JP4661925B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known. In this type of gaming machine, a special gaming state (big hit state) can be derived according to the stop mode (stop symbol) when the symbol variably displayed on the display device is stopped. Whether or not the big hit state is derived is determined based on an internal lottery based on the behavior of the game ball.

  In addition, recently, a gaming machine of a type in which a game mode is switched between a normal mode and a special mode has been known. In this type, when the game mode is the special mode, for example, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is higher than that in the normal mode, which is a desirable state for the player.

However, in any of the above modes, the value given to the player for the predetermined display result is uniform. For this reason, there is a fear that a kind of monotonous feeling may be caused.
The present invention was made in view of the above SL illustrated problems such as its purpose, in the gaming machine of the pachinko machine or the like, to provide a game machine that can achieve dramatic improvement of interest is there.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention,
A variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols;
A determination means for determining whether to draw a special gaming state with a predetermined profit based on a result of lottery due to the behavior of the game medium;
A mode for determining whether to shift to the normal mode or to shift to a special mode having a higher value for the player than the normal mode when it is determined by the determination means that the special gaming state is derived. A gaming machine comprising a determining means,
In normal mode,
When it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the normal mode after completion of the special gaming state, the variable display device constitutes a part of the first specific mode and the first specific mode. The first reach symbol before reaching the stop is displayed, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first specific mode, the special gaming state is derived, and then the normal mode is entered,
When it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the special mode, the variable display device forms a part of the second specific mode and the second before reaching the second specific mode. Normal mode processing means for displaying the symbols in the second specific mode, displaying the symbols in a second specific manner, deriving the special gaming state, and then shifting to the special mode;
In special mode,
If it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the special mode, the first display symbol or the second reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, and then the symbol is displayed on the second display. Instead of confirming and displaying in a specific manner, it is confirmed and displayed in a different pattern from the first or second specific manner so that the predetermined profit can be accumulated,
When it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the normal mode, the variable reachable display device stops and displays the first reach symbol, and then displays the symbol in the first specific mode. And deriving the special gaming state, and in deriving the special gaming state, deriving the special gaming state corresponding to the saved profit, and then shifting to the normal mode,
Further, when the determination means determines that the special gaming state is not derived, the special display mode prevents the first reach symbol from being stopped and displayed in the variable display device in the special mode. A time processing means,
In the special mode, even if it is determined that the mode determination unit shifts to the special mode, if the number of times the predetermined profit has been accumulated reaches a predetermined number, the symbol is It is characterized in that it is confirmed and displayed in a second specific mode, and the special gaming state can be derived.

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

Means 1. A special game that includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information, and has a predetermined profit when the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode in the variable display device. The first specific preliminary mode or the second specific mode is configured to derive a state and at least before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode. Configured to derive a predetermined preliminary gaming state in a preliminary mode of
When the display is confirmed in the first specific mode, the game mode in the game after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal mode, and the display is confirmed in the second specific mode Is a gaming machine configured to set the game mode in the game after the end of the special game state to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode,
If a preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is confirmed and stopped in the first specific mode, or the first or A gaming machine, characterized in that a predetermined profit is obtained by definitely stopping in a mode different from the second specific mode.

  According to the means 1, when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device and the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode, a special gaming state with a predetermined profit is obtained. Can be derived. In addition, at least before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode, a predetermined preliminary gaming state (in the first specific preliminary mode or the second specific preliminary mode) For example, “reach gaming state”) is derived. And when it is confirmed and displayed in the first specific mode, the game mode in the game after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal mode, and is confirmed and displayed in the second specific mode The game mode in the game after the end of the special game state is set to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode. Accordingly, the player plays a game while hoping to be confirmed and stopped in a specific mode, particularly in the second specific mode. Now, in the means 1, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is fixedly stopped in the first specific mode, or Either the first or second specific mode is different from the specific mode and the predetermined profit is saved. For this reason, when a predetermined profit is saved after being stopped in a different manner from the first or second specific mode, the final determination is stopped in the first specific mode. We can also expect derivation of the profits made. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases. In addition, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the derivation of the predetermined profit is ensured, so that the joy for the player is enhanced. Furthermore, in this case, if the game is determined and stopped in the first specific mode, the special game state is derived, but the period of the special mode ends thereafter. On the other hand, the special mode can still be continued by definitely stopping in a mode different from the first or second specific mode and earning a predetermined profit. Therefore, when the preliminary gaming state as described above is derived, the player is confirmed and stopped in another manner rather than being confirmed and displayed in the first specific manner, and a predetermined profit is accumulated. I hope. As a result, unprecedented playability and fun will be given, and the excitement can be dramatically improved.

  “Accumulated” can be replaced by words such as accumulation, reservation, storage, storage, stock, etc. In short, a special profit per time can be obtained by accumulating predetermined profits. The value given to the player at the time of deriving the gaming state only needs to be different (the same applies to the following means). It should be noted that the “special game state derivation” may be performed continuously one after another, or may be performed while being divided during a predetermined period.

Mean 2. A special game that includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information, and has a predetermined profit when the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode in the variable display device. A first associated with the first specific aspect at least before the identification information is finalized and displayed in the first specific aspect or the second specific aspect. Is configured to derive a predetermined preliminary gaming state in a second specific preliminary aspect related to the second specific aspect or the second specific aspect,
When the display is confirmed in the first specific mode, the game mode in the game after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal mode, and the display is confirmed in the second specific mode Is a gaming machine configured to set the game mode in the game after the end of the special game state to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode,
If a preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is confirmed and stopped in the first specific mode, or the first or A gaming machine, characterized in that a predetermined profit is obtained by definitely stopping in a mode different from the second specific mode.

  According to the means 2, when the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device, and the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode, a special gaming state with a predetermined profit is obtained. Can be derived. In addition, at least before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode, the first specific preliminary mode or the second specific mode related to the first specific mode is displayed. A predetermined preliminary gaming state is derived in a second specific preliminary aspect related to the aspect. And when it is confirmed and displayed in the first specific mode, the game mode in the game after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal mode, and is confirmed and displayed in the second specific mode The game mode in the game after the end of the special game state is set to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode. Accordingly, the player plays a game while hoping to be confirmed and stopped in a specific mode, particularly in the second specific mode. Now, in the means 2, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is fixedly stopped in the first specific mode, or Either the first or second specific mode is different from the specific mode and the predetermined profit is saved. For this reason, when a predetermined profit is saved after being stopped in a different manner from the first or second specific mode, the final determination is stopped in the first specific mode. We can also expect derivation of the profits made. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases. In addition, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the derivation of the predetermined profit is ensured, so that the joy for the player is enhanced. Furthermore, in this case, if the game is determined and stopped in the first specific mode, the special game state is derived, but the period of the special mode ends thereafter. On the other hand, the special mode can still be continued by definitely stopping in a mode different from the first or second specific mode and earning a predetermined profit. Therefore, when the preliminary gaming state as described above is derived, the player is confirmed and stopped in another manner rather than being confirmed and displayed in the first specific manner, and a predetermined profit is accumulated. I hope. As a result, unprecedented playability and fun will be given, and the excitement can be dramatically improved.

Means 3. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information;
Determination means for determining whether to draw a special gaming state with a predetermined profit based on a result of the lottery due to the behavior of the game medium, and determining the special gaming state by the determination means When it is determined to be derived, the variable display device is configured to display the identification information in the first specific mode or the second specific mode and to derive the special gaming state. In addition, at least the first specific preliminary mode or the second related to the first specific mode at a stage before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode. Configured to derive a predetermined preliminary gaming state in a second specific preliminary aspect associated with the specific aspect;
When the display is confirmed in the first specific mode, the game mode in the game after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal mode, and the display is confirmed in the second specific mode Is a gaming machine configured to set the game mode in the game after the end of the special game state to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode,
If a preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is confirmed and stopped in the first specific mode, or the first or A gaming machine, characterized in that a predetermined profit is obtained by definitely stopping in a mode different from the second specific mode.

  According to the means 3, the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device. Further, the determination means determines whether to draw a special game state based on the result of lottery performed based on the behavior of the game medium. When the determination means determines that the special gaming state is derived, the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific aspect or the second specific aspect on the variable display device, A special gaming state with a profit is derived. In addition, at least before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode, the first specific preliminary mode or the second specific mode related to the first specific mode is displayed. A predetermined preliminary gaming state is derived in a second specific preliminary aspect related to the aspect. Accordingly, the player basically watches the variable display device while being excited during the preliminary game state. Furthermore, when the game mode in the game after the end of the special game state is set to the normal mode and the game is finalized and displayed in the second specific mode when the game is finalized and displayed in the first specific mode. The game mode in the game after the end of the special game state is set to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode. Accordingly, the player plays a game while hoping to be confirmed and stopped in a specific mode, particularly in the second specific mode. Now, in the means 3, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is fixedly stopped in the first specific mode, or the first Either the first or the second specific mode is fixedly stopped in a mode different from the first specific mode and a predetermined profit is accumulated. For this reason, when a predetermined profit is saved after being stopped in a different manner from the first or second specific mode, the final determination is stopped in the first specific mode. We can also expect derivation of the profits made. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases. In addition, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the derivation of the predetermined profit is ensured, so that the joy for the player is enhanced. Furthermore, in this case, if the game is determined and stopped in the first specific mode, the special game state is derived, but the period of the special mode ends thereafter. On the other hand, the special mode can still be continued by definitely stopping in a mode different from the first or second specific mode and earning a predetermined profit. Therefore, when the preliminary gaming state as described above is derived, the player is confirmed and stopped in another manner rather than being confirmed and displayed in the first specific manner, and a predetermined profit is accumulated. I hope. As a result, unprecedented playability and fun will be given, and the excitement can be dramatically improved.

Means 4. A variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information;
Determination means for determining whether to draw a special gaming state with a predetermined profit based on a result of the lottery due to the behavior of the game medium, and determining the special gaming state by the determination means When it is determined to be derived, the variable display device is configured to display the identification information in the first specific mode or the second specific mode and to derive the special gaming state. In addition, at least the first specific preliminary mode or the second related to the first specific mode at a stage before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode. Configured to derive a predetermined preliminary gaming state in a second specific preliminary aspect associated with the specific aspect;
When the display is confirmed in the first specific mode, the game mode in the game after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal mode, and the display is confirmed in the second specific mode Is a gaming machine configured to set the game mode in the game after the end of the special game state to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode,
During the special mode period, even if the determination means determines that the special gaming state is derived, the variable display device determines the identification information in the second specific mode. In addition to displaying it, the predetermined profit can be accumulated,
When a preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is confirmed and stopped in the first specific mode, or the first or first 2. A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined profit can be obtained by definitely stopping in a mode different from the specific mode of 2.

  According to the means 4, the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device. Further, the determination means determines whether to draw a special game state based on the result of lottery performed based on the behavior of the game medium. When the determination means determines that the special gaming state is derived, the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific aspect or the second specific aspect on the variable display device, A special gaming state with a profit is derived. In addition, at least before the identification information is fixedly displayed in the first specific mode or the second specific mode, the first specific preliminary mode or the second specific mode related to the first specific mode is displayed. A predetermined preliminary gaming state is derived in a second specific preliminary aspect related to the aspect. Accordingly, the player basically watches the variable display device while being excited during the preliminary game state. Furthermore, when the game mode in the game after the end of the special game state is set to the normal mode and the game is finalized and displayed in the second specific mode when the game is finalized and displayed in the first specific mode. The game mode in the game after the end of the special game state is set to a special mode having a higher value than the normal mode. Accordingly, the player plays a game while hoping to be confirmed and stopped in a specific mode, particularly in the second specific mode. Now, in the means 4, during the special mode period, even if it is determined that the special gaming state is derived by the determining means, the identification information is determined in the second specific mode in the variable display device. The display is made and the predetermined profit is saved. For this reason, when a predetermined profit is accumulated, it can be expected that the profit for the accumulated profit is derived when the final determination is finally stopped in the first specific mode. Therefore, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the special gaming state per time is not uniform, and the interest for the player increases. In addition, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is fixedly stopped in the first specific mode, or the first or second In any other manner than the specific manner, the fixed profit is stopped and the predetermined profit is accumulated. For this reason, when a predetermined profit is saved after being stopped in a different manner from the first or second specific mode, the final determination is stopped in the first specific mode. We can also expect derivation of the profits made. In addition, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the derivation of the predetermined profit is ensured, so that the joy for the player is enhanced. Furthermore, in this case, if the game is determined and stopped in the first specific mode, the special game state is derived, but the period of the special mode ends thereafter. On the other hand, the special mode can still be continued by definitely stopping in a mode different from the first or second specific mode and earning a predetermined profit. Therefore, when the preliminary gaming state as described above is derived, the player is confirmed and stopped in another manner rather than being confirmed and displayed in the first specific manner, and a predetermined profit is accumulated. I hope. As a result, unprecedented playability and fun will be given, and the excitement can be dramatically improved.

  Means 5. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein a special gaming state can be derived at the end of the special mode period in consideration of the profits obtained.

  According to the means 5, at the end of the special mode period, the special gaming state is derived after taking into account the accumulated profit, so the player wants the number of times that the profit can be accumulated as much as possible. While playing games. In addition, when the number of times profits have been accumulated can be grasped, the total of derived profits can be estimated to some extent, and the excitement can be further enhanced.

  Means 6. When the preliminary gaming state is derived in the second specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is simply used as the first or second specific mode regardless of the special gaming state. Means 1 to 5 characterized in that a fixed stop is performed in another mode, or a predetermined profit is accumulated by a fixed stop in a mode different from the first or second specific mode. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the means 6, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the second specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, the identification information is simply the first or second specific mode regardless of the special gaming state. Is stopped in a different manner from the above, or is fixed and stopped in a manner different from the first or second specific manner, and a predetermined profit is accumulated. Therefore, the player wishes that a predetermined profit is saved when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the second specific preliminary mode during the special mode period, and the special mode period ends. The game will be played with a sense of security without worrying about it. In addition, during the special mode period, when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the first specific preliminary aspect and when the preliminary gaming state is derived in the second specific preliminary aspect, This means that the meanings are different, and as a result, a novel and interesting aspect that has never existed before is given, and a dramatic improvement in further interest can be achieved.

  Mean 7 The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the another aspect is an aspect visually approximated to the first or second specific aspect.

  According to the means 7, since another aspect is an aspect similar to the first or second specific aspect, it may take time for the player to accurately grasp the aspect that has been confirmed and displayed. The game will be given a delicious taste. It should be noted that “visually approximated” means that the shape is the same or similar and only the color is different, the external shape is similar, the external shape is similar or different, and the color is the same. There are some cases.

  Means 8. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the another aspect is the best aspect that has not resulted in the first or second specific aspect as a result.

  According to the means 8, since another mode is the best mode that has not resulted in the first or second specific mode as a result, the player may be happy on the one hand, but there may be cases where the player is pleased on the other side. sell. Therefore, a delicious taste will be given to the game. Note that “best” includes, for example, a case where a combination of a plurality of pieces of identification information is shifted by one with respect to a specific mode.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined profit includes payout of game media based on a special state group of a predetermined number of rounds.

  According to the means 9, at the time of deriving the special game state, the game medium is paid out based on the special prize state group of the predetermined number of rounds, thereby giving the player a profit. Therefore, when a predetermined profit is accumulated, accumulation or the like is performed in units of multiples of the predetermined number of rounds. For this reason, when the final round of the predetermined number of rounds ends, the player can be very excited about whether or not a special prize state for the next round will occur. Therefore, you can enjoy an unprecedented fun.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, further comprising a continuation assisting means capable of assisting continuation of the game when the special mode is started or during the special mode period.

  According to the means 10, the continuation assisting means assists the continuation of the game when the special mode is started or during the special mode period. For example, in the case where the special mode period extends for a long time, the special game state is not derived, so there is a concern that it may hinder the game from continuing due to lack of game media, According to the means 9, since the continuation of the game is assisted, such a concern can be eliminated. As a specific example of assisting the continuation of the game, a special prize opening opened when a special gaming state occurs is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined game medium is paid out, or separate from the special prize opening. Open a predetermined time for a predetermined time and pay out a predetermined game medium. Further, “when the special mode is started” is intended to include a stage before the special mode is started.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the assistance by the continuing assistance means includes partial provision of the predetermined profit.

  According to the means 11, since the assistance includes partial grant of the predetermined profit, there is no disadvantage to the game hall side, etc. Can dispel feelings of unfairness with other players.

  Means 12. The gaming machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the assistance by the continuation assistance means includes provision of a profit other than the predetermined profit.

  According to the means 12, the assistance includes grant of a profit other than the predetermined profit, so that the player can enjoy the feeling obtained and the predetermined profit to ensure the continuation of the game. There is no need to worry about part of the profit being lost, and it is possible to continue playing without worrying.

  Means 13. The special mode includes a probability variation mode (high probability mode) in which the probability of giving a predetermined profit associated with derivation of a special gaming state advantageous to the player is increased as compared to the normal mode. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 12.

  Means 14. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13, wherein the special mode includes a time shortening mode in which the rate of decrease of game media accompanying the game continuation is smaller than in the normal mode. Specific examples of the time reduction mode include an increase in game media payout opportunities and a short change time of identification information of the variable display device.

  Means 15. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the special mode is continued at least until a next special gaming state is derived.

  Means 16. The special mode is any one of means 1 to 14 configured to be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied and switched to the normal mode even before the next special gaming state is derived. The gaming machine described in 1. In addition, as a specific example in the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied, there is a case where the variable display number of identification information in the variable display device reaches a predetermined number.

  Means 17. In any one of means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the display unit of the variable display device is displayed in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value corresponding to the winning number (if only a prize ball or the like is used) (Including writing to a magnetic card, etc.).

  Means 18. In any one of means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a revolving type gaming machine. Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type game machine, “a discriminating information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically Is provided with variable display means for confirming and stopping the display of the identification information after the reel has been rotated), and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-type game machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state. In the case of a rotating type gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (pseudo). A display device that can display identification information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) may be regarded as a variable display device. In this case, the variable display device is installed in a main body box that defines a gaming machine main body.

  Means 19. In any one of means 1 to 16, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. In particular, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine is “variable display of an identification information string (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) consisting of a plurality of identification information”. In this case, a variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after the reel is rotated is provided, and the variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, and using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of variation of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the occurrence of gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the variable display means including the reel or the like may be regarded as a variable display device, or provided separately from the reel and corresponding to the identification information (in pseudo correspondence). A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying identification information may be regarded as the variable display device here.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 includes a plurality of types of symbols 17A to 17H and a single type of symbols 17K. Each of the symbols 17A to 17H is configured by numbers “1” to “8”, etc., and these numbers are arranged in order. These symbols 17A to 17H can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols. Further, the symbol 17K is configured by a “rhombus” mark, and the symbol 17K can be only a detached symbol.

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K are variably displayed by scrolling from top to bottom, for example.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a jackpot line L is constituted by one horizontal line at the center, two horizontal lines above and below it, and two diagonal lines (5 lines and Called). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described mode, and so-called one line, two lines, etc. may be used.

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the display unit 13 a of the special symbol display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is applied to the operation port 3 of the game ball 5. Starts based on winning. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  The jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 (e) and 2 (f), when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the symbols 17 A to 17 H displayed is a predetermined jackpot. May be a combination of That is, when the same types of symbols 17A to 17H are arranged along the jackpot line L, combinations of the same symbols 17A to 17H (for example, symbols “4”, “4”, and “4” in FIG. 2E) 17D and FIG. 2 (f) may be “3”, “3”, “3” symbol 17C). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the reach state refers to a state immediately before the big hit, as shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), for example. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the right symbol row 16 stops on the jackpot line L with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in FIG. 2 (c), the jackpot line L is positioned so as to extend in the lateral direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14, which are stopped on the same line, The 16 symbols 17A to 17H are all symbols 17D with “4” (single reach or single line reach). In the example shown in FIG. 2D, the left and right jackpot lines L are positioned so as to cross obliquely on the display unit 13a (cross lines) and stopped on each line L. The symbols 17A to 17H of the symbol rows 14 and 16 are both symbols 17D and 17C to which “4 (downward-right line)” and “3 (upward-right line)” are attached (so-called double reach). )

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

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, “high-speed reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “enlarge 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, an expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a jackpot state occurs is higher than that in the case of “normal reach”. In “Super Reach”, the expected value of jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the special symbol display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. In order to drive and control the blades 6 and the like, a control device 24 that constitutes a determination unit and the like is provided. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 3, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 4, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember me.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is mode switching control (mode selection determination control) as one of the controls by the CPU (control device 24). In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) as a game mode are prepared. That is, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability change mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is five times that.

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

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot is determined, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the symbols 17A to 17H (the jackpot symbol) selected and determined when the jackpot is determined are odd numbers ("1", "3", "5", "7") In the case (corresponding to the second specific mode), the probability variation mode is determined as the game mode, and the jackpot symbol is an even number (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) (first) The normal mode is determined as the game mode after the end of the jackpot state.

  However, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is determined in the probability variation mode, if the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol to which the probability variation mode is given, the jackpot is stocked, and The odd jackpot symbol is replaced with another symbol without being finalized (this will be described later).

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 11 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach It consists of a type determination counter CV, a jackpot stock counter BSC, and the like.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining the jackpot state in the special symbol display device 13. Further, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display in the outreach state. Furthermore, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is basically for determining a jackpot symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition. The counters CI, CO, and CB return to their initial values when each value reaches a specific value.

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

  Further, the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 6B is used to select one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns. For example, every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round. The value (random value) is updated, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is individually different. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that each reach pattern is selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (at the time of big hit) or a case of a big hit (at the time of outreach).

  Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the probability variation mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probability variation mode counter table. In the normal mode, the counter group of the normal mode counter table is updated and distributed as appropriate, and in the probability change mode, the counter group of the probability change mode counter table is updated and distributed as appropriate. For example, with respect to the internal random number counter CI, the jackpot value is set to be about five times larger in the probability variation mode than in the normal mode (or the jackpot value is the same and the total number of internal random number counters CI is 5 minutes). It is set to be as low as 1). In addition, since there are five jackpot lines L in the present embodiment, a line counter (not shown) for determining which line generates the reach state and which line generates the jackpot state is prepared separately. Has been.

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

  In the flowchart of FIG. 7, after updating the counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CDR, and CV, the combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR are sorted (distributed). The “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the “storage processing routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) every time the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3. That is.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the “special electric accessory control routine” shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. This routine is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation results of the above-described “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, and the like. It is executed every predetermined time after the insertion.

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

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

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

  Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes symbol variation start processing. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” of FIG. 11, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, it is determined in step S902 whether or not the current probability variation mode is in effect. If it is not currently in the probability variation mode, it is determined that the normal mode is currently in progress, and the process proceeds to step S903 to allow the occurrence of the big hit state.

  In step S903, the jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S910.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S902, that is, if the current probability change mode is being performed, the process proceeds to step S904. In step S904, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB is a symbol that can be given a probability variation mode, that is, an odd number jackpot symbol. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S903 to allow the occurrence of the jackpot state, and the jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB (in this case, an even jackpot symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. Remember. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S911.

  If the determination in step S904 is affirmative, that is, if the big jackpot symbol based on the current jackpot symbol random number counter CB is an odd jackpot symbol, occurrence of a jackpot state (opening for 15 rounds described later) is performed. In order to stock, the process proceeds to step S905. In step S905, instead of the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB, the outreach reach dummy symbol is stored in the memory as a stop symbol so as to stop display with a dummy symbol (a symbol which is not a jackpot symbol). In the present embodiment, as a dummy symbol, for example, “2”, “3”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “3” in the middle of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is one off symbol (however, on a single line) Is set, and is determined by considering a table or the like depending on the occasion.

  In subsequent step S906, "1" is added to the jackpot stock counter BCS, and the process proceeds to step S911 described later. Here, the jackpot stock counter BCS is a counter for counting the stock of the jackpot state (opening for 15 rounds as one unit), and the value of the jackpot stock counter BCS is “1”. In this case, the jackpot for one time (15 rounds opened) means that the jackpot for two times (30 rounds opened) is saved.

  If the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S907. In step S907, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined outreach reach value. If the value of the outlier reach random number counter CO is the same as the outlier reach value, in step S908, the symbol that is currently in the probability change mode and is stored in the outlier reach symbol random number buffer (outlier reach symbol). Is an even number of outreach symbols (for example, “2” “5” “2” or “6” “1” “6”, etc.) Whether or not the symbol is displayed).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 908, an odd number of outreach symbols are stored in the memory as stop symbols instead of the symbols stored in the outreach design random number buffer in step S909. In this embodiment, as an odd number of outreach symbols, for example, one outlier symbol such as “3”, “4”, “3”, “5”, “6”, “5” in the middle row of symbol rows 14 to 16 (however, Single line) is set, and is determined by considering a table or the like depending on the situation. Then, the process proceeds to step S911 described later.

  If a negative determination is made in step S908, the symbol stored in the outreach symbol random number buffer (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol as it is, and the process proceeds to step S911.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S903, step S906, step S909, or step S910, and in step S911, a reach pattern is acquired. For example, when the current mode is the normal mode, one of various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” described above is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV. If the current mode is the probability variation mode, any one of various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “enlarged reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV. Then, the process proceeds to step S912.

  If the determination condition in step S907 is not satisfied, that is, if the value of the outlier random number counter CO is not the same as the predetermined outreaching value, the outage stored in step S16 is stored in step S913. The symbol is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S912.

  And it transfers from step S911 or step S913, and in step S912, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the special symbol display apparatus 13 is started, and a "fluctuation start process routine" is once complete | finished.

  After executing the processing of step S90 ("variation start processing routine") in this way, the control device 24, in step S110 of FIG. 9, the symbols 17A to 17A in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15). 17H and 17K are replaced with the stop symbols stored in any of the processes of steps S903, S905, S909, S910, and S913. In addition, the symbol variation in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 is stopped, and the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K after replacement are displayed in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16.

  Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. For example, when the reach pattern acquired in step S911 is “normal reach”, the operation process is executed so that the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 perform the normal scroll operation. When the reach pattern is “flash reach”, an operation process is executed so that the scroll operation is performed slowly while the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are fluttering. Furthermore, when the reach pattern is “high-speed reach”, the operation process is executed so that the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 perform the scroll operation at such a high speed that the player cannot visually recognize. In addition, when the reach pattern is “frame advance reach”, an operation process is performed so as to perform a scroll operation so that symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the middle symbol row 15 are divided into one frame one frame. Furthermore, when the reach pattern is “enlarged reach”, the operation processing is performed so that the scroll operation is performed in a state where the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the middle symbol row 15 are displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with the normal time.

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

  Subsequently, the control device 24 executes a re-variation process in step S135. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is established, and a re-variation process execution condition (this condition mainly includes that the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value) is established. If there is, the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are simultaneously re-varied with the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. And after predetermined conditions are satisfied, symbols 17A-17H and 17K of all symbol sequences 14-16 are stopped. However, when such re-variation processing is executed, the symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S110 or step S130 described above (the symbol before re-variation) is different from the symbol after re-variation (for example, a deviation). It is good also as a design and a detachment reach design). On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation process is not satisfied, no process is executed. Instead of performing the all-rotation re-variation process, re-variation of the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of only the middle symbol row 15 may be performed.

  Now, after passing through step S135, the control apparatus 24 determines whether the combination of symbol 17A-17H, 17K is a jackpot combination in step S140 next. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is terminated. If the combination of symbols 17A to 17H and 17K is a jackpot combination, the round counter CR is cleared to “0” in step S150. At this time, the jackpot notification is displayed by the control device 24.

  Next, the control apparatus 24 performs a mode determination process in step S155. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is an odd number. When the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol, the game mode flag is set to “1”, for example, so as to set the game mode to the probability change mode after the jackpot is over. When the jackpot symbol is an even symbol, the game mode flag is set to “0”, for example, so that the game mode is set to the normal mode after the jackpot is over. Thus, in the mode determination process, either the normal mode or the probability change mode is selected and determined as the next game mode in accordance with the jackpot symbol.

  After the mode determination, the control device 24 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0” in step S160 (see FIG. 10).

  In the next step S165, the maximum number of rounds CRmax for the current jackpot is determined. More specifically, a value obtained by multiplying the value of the jackpot stock counter BCS by 15 is added to “15”, and the value is set as the current maximum round number CRmax. For example, in the normal mode until then, when the jackpot is determined, the value of the jackpot stock counter BCS is “0”. In this case, the current maximum round number CRmax is “15”. Set to In the case where the jackpot stock counter BCS is added (accumulated or accumulated) in the state where the probability variation mode is continued and is “3”, for example, when the jackpot is even for the even number of symbols. The current maximum number of rounds CRmax is set to “15 + 3 * 15 = 60”.

  Further, in the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”. Next, in step S175, the control device 24 updates and displays the number of rounds displayed on the display unit 13a based on the round counter CR, and initializes other display items (for example, the winning count number) (“ It is initialized to “0” and displayed.

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

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

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined maximum number of rounds CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is less than the maximum number of rounds CRmax, it is determined in subsequent step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 4 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone 8 is satisfied by the maximum number of rounds CRmax. In the present embodiment, for example, the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the maximum round number CRmax is set to a multiple of “15”. ing. For this reason, after the grand prize opening 4 is opened, either one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls 5 win the big prize opening 4 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. At that time, the grand prize winning opening 4 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening 4 is repeated for the maximum number of rounds CRmax (for example, 15 times, 30 times, 45 times, 60 times,...) On condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 8. It will be.

  And when either one of the determination conditions of step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, that is, when the maximum number of rounds CRmax has been released, or when there is no winning in V zone 8 as the continuation condition (In the present embodiment, the case where the continuation condition is not satisfied is configured to be extremely rare), and the process proceeds to step S231 on the assumption that the big hit state has ended.

  In step S231, it is determined whether or not the game mode given after the jackpot is the probability variation mode, that is, whether or not the current jackpot symbol is an odd symbol. If the current jackpot symbol is not an odd symbol (if it is an even symbol), the jackpot stock counter BCS is cleared to “0” in step S232, and the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, if the current jackpot symbol is an odd symbol (in this case, it is the normal mode until then and the jackpot is an odd symbol), the jackpot stock counter BCS is originally set to “0”. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S240 as it is.

  In step S240, the control device displays on the display unit 13a that the jackpot state has ended, and notifies the player. In step S250, a process for notifying the next game mode is executed, and this routine is terminated.

  More specifically, the display is performed based on the game mode flag set in the mode determination process in step S155. For example, when the game mode flag is set to “1”, the display unit 13a displays that the game mode has changed to the probability change mode, and notifies the player of it. When the game mode flag is set to “0”, the display unit 13a displays that the game mode is the normal mode, and notifies the player of it.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the big hit state is always derived when the big hit is made in the normal mode until then. Basically, the maximum winning opening 4 is opened for a maximum of 15 rounds (as long as the continuation condition of winning in the V zone 8 is satisfied).

  Further, when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a jackpot value in the state where the probability variation mode has been set so far, the mode differs depending on whether the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is odd or even. That is, when the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is an odd jackpot symbol, the occurrence of the jackpot state (opening for 15 rounds, jackpot right for one round) is stocked. At the same time, instead of the odd jackpot symbol, a dummy symbol (predetermined release reach symbol that is not a jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is an even jackpot symbol, the above jackpot state is generated. However, at this time, the number of rounds corresponding to the value of the jackpot stock counter BCS stored or accumulated is released. For example, when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a jackpot value in the probability variation mode and the jackpot stock counter BCS is “0”, that is, the odd number symbol is a jackpot and the probability variation mode is entered. Next, when the even number symbol is a big hit, only 15 rounds are released, and then the mode is switched to the normal mode. In the probability variation mode, when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a jackpot value and the jackpot stock counter BCS is “1”, that is, the odd number symbol is a jackpot and the probability variation mode is entered. Is stocked, and if the even symbol is a big hit, 15 + 15 = 30 rounds are released, and then the mode is switched to the normal mode. Further, in the probability variation mode, when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a jackpot value, and when the jackpot stock counter BCS is “3”, that is, when the odd symbol symbol is a jackpot, the probability variation mode is entered. If the jackpot stock of is made and the jackpot is even with the even number of symbols, 15 + 15 * 3 = 60 rounds are released, and then the mode is switched to the normal mode.

  For this reason, in the case of a big hit with an even number of symbols in the probability variation mode, the value given to the player at the time of deriving the one big hit state will be different from time to time (which is not uniform) ), It will be more interesting for players. Also, in the past, when switching to the normal mode, the player's sense of expectation was lost, but according to the above configuration, how much profit is derived when deriving the big hit state It becomes possible to play games with great expectations about what will be done. As a result, it is possible to achieve a dramatic improvement in interest that has not existed before.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the value of the internal random number counter CI becomes a big hit value during the probability variation mode, and the big hit symbol based on the big hit symbol random number counter CB is an odd number, a miss reach dummy The symbol is replaced as a stop symbol, and a reach effect is performed. Further, in the probability variation mode, when the value of the outlier reach random number counter CO is the same as the outlier reach value, an odd outlier reach symbol is set as a stop symbol, and a reach effect is performed. Therefore, when a reach state occurs with an even number of symbols in the probability variation mode, (1) a big hit state occurs with an even number of jackpot symbols, or (2) an even number of outreach symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. The jackpot state will be stocked. In other words, when the reach state occurs with an even number of symbols in the probability variation mode, it is definite that the jackpot profit is given, and whether the jackpot state is derived by stopping at the even number jackpot symbol (steps S901 → S902 → S904 → S903), either the big hit state is stocked (in this case, it stops at the outreach symbol) (steps S901 → S902 → S904 → S905 → S906). For this reason, when a reach state occurs with an even number of symbols such as “2”, “2”, “4”, and “4” in the right symbol row 14 and the left symbol row 16, the player can either of the extreme profits. As a result, a thrilling feeling is enhanced at a stretch. Furthermore, in this case, instead of stopping at the jackpot symbol, it is highly eager to stop at the outreach symbol, that is, the jackpot state is stocked. As a result, an unprecedented and interesting fun will be given, and the excitement can be dramatically improved.

  In particular, when a reach state occurs with an even number of symbols in the probability variation mode (for example, when the same even number symbols such as “2” and “2” are stopped in the left symbol row 14 and the right symbol row 16), the jackpot profit is increased. Being granted is definitive. In other words, when the even number symbol is stopped in the left symbol row 14 in the probability variation mode, if the same even symbol is stopped in the right symbol row 16, the jackpot profit is given (derived or stock) is deterministic. It becomes. Therefore, in the probability variation mode, it can also be said that a so-called kind of reach state has occurred when the even symbol is stopped in the left symbol row 14. Therefore, for the player who knows this, the expectation level is increased at a time when the even number symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 14 in the probability variation mode. In this sense, an unprecedented interestingness is given.

  On the other hand, if a reach state occurs with an odd number of symbols in the probability variation mode, (1) either a fixed stop display is displayed with an odd number of outreach symbols regardless of the jackpot state, or (2) an odd number The outreach reach symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state and the jackpot state is stocked. In other words, if a reach state occurs with an odd number of symbols in the probability variation mode, the odd symbol will not become a big hit symbol and will not be displayed in a fixed stop, but will stop at an odd outreach symbol and simply come off (step) S901-> S907-> S908-> S909 or S910), and the big hit state is either stocked (in this case, it stops at the outreach symbol) (steps S901-> S902-> S904-> S905-> S906). Therefore, when a reach state occurs in the right symbol row 14 and the left symbol row 16 with an even number of symbols such as “1”, “1”, “3”, and “3”, the odd symbol is a jackpot symbol. Although it will not be confirmed and stopped, it is strongly hoped that the jackpot state will be stocked. In this case, a sense of expectation that the jackpot state is stocked (profit is accumulated) can be held, but a sense of security that the probability variation mode does not end is given.

  In this way, during the probability variation mode, when the reach state occurs with even symbols and when the reach state occurs with odd symbols, the meaning in each reach state is different. A new and interesting fun will be added, and it will be possible to further improve the interest.

  Further, when the big hit state (opening for 15 rounds) is stocked, the player is suggested that the stock was present because it is stopped and displayed with the reach reach dummy symbol as described above. For this reason, a player who has noticed the suggestion has a greater expectation that more profits will be derived when the actual jackpot status is derived, that is, a greater number of rounds will be released. Can be performed. Conversely, the player will concentrate on the game without missing the suggestion. As a result, the games during the probability variation mode, which has been apt to be relatively monotonous in the past, become dense and enriched, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as the dummy symbol, the detach reach symbol is set to be stopped and displayed in the middle stage of each symbol row 14-16. Further, such a detach reach symbol is a symbol that is not ambiguous at any time during a normal game. For this reason, when an odd number of outreach symbols are actually stopped, the player who notices that the game has really received a jackpot and has been replaced with the outreach dummy symbol, or simply happens to be the outreach symbol. It is difficult to determine whether the symbol is only stopped. Therefore, if the outreach reach is actually stopped and displayed, you may have a great sense of expectation regarding the jackpot stock, but you will have anxiety that it may not actually be stocked. In a state where expectation and anxiety are mixed, it is possible to play a game while being excited. The result is an unprecedented fun.

  In addition, when the jackpot state is stocked, the above-mentioned outreach dummy symbol is always displayed in a stopped state, so by counting the number of times that the outreach reach symbol is stopped and displayed during the probability variation mode. It is possible to predict to some extent the maximum number of stocks when the big hit state is derived by displaying a fixed stop with even symbols. For example, when the outlier reach symbol is stopped and displayed three times during the probability variation mode and then stopped at an even number of jackpot symbols and the jackpot state is derived, a maximum of four jackpot states (15 × 4 = 60 rounds) ) Can be expected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a malfunction (a sense of emptiness due to a small number of rounds in the jackpot state derived as a result) due to the fact that only the sense of expectation is advanced and becomes enormous.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a jackpot state occurs with an odd number of symbols in the normal mode, a probability variation mode is given and a game is played in the probability variation mode in the next game, but the jackpot state is derived next. When it is done, it is always a big hit with a normal design. For this reason, it is possible for the player to eliminate the worries (anxiety) as to whether the next jackpot state is an even symbol or an odd symbol.

  At the same time, in the conventional case, there is a case where the next big hit state does not occur easily even in the probability variation mode. For example, even in the probability variation mode (for example, when a jackpot state is generated with a probability of 1/60), even if a variation of 500 times is performed, the jackpot state may not yet occur. In such a case, the player feels frustrated and uneasy, and there is a risk that the significance given to the angle probability change mode will be lost. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the situation as described above, that is, the state in which the big hit state is not easily derived despite the increase in the number of symbol fluctuations (so-called hamari state) is a large amount of jackpot stock ( Many suggestions are likely to have been made. In other words, the longer the humiliation state, the greater the number of stocked jackpot states (number of rounds). For this reason, the expectation of the property which cannot be assumed with the conventional game machine can be provided with respect to a player. In this sense, it is possible to achieve a dramatic improvement that has not occurred in the past.

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

  (A) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. Increasing (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbols All of the fact that the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17H and 17K of the display unit 13a of the display device 13 is shortened and (5) that the big hit expected value is higher than that in the normal mode is all executed. On the other hand, only (5), that is, only increasing the jackpot probability may be executed.

  Further, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3), and (4), (1), (2), (3), (4)), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

  Further, as the special mode, a time reduction mode (time reduction mode) may be adopted instead of the probability variation mode. As the time reduction mode, any combination of the above (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3) , (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and ( 4), (2), (3) and (4)) can be adopted.

  (B) Special modes such as the time reduction mode and the probability variation mode may be continued until the next big hit time, or may be continued until the next big hit time. In addition, the number of continuations in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (the number of continuation occurrences of the big hit state) may be made variable according to the big hit symbol. For example, if the jackpot is “1” or “5”, the probability variation mode is continued until the next jackpot, and if the jackpot is “3” or “7”, the probability variation mode is continued until the next jackpot. It may be.

  (C) Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko machine that can perform so-called limiter control. This limiter control is executed in order to suppress gambling for the player, and controls the probability variation mode not to exceed a predetermined number of times. More specifically, when the CPU enters the probability changing mode for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 9999 times), the mode other than the probability changing mode is set at the fifth or 10,000th big hit (at the limiter). That is, control is performed so that the normal mode is set. That is, at the time of the limiter, control may be performed so that the normal mode is forcibly selected.

  (D) In the above embodiment, the re-variation process is performed, but such a process may be omitted.

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

  (F) It can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the normal symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment may be omitted. Further, it can be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after the jackpot symbol is displayed.

  (G) In addition to pachinko machines (the so-called pachinko computers (pachinkon) are also included in the pachinko machines mentioned here), there are alepatchi, sparrow balls, slot machines, pachinko machines and slot machines. It can also be implemented as various gaming machines such as a fused gaming machine. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A large amount of game balls are paid out.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the mode is notified on the display unit 13a. However, the game mode may be displayed using a mode notification lamp or the like. Further, the mode may be notified using sound effects or the like. For example, while the game mode is the probability change mode, the sound effect may be made different from the case where the game mode is the normal mode. Thereby, the game mode can be grasped auditorily.

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

  Further, for example, the initial value of the internal random number counter CI may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the internal random number counter CI is updated in the range of “0” to “299” and “7” is a jackpot value, the initial value is set to “0” and increments to “299”. Then, the value added by X (X is a prime number, for example) is used as an initial value and updated to the initial value. For example, when X = 13, if “13” reaches “12” via “299” and “0”, the internal value is reached such that the next initial value (which may be set separately) is reached. The initial value of the random number counter CI may be changed to another value. By doing in this way, fraudulent acts such as radio wave goto can be suppressed.

  (J) When the jackpot occurrence is determined in the normal mode, the jackpot (15 rounds open) may be stocked without generating a jackpot state with an odd symbol. In this case, the game mode is switched to the probability change mode without deriving the big hit state.

  (K) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a continuation assistance measure (continuation assistance means) for wiping out the concern due to the shortage of the game balls 5 may be taken. For example, when the probability variation mode lasts for a long time, there is a concern that there is a shortage of the game balls 5 due to the fact that a substantial jackpot state does not occur. Can be obtained for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, three rounds), or by opening the blades 6 for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times separately from the jackpot, so that the game ball 5 can be obtained. The game can be continued without worrying about the shortage of balls 5.

  (L) Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, it may be configured such that, when a predetermined number of stocks are performed, the stock can be derived in the probability variation mode. For example, when the value of the jackpot stock counter BSC reaches a predetermined value (for example, “2”), it may be allowed to generate a jackpot state with an odd symbol. In this case, various problems due to the fact that the big hit state does not occur for a long time can be eliminated.

  (M) In the above embodiment, in the case of stock in the big hit state, as the detach reach dummy symbols, for example, “2”, “3”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “3” in the middle row of the symbol rows 14 to 16 One off-reach reach symbol (the symbol that seems to be the best for the player) is stopped. On the other hand, other outreach symbols such as “2”, “6”, “2”, “3”, “1”, “3”, etc. may be stopped and displayed as dummy symbols. Further, a symbol that is not a jackpot symbol and has the same outer shape and only a different color (a symbol that is visually approximate) may be removed and stopped and displayed as a reach dummy symbol.

  (N) Further, in the process of step S905, as the detach reach dummy symbols, even detach reach symbols such as “2”, “3”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “4”, etc. Only symbols that are stopped evenly) may be stored as stopped symbols. In this case, when the reach game state occurs with odd symbols in the probability changing mode, the big hit state is not reached and the big hit stock is not performed.

  (O) For example, when a reach gaming state occurs with an even number of symbols, when a reach effect is performed with a reach pattern of “A”, (1) a jackpot state occurs with an even number of jackpot symbols, or (2) Even if the out-of-number reach reach symbol is confirmed and stopped and the jackpot state is stocked, and if the reach effect by the reach pattern of “B” is performed, (1) Regardless of whether or not, a fixed stop display is simply displayed with a missed reach symbol, or (2) a jackpot state is stocked with a missed reach symbol displayed in a fixed stop state. That is, regardless of the reach symbol, the aspect may be varied as described above according to the reach type (the type of the preliminary game state). In this case, the reach “A” corresponds to the first specific reserve mode, and the reach “B” corresponds to the second specific reserve mode. Under such a configuration, when a reach effect with a reach pattern of “A” is performed, a throbbing feeling is enhanced at a stretch with respect to granting either extreme profit. Furthermore, in this case, instead of stopping at the jackpot symbol, it is highly eager to stop at the outreach symbol, that is, the jackpot state is stocked. On the other hand, if the reach effect by the reach pattern “B” is performed, it is strongly desired that the big hit state is stocked. In this case, a sense of expectation that the jackpot state is stocked (profit is accumulated) can be held, but a sense of security that the probability variation mode does not end is given. In this way, depending on the reach type, the meaning of each reach game state for the player will be different, and as a result, a novel and interesting fun that has never existed will be given, and further enhancement of interest will be made Can be achieved. A specific example of the reach pattern “A” is an advanced type (higher expectation for the player) than the reach pattern “B”.

  In addition, not only when the reach gaming state occurs with even symbols, but also when the reach gaming state occurs with odd symbols, the mode may be varied according to the reach type as described above. In this case, finally, it is also possible to make a big hit once with the odd numbered symbols, and then display the fixed stop with the even numbered symbols by performing re-variation display or the like.

It is a front view which shows the main structures of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number buffer. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number area. It is a chart explaining the concept of a stop symbol area. (A) is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, (b) is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter. It is a flowchart which shows the "random number distribution routine" performed by the control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a "storage process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "special electric accessory control routine". FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 9, which is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine."

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device as a variable display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... middle symbol row, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A to 17H, 17K ... symbol as identification information, 24 ... control device, L ... jackpot line.

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols;
A determination means for determining whether to draw a special gaming state with a predetermined profit based on a result of lottery due to the behavior of the game medium;
A mode for determining whether to shift to the normal mode or to shift to a special mode having a higher value for the player than the normal mode when it is determined by the determining means that the special gaming state is derived. A gaming machine comprising a determining means,
In normal mode,
When it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the normal mode after completion of the special gaming state, the variable display device constitutes a part of the first specific mode and the first specific mode. The first reach symbol before reaching the stop is displayed, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first specific mode, the special gaming state is derived, and then the normal mode is entered,
When it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the special mode, the variable display device forms a part of the second specific mode and the second before reaching the second specific mode. Normal mode processing means for displaying the symbols in the second specific mode, displaying the symbols in a second specific manner, deriving the special gaming state, and then shifting to the special mode;
In special mode,
If it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the special mode, the first display symbol or the second reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, and then the symbol is displayed on the second display. Instead of confirming and displaying in a specific manner, it is confirmed and displayed in a different pattern from the first or second specific manner so that the predetermined profit can be accumulated,
When it is determined by the mode determining means to shift to the normal mode, the variable reachable display device stops and displays the first reach symbol, and then displays the symbol in the first specific mode. And deriving the special gaming state, and in deriving the special gaming state, deriving the special gaming state corresponding to the saved profit, and then shifting to the normal mode,
Further, when the determination means determines that the special gaming state is not derived, the special display mode prevents the first reach symbol from being stopped and displayed in the variable display device in the special mode. A time processing means,
In the special mode, even if it is determined that the mode determination unit shifts to the special mode, if the number of times the predetermined profit has been accumulated reaches a predetermined number, the symbol is A gaming machine, characterized in that it is confirmed and displayed in a second specific manner, and the special gaming state can be derived .

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