed after the end of the first special game mode. Therefore, the player expects to acquire the second special game mode after the end of the first special game mode. Therefore, the sense of sensation further increases, and the fun is amplified.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied as a pachinko machine with a type 1 starting port (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 2 is mounted on the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis. In the figure, the front frame 2 is in a closed state. On the front frame 2, a game board 3, a glass frame 4, an upper plate 5, a lower plate 6, a handle portion 7, and the like are mounted. A speaker 8 is embedded in the front frame 2 on the side of the upper plate 5. The speaker 8 emits various sound effects as the game progresses, and notifies the player of the game state by voice. Various mechanisms are disposed inside the front frame 2. Next, the configuration of the gaming board 3 on the gaming surface will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a display device) 15 as a first variable display device is incorporated in the center of the game board 3. Display device 15
Will be described later. On the upper part of the display device 15, a normal symbol display device 16 is provided. Normal symbol display device 16
Is a hold display unit 4 composed of a light emitting diode (LED)
It has two holding lamps 16a to 16d, a first 7-segment display unit 17 composed of an LED which is an ordinary symbol display unit, and a second 7-segment display unit 14 as a second variable display device.

A first type start port 18 is provided below the display device 15.
Is arranged. The proximity switch 18a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the first-type start port 18 is provided in the first-type start port 18 (on the back side of the game board 3). A pair of opening and closing blades 19 are provided at the entrance of the first type starting port 18, and an opening position for guiding a game ball and the first type starting port 1 are provided.
A closed position at which a game ball is difficult to enter into 8 can be taken. The display device 15 is driven based on a winning of a game ball to the first type starting port 18. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls obtained by winning the first type starting port 18 is 7 / prize ball. The opening and closing blades 19 are driven by a solenoid 19a disposed on the back side of the game board 3.

A pair of passing gates 20 are arranged on both sides of the display device 15. The gate 20 is provided with a proximity switch 20a for detecting the passage of a game ball (on the back side of the game board 3). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 20, the ordinary symbol display device 16 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 16 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 17 to perform segment display, and displays a predetermined number (“7” in the present embodiment). ), The opening and closing blade 19 of the first type starting port 18 is continuously opened for a certain period of time. The normal symbol display device 16 can store up to four times the number of times a game ball has passed through the pass gate 20, and displays the number of holdings with holding lamps 16a to 16d. Therefore, four holding lamps 1
Even if a game ball passes through the passage gate 20 in a state where 6a to 16d are lit, it is not counted, and the holding lamps 16a to 16d are not counted.
As long as 16d is lit, the normal symbol display device 16 is operated by the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings even if the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 20.

Below each passing gate 20, an ordinary winning opening 21 is arranged. A proximity switch 21a is also provided in the normal winning opening 21 (on the back side of the game board 3). Note that the number of prize balls for winning in the normal winning opening 21 is 10 / prize ball.

A large winning opening 22 is arranged below the first type starting opening 18. In the special winning opening 22, the shutter 23 is always closed and the display device 15 is closed.
Is activated to enter the special game state, and is released. The shutter 23 is a solenoid 23 disposed on the back side of the game board 3.
driven by a. A V zone 24 is provided in the passage of the special winning opening 22. The proximity switch 24a for detecting a game ball passing through the V zone 24 is provided in the V zone 24 (on the back side of the game board 3). In addition, a proximity switch 22a for detecting all game balls winning the large winning opening 22 is also provided. In the present embodiment, 15 prize balls / prize balls for winning in the special winning opening 22 are obtained.

An electronic decoration 25 is arranged on the game board 3 so as to surround the game surface and the display device 15. The lightning decoration part 25 is a transparent or translucent plastic panel, and the decoration lamp 2 made of LED is provided on the back surface of the panel.
5a to 25o are arranged at predetermined intervals. Each of the decorative lamps 25a to 25o blinks and lights according to the game state.
Next, the display device 15 will be described in more detail.

The display device 15 is a liquid crystal display (LC).
D) is provided. Display device 1
5 and on the upper part of the display screen 15a, four holding indicators 34a to 34d, which are LEDs, are provided. The holding lamps 34 a to 34 d are incorporated on the back surface of the mounting board of the display device 15.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (f) and FIG. 4, the display screen 15a displays three display columns, a left symbol column 30, a middle symbol column 31, and a right symbol column 32. Each of the symbol rows 30, 31, and 32 includes a plurality of types of a plurality of numeric symbols 47A to 47H and a type of a plurality of symbols 47K.
And one star symbol 47S of one type. Each of the numeral patterns 47A to 47H is "1" to
It is composed of numbers “8”, and these numbers are arranged in order. The numeral symbols 47A to 47H and the star symbol 47S can be any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later). Also, pattern 4
7K is constituted by a picture of "candy", and the symbol 47K can be only a detached symbol.

In each of the symbol rows 30 to 32, each of the symbols 47A to 47H, 47K and 47S is displayed by being scrolled. In the present embodiment, the central horizontal line, two horizontal lines above and below the central horizontal line, and two oblique lines constitute a jackpot line L (usually referred to as five lines). However, the present invention is not limited to such a display mode.
The pattern 47A-47H, 47S, etc. may be displayed on the 32 one by one.

On the display screen 15a of the display device 15, symbol fluctuations (rotational fluctuations) of each of the symbol rows 30 to 32 are started based on a winning of the game ball into the first type starting port 18. In addition, one of a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a missed reach symbol, and a missed symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 30 to 32 stops the symbol change. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 30, the right symbol row 32, and the middle symbol row 31 in principle, but this is only one example, and is stopped in another order. It may be.

Here, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. See Figure 3 for details.
As shown in (e) and (f), all the symbol rows 30 to 32
Is stopped, the combination of the displayed numeric symbols 47A to 47H may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, when the same type of numeric symbols 47A to 47H are arranged along the jackpot line L, a combination of the same symbols 47A to 47H (for example, FIG.
(E) is a pattern 47D of “4”, “4”, “4”, FIG.
In (f), the symbol “3”, “3”, and “3” may be 47C). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the winning combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the special winning opening 22 is opened), and a winning state advantageous to the player is generated. That is,
It becomes possible to acquire more premium balls. In the present embodiment, “7” in the “big hit symbol” is another symbol when the advantageous service of the hall side is received from the so-called Lucky Seven or when the pachinko machine is also hit with “7”. In many cases, control is performed so as to set more advantageous game conditions than hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, "7" is referred to as a special symbol.

In the present embodiment, the big hit state corresponds to a first special game mode. Further, the symbol variation of the symbol rows 30, 31, 32 on the display screen 15a of the display device 15 corresponds to the first variable display.

Further, on the second 7-segment display section 14, either "-" or "7" is segment-displayed after the end of the big hit state (second variable display). When the game is stopped at "7", a more advantageous game state is given to the player. The segment display by the second 7-segment display unit 14 corresponds to a second variable display. In the present embodiment, as such a more advantageous game state, the normal symbol display device 16
Scroll speed is increased, and the normal symbol display device 16
Is activated (7), the probability of opening the opening / closing blade 19 of the first-type starting port 18 increases, and the opening / closing blade 19 is further opened. Has three benefits: longer open time. A state in which such a more advantageous gaming state is given is referred to as a “probability variation and time variation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a time reduction mode (= hour reduction mode)” of an ordinary electric accessory).
That.

The time saving mode corresponds to a second special game mode. On the other hand, if the vehicle stops at "-", the time saving mode cannot be obtained.

In this time saving mode, the first type start port 18 is provided.
Winning prizes will increase dramatically, and holding balls will not decrease. As a result, the probability of a big hit again becomes extremely high.
The normal simultaneous short mode is continued over a predetermined number of times of winning the first kind start-up opening 18 or one or more jackpots.

Further, when the big hit state is reached again with the specific symbol at the next big hit, the time saving mode is further continued. That is, if the big hit is continued with the specific symbol, the time saving mode is continued one after another. However, in the present embodiment, there is limiter control as another control performed by a central processing unit (CPU) 43 described later. This limiter control is performed to suppress the gambling for the player, and controls the time saving mode so as not to continue more than a predetermined number of times. More specifically, C
When PU43 enters the time saving mode four times in a row,
At the time of the fifth big hit (at the time of the limiter), control is performed so as to be a mode other than the time saving mode, that is, a normal mode. The details of this control will be described later. FIG.
As shown in (c) and (d), the reach state refers to a state immediately before the big hit. In the reach state, the symbol change of the right symbol row 32 is caused by the left symbol row 30 on the jackpot line L.
And a stop pattern of the same type as the stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 3 (c), the big hit line L is located so as to extend in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display screen 15a, and both the left and right symbol rows 30, which stop on the same line, The 32 symbols 47A to 47H are all symbols 47D with “4”. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3D, the big hit line L is positioned so as to cross diagonally on the display screen 15a, and both the left and right symbol rows 30, which stop on each line, 32 patterns 47A ~
47H are both symbols 47D and 47C to which "4 (line descending right)" and "3 (line rising upward)" are attached (so-called double reach).

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 32 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 30 and 32, and becomes a big hit state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, after the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 31 is once stopped, in the state where the same type of symbols 47A to 47H are arranged along the jackpot line L, all the symbol rows again change,
Thereafter, the case where the symbols 47A to 47H of all the symbol rows 30 to 32 simultaneously stop (also referred to as re-variable full rotation reach) is also included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern. Since the reach patterns are not directly related to the present invention, further description will be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, a small hit state is set in addition to the large hit state. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol that constitutes the same combination of star symbols 47S (“star”, “star”, “star” in FIG. 4) is the “small hit symbol” Is established, the segment display on the second 7-segment display unit 14 is executed although the special electric accessory does not operate. That is, even if the state does not become the big hit state, the small hit display is displayed on the display screen 15a, and either “−” or “7” is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 ( Second variable display). Then, as described above, when the game is stopped at "7", the time saving mode is given to the player.

If the next game ball further enters the first type starting port 18 during the variable display operation on the display screen 15a, the variable display of the game ball is performed after the current variable display operation is completed. Done. That is, the variable display operation is on standby (held). The number of times the variable display operation is suspended is reported to the player by lighting the four suspension lamps 34a to 34d. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is 4
Set to times, but can be changed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

A read only memory (ROM) 41, a random access memory (RAM) 42, and a central processing unit (CPU) 43 are provided in a control unit (not shown). The ROM 41 previously stores a pachinko machine control program and initial data for executing the control program. RAM 42 stores new input data and CPU
The calculation result by 43 is temporarily stored. The CPU 43 executes various arithmetic processes based on the programs and data in these memories, and the detection values of the proximity switches 18a, 20a, 21a, 22a, and 24a as detection means. Also, CP
U43 is a speaker 8, a display unit 15a, a first 7-segment display unit 17, a second 7-segment display unit 14, a solenoid 19a,
23a, holding lamps 16a to 16d, 34a to 34d,
The decorative lamps 25a to 25o are suitably controlled.

The CPU 43 includes symbol random number buffers B1 to B
6 and a winning determination flag FE. As shown in FIG. 7A, the symbol random number buffers B1 to B6 are three out-of-design symbol random number buffers B1 to B3, left, middle, and right.
It is composed of the right three out-of-reach symbol random number buffers B4 to B6. The CPU 43 has various counters C. Counter C has a round counter CR
A winning counter CV, a hold counter CH, an internal random number counter CI, an out-of-reach random number counter CO, a winning symbol random number counter CB, and three symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR of left, middle, and right; There are a type determination counter CL, a time saving mode counter CC, and a 7-segment display determination counter CS.

Here, the round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds. Winning counter C
V is for counting the winning balls to the special winning opening 22. The suspension counter CH is for counting the number of suspensions of the variable display operation, and is "0""1""2"
The values of “3” and “4” are taken in order. When CH = 0, it means that the state is not suspended or that the variable display operation is currently being performed.

The internal random number counter CI is for determining a jackpot. The off reach random number counter CO is
This is for determining whether or not to display the out-of-reach. The winning symbol random number counter CB is for determining a winning symbol or a winning symbol. The time-saving mode counter CC determines whether or not to acquire the time-saving mode when the symbols are all in a big hit.

These counters CI, CO, CB, CC
Are added (updated) by “1” every predetermined time (2 ms in the present embodiment). Each time the counters CI, CO, and CB are added, the CPU 43
The random number corresponding to each counter is extracted from the random number table in 1. Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB forms a loop, and is returned to the initial value after each round.

Left, middle and right symbol random number counter CD
L, CDC and CDR are for determining a stop symbol. The left symbol random number counter CDL is incremented by "1" every predetermined time (in this embodiment, 2 ms). The left symbol random number counter CDL forms a loop, and each is 1
When it goes round, it is returned to the initial value. Medium symbol random number counter CDC
Is incremented by "1" each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one round and returns to the initial value. Further, the right symbol random number counter CDR is incremented by "1" each time the medium symbol random number counter CDC makes one round and returns to the initial value. That is,
Middle symbol random number counter CDL is left symbol random number counter CDL
, And the right symbol random number counter CDR carries the middle symbol random number counter CDC.

The reach type determination counter CL is used to select one of a plurality of reach types (patterns). Reach type determination counter C
L is incremented by "1" each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle and returns to the initial value. The 7-segment display determination counter CS is used to display “7” in the time-saving mode and “−” in the normal mode on the second 7-segment display unit 14 when the mode is either the time saving mode or the normal mode. It is used.

The RAM 42 has a symbol area and a stop symbol area therein. As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the symbol area is an internal random number area R1, an outreach reach random number area R2, and three outlying symbol areas R of left, middle and right.
3 to R5. Each area R1 to R
5 is "0", "1", "2", "3" of the hold counter CH.
Each area is divided into five areas according to the value of “4”. For example, when the value of the hold counter CH indicates “1”, the random number value of the internal random number area R1 is stored in the area of the address corresponding to “1”.

As shown in FIG. 7C, the stop symbol area is constituted by left, middle, and right stop symbol areas S1 to S3.

In the ROM 41, the game state is set to the time saving mode from the big hit and the small hit as shown in FIG. 5 to the next big hit or the small hit (hereinafter, such an advantage is referred to as acquisition of the time saving mode). ) Is stored in the table T1. In the present embodiment, the contents of the table T1 are the addresses nn to nn + 4.
Is stored in On the other hand, the CPU 43 includes a random number extracting circuit, and stores 0 to 9 stored in the ROM 41.
The numbers up to 9 are arbitrarily extracted as random numbers. In the present embodiment, regardless of the random number value, when the big hit symbols are “7”, the setting is made so that the next time-saving mode can be obtained unconditionally once.

The address nn is called when the big hit symbol is set to "7".
No matter which of the 99 random numbers is selected, the next time-saving mode can be obtained. In other words, if the jackpot symbols are "7", there is a 100% probability,
Next time 1 will be given unconditionally due to being completed in "7"
It is possible to acquire a total of two time-saving modes, that is, a time-saving mode for the next time and a time-saving mode for the next time due to the acquisition of the time-saving mode based on the random number.

The address nn + 1 is called when a symbol of "3" is arranged as a big hit symbol, and when these eyes appear, a random number of 0 to 74 is selected next time.
The number of time saving modes can be acquired, and the probability of acquiring the time saving mode is 75%.

Further, the address nn + 2 is "1" or "5" as a big hit symbol or "star" as a small hit symbol.
Is called when the symbols are aligned, and when these eyes appear, 0
When a random number of ~ 49 is selected, the next time-saving mode can be acquired, and the probability of acquiring the time-saving mode is 50%.

At the same time, the address nn + 3 is called when any of the symbols "2", "6", and "8" is completed as a jackpot symbol, and when these symbols appear, a random number from 0 to 24 is selected. In this case, the next time saving mode can be acquired for one time, and the probability of acquiring the time saving mode is 25%.

In addition, the address nn + 4 is called when the jackpot symbol is "4", and when this symbol appears, it is set to 0.
Even if any of the random numbers of ~ 99 is selected, the time saving mode cannot be obtained (0% probability). next,
The operation of the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described.

First, a symbol random number counter C based on FIG.
A "buffer storage processing routine" for distributing and storing random numbers of DL, CDC, and CDR in corresponding buffers will be described. This routine is executed by the CPU 43, and is executed every 2 ms in the present embodiment after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on.

The CPU 43 adds "1" to the internal random number counter CI, the out-of-reach random number counter CO, and the hit random number counter CB in step S1, and updates the random number value of each counter. Next, in step S2, the CPU 43 adds "1" to the left symbol random number counter CDL of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR to update the random number value. Here, if the left symbol random number counter CDL returns to the initial value by updating the left symbol random number counter CDL, "1" is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at that timing. Similarly, medium symbol random number counter CDC
When the medium symbol random number counter CDC returns to the initial value by adding "1" to the symbol "1", "1" is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR at that timing.

When the random number value is updated by adding "1" to the reach type determination counter CL in step S3, the combination of the random number values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is determined in step S4. It is determined whether or not. If the determination condition is satisfied, the symbol random number counters CDL, CD are set in step S5.
C and CDR deviate from the random value, respectively, symbol buffer B1,
Stored in B2 and B3. On the other hand, if the determination condition is not satisfied, the symbol random number counter CDL,
It is determined whether or not the combination of the random numbers of the CDC and CDR is a combination of the predetermined out-of-reach reach symbols. If the determination condition is satisfied, the random number values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the out-of-reach symbol buffers B4, B5, B6 in step S7. Here, when the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the combination of the random number values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR becomes the combination of the big hit symbols. In the case of a combination of big hit symbols, the random number value is not stored.

Next, the "area storage processing routine" executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG. Each time the game ball wins the first-type starting port 18, the routine executes a random number counter CI, CO, CDL, CDC, C
This is for storing the random number value of DR in the symbol area corresponding to the number of holds of the hold counter CH.

First, in step S11, the CPU 43 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first type starting port 18 based on the detection result of the proximity switch 18a of the first type starting port 18. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the process ends once. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S12 whether the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times “4”. When this determination condition is satisfied, the CPU 43 adds “1” to the hold counter CH in step S13. On the other hand, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the hold counter CH holds the winning only up to four times, and thus the process is temporarily terminated.

Next, in step S14, the random number value of the internal random number counter CI is stored in the internal random number area R1. In step S15, the random number value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area R2. Then, in step S16, three out-of-design symbol random number buffers B, left, middle, and right
The random number values of 1, B2, and B3 are stored in three out-of-design symbol random number areas R3 to R5 on the left, middle, and right.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory based on the calculation results of the above-mentioned "buffer storage processing routine" and "area storage processing routine". This routine is executed by the CPU 43, and in this embodiment, is executed at a predetermined timing of the pachinko machine.

At step S21, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not "0". In the case of "0", it is determined that there is no prize in the first-type starting port 18 at present, and the process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition of step S21 is satisfied (CH = 1, 2,
(3, 4) includes an internal random number area R1 in step S22,
The address of the storage area of each of the out-of-reach random number areas R2 and the three out-of-design symbol random number areas R3 to R5 of left, middle, and right is temporarily set to "0".

Next, at step S23, the hold counter C
It is determined whether the value of H is the same as the address (“0” to “4”) of the storage area in each of the areas R1 to R5. When this determination condition is not satisfied (that is, when the value of the hold counter CH is not the same as the address value of the storage area in each of the areas R1 to R5), in step S24, each area R1
In addition, the address in each of the areas R1 to R5 is incremented by 1 in step S25.
It shifts to the previous address and returns to the processing of step S23.

On the other hand, when the determination condition is satisfied in step S23 (that is, when the value of the hold counter CH and each area R1
(When the address value of the storage area in R5 is the same)
In step S26, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S27, a symbol variation start process is executed. An auxiliary routine of the fluctuation start process executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S101, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the random number value at the address 0 of the internal random number area R1 is a "big hit" or a "small hit" (hit). If it is determined that the value is a winning value, in step S102, a symbol corresponding to the value of the winning symbol random number counter CB is set as a stop symbol and each stop symbol area S
The processing stored in 1 to S3 is executed.

More specifically, as shown in the “winning symbol storage processing routine” in FIG. 13, the CPU 43 first sets the time saving mode to 3 at step S1021.
It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed more than once (that is, three or four times). If a negative determination is made, step S
At 1022, a symbol corresponding to the value of the winning symbol random number counter CB is set as a stop symbol, and each of the stop symbol areas S1 to S1
This is stored in S3, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1021, it is determined in step S1023 whether the symbol corresponding to the value of the hit symbol random counter CB is "7". If a negative determination is made, it is determined that the symbol "7" that can acquire the next two time saving modes will not be in the hit state at the time of the hit, and the process proceeds to step S1022 described above, where the hit symbol random number is determined. The symbol corresponding to the value of the counter CB is stored as a stop symbol in each of the stop symbol areas S1 to S3, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1023, in step S1024, the value of the winning symbol random number counter CB is again selected by lottery, and the symbol corresponding to the value of the winning symbol random number counter CB is other than "7". Steps S1023 and S102 until a symbol
The process of 1024 is repeatedly executed.

As described above, in the "winning symbol storing process routine", the symbols corresponding to the value of the winning symbol random number counter CB are set as the stop symbols in the respective stop symbol areas S1 to S.
3 is stored. However, if the time saving mode has already been continued three or four times at the present time, the symbols other than “7” are set as the stop symbols so that the symbol “7” does not become a big hit state. It is stored in S3.

After executing the big hit symbol storing process in step S102 of FIG.
In 103, the CPU 43 starts scrolling the symbol rows 30, 31, and 32 on the display screen 15a, and ends the process once.

On the other hand, if the condition in step S101 is not satisfied, the CPU 43 determines in step S104 whether or not the random number value at address 0 of the out-of-reach random number area R2 is the out-of-reach value. Here, when it is determined that the value is "out of reach", in step S105, out of reach symbol buffers B4, B5, B6.
Is stored in each of the stop symbol areas S1 to S3 as a stop symbol, and the process shifts to step S103 to temporarily end the process.

If the condition of step S104 is not satisfied, in step S106, the CPU 43 stores in the stop symbol areas S1 to S3 the symbols corresponding to the values of the off symbol random number areas R3 to R5 as stop symbols. And
The process moves to step S103 and ends once.

Subsequently, the flow returns to step S28 in FIG.
The CPU 43 executes a hitting process. Here, the CPU 4
The auxiliary routine of the hitting process executed by No. 3 will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is displayed on screen 15
This is performed after the fluctuation stop in a.

First, in step S301, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the value of the internal random number area R1 in the variation start processing routine is a hit value (big hit value or small hit value). Then, if it is determined that it is a hit value, in step S302, the CPU 43 executes a limiter display process. That is, at the moment,
When the time saving mode is continuously performed, the fact that the lottery display relating to the time saving mode is not performed is displayed on the display screen 15a at the time of this big hit. Specifically, a message that "the time limit mode has not been drawn since the limiter count has been reached" is displayed on the display screen 15a to inform the player. On the other hand, when the time saving mode is not continued four times, no display is performed,
The process moves to the next step S303.

In step S303, it is determined whether or not the current hit is a big hit. If it is a big hit, a big hit is displayed on the display screen 15a in step S305. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, it is determined that it is a small hit, and step S
At 304, a small hit is displayed on the display screen 15a.

Next, after the big hit is displayed in step S305, the CPU 43 adds "1" to the round counter CR in step S306. Next, in step S307, the winning counter CV and the winning determination flag FE are set to "0".

Next, in step S308, the CP
U43 excites the solenoid 23a, and
(Shutter 23) is opened.

Next, in step S309, it is determined whether or not the winning counter CV is smaller than a predetermined value CVmax (corresponding to the number of winning balls, for example, "10" in the present embodiment). If this condition is satisfied, step S31
0, the opening time of the special winning opening 24 (in the present embodiment, 29.
5 seconds), that is, whether the closing time has come. In this way, the opening of the special winning port 24 is continued unless the predetermined winning number of balls is counted after the special winning port 24 is opened or the closing time has not come. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S309 is not satisfied or the determination condition of step S310 is satisfied, in step S311, the CPU 43 demagnetizes the solenoid 23a and closes the special winning opening 22 (shutter 23).

Next, the CPU 43 proceeds to step S312.
It is determined whether or not the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax (corresponding to the number of rounds, for example, “16” in the present embodiment). If this condition holds,
In step S311, it is determined whether the winning determination flag FE is not "1". If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S306.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S312 is not satisfied, the game has been continued until the last round, and the flow shifts to step S314. If the winning determination flag FE is not "1" in step S313, it means that there is no winning in the V zone 24 in that round, and the round continuation condition is not satisfied.
Move to 4. Further, even if the small hit is displayed in step S304, step S31 is performed.
Move to 4.

After shifting from steps S304, 312, and 313, in step S314, 7-segment display control and time-saving mode control, which are processes for acquiring the time-saving mode, are executed. Then, the subsequent processing ends once. Here, the time saving mode acquisition processing will be described. This time saving mode acquisition processing is performed in the “7-segment display control routine”.
And a "time saving mode control routine". First, C for displaying a segment on the second 7-segment display unit 14 is displayed.
The 7-segment display control routine executed by the PU 43 will be described with reference to FIGS.

When the processing shifts to this routine, the CPU
43 first determines in step S201 whether the big hit symbol is not "7" which is a special symbol. If a negative determination is made (the big hit symbol is “7”), the table T1 is determined in step S202.
, The contents of the address nn are executed. That is, if the big hit symbol is "7", the time saving mode can be acquired with a probability of 100% in addition to the time saving mode for the next one due to the arrangement of "7". And
The CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on a random number extracting circuit.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S201, the CPU 43 proceeds to step S203.
It is determined whether the big hit symbol is not “3”. If a negative determination is made (the big hit symbol is “3”), the table T1 is determined in step S204.
To execute the contents of the address nn + 1 based on. And
The CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on a random number extracting circuit.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S203, the CPU 43 determines in step S205 whether or not the winning symbol is one of "1" and "5", which is a big winning symbol, or a star symbol, which is a small winning symbol. I do. Then, when a negative determination is made (the winning symbol is “1”
If it is either “5” or “star”), step S
In 206, based on the table T1, the address nn +
Execute the contents of 2. Then, the CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on the random number extracting circuit.

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S205, the CPU 43 determines in step S207 whether the big hit symbol is not one of "2", "6" and "8". If a negative determination is made (the jackpot symbol is one of “2”, “6”, and “8”), the table T1 is determined in step S208.
To execute the contents of address nn + 3. And
The CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on a random number extracting circuit.

In addition, if an affirmative determination is made in step S207, the CPU 43 determines in step S209 that the big hit symbol is "4" and executes the contents of the address nn + 4 based on the table T1. Then, the CPU 43 extracts one random number value from the numbers 0 to 99 based on the random number extracting circuit.

Now, steps S202 and S20
4. After shifting from step S206, step S208 and step S209, in step S210 the CP
U43 determines whether or not the time saving mode has not been continued four times at the present time, that is, whether or not it is a so-called limiter time. If the time saving mode has been continued four times, "-" is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in step S211 irrespective of the random number value, and the process is terminated once. This allows the player
In this big hit, you cannot get the time saving mode. This fact has already been notified to the player upon occurrence of the hit state (step S302).
reference).

On the other hand, if the time saving mode has not been continued four times, it is determined in step S212 whether or not the random number value extracted this time is a value that enables the time saving mode to be acquired. For example, if the jackpot is "7" and the jackpot is a big hit, all the extracted random numbers are values that can acquire the time saving mode, and thus the determination condition of step S212 may be satisfied. Then, in such a case, the CPU 43 proceeds to step S21.
In step 3, the number "7" is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14, and the process is temporarily terminated. This allows
The player can acquire at least two time saving modes next time.

In the case of the symbol with the big hit symbol of “3”, the random value is a value that can acquire the next time-saving mode with a probability of 75%. If the determination condition is satisfied in step S212, the number "7" is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in step S213, and the process is terminated once. On the other hand, if the determination condition is not satisfied, “−” is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in step S211.
Is displayed as a segment, and the process ends once.

Further, when the winning symbol is any one of "1" and "5" as a big hit symbol or "star" as a small hit symbol, the random number value is a value that can acquire the time saving mode with a probability of 50%. . In addition, "2""6""8"
Is a value that can acquire the time saving mode with a probability of 25%. In these cases as well, if the determination condition in step S212 is satisfied, then in step S213 the second 7-segment display unit 14
Is displayed as a segment, and if the determination condition is not satisfied, the symbol "-" is displayed as a segment on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in step S211 and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. Furthermore, the random number value when the jackpot symbol is “4” is a value at which none of the random number values can acquire the time saving mode (0% probability). In this case, since the determination condition in step S212 is not satisfied, the symbol "-" is segment-displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in the next 7-segment display unit 14 in the next step S211 and the processing is performed once. To end.

Next, the "time saving mode control routine" executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S401, the CPU 43 determines whether or not the big hit symbol is "7".
And if the big hit symbol is "7", step S
At 402, “1” is unconditionally added to the time saving mode counter CC, and the process proceeds to step S403. Also,
If the jackpot symbol is other than “7”, step S40
Jump to 3.

In step S403, the CPU 43
Determines whether the display of the second 7-segment display unit 14 is “7”. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined that a new time saving mode has been acquired, and the flow shifts to step S404.

In step S404, "1" is added to the currently set time saving mode counter CC. Then, in step S405, the time saving mode is executed. Therefore, as described above, when a big hit is made at “7”, the processes in steps S402 and S404 are performed, and thus the time saving mode for the next and subsequent times is acquired. Further, if a big hit other than “7” occurs, the process of step S404 is performed only when “7” is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14, and in this case, the next time saving Mode will be acquired.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S403 is not satisfied, that is, if the second seven-segment display unit 14
Is displayed in step S406, it is determined in step S406 whether the time-saving mode counter CC is not "0". If a negative determination is made, that is, if the time saving mode counter CC is “0”, step S4
Jump to 09 is made the normal mode. If an affirmative determination is made (CC ≠ 0), “1” is subtracted from the time saving mode counter CC in step S407.

Next, in step S408, the CP
U43 determines whether or not the time saving mode counter CC is "0". If the time-saving mode counter CC is not “0”, it is determined that the time-saving mode is still ongoing, and the process proceeds to step S405 to set the time-saving mode. On the other hand, when the determination condition in step S408 is satisfied, that is, when the time saving mode counter CC is “0”, the normal mode is set in step S409. With this configuration, the present embodiment has the following effects.

The player can expect a big hit with a symbol likely to be in the time saving mode in the game, and can expect twice as much as expecting to be in the time saving mode itself. As described above, an interesting pachinko machine having game characteristics can be provided.

In the present embodiment, in the case of the big hit state, and when the big hit is made at "7", the time saving mode can be obtained by itself. Therefore, even if it is a pachinko machine having a device corresponding to the second 7-segment display unit 14, the player can be sure of the occurrence of the time saving mode at the time of the big hit at "7". That is, even if it is a pachinko machine having a device corresponding to the second 7-segment display unit 14, for example, if the player can acquire the time-saving mode regardless of the big hit symbol as in the past, for example, Even if the special symbol “7”, which is considered natural to acquire the normal time saving mode, becomes a big hit, the time saving mode may not be acquired in some cases. That is, conventionally, there is no point in expecting a predetermined stop symbol having a special meaning such as “7” as a jackpot stop symbol, and the interest of the game has been greatly reduced.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, if the big hit symbol is “7”, the time saving mode can be reliably obtained. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the interest of the game is lost.

In particular, in the present embodiment, if a big hit is made with "7", the second 7-segment display section 14 always displays "7".
Will be displayed. Therefore, at least two time saving modes can be obtained from the next time. Therefore, the player most expects the big hit at “7”, and can further improve the interest.

Also, in the case of a big hit state with a symbol other than "7", the variable display is performed on the second 7-segment display section 14, and "7" is displayed on the 7-segment display section 14. You can also get the time saving mode. Therefore, even if a symbol other than “7” wins, it does not mean that the expectation of acquiring the time saving mode is not reduced. As a result, the interest can be dramatically improved. That is, it is understood that the conventional pachinko machine without the device corresponding to the second 7-segment display unit 14 cannot acquire the time-saving mode if a big hit such as "2" or "6" occurs, and lacks in game characteristics. Was. But,
In the pachinko machine of the above embodiment, even with these symbols, there is a possibility of acquiring the time saving mode, so that the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game increases.

In particular, in the present embodiment, a display on the second 7-segment display section 14 as to whether or not the time saving mode has been obtained is performed after the end of the jackpot processing. For this reason, after having enjoyed the game in the jackpot state, the player recognizes whether or not the time saving mode has been acquired by displaying “7” on the second 7-segment display unit 14. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a problem that the player cannot expect the time saving mode within a short time after the occurrence of the big hit state.

Further, since it is possible to expect the occurrence of the time saving mode even while enjoying the game in the state of the jackpot, the sense of thrill is increased and the fun is increased. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, there is an association between the large / small hit symbol and whether or not the time saving mode is acquired by displaying “7” on the second 7-segment display unit 14. It was decided to have. That is, “7”>“3”> “1”
Changing the probability of acquiring the time saving mode by displaying “7” on the second 7-segment display unit 14 in the order of “5” “star”> “2” “6” “8”> “4” And Therefore, the player does not expect a jackpot simply during a normal game, but expects a jackpot with a symbol that is easy to acquire the time saving mode. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

Since the relationship between the large / small hit symbol and the probability of obtaining the time saving mode can be changed, it is possible to change the probability in accordance with a change in the situation in the industry or a model. Great versatility.

Further, in the present embodiment, limiter control is performed. That is, when the time saving mode is entered four times in succession, control is performed so as to be in a mode other than the time saving mode, that is, the normal mode at the time of the fifth large / small hit (at the time of the limiter). More specifically, when the time saving mode is continued three times or more,
While avoiding the big hit with "7",
In the case where the operation is continued four times, “7” is not displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14. For this reason, the ambition of the player can be suppressed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the limit-time display process (step S30)
By executing 3), the display on the second 7-segment display unit 14 at the time of the limiter is limited.
More specifically, by performing the above display, the player can recognize that “7” cannot be displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 after the end of the big hit or after the small hit is displayed. Therefore, at the time of the limiter, the player does not expect to enter the time-saving mode again ("7" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14) when the big hit state occurs. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disappointment due to the betrayal of the expectation,
As a result, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

Also, in the present embodiment, the numeral pattern 47
The so-called small hit state is generated by the combination of the star symbols 47S different from A to 47H.
The variable display is executed in the 7-segment display unit 14 described above. Then, when stopping at "7", the player can acquire the time saving mode.

Therefore, even if the symbol stop mode on the display device 15 does not stop at the big hit symbol, the variable display on the second 7-segment display unit 14 can be performed by stopping with the combination of the star symbols 47S. Will be for that reason,
Even in such a case, the player watches the result of the variable display on the second 7-segment display unit 14 with an exciting feeling and expects that the time saving mode will be set. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. That is, a part of the configuration can be changed to be embodied as follows.

In the above embodiment, the expected value at which the star symbols 47S are aligned is not mentioned, but the expected value is relatively high (for example, twice or more the expected big hit value).
It is desirable that That is, even if the big hit state does not occur, the time saving mode in which the big hit state or the small hit state is easily generated can be acquired from the next time on, thereby increasing the fun for the player.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol and
The second 7-segment display unit 14 is associated with the presence or absence of the time saving mode by displaying “7”. That is, "7">"3">"1""5""star"
>"2","6","8">"4", and the probability of obtaining the time-saving mode when "7" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 is changed. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which does not give the said relationship. For example,
The time saving mode can be obtained unconditionally if the jackpot is "3", "5" or "7", and if the jackpot is hit with any other symbol, the probability is 25% (illustrative only). The 7-segment display unit 14 may be configured to be able to acquire the time saving mode by displaying “7”.

Further, when a small hit occurs in the star symbol 47S, all the time saving modes may be obtained.

In the above-described embodiment, when a big hit occurs at the time of the limiter, "-" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14, but such a display is not intentionally performed. (Restriction on the second variable display). In addition, although the display is performed, the display may be performed at the same time as the occurrence of the big hit state, or at the time when the previous time saving mode continues and the fourth big hit state is obtained, or at any time thereafter.

The probability that “7” is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 when a large hit is made with various symbols in the above embodiment may be changed as appropriate. That is, the probability is merely an example, and may be any probability. For example, the probability may be lower (for example, 1%, 5%, 10%, etc.). In this case, the pleasure of the player when “7” is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 is extremely large, and it is possible to further enhance the interest. In addition,
In this case, it is desirable to increase the probability that the time saving mode can be obtained unconditionally other than the symbol “7”.

In the above-described embodiment, the time-saving mode may not be obtained when a symbol other than “7” is hit, but at least one time-saving mode can be obtained for any symbol. It may be configured as follows.

That is, when the jackpot symbols are completed,
The special winning opening 22 is always opened, and at the same time, a time saving mode for at least one next time or a predetermined number of times of variation can be obtained, and when "7" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14, the time saving time is further reduced It is good also as composition which can acquire a mode.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been made such that the time saving mode can be reliably obtained in the event of a big hit with "7", but the present invention is not limited to these symbols.

In the first embodiment, when "7" is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14, the time-saving mode (and the time-saving mode for the next two times) can be acquired with a 100% probability. Conversely, when "4" is displayed, the probability is 0% (cannot be obtained). this,
If "7" is displayed, there is a 99% probability that "4"
May be set so that “7” is displayed on the second 7-segment display unit 14 with a probability of 1% when is displayed. In this case, although there is a slight possibility, the time saving mode may not be obtained by displaying “7” on the second 7-segment display unit 14 even if “7” is displayed. "
Even if is displayed, the time saving mode can be acquired in some cases, so that the game playability is enhanced. Further, the probability that the number displayed in the second 7-segment display unit 14 is not limited to the numbers “7” and “4” and the time saving mode can be obtained can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the time saving mode is given as the second special game mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. According to the definition of the time saving mode, the time saving mode is a case where the benefit of
On the machine, in addition to these benefits, the benefit of a higher jackpot probability is provided. The present invention may be applied to a mode in which such benefits are provided (this is referred to as a probable mode).

In the above embodiment, three symbol rows 30,
Although the process of acquiring the time saving mode is performed only when the symbols 31 and 32 are arranged in the same symbol, the process of acquiring the time saving mode may be performed even when the symbols include an almighty symbol. In such a case, settings may be made to further change the probability. The direction in which the symbols are aligned and the display method when the symbols are aligned can be changed as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the second variable display is performed by the second 7-segment display unit 14. However, it is not limited to these. For example, when a time-saving mode is acquired during a big hit or after a big hit (normal game) by a symbol changing device provided with a symbol row, control may be performed such that predetermined symbols are aligned.

The second variable display may be performed on the display screen 15a for performing the first variable display. In this case, it may be displayed after the end of the jackpot, or may be displayed near the end of the jackpot (the latter half of the jackpot).
In addition, a pseudo game (for example, a character plays a janken or a tic-tac-toe arrangement) is displayed on the display screen 15a for each round, and after completion of all rounds, the presence or absence of the time reduction mode is notified as a game result. Is also good.

For example, a random number is acquired for each round, a predetermined game (pseudo game) is performed during the round based on the random number, and the presence or absence of the time saving mode is determined based on each predetermined game result. The notification may be made at the time near the end (or after the end of the jackpot). Note that each round does not necessarily mean all rounds, but may be every other round or a predetermined round. Further, each predetermined game result may be used as a strategy for obtaining the time saving mode. That is, the expected value of time saving mode acquisition may be made different based on the predetermined game result (so-called reach operation). Further, in that case, a reach operation may be separately performed in the second variable display. In addition, game board 3
May be determined based on the orientation of the doll provided in the game. That is, the second variable display includes not only an electrical display but also a mechanical display.

CRT other than segment display, dot matrix, LED electroluminescence (EL),
It is also possible to use a fluorescent display tube or the like. Alternatively, the notification may be made by changing the voice without acquiring the time saving mode. Further, the voice and the second 7-segment display unit 14 may be combined. In addition, when the time reduction mode is acquired, various means such as vibrating the pachinko machine and releasing odor from the pachinko machine can be considered. Further, these specific notification means may be combined. In the above-described embodiment, the setting is such that the jackpot continues up to a maximum of 16 rounds. This is the case, for example, in the case of a specific symbol in a combination of jackpot stop symbols (for example, “77
In the case of an odd symbol such as "7"), up to 16 rounds can be set, and in other symbols (for example, an even symbol such as "444"), the number of rounds is set by a stop symbol so that the number of rounds is reduced to eight half. Is to change.

Of course, the number of rounds may not be set depending on the stop symbol.

A reach that always makes a big hit state and a reach that has a high expected value to make a big hit state in a reach (a state in which two symbols are aligned) are called a super reach. The probability that the time reduction mode can be acquired when a jackpot has been achieved through super reach may be increased.

In the above embodiment, the probability of obtaining the time saving mode is determined by the combination of symbols stopped in the symbol rows 30, 31, and 32. In addition, various conditions after the end of the jackpot may be added. For example, a game may be provided in which the time saving mode can be acquired only when the reach state is reached during the operation of the display device 15 a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) after the jackpot. In this case, by increasing the probability of reaching, the time saving mode may be easily obtained.

The present invention is applicable not only to pachinko machines but also to
It is also applicable to gaming machines such as arrangement balls.

The display screen 15a of the display device 15 is an LCD in the above embodiment.
It is also possible to use a dot matrix, LED electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like. Also, the display method may be represented by 3D or polygon.

The counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, out-of-reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, and three symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR of left, middle, and right) are all individually No need to provide. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, an out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

In the above embodiment, the random number for deriving the second variable display is not particularly mentioned. However, a random number counter may be separately provided, a predetermined random number may be used, and a predetermined random number may be used. A combination of random numbers may be used.

The timing for obtaining the random numbers is not particularly limited. For example, in a predetermined round (the 16th round (final round)) in the above-described embodiment, a random number is obtained by detecting a predetermined number (for example, the tenth (last)) winning ball as a necessary condition. Is also good. By adopting such a configuration,
The player plays the game while paying attention to a predetermined number of winning prize balls until the end, so that the indifference during the conventional game can be wiped out.

In place of the proximity switch in the above embodiment, other detection means such as a limit switch and a photoelectric switch may be used.

In the 7-segment display control routine of the above-described embodiment, one random number is taken out to determine whether or not it is a value capable of acquiring the time saving mode. However, this need not be one random number. In addition, the present invention can be freely implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the game machine of the type that performs the second variable display is used. However, the concept of the small hit can be applied to the game machine of the type that does not perform the second variable display. . For example, if a big hit is made with odd numbers of "1", "3", "5", and "7", the time saving mode can be acquired,
In the case of a general type 1 pachinko machine such as not being able to acquire the time saving mode if the odds of "2", "4", "6" and "8" are hit, the symbol of "star" is a small hit. In such a case, the configuration may be such that only the time saving mode can be obtained.

In the above-described embodiment, when the time saving mode is successively performed four times, control is performed such that a mode other than the time saving mode, that is, the normal mode is performed at the time of the fifth big hit (at the time of the limiter). However, the number of times of the limiter is not limited at all, and may be three or less or six or more. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine having no concept of the limiter (no limiter control is performed).

In the above-described embodiment, the special electric accessory is configured to operate when the small hit occurs in the star symbol 47S. However, when the small hit occurs, the special electric accessory is increased by one or two rounds. By opening the winning opening 22,
It is good also as composition which can make a player acquire a premium ball.

The other technical ideas of the present invention that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

(1) Based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, the first
And a first special game mode in which the game content is provided with a first advantage that is advantageous to the player based on the result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode. In addition, based on the result of the first variable display being the second predetermined stop display mode, the game content is set to the second special game mode for providing the player with a second advantageous advantage. A gaming machine, wherein the game content is set to a second special game mode for providing a player with a second advantageous benefit based on a result of the first variable display being a third predetermined stop display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be obtained.

(2) Based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, the first
And a first special game mode in which the game content is provided with a first advantage that is advantageous to the player based on the result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode. In addition, based on the result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode and the specific stop display mode, the game content is provided with a second advantageous benefit to give the player a second advantageous benefit. A special game mode, wherein the first variable display results in a third predetermined stop display mode, whereby the game content is changed to a second advantageous game mode for the player. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming machine can be set to a second special gaming mode for giving a profit.

(3) Claims 1 and 2 and the supplementary note (1)
In the gaming machine described in (2), the second special game mode is at least one of a time reduction mode and a probability variation mode.

(4) Based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, the first
Is performed, and based on the result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode, the first content that provides the player with the first benefit and the second benefit that is advantageous to the player based on the game content is displayed. And a second special game mode in which the game content is provided with a first advantage that is advantageous to the player based on the result of the first variable display being the second predetermined stop display mode. A game machine configured to provide a second benefit that is advantageous to a player based on a result of the first variable display being a third predetermined stop display mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be set as a special game mode.

(5) Claims 1 and 2 and the additional notes (1) to
In the gaming machine described in (4), the first advantage is that a large amount of game media can be obtained, and the second advantage is that the game content can be at least one of a time reduction mode and a probability variation mode. It is characterized by being.

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As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
An excellent effect is achieved in that the interest for the player can be dramatically improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the pachinko machine.

FIGS. 3A to 3F are illustrations of display screens of the display device, which are display screens when a symbol display row is changing.

FIG. 4 is a display screen showing an example of a display screen of a display device and showing a small hit state.

FIG. 5 is a table illustrating a correspondence relationship between a large / small hit symbol and a probability of obtaining a time saving mode.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of a buffer, and FIG.
Is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of a symbol area, and FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a buffer storage processing routine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an area storage processing routine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control routine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a fluctuation start processing routine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a winning symbol storage processing routine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a hit processing routine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a 7-segment display control routine.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the continuation of the 7-segment display control routine.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a time saving mode control routine.

[Explanation of symbols]

14 ... second 7-segment display unit, 15 ... display device, 15a,
15b: Display screen for performing first variable display, 43: CP
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Claims (2)

[Claims] A first variable display is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and based on a result of the first variable display being a first predetermined stop display mode, game contents are provided to the player. A first special game mode for providing an advantageous first profit is provided, and a second variable display is performed based on the result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode. 2 is a gaming machine in which a game content is set to a second special game mode for providing a player with a second advantageous benefit based on a result of the second variable display being a second predetermined stop display mode. The second variable display is performed based on the result of the first variable display being a third predetermined stop display mode, and the result of the second variable display is the second predetermined stop display. Based on the aspect, the game content is set to the second special game mode. Gaming machine, characterized in that the the like. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second variable display based on at least a result of the first variable display being the first predetermined stop display mode is provided.
A gaming machine, which is performed after the end of the first special game mode.